Election ticket listings for Indiana offices and event note
The record lists candidates for Representative Oscar E Bland Sullivan County ProsecutingAttorney Clayton A Price Sullivan Representative Charles A Lloyd Farmersburg Joint Representative Cairy Littejohn Hymera Treasurer Shelby D Bolinger Shelburn Sheriff Henry H Smith Sullivan Coroner Marion J Aikin Dugger Surveyor Laflin M Van Arsdall Sullivan Commissioner Second Levi R Ridgeway Turman Township Commissioner Third Floyd Combs Hadden Township The progressive party policy mentions G O Peace and a listed movie event in Washington D C on March 4 1917.
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Oscar E. Bland
Linton
Clayton A. Price
Sullivan
Charles A. Lloyd
Farmersburg
Cairy Littejohn
Hymera
Shelby D. Bolinger
Shelburn
Henry H. Smith
Marion J. Aikin
Dugger
Laflin M. van Arsdall
Levi R. Ridgeway
Turman
Floyd Combs
Hadden
Wilson gains strength since 1912 amid labor change
The piece notes Wilson is stronger than in 1912, though it does not prove a conclusion. It cites Wilson’s lower vote count than Bryan in 1896 and mentions Bryan’s decisive defeat, while employers seek relief from labor tensions as munition plant layoffs rise. Hopewell powder plant reduced staff by 3,500 with more cuts expected.
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Wilson
Bryan
Hopewell
President and Mrs Wilson visit West Point graduation
While attending the West Point graduation in New York the couple drew film attention as studios portrayed the scene. The press noted a mistake calling the Mayflower President Wilson’s private yacht though it is a government vessel assigned for the President’s private use.
Manganese Ore Output Surges in United States
The 1915 manganese ore production in the United States rose to three times the 1914 level as demand for manganese increased across industry and manufacturing sectors.
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United States
War demand boosts manganese ore price for several states
Manganese ore shipments to steel makers surged during the war order, with Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Arkansas, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Virginia benefiting. Prices for ore nearly doubled as mills competed for supplies.
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Alabama
Arizona
California
Colorado
Arkansas
Georgia
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Wilson as Democratic Leader in 1916 Campaign
The text argues Woodrow Wilson dominates the 1916 campaign, defining policy and party platform. It depicts him as both asset and liability, noting his control over the Democratic House and Senate and the party’s direction.
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Woodrow Wilson
Republican Party
Wilson
Democratic House of Representatives
Democratic Senate
Mr. Wilson
War Boosts Metal Salvage Despite Europe Conflict
The Geological Survey bulletin notes that war in Europe cut waste metal losses. In 1915 waste metal savings rose 100 percent from the prior year as zinc and copper demand by munitions makers and foreign trade raised metal prices.
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Europe
The
Geological Survey
Survey
Wilsons Entangling and Disentangling Alliances Question
The piece critiques President Wilsons wordplay on foreign policy asking what a disentangling alliance means and which entanglements require disentangling. It notes the difficulty in interpreting his phrase and questions its clarity.
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Wilson
Wilsonias
Protection for County Records in Fire Risk
The county records lack protection against courthouse fires and could be irretrievably destroyed. Past courthouse losses in 1851 cost the county thousands and left many titles defective despite large expenditures. A temporary arrangement is urged to safeguard these records.
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Court House
Democrats dodge critique over cost of living pledge in Congress
In the House the sundry civil bill prompts Mondell to challenge Democratic pledges on reducing living costs. Democrats defend higher expenses as material price hikes, while Mondell notes most increases go to salaries and claims the platform mentions nothing about lowering costs. Democrats stay silent to avoid political backlash.
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Congress
Mondell
Wyoming
Hill
Connecticut
Decline of Burleson Yet Again Faces Wilson Administration
The piece notes Democratic missteps on Hughes and pensions, then focuses on Postmaster General Burleson. It cites his clashes with Congress over rural delivery reform, claims of treasury dispute with Senator Bankhead, and hints at impeachment prospects.
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Burleson
White House
Congress
Democratic Congress
Burlesson
Uncle Sam
Wilson
Senator Bankhead
Senate Post Office Committee
Blakslee
Senate Committee
Senate
Party splits mark early pension act votes in congress
The text notes party divisions in early congressional votes. It cites the Sherwood bill where 7 Republicans and 6 Democrats opposed it. It also states that every Democrat voted against the pension act of 1912.
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Cratic
Congress
Democratic Leaders Defend Tariff Principles At St Louis
The speech by Senator Ollie M. James at the St. Louis convention attacks the Underwood-Simmons tariff as failing revenue goals. He says the party’s historic principle is tariff for revenue only, while critics accuse the platform of abandoning that standard in favor of a protective, vote seeking plan with an anti dumping clause.
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Capitol
Borland
Missouri
Charles &. Hughes
New York
Bennett
Hughes
Sloan
Rep
Nebraska
St. Louis
Ollie M. James
Democratic Party
Underwood- Simmons
Notice to Contractors for New Lebanon High School Annex
Sealed proposals due 1 30 P M July 20 1916 to H V Lisman Township Trustee Gill Township Sullivan County Indiana for erection and completion of the proposed high school annex and repairs to the grade township school at New Lebanon Indiana Plans by Clarence Martindale architect 1200 Fletcher Trust building Indianapolis Separate proposals required for heating plumbing septic and electrical work Bid security in amounts 150 50 50 50 indicated Check payable to WH V Lisman Trustee Right to reject bids announced
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H. V. Lisman
Gill Township
Sullivan County
Indiana
New Lebanon
Clarence Martindale
Wletcher Trust
Indianapolis
Fletcher Trust Building
WH. V. Lisman
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R. P. White, Publishers
America
Aewa Firs
G.O P
Charles E. Hughes
Charles W. Fairbanks
James P. Goodrich
Winchester
U. S
Harry S. New
James E. Watson
Bushville
Edgar D. Bush
Salem
Ed Jackson
New Castle
Otto L. Krauss
Evansville
As McMurtrie
Marion
Ele Stansbury
Williamsport
Supreme Court
Will H. Adams
Wabash
Horace Ellis
Vincennes
Henry A. Roberts
Carmel
David A. Myers
Greensburg
Lawson M. Harvey
E. A. Dausman
Goshen
Ira C. Batman
Bloomington
Republican County
Progressive Party
G. O. Peace
Washington, D. C
Burleson’s Blanders
Globe Tailors
H. C. Sthel
Prop
Millie Bos’ey
John C. Chaney
Teta
Dad Seid
David Giles
C. L. Buss
D. 5. T. Health
Washington St. Sullivan
Ind
Arnica
C.T. Howard
Indiana Veterinary College
Parks & Wible Barn
Murphy
Dale’s
South Side Square
Parker
Eadie
Od Patel
D. Q. Company
Terre Hante
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