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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1912
Page
2
Williams runs as candidate for representative
W J Williams announces his candidacy for representative, subject to the decision of the Republican county convention.
Woodsmal Walter F Wood Seeks Prosecuting Attorney Post
Candidate Walter F Wood announces his run for prosecuting attorney subject to Republican county convention decision. The statement references campaign intent and party affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Convention
Woodsmal
Walter F. Wood
Henry H. Smith Seeks Sheriff Nomination at Republican Convention
The candidate Henry H. Smith runs for the Sheriff nomination subject to the decision of the Republican county convention. The filing and support imply a party backed bid within the county political scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Conventon
Henry H. Smith
Sheriff Candidate and Commissioner Nomination Notice
Charles Thrasher is a candidate for Sheriff pending Republican county convention action. James T. Osburn is the candidate for Commissioner from the Second District, subject to the nominating convention decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Editors Union
James T. Osburn
Wilson Sidesteps Immigration Comment Question
The Indiana Star reports Woodrow Wilson met Hungarian editor Gezen Kende in Seagirt to discuss the phrase men of the meaner sort from the south of Europe. Wilson defends Hungary’s role, backs reasonable immigration limits, and avoids a direct stance on the term while reaffirming past views linking unions to economic risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Gezen Kende
New York
Seagirt
Woodrow Wilson
Europe
Kende
United States
Indianapolis Star
Goveror Marshall Endorses Voorhees Amid Patriot Talk
Governor Marshall declares support for Voorhees and patriotism as a guiding motive, while critics doubt the sincerity given the burdens and hardships involved.
His Last Move in Indiana Politics
The Washington Herald comments on William Allen Cullop a representative from Indiana's second district as he ends a congressional inquiry into the sale of Panama canal bonds. The piece questions his party alignment and political stance amid calls for accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second
Congress
The
Washington Herald
Cullop
William Allen Cullop
Indiana
Republicans Set August Delegates for Indiana State Race
The 1912 Indiana Republican calls announce mass township meetings in Sullivan County on August 2 to choose delegates to state district and county conventions. County selections occur August 3 at Sullivan Court House. state delegates meet August 6 at Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis to form a platform and nominate electors and state offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Cass Township
Curry Township
Fairbanks Township
Gill Township
Haddon Township
Hamilton Township
Jackson Township
Jefferson Township
Turman Township
Court House Sullivan
Hymera
Pleasantville
Graysville
T. ED Hoover
Dirrelle Chaney
Call for District Convention to Choose Republican Candidate
The Republican District Committee of Indiana Second District calls a delegate convention in Washington Daviess County on September 4 1912 at 1 PM to select a Republican congressional candidate. The 107 delegates are apportioned by county based on votes cast for Otis Gulley for Secretary of State in 1910 with Daviess Greene Knox Martin Monroe counties receiving 16 19 18 7 and 13 delegates respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borad Isacemvnek Bea Eieas
Washington
Otis E. Gully
Republican County Central Committee
Said County Central Committee
Indianapolis
Claypool
Republican State Central Committee
Pred A. Sims
ED T. Staley
Wickey
Lake County
Republian
Beveridge
United States
John E. Reed
Jonce Monahan
Orleans
Otis Gulley
Danville
J. L. Peetz
Samuel C. Ferrell
Shelbyville
Finley P. Mount
Crawfordsville
Republican District Committee
Daviess County
Indiana
Congress
Congressman Cullop and the Appeal to Reason Critique
The text accuses Congressman Cullop of relying on the socialist Appeal to Reason for guidance on treasury bond sales. It accuses him of steering against the administration, bluster to disturb public confidence, and cites past socialist rhetoric and red flags he invoked on Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Panama
United States
Cullop
Second
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Linton
McHarg Sees Rethink After Roosevelt Contests
Ormsby McHarg argues a Roosevelt movement would end if Roosevelt is harmed and warns against a November revolution as a response. He says parties must be built on substance, noting his stance against Taft as nominee and recalling his role in Roosevelt contest actions in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M’harg
Ormsby McHarg
Mr. Roosevelt
Taft
McHarg
Roosevelt
South
Democratic plan to cut living costs via factory shutdowns
The piece argues that the Democratic approach lowers prices by closing factories and reducing demand. It contends prices fall as consumers lose purchasing power, though critics view it as curbing production and harming employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Democratic Platform Criticizes Corn Price and Full Dinner Pail
The platform rejects the idea of eighty cent corn and the full dinner pail as policies. It signals a shift in priorities away from those goals and toward broader economic reform.
Notice of Appointment of Administrator in Sullivan County
The undersigned is appointed administrator of the estate of William Henry Thomas, deceased, of Sullivan County Indiana. The estate is alleged to be solvent. Joseph Stevenson named as Administrator dated July 26 1912. A M Beasley Attorney. First insertion July 31 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Sullivan County
William Henry Thomas
Joseph Stevenson
A. M. Beasley
Sefrit Named Principal Stockholder and Editor of The Washington Herald
Charles G. Sefrit becomes the paper's principal stockholder and editor. Former editor until about two years ago, he is regarded as a leading political writer. The Herald will remain a strict Republican paper under his leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Sefrit
Washington Herald
Sefrit
The
Herald
Serrit
Democratic tariff plan promises gain for sellers
The piece argues the proposed tariff program is a bait to trap the ignorant and thoughtless by promising everyone more for what they sell and less for what they buy. It warns citizens to think carefully and not be swayed.
Democratic tariff plan could threaten living standards
The statement argues that if the Democratic Party implements its tariff program, the issue will shift from high living costs to whether people can afford to live at all, framing tariffs as existential pressure on households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Beveridge and Vine Clad Cottage Leave Community
Albert J. Beveridge and his vine covered cottage have departed from the community, marking the end of an era for neighbors and local history observers who recall their years of residence and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Beveridge
Paul Poynter Returns from Colorado Trip
Paul Poynter has returned from a trip to Colorado, resuming local duties and plans to share experiences from his travels with the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Poynter
Colorado
Notice of Final Settlement for Ellen Bradbury Estate
John W. Patten as executor files final account with Sullivan Circuit Court Indiana. Hearing set for September 2 1912 first judicial day of September term. Creditors heirs and legatees must appear to show cause why the report should not be approved. Isaac H. Kalley attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Patten
Ellen Bradbury
Sullivan County
Indiana
Sullivan Circuit Court
Isaac H. Kalley
Indiana Republicans Seek Three-W ticket Harmony Plan
Huntington Ind July 25 Over tures are underway between Fred A Sims chairman of the Republican state committee and progressive workers across the state to amicably adjust party entanglements. Francis I Stultz postmaster at Huntington proposes three Republican tickets on the state ballot with Taft electors on the regular line Roosevelt electors on the progressive line and a progressive Republican state ticket. The plan hinges on governor and lieutenant governor nominees being recognized progressives while the rest of the ticket would come from standpatters. Stultz outlines a process involving two conventions and conference committees to draft a progressive platform and nominate governor and lieutenant governor. George B Lockwood approves in principle though Sims declines to commit yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David W. Henry
Terre Haute
W. W. Parsons
W. T. Durbin
Anderson
Lew Shank
Indianapolis
George B. Lockwood
Marion
Walter Olds
Ft. Wayne
Charles Arthur Carlisle
South Bend
James Wade Emison
Vincennes
Addison C. Harris
L. C. Embree
Princeton
Hugh Th. Miller
Miller
Canadian Woods
W. L. Taylor
Taylor
Judge Henry
Fifth
Vigo
Parsons
Indiana State Normal School
Normal School
State
Lockwood
Indiana
Hugh Miller
Mr. Miller
Indiana Supreme Court
Twelfth
Co. A. Carlisle
Carlisle
Emison
Harris
Taft Club
Chicago
Taft
Harrison
United States
Austria-Hungary
Embree
Gibson County
Sidney K Ganiard
Lagrange
Ganiard
Indiana State Senate
Congress
Edward W. Wickey
East Chicago
Huntington
Ind
Fred A. Sims
Republican State Committee
Mr. Sims
Francis I. Stultz
Mr. Stultz
Roosevelt
Stultz
Sims
Weather Outlook Signals Prolonged Storms and Late August Frost
A forecast warns of ongoing storm activity from July 30 to August 4 with a sharp drop in barometer and violent weather across western and central regions. A second surge around August 7 to 9 brings high heat, violent thunder and wind. Frost possible in northern areas by month end as high pressure rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eust
West India
Gulf
What Makes a Woman With Electric Bitters
The copy argues that health and strength empower a woman, claiming Electric Bitters build that foundation. It cites Eliza Pool of Depew Oklahoma praising the medicine for fainting dizziness weakness nervous backache and fatigue. The ad guarantees the product at 50 cents through Joe K. Smock & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Bitters
Eliza Pool
Depew, Okla
Joe K. Smock & Son
Death Notice of Homer Gustin in Jackson Miss
Mahlon Gustin reports the death of his nephew Homer Gustin son of Jerry Gustin in Jackson Mississippi due to an accident. Details of the incident were not learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahlon Gustin
Homer Gustin
Jerry Gustin
Jackson
Miss
Miss Annie Griffith Visits Friends in Princeton
Miss Annie Griffith visited friends in Princeton last week. The social note records her trip and the courtesy of her hosts during the social week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Griffith
Princeton
Linton Declines as Coal Mines Recede
The Greene county town of Linton is described as dull with exhausted coal mines. New mines lie ten to fifteen miles away drawing hundreds of miners and leaving many vacant houses. The Washington Democrat notes the town's need to attract factories to stay on the map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Indiana
Greene County
Washington C.d
Washington Democrat
Mrs Hart Undergoes Successful Chicago Operation
Mrs. T. B. Hart traveled to Chicago for an operation at St Luke's hospital with Dr. C. B. Whipps and Mr. Hart. The family reports the procedure successful and her condition improving. Meanwhile a large gathering celebrated Mrs. Payne's 57th birthday at J. A. Payne's home with about 98 guests and baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Hart
Chicago
St. Luke’s Hospital
C. B. Whipps
Hart
Payne
Raines Visit Reports from Freeport Superintendent
Mr. and Mrs EB Raines of Freeport Illinois visited here last week. Mr Raines serves as superintendent of Freeport schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. Raines
Freeport, Ill
Raines
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Sullivan Union
D. Chaney
R. P. White
W. J. Williams
Robert Irwin
Republican County Con
Vention
Charles Thrasher
Marshall
Voorhees
Morgan
Owen
Sullivan
Tomlinson Hall
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
State House
Feld
Tan
Woodfindd. Robinson
First Judicial District
Leander J. Monks
David A. Myers
Dele
Trl R. Hicks
Carlisle News Notes
Carlisle News
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