30 Jan 1907
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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1907
Page
1
Four named individuals Bryan LaFollette Gunsalus and Willitts plan a cooperative program set for next summer. Details mention collaboration among the four, focusing on shared initiatives and community outreach during the upcoming season.
The Merom Chautauqua signs four major figures William J. Bryan and Robert M. La Follette lead a lineup joined by Frank W. Gunsaulus and S. D. Willitts. Theodore Roosevelt and Albert J. Beveridge had been sought, but the four secured promise stronger attendance and public interest.
Union Christian College at Merom aims to extend its campus by purchasing a land strip from the north to the river Wa bash. Architect Floyd of Terre Haute draws plans for a river edge landing dock, enhanced scenery, a dormitory for 75 girls with parlors and modern conveniences.
In a decisive move in the upper chamber, the senator aligned with Blind Tiger interests, signaling support amid a high stakes final vote expected to determine legislative direction and influence.
Force of the high waters report notes prison official E B Cooke of Southern Reformatory Jeffersonville sought ten dollars per diem for bringing William Goings to testify in the Owings case in circuit court. Judge Henderson denied the request after awarding $34.92 in expenses and warned Cooke to drop the scheme. Cooke threatened to withhold future prisoners from Sullivan county as witnesses. Miss Capitola Basler has visited St Louis with Mr and Mrs Harry Basler.
The Indiana Senate approved a temperance measure aimed at closing blind tiger liquor operations. The bill tightens licensing, sets fines from fifty to five hundred dollars, and imposes jail terms for repeat offenses. It also empowers citizens to trigger searches and seizure of illicit liquors with warrants and affidavits.
Farmersburg and Shelburn neighbors clashed over a proposed crushed rock paving plan. A Shelburn petition sought a county election to pave west side streets, with Farmersburg residents wary of funding. After a mass meeting a committee was formed to negotiate, and a joint petition was planned, though Shelburn plans a remonstrance may block the election.
The Wabash river flood deposits rich sediment on inundated bottom land, boosting future corn crops while wheat on overflow prone areas remains damaged. A 1904 flood had far broader impact with a levee breach near River ton, but this time the levee protected land behind it, aided by a three foot higher barrier.
Flooding from recent rains swamped 8000 acres across Turman and Gill townships in Sullivan County. Turman levee breach near Perry Murphy farm flooded 7000 acres and Gill breach covered 1000. losses include 5000 bushels of corn for Chas. Scott and hundreds for Perry Murphy and Silver Chaney. Water rose to 24 feet 10 inches at Indianapolis Southers bridge, forcing island residents to evacuate.
Robert Bardsley closed his Shelburn saloon after license expiration and others remain open. An insanity inquest found Dana Burris sane and recommended commitment to Evansville asylum, though epilepsy may bar admission. A Shelburn wife coerced a missing husband from a gambling room and plans grand jury testimony.
Elijah Howlett was convicted of assault and battery with intent to murder in a Curry township feud case stemming from a September shooting near the Nonesuch schoolhouse. McKinney testified Howlett fired twice, missing, then fired again before fleeing. a new trial motion is expected.
John Ersinger, contractor for Jackson township road construction, files mandamus against the county commissioners to recover 1738 dollars for a road project the board has accepted. The action seeks court orders to compel payment of the amount due.
January 26 reports show the river rose to record levels, with 12 to 20 inches of rise and the flood threatening crops. Shaw loses about 1 200 bushels on the Illinois side, Mel Manifold also facing heavy losses as the river falls. Mr and Mrs Joe R Crowder return from Indianapolis visit with relatives.
Mrs. Paul Poynter slipped on an icy pavement Thursday morning and sustained painful injuries as a broken coccyx was diagnosed. She will be confined to home for some time.
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