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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1892
Page
2
The Union urges Republicans to form clubs in each township and notes the congressional convention at Rockville on July 28 to nominate the district's next congressman. It invites attendance by district chairman Nicholas Wilbeck and encourages turnout for the Graysville meeting next Saturday at seven.
Subscribers report not receiving the Astos after a mailing galley reset. The paper asks readers to notify if any other names were dropped accidentally, affirming no intentional removals and urging alert for missing issues.
The writer rebukes a Democrat editor for seeking to define their position on the sugar bounty. They claim they have never been ashamed of the Republican party or its government policy, contrasting this with Murray Briggs’ alleged lack of honesty about the Democratic party.
A message urging Republicans to support their own press and avoid funding Democratic journals. Issued as a policy statement from the National Republican League with Jos. Chankson as president and A.B. Woemrpurey as secretary.
Democratic socialist figures urge strikers at Tame stead Pa to take control of company mills. The St. Louis Globe Democrat says Palmer's remarks could cost the Democratic party 5 000 to 10 000 votes in Illinois.
The Confederate Permanent Constitution adopted March 11, 1861 in Montgomery asserts Congress may levy taxes for revenue and defends the government. It prohibits bounties and any taxes on imports from foreign nations to promote any industrial branch.
The Democratic National Convention denounces Republican protection as fraud and robbery and declares the federal government lacks constitutional power to impose tariff duties except for revenue. It demands taxes be limited to government necessities when efficiently administered.
A wily editor of the Democrat is pressed into comment on the sugar bounty after years of harsh condemnations during the 1890 campaign. He had attacked the McKinney bill to rally farmer votes but now remains silent, allegedly fearing repercussions for Louisiana Democrats.
The speaker challenges Mr. Briggs on preserving or repealing the sugar bounty. He accuses the party of sham tactics and voter deception, arguing farmers can raise grain without a bounty while sugar planters cannot. The exchange emphasizes motives and political leverage surrounding the tariff and bounty debate.
A Rockville convention July 28 will nominate the most available man. Geo W Bull is endorsed as a likely winner if nominated. Judge Buff, long a Sullivan county resident, is detailed as a notable candidate with a strong career as lawyer and judge.
The fragment describes a character described as brimful of virtues essential for a good and just man, highlighting moral qualities and integrity as core traits.
Wo. R. Bennett of Farmersburg Indiana argues for protective tariffs and limited free trade to shield local manufacturers and laborers. He cites Vigo Sullivan and Knox counties, discusses the McKinley bill, and urges voters to back protectionist principles that preserve households and employment. Bennett reflects Jacksonian ideals and calls readers to heed biblical admonitions while sharing his own modest beginnings.
A reader cites a Tin plate mill blaze as proof of tin plate production in the United States and scolds press for denial. The message contrasts remarks from The Times and local abuse with claims of 75000 dollars lost and 350 workers affected.
A Dugger petition seeks a new school house as the Cass township board and county commissioners face opposition from a faction blamed for blocking funding. Citizens claim the current Dugger facility is overfull and insufficient for 150 eligible students.
During the June 1802 session the Sullivan County Board of Commissioners redrew precinct boundaries. Precinct No. 5 centers Sullivan town with a 225 vote estimate. Precinct No. 2 Merom lies at Merom schoolhouse with about 200 votes. Precinct No. 3 Rose at Rose Schoolhouse 9 has roughly 200 voters. All other precincts retain prior boundaries and voting places.
The Great Iron Merchant and Manufacturer urges prudent people to protect homes with business like insurance. No. 4 Northside public square represents first class companies with assets near 13 000 000 and policy holder surplus over 6 000 000. Orione Harris Law and Insurance invites inquiries.
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