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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1914
Page
1
A political clash unfolds as a large Democratic gathering faces a challenge led by Prosecuting Attorney William A. Cullop. The event centers on intra party tensions ahead of a major round-up and organizational shifts within the delegation.
Estuary third pursues county and township support in a tight race. Fred F Bays, current official, declares opposition to William from the state's Second District as results near February close.
The Sullivan county scene centers on Sen. Charles T. Akin and Fred F. Bays as possible candidates for the congressional nomination, with discussions of Hunt and Cullop and local editors weighing in. Debates focus on party loyalty, patronage, and the district’s political future ahead of the March primary.
A historical summary traces Congress representatives from this county since statehood in 1816, detailing their names and periods of service. The record highlights the evolution of political representation and tenure through two centuries.
The report lists county by county delegate totals including Sullivan 24 delegates Knox 29 Daviess 18 Greene 22 Owen 11 Monroe 15 Martin 9 Morgan 17 and a total of 145 delegates.
Well known attorney and prosecutor backs Bays after nomination as he seeks a seat in Congress. The endorsement follows Bays entering the race and outlining campaign aims.
Fred E Bays a prominent young lawyer and county prosecuting attorney announced his candidacy for the Democratic congressional nomination from the district. He pledges to fight to a finish with Hunt and Akin for the county delegates and aims to win the county at the primary to secure the nomination.
City leaders dispute Oscar Rich’s appointment as chief of police with Mayor Calvert backing the move. The council threatened to resign, leading to a compromise that Rich would serve only temporarily. Other new appointments include Bradbury street commissioner Webb fire driver Lindley town attorney Cun ningham city engineer Kennedy and health board members Willis Murray Farley and Hinbee.
Orville Marsh, an oil field worker from Shelburn, died yesterday at Crowder hospital after prolonged typhoid fever and complications. He underwent an operation on December 16 and another on Monday. Married recently, he resided in New Lyme Ohio and was to be sent home with a Robinson lodge rep to Ohio.
Walter Owens age 11 son of Mr and Mrs Charles Owens died nine days after a 32 caliber rifle shot to the jaw during a hunting accident. Funeral set for Tuesday at 1 PM at Moist church. He is survived by his parents and brother Ralph.
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