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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1919
Page
4
A critical opinion argues against the League of Nations citing fears of surrendering sovereignty and a single president dictating U S foreign policy. The piece recalls historic anti slavery arguments and warns the proposed league would undermine the Monroe Doctrine and U S independence.
The speaker warns that pledging to war ties the United States to militarism and prevents a future president from correcting the Mexican government. The comment argues it restricts sovereignty and harms the friendship among the American Republics.
A Buick roadster owned by Dr. Carl F. Briggs was stolen from in front of his Briggs building on South Court street. A Ford touring car was taken from behind Levi Deckard’s store on East Washington street and later found abandoned. The Kershner restaurant near the Co and E I Station was broken into, with cigars and a small amount of cash taken. Burglaries and attempted entries occurred at multiple homes in Sullivan Thursday night as police traced two men and a woman seen near Deckard’s store.
A batch of court notices includes petitions for custody in the Board of Childrens Guardians vs George Kemmui, several divorces with alimony claims, quiet title actions, an attorney fee and attachment suit, a damages action, a labor lien debt case, and related matters involving multiple plaintiffs and defendants such as Robert Brooks, Jane Ann Brooks, Philip Walters, W E Rogers, George Swarts, Judson Walker, Walter F Wood, Charles C Heisen, Hunt Gambill, Andrew J Riggen, Lola Day, George I Day, Cecil B Gaston, Hubert M Gaston, Forest Butler with Ralph Butler as next friend, Shelburn Cooperative Store Co, George A Ferree, John L Pugh, Francis Early, Ray Early, Samuel D Hixon and Harriet Hart.
Miss Mabel Peck from Purdue Extension spent the day in Sullivan with County Demonstrator Daisy Deane Williamson. She instructed three Sullivan county girls for the state fair contest this fall. The team includes Mildred Thomas from northwest Hamilton, Lois Shields of Graysville, and Esther Marratta of Hymera.
T. B. Wright and family were located at Sikeston Missouri but returned to Sullivan after failing to find a suitable home for permanent residence. The town enjoys a boom and prosperity with Burchard Drummond as Western Union manager. Mrs Paul Daugherty will teach in a Methodist school in Helena Montana, leaving soon. Mr and Mrs A T McClanshan report the death of Mrs Harry McClanahan in Evansville. His death followed a fatal accident involving their son earlier last September. Mrs Dirrelle Chaney of Indianapolis is visiting relatives.
Meredith Nicholson profiles Will Hays, Sullivan Indiana, as a rising Republican power and national committee chairman. The piece traces his roots from a country lawyer family, through Wabash College, to his steady rise in Indiana politics and national duties, highlighting his work ethic, personality, and influence on the party.
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