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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1913
Page
4
Congressman Cullop travels to Panama to escape ongoing issues with post offices, staying abroad temporarily to avoid local administrative concerns.
The Washington Herald cites Gettysburg as once hosting the era’s largest Fourth of July celebration while noting former Governor Folk’s remark that morality is not the product of legislation.
Carlisle residents warn the ongoing schoolhouse fight might flood the basement and lead to a water works system. In Merom area remains suggest ancient skulls indicate no high brows along the Wabash. Southern Democrats have secured key committees in both Senate and House, asserting the section as party backbone and hope.
A sharp political barb mocks President Wilson as the engine of the Wilson era while likening him to a mastbound figure. It suggests Roosevelt will soon face similar control as a boss in the political scene.
Southern manufacturers prepare a final appeal against a tariff bill a democratic administration plans to pass. They currently enjoy low wages in the region but face the prospect of further wage reductions as the bill advances.
The Saturday Evening Post argues that progressive and Republican factions cannot unite. It notes Albert J Beveridge is only one man and that rank and file reject a self styled discontented leader. It recalls Beveridge’s Indiana Senate tenure as the party’s grace.
The New York Herald questions the Glass Owen currency project and warns that extending the emergency currency act and barring interest on bank deposits could inflate money supply. It argues the bill is not banker crafted, risks stability, and criticizes inflation as a motive behind supporting it.
The discussion frames the new currency measure as a mechanical equivalent to the Aldrich plan. It would create a central controlling body, a feature the author views as essential to validity, noting the proposal is a makeshift substitute rather than a novel system.
The article analyzes William Allen Cullop’s post office appointments and patronage in the Sullivan county district, noting opposition from Democrats like Charles T. Akin and Charles D. Hunt. It discusses Bryan’s stance on currency and predicts political risk as Cullop seeks renomination amid district newspaper opposition.
Weeks of unrest surround William Allen Cullop as he enters his third term amid support fractures in the second district. The Bloomington convention once faced Cyrus E. Davis and a potential dark horse, with Alvin Padgett and Charles D. Hunt among early contenders as talks of renomination stalled.
The article depicts President Wilson alarmed by a supposed lobby threat to his tariff plan. Senate and House inquiries found no lobby influence, only experts providing information. Wilson later said he aimed to curb a nuisance and sought to sway public opinion to pass the tariff bill.
A critique of income tax use by government and a focus on mutual and industrial insurance firms. The piece argues that state and federal tax approaches should differ, questions taxing dividends to policy holders, and emphasizes the wealth and votes held by policyowners. It also covers 1912 Republican splits and Beveridge's role in the Progressive movement, with analysis of Taft Roosevelt dynamics and party divisions.
A clipping profiles Albert Jeremiah Beveridge, former United States senator from Indiana, recalling his career and public service as part of a historical reminiscence. The piece frames Beveridge as a notable political figure and discusses his impact.
The piece contrasts a healthy summer girl with a worn out summer woman. It attributes fatigue to kidney trouble and promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a direct aid. Sales listing shows Joe K. Smock & Son as distributors.
A new mail service from this office started yesterday. Illinois Central night trains will handle mail, with shipments east on 303 at 6 43 p m and west on 302 at 8 47 p m. The change eases local postal operations and benefits Sullivan residents.
Mrs I P Draper and Mrs Harry Draper of Kokomo return home Saturday after visiting Mr and Mrs Moiter. The report notes a pleasant trip and greetings exchanged during the stay.
Washington dispatch notes growing interest in a Republican national convention soon or in spring next year. Promoters push for a 1912 style recall of delegates, debating authority to convene beyond nominating a president and vice president and whether 1912 delegates could be recalled.
A 1900s advertisement urges consumers to choose Foley Kidney Pills over cheaper substitutes, claiming better results. The dealer, Joe K. Smock & Son, markets the product and urges readers to ask for Foley Kidney Pills.
A brick school house in district No 1 Turman township named Harris burned last week. A few books and supplies were in the building and were insured. Trustee Jewell has not decided whether to rebuild.
Lorin Willis, longtime resident of this city and son of C. T. Willis, wed Mise Dona Kessinger of Bicknell in a Saturday night ceremony in Bicknell. The couple’s nuptials mark a new chapter for the Willis family.
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