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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1892
Page
2
The editorial denounces democratic free trade and direct taxation amid the Homestead strike, mocking McKinley tariff reductions and sugar bounty debates. It argues both parties would raise funds by taxation and warns against Democratic promises, blaming the party for economic trouble.
The 1883 tariff set on iron and steel railway bars, T rails, and punched rails is reduced by the McKinley bill to 215.44 per ton. Mills in Pittsburg, Pa produce these goods. A proposed wage reduction for certain workers follows the tariff change, amid partisan claims about causation.
The piece describes a strike and bloodshed at the Carnegie Tron and steel works near Pittsburgh, sparked by a wage reduction for 325 of 3,800 workers. It notes the targeted group were well paid, their living standard, and explains the dispute over minimum rates amid new machinery. The article also discusses Republican political strategy and Indiana politics, with references to Harrison, the Fort Wayne ticket, and campaigns. It includes a section on a Republican convention, and an affidavit about Adlai E. Stevenson and alleged connections to the Golden Circle.
The speaker links tariff cuts to wage drops for workers and denounces Carnegie as a foreign Highlander. They express solidarity with labor and condemn mill owners for hiring Pinkerton men, arguing their presence provoked the riot and bloodshed at Homestead.
Milton Haddon is busy with legal work this week. Ben Hubbard handles brick work at Cooper residence. Mrs. Clark died Friday after a long illness. Wheat crop prospects look good. Surveyors map a railroad west of town. Mrs Harry Akin of Evansville and Carrie Akin of this place visited Willard ranch last Wednesday. A People's Bank is to open about the 20th with R W Akin's Sons as proprietors. Wm Smith and wife of Chicago visiting Dr Young. John Cleveland's child was killed last week by a horse. John Bays attended a lawsuit here last Saturday. Nuiac & Co.
In Terre Haute and Sullivan County news, a Currysville Coal Company complex caught fire last Wednesday evening, destroying the buildings and machinery valued with eight thousand dollars of insured property. No workers were present. some mules were in the mine but safe. The mine may reopen soon. Local items note wheat sales, threshing gear, weather, and community events.
Chas Lynn from Butler County Kansas praises Kansas after 18 years away. A carpenter completed 14 houses this season with 9 more under contract. Wm Hill and wife of Marco visited the O Haver family. Mathew Leckey, owner in the South Linton coal mine, was badly hurt by a falling stone. Charley Sherwood keeps fast horses at Sullivan for upcoming races. Nellie Alkire of Marco visited Mary O Haver. Samuel James visited Newberry. John Jackson and brother Thos prospecting. Henry Milburn of Pleasantville bought Chas Kemp’s house. Walter Wills sold his restaurant interest, may start a grocery. O Haver preaches at Island City next Sunday at 4 30 p m. Halstead Alkire reunion planned at Sandborn August 4. Population of Linton 1929. Steam merry go round draws crowds nightly. Rosa.
The Union notes Farmersburg as a growing business town expanding east, west, and north. It lists a flouring mill, four dry goods stores, two druggists, two meat shops, two milliners, two dressmakers, two hotels, two furniture shops, two shoemakers, two hardware stores, a large new lumber yard, planned planing mill, brick production by Bennet & Howe, churches, ministers, a school, doctors, and a livery stable with Pro Parra. It mentions pearl buttons becoming cheaper post McKinley law.
The Board of Commissioners of Sullivan County Indiana in June 1962 ordered changes to election precinct boundaries in Hamilton and Gill townships. Precinct No 1 in Hamilton includes Sullivan town center with 225 voters. Precinct No 2 or Merom Precinct covers parts of Gill and related townships with 200 voters. Precinct No 5 or Rose Precinct consolidates multiple sections around Rose school house with 200 voters. All other precincts remain as before. War Wibers Auditor of Sullivan Co.
The Teacher's Normal started last week with five attendees and strong interest. Kindergarten observation begins Monday under Miss Wood for two weeks with four instructors and Supt. Rains guiding. The school building undergoes renovation to improve equipment. Also advertised is a $5.40 round trip World’s Fair excursion via FE and TLE RR leaving Sullivan at 12 57 pm and returning by July 28 with 25 cent admission to the fair.
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