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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1914
Page
6
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A ticket lists United States Senator Hugh Th. Miller for Columbus, Judge Ed Jackson for Secretary of State in Newcastle, and I. Newt Brown for Auditor of State in Franklin.
The Republican party voters in Sullivan County townships will hold mass meetings on August 15, 1914 at 2 PM to choose delegates for the county convention in Sullivan Indiana on August 22, 1914 at 2 PM. Each township lists its allotted delegates and alternates. offices include Prosecuting Attorney.
The Republicans of Hamilton township meet in mass convention at the court house in Sullivan to nominate a ticket and to select delegates and alternates to the county convention. Dirrelle Chancy is county chairman with Walter F. Wood as secretary.
The 1908 total expenses were 4 724 253 39 dollars under the Republican administration. In 1913 under Democratic management expenses rose to 4 966 168 37 dollars, an increase of 241 914 98 dollars, illustrating fiscal change across administrations.
The text contrasts 1908 Republican and 1913 Democratic salaries and expenses for all regular standing boards and commissions in Indiana, noting an increase from $242 558 02 to $428 521 60, a rise of $185 963 58 or 76 6 percent, arguing taxpayers pay more under Democrats.
The piece urges voters in Indiana's Second district to reelect William Cullop, noting speeches by Bryan of the Chautauqua circuits Folk formerly of Missouri and House Speaker Clark as demonstrations of Democratic support. It mocks opponents and praises Cullop's perceived thrift and service, calling him Windy Bill and Flatulent William.
Indianapolis July 28 The Democratic state auditor’s 1912 report shows net general fund expenditures of 2 995 229 76 with items totaling 4 327 466 07. The report errs by 1 332 236 31. The 1913 report shows net expenditures 3 909 709 43 and items 4 966 168 37, error 1 056 458 94. Officials are pressed for a convincing explanation of these serious errors.
Washington reports Indiana wheat farmers lose about 61 dollars per farmer annually and 6.45 million dollars nationwide each year due to price declines since the last administration. The investigation covers up to July 1 and notes a fifteen cent drop per bushel, with 104 273 Indiana farmers accounted and national production about 930 million bushels from 1 458 667 farmers.
Indianapolis editorial argues that electing a Republican president in 1916 alone won't repeal the Democratic tariff law. It stresses that filling a large share of vacant Senate seats with Republicans is needed to enact a protective tariff before 1921 and to alter existing Democratic tariff policy.
National Republican leaders from Connecticut Brady to Stephenson urge manufacturers, workers and farmers in these states to support a strong Republican sweep. They warn a Republican House alone won’t suffice without a big Senate majority this year to lift the six year business downturn caused by the Democratic tariff bill.
Indianapolis July 28 Investigations into the 1913 Indiana legislature reveal that the township assessor salary increase bill and the Lake County recorder raise never became law though placed in the statutes. Governor Ralston approved the assessor measure March 15 1913, while the Lake County bill was indefinitely postponed. State examiner Gilbert H. Hendren orders field reports to determine overpayments and plans to seek recovery from the recorder if needed.
Washington July 28 news recounts Wilson pressing for confirmation of Thomas D. Jones to the Banking and Currency Reserve Board while senators delay trust bills. It notes Jones as a major Democratic donor and a Harvester director entangled in antitrust cases, with prices and farm policy in focus. Also announces Jesse E. Eschbach named Republican speakers bureau manager for Indiana campaign, a Kosciusko representative and potential 13th district congress candidate.
The vigorous opposition from the farming section overwhelmed President Wilson's bid, forcing him to withdraw. He wrote to Mr. Jones expressing sorrow that a man of such standing be excluded from public service, though neither of them bears responsibility for the unusual circumstances.
A Washington Herald critique questions Betty Blythe’s claim that the state levy rise is a minor eight cent per hundred tax. It argues the increase adds over 1.5 million dollars in state revenue and reflects Democratic administration waste.
Gertrude Wilson as executrix of Alonzo Wilson deceased will sell August 15 1914 at 2 pm in Merom Indiana at public auction all decedent interest in Lots 176 177 220 221 in Merom and a 178 acre tract in Sullivan County section 18 township 7 north range 10 west starting 1 74 chains north of Merom southeast corner. Sale subject to Sullivan Circuit Court approval for at least two thirds of the appraised value. Cash sale free of liens.
The Atlanta Constitution lauds a book calling it well sustained by scriptures. It describes the work as built stone by stone like a pyramid of God’s love mercy and wisdom with light shed on many biblical texts.
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