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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1908
Page
4
Marion F Walters declares candidacy for sheriff in Sul-Z Tivan county. He asks voters and delegates for support and pledges to discharge duties worthy of the trust placed in him if nominated and elected.
The article contrasts William J. Bryan and John W. Kern's call for farmer donations with farmers' market prices. It calls the appeal silly twaddle and amusing to citizens, noting the disconnect between campaign fundraising and actual product prices.
The Daily Times editor is accused of bias defending township option over county local option for liquor regulation. The piece questions brewery influence, mentions Thomas Taggart and Crawford Fairbanks, and contrasts Democratic and Republican positions on local option and saloon elimination. The author notes campaign fund limits and references French Lick.
A Grand Stand Play portrays Bryan and Kern appealing to farmers for a campaign fund with grand rhetoric. It claims a Swede ex Republican farmer gave $100 to Bryan and reform, while warning farmers against risking Bryan's success unless they are money lenders or farming is merely a pastime. The piece questions a farmer voting for Bryan and denying a penny to his cause.
An op ed style critique questions farmers support for Bryan referencing the 1896 and 1900 platforms. It demands price ranges for corn wheat oats and hay and argues a Democratic change would empty farmers pockets. The piece mocks Bryan and remarks on currency policies and political consistency.
Chicago labor leaders condemn Samuel Gompers for backing Bryan as AFL president. Some unionists oppose federal leadership's political stance while others defend personal political views. Longshoremen oppose Bryan, taft supporters praised by some, and critics call Democratic promises hollow.
A Detroit agitator may visit Chicago as factions within the American Federation of Labor defend Gompers’ stance for Bryan. Some members fear further momentum from Prince’s organizing efforts could turn into action against the AFL head.
The Sullivan county Soldiers Association holds its annual two day gathering August 6 and 7 at Coffman's park near the E amp T H Station. Local papers urged wide circulation and comrade attendance as a full program will be published next week. The meeting honors past service and urges participation by county and neighboring comrades. Also discussed is Sullivan water supply with test wells by Harris Pump Company found to be non potable due to high ammonia and hardness. The town weighs deeper wells while considering steam use over domestic drinking needs.
warning from Thomas L. Lewis national president United Mine Workers to Samuel Gompers AFL head to avoid political influence on miners votes for Bryran in the upcoming November election. Lewis emphasizes UMWA neutrality and miners deciding their own political fate.
Unclaimed letters dated July 22 1908 remain at Sullivan Indiana Post Office and will be sent to the Dead Letter Office if not called for within two weeks. Ladies Hazel Brown Anna Poucher Mrs Anna. Gents Frank Hanley David Louis Luttrell Mitchell Shafer Guy. When calling for these letters say advertised. ArrsHuR A Holmes P M
Work on the new Presbyterian church resumes after delay caused by late stone delivery. Corner stone will be laid in a short time, marking a key milestone in construction.
Indiana G A R members travel to Toledo for the 42nd national encampment to elect Rev. Daniel Ryan of Carlisle as chaplain in chief. A May endorsement by Kokomo’s Past Commander A O Marsh prompted a circulating letter urging Indiana veterans to back Ryan.
Thomas Hollingsworth, a Jefferson township farmer, with his wife and two daughters, were in the city yesterday on business. The family has just recovered from smallpox after several weeks of illness and the quarantine was lifted a few days ago.
The May term of the Sullivan circuit court adjourns Friday after a busy session with many cases settled and others dismissed. The term extended due to ongoing business, and the next session is scheduled for September.
The Sullivan lodge of Elks will hold a special meeting at its lodge hall tomorrow evening at 8 o clock. Very important business demands the attention of every member of the lodge.
Sheriff Walters leaves Friday for Chicago to secure Charles Hoover wanted on larceny. Hoover took a touring car from Crowder garage and fled. a chase ensued, Hoover escaped, but Crowder recovered the vehicle.
Mayor Riley and Senator Bland of Linton were in the city yesterday on official business, prompting discussion of local issues and possible next steps for cooperation between city government and state leadership.
Mrs C E Thompson of Kansas City is visiting her sister Mrs T E B Wynne along with Mrs John Claggett and Mrs T B Springer.
Mr and Mrs William McKinley travel to Texas to visit their daughter.
Mrs Melvina Kettle, who had been visiting Mrs J T Whitman in Terre Haute, has returned to her home.
Shelburn residents Mrs J B Maple were surprised by 24 Terre Haute friends on a nine o clock car visit for their fifth wedding anniversary. Wood gifts and a six course dinner marked the celebration with clubs members guests from Terre Haute and Graysville.
Miss Capitola Basler and Mr and Mrs Lee F Bays spent yesterday in Carlisle observing local sights and social events.
The column debunks a superstition that it is unlucky for women to whistle. It notes an old belief tied to the crucifixion nails being forged with a woman's whistle cited as the origin, and adds that comparatively few women whistle today.
A large rutile deposit has been discovered in the Timaroo district of Queensland. Experts say rutile, the purest ore of titanium, will surge in demand for bearings and axles in flying machines, signaling a bright outlook for the metal’s future.
In Nanterre France a Swiss dog won the dispatch bearing event and a German dog took the wounded prize. Meanwhile thirty German police dogs have been ordered for St Petersburg to guard palaces against assassins.
A folk saying contrasts feeding habits and outcomes. A goose, coon, cow, hog, and sheep show varied growth or traits from eating corn, while a man eats corn and grows tired, doing little else. The verse humorously notes limited human gain from constant eating.
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