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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1912
Page
2
The Sullivan Union outlines its Republican stance and notes it is the sole county paper. It lists establishment year 1866 and subscription rates: one year one dollar, six months twenty five cents, three months five? cents. Publishers D Chaney Jr and P White.
W. J. Williams announces his candidacy for representative contingent on the decision of the Republican county convention. He urges party members to consider his platform and support at the upcoming gathering.
The snippet announces candidacy for prosecuting attorney subject to the Republican county convention. Names mentioned include S. W. Woodsman and Walter F. Wood as supporters or contenders in the race. The tone reflects a party primary context and local political filing.
A report notes a candidate proceeding to prosecute Robert Irwin. The brief outlines the legal action and the involved offices, with emphasis on the case status and next steps in the court process.
For sheriff candidate seeks nomination subject to the decision of the Republican county convention. Henry H. Smith is the applicant.
Charles Thrasher is the Republican county convention choice for sheriff pending formal decision.
James T. Osburn announces candidacy for the office of commissioner from the second district subject to the decision of the Republican nominating convention.
Chairman Hilles extols Taft era achievements and warns against Democratic denials of protective duties. He contrasts Republican progress with Democratic platforms from Chicago and Baltimore, urging defense of individual rights and judiciary independence.
Theodore Roosevelt defends tariff protection against Democratic free trade claims warning that free entry would harm farmers and could enable foreign rivals to undersell U S goods. He argues free trade would destabilize costs and backing industries abroad. The piece also covers Indiana state finances where Democrats allegedly misused the sinking fund to cover expenses and debt, with the fund now restricted to debt service and interest.
The discussion notes that meat prices rise not just from tariffs but more from the influence of trusts. The speaker argues tariffs are less impactful, while monopolistic practices drive costs higher for consumers.
Marion Chronicle notes a curious ticket pairing of Thomas R. Marshall of Indiana for vice president with Woodrow Wilson. The piece contrasts Wilson’s populist urges for direct democracy with Marshall’s opposition to such measures, calling their alliance an unlikely blend of reformer and laissez faire thinker.
The 1872 GOP faced a major split as Liberal Republicans united with Democrats to oppose Grant. Greeley and other leaders left the party, yet after reflection voters restored stability, and Republicans who joined the movement returned to the party fold.
Woodrow Wilson, the Democratic candidate, calls the tariff the campaign’s paramount issue. He argues Republicans cannot better meet the democracy on tariff policy. The Democratic platform claims no radical measures, a point critics say misstates its intent.
The opening campaign debt diverted the million to cover the higher cost of Democratic state administration and a sinking fund that should be full. it now holds a little more than $400. The Indianapolis Star notes this financial strain amid the campaign period.
Wilson called Bryan a wild man of Borneo in a 1907 Princeton letter to Missouri Kansas & Texas rail president Joline. He praised the ad dress from Parsons Kansas and urged action to defeat Bryan, signing Cordially and sincerely yours Woodrow Wilson.
The Indianapolis Star notes state debt payments from sinking funds and compares 1911 to 1908 spending. It cites salaries for state officers, deputies, and clerks rising from 541 380 81 to 571 380 64, asks why Democrats cost more than Republicans, and highlights increased expenditures for boards and commissions from 242 558 02 in 1908 to 342 006 03 in 1911.
The piece notes Wilson, author of the Wilson tariff bill under Grover Cleveland, as a former schoolmaster in politics. It records the public memory of the bill’s disastrous national impact and signals the democracy now presents another schoolmaster to the people with a tariff program.
A Sullivan County farmer argues farmers are satisfied with current conditions and cites a mowing machine purchase and rising wagon prices under the tariff debate. He compares prices from different eras and mocks tariff changes, suggesting no drastic shift is needed while noting Democratic restraint on tariff reform.
In Bloomington Star a string of local items with humor and gossip. Bills, elections, community notices, quirky anecdotes, and small town chatter mix with names like Bill Bivins Si Plum Ann Long Hawkins Higgin s and Spivins as residents comment on suffrage, harvest work, moonshine humor, and daily life in Wynkoop township and Martinsville.
Advertises constitutional treatment for deafness caused by inflammation of the Eustachian tube. Claims local applications cannot reach the source and offers $100 for any case of deafness due to catarrh that is not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Circulars free from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
Otto Lutz has traveled to California where he will likely establish a new site or residence. He aims to relocate and resume business or activities in a fresh setting.
Mrs. Laura Maxwell has gone to Battle Creek Michigan where she will remain for some time for the benefit of her health.
In this era of high living costs a medicine that lifts a man from bed quickly is valuable. John M Heath of Michigan Bar Cal suffered kidney and bladder trouble and could not move without aid. He began Foley Kidney Pills and felt relief at once. For sale by Joe K Smock & Son.
In Muncie Indiana on July 10 Governor E W Hoch former Kansas Republican leader spoke at a Chautauqua. He warned against third party coalitions, defended staying with the Republican party, and recalled Kansas shifts between Republicans and Populists. He urged reforms within the party and opposed Roosevelt's third party bid.
A health and strength claim highlights Electric Bitters as a tonic for women. The ad cites Eliza Pool of Depew Oklahoma praising the remedy for dizziness fainting and fatigue with a 50 cent price and local guarantee by Joe K. Smock & Son.
Hosea Crowder went to Skeene Mississippi during the river levee breach and suffered a malaria attack but has since recovered.
An old newspaper ad touts Dr King’s Life Pills as a remedy for weakness and bad breath. It promises new strength, better complexion, fresh breath, and cheerfulness to win a husband, sold for 25 cents by Joe K. Smock & Son.
A Washington dispatch criticizes the Baltimore Democratic platform as Bryanesque and counter to state rights, noting it was adopted amid lack of public scrutiny and certainty among leaders. It highlights proposals like rural credits and federal road building as central points of contention and describes the convention's sleepy, perfunctory proceedings.
Mr and Mrs Robert Weltner from Masontown Pennsylvania visited Mr and Mrs W T Mellott and then traveled to Mellott Indiana for continued visit.
Mr and Mrs George Harned of Mattoon Illinois visited Mr and Mrs I N Cashner here last week in a local social note highlighting a small family gathering and regional ties.
A Boston man lost his leg two years after a bite by an insect. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is advertised as preventing inflammation and infection from stings and bites. It claims to kill poison and heal burns, bruises, ulcers, and other injuries. Sold by Joe K. Smock & Son for 25 cents.
The Board of Sullivan County Indiana invites sealed bids by August 6 1912 noon for six concrete bridges and one steel bridge per plans on file in the auditor’s office. The board reserves the right to reject any bid. John A Mattix John Scott John Driver board of commissioners. Wins Bicknell auditor. First insertion July 10 1912-31.
In Sullivan County Indiana the Sullivan Circuit Court September Term 1912 Chester Alsman v Isaac D Bruce et al Complaint No 15072 concerns a Quiet Title action. The unknown heirs and widow of Bruce are nonresidents and must answer by September 2, 1912 or the case will proceed in their absence. Clerk Charles R Railsback seals the court. Walter F Wood attorney for plaintiff. First insertion July 10 1912-31.
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