Fragmented political chatter hints at primary tensions and notable figures
The piece surveys Democratic and Republican figures from Tillman to Bryan, mentions a North Pole airship plan by Walter Wellman, a Waterloo rabbit incident, and local Sullivan and Greene county politics. It notes a heated Tillman attack on Roosevelt and highlights young Republicans like Charles Henderson and Will Hee shaping district politics.
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Walter Wellman
North Pole
Wellman
Charles E. Henderson
Bloomfield
Henderson
Will Hee
Sullivan
Hays
Bloomington
New District Chairman Named in Republican Circles
Joseph H. Bartola, a bank director aged 44, is described as prominent in Republican political circles for several years and a Roosevelt sector ally. The notice highlights his leadership role as the new district chairman.
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Joseph H. Bartola
Roosevelt Sector
Barr Named Chairman by Second District Republicans
James Wade Emison of Knox county nominates Mr Barr for district chairmanship noting the historic ties to two voters for John C Fremont in 1856. The selection affirms the party’s confidence in Barr’s leadership for the Second District.
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Barr
James Wade Emison
Knox County
Emison
John C. Fremont
Our County Chairman Will Hays Leads Sullivan Republicans
Sullivan County Republicans praise Will Hays for efficient service as county chairman in 1904 and his consent to lead the coming campaign. His aggressive organizing and executive work were key to the local ticket's late election results, and any duty he receives will be performed excellently and to the fullest degree.
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Sullivan County
H. Hays
Hays
Protect the Quail Restocking Urged After Severe Winters
A Department of Agriculture report on Game conditions in January urges restocking quail after harsh winters. With non migratory birds depleted in multiple states, officials and associations push food aid and shelter to reduce mortality and prevent possible extinction, stressing quail value to agriculture as insect and weed seed destroyer.
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Department of Agriculture
Illinois
Indiana
Massachusetts
Maryland
New Jersey
North Carolina
West Virginia
Royal Purcell Attacks Republican Unity in Second District
The Vincennes Sun publisher Royal Ellis Purcell denounces Republican harmony in Indiana's second district while labeling leaders as pie eaters and urging change amid district mineral resource growth and political realignments. He criticizes party infighting and accuses Purcell of political opportunism.
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Royal Ellis Purcell
Vincennes Sun
Purcell
Chaney
Bloomington
Royal
Ellis
Mail Order Houses versus Local Merchants
A rural plea questions mail order houses offering goods from afar. It asks what they contribute to local farms, taxes, schools, roads, churches, and community welfare, contrasting their cash purchases with town commerce and estate values.
Merom Visitors and Local Social Notes Highlight Week
C O Thornberry of Sullivan was a Merom visitor Friday. Dr Jones returned Monday from New York City. Calvin Norman arrived Thursday from Canada to visit sister Mrs Anne Napier. Louise and Mildred Hoskins from the Station attended a local literary society event Saturday night. Mrs C J Jones left Friday to visit daughter Mrs Carr at Marion. Elsie Shields visited home folks near Graysville Saturday. The G A R oyster supper at Mr Shideler's Friday evening was enjoyable. Mrs Allie Watson and son Emerson attended church at the college Sunday.
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Calvin Norman
Canada
Anne Napier
Louise
Mildred Hoskins
Literary Society
C. J. Jones
Fray
Mrs. Carr
Marion
Elsie Shields
Graysville
Shideler
Allie Watson
Emerson
New Suits Filed in County Court Docket
A slate of civil actions includes Edward Reynolds vs Rebecca Reynolds for divorce Ezra Followell vs Tabitha Followell for divorce and guardianship petitions for Epaneus Dailey Cressie Dailey Nellie Dailey with real estate sale request Aetna Life Insurance Co vs Will Scott Sadie Scott et al foreclosure Hix Davis vs Cynthia Dudley Mary Dudley John Dudley foreclosure of mechanics lien Leanah Scott vs James Scott divorce Parke Davis Co vs John Barbie Etta Blythe accounts Sarah Kneeland vs Kneeland and Indiana Southern Coal Co correction of deed Peoples Building and Loan Assn vs George Shipman mortgage Mishanaka Woolen Co vs Frank Norris account Sullivan State Bank vs John Houck Joe Brodie note Pearl Ridge and Kitty Ridge guardians petition to sell real estate Samuel Engle guardian sale of real estate Permelia Jenkins Lee Jenkins Bert Jenkins vs Ruby Jenkins sale of real estate Citizens Trust Co vs John Robertson Lafayette Stewart note.
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Edward Reynolds
Rebecca D. Reynolds
Ezra T. Followell
Tabitha Followell
Epaneus Dailey
Cressie Dailey
Nellie Dailey
William L. Nash
Aetna Life Insurance Co
Will A. Scott
Sadie L. Scott
Hix W. Davis
Cynthia Dudley
Mary A. Dudley
John C. Dudley
Leanah Scott
James W. Scott
Parke Davis & Co
John V
Barbie
Etta Blythe
Sarah Kneeland
Robert Kneeland
Harry Kneeland
Indiana Southern Coal Co
Peoples Building and Loan Association
George Shipman
Mishanaka Woolen Co
Frank Norris
Sullivan State Bank
John P. Houck
Joe
Brodie
Pearl Ridge
Kitty Ridge
Lulu Ridge
Samuel R. Engle
Guardian
Permelia
Balers Seek Oats as Billman and Knotts Report Demand
Lee desires baled oats prompting inquiry from Billman and Knotts as buyers. The note records a request for specific grain inventory and potential sale terms.
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Billman & Knotts
Mrs Robertson Dead Widow of Fasset Robertson
Mrs Mary Anne Robertson widow of the late Fasset Robertson and sister of the late William Joyce died Thursday morning at her home in the northern part of town from bronchitis. Funeral held at 2 30 Friday at the residence. Interment in Center Ridge. She was born April 18 1833 in New York City where she lived for several years.
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Mary Anne Robertson
Fasset Robertson
William Joyce
Center Ridge
Robertson
New York City
Court Notes include Guilty Verdict for Carrying Concealed Weapon
In circuit court this Saturday Alvah H. Ford was found guilty of carrying a concealed weapon after a trial linked to earlier Sinclair mine trouble. Deputy prosecutor W P Stratton led the state. defense argued the weapon was not concealed. Also, Crowder vs Prose and Barnett vs Jennings were dismissed. Estate of Robert F Springer real estate sale noted. Foreclosure action Burress vs French found for $190.95 on a note.
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Alvah H. Ford
Sinclair
Floyd McElroy
W. P. Stratton
Lee
Fred Bays
Ford
E. S. Crowder
Alexander Prose
D. E. Prose
George McNabb
James M. Barnett
Walker Jennings
Robert F. Springer
J. W. Liston
George L. Burress
Elijah B. French
Julia B. French
Daniel Fisher Dies After Brief Illness At Home
Daniel B. Fisher aged 72 died at his home one mile northwest of town Thursday afternoon after a brief illness. Funeral services were at his residence Friday at 10 a.m. conducted by Rev. J. H. Carnes. Interment followed in Johnson cemetery. Born in Tennessee in 1834, he had lived in the county for years and was a Civil War veteran.
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Daniel B. Fisher
J. H. Carnes
Johnson Cemetery
Mr. Fisher
Tennessee
Marriage licenses listed for several couples
Charles F. Kennedy to Rebecca A. McDaniel. Bert Morris to Janie Hathaway. Ellis E. Hicks to Mary J. Bedwell. Corina Smith to Louise J. Wolfe. Charles S. Agin to Laura F. Blair. Samuel Johnson to Goldie May. Joseph W. Russell to Myrtle M. Russell. Benjamin F. Hale to Varina D. Jackson.
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Charles F. Kennedy
Rebecca A. McDaniel
Bert Morris
Janie Hathaway
Ellis E. Hicks
Mary J. Bedwell
Corina Smith
Louise J. Wolfe
Charles S. Agin
Laura F. Blair
Samuel Johnson
Goldie May
Joseph W. Russell
Myrtle M. Russell
Benjamin F. Hale
Varina D Jackson
Very Foggy Day Phrasing in New York Press
A cryptic remark from the New York Press notes a clever line about weather and perception, suggesting belief can alter appearance. It presents a humorous reflection on statements influencing mood and self-image during unclear conditions.
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New York Press
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