28 Feb 1916
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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1916
Page
1
A highly contested Democratic primary features bets on sheriff Crowder and clerk Benefield, with Emers Jennings expected to lose to Crowder and various candidates favored in auditor treasurer and assessor races. Widespread wagering boards list dozens of bets across offices, townships, and outcomes reflecting intense local political maneuvering.
The article describes a slate organized by Back-Scratchers with members Brown DeBaun Jennings Aydelotte Miller Davis Gambill and Francis Everlasting. It lists state promoters W L Hunt S Paul Poynter Dr Joe R Whalen A E and A T Hazelrigg Joseph Asbury Chas Dr Hunt A V Munich Tilghman Oxle and Joshua Beasley and names several local offices tied to the slate. It claims funding from a $700 payment in Jennings campaign used to aid Adam Miller.
Spencer Indiana February 23 Congressmen Chaney named as the incumbent nominee in a Republican district meeting at Hotel Laymen. The committee voted unanimously to hold the convention in Linton Greene County on April 19 to ratify Chaney’s renomination.
A large fax drive will be held in Haddon township southeast of Corrible on Saturday starting we Phones i, penal.
Fairbanks correspondent notes Ed Lock, a local fisherman, saw two large seals along the Wabash River. One seal reportedly had another seal in its mouth before both disappeared into the water. Lock had set traps and nets nearby.
Describes lines from Carlisle south to Bethlehem Church with Theo Lisman as captain, east from Bethlehem Church to James Cleveland farm with Will Deiss as captain, north from James Cleveland farm to Joseph Trimble farm with Frank Jones as captain, and west along Davidson road to Carlisle with Tom Carrico as captain.
Washington political note reports Representative John C. Chaney has not resigned his seat nor shown any intent to run for governor. He says friends urge him, but his comments on the boom show no ambition for the 1908 nomination, despite revived speculation.
Mrs. Rose Anderson of Fairbanks Township again committed to Evansville Asylum after previously escaping. Authorities note intermittent insanity with rational periods, and blame lack of medical attention for her condition. She reportedly recovered at home briefly before escaping and returning, prompting re arrest and readmission.
A survey of Democratic primary activity in Sullivan County highlights Rich’s sheriff bid and a crowded field. Rumors touch Knox Sullivan rotation for joint senatorship and Walters alleged partisan actions against Jefferson township. chatter of private caucuses and suffrage influence fills the week before the primary known as Milk Day.
A local political column accuses a shrinking Sullivan County machine of dictating county offices. It notes confirmed slates for treasurer Thomas Ed Ward and auditor W W Jennings, clerk Herschel V Benefield, sheriff candidate Frank Wible, and coroner hopeful C E Brewer, with Turnbull and Bailey running unopposed.
James Shepherd, electrician at Clover Leaf mine in Cass, was struck on the head by a descending cage just after 7 am yesterday while preparing to start a pump. The scalp was torn and seventy five stitches were needed. He remains in serious condition but is expected to recover. Joan Benefield sold 80 acre farm in Will township to James Pearson for 4280 dollars, an increase of 25 dollars per acre.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a political slate with names such as an auditor and treasurer. The text mentions a ward and a beneficiary, but the line is garbled. No clear event or outcome is established.
George McCreary's saloon near Farmersburg was totally destroyed by fire early Saturday morning. No stock was in the building and investigators suspect incendiary origin.
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