Williams Announces Candidacy for Representative
W. J. Williams announces his candidacy for Representative subject to the decision of the Republican county convention.
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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1912
Page
6
W. J. Williams announces his candidacy for Representative subject to the decision of the Republican county convention.
For sheriff candidate for the nomination of sheriff subject to the decision of the Republican county convention. Henry H. Smith.
For Commissioner Second District editors union candidate seeks nomination subject to the Republican nominating convention. James T. Osburn is the named person for the office.
The Indiana fiscal record shows average monthly general expenses rose from 345000 under Republicans to 395000 under Democrats in 1910 1911, with yearly increases around 550000. Salaries and commissions cost rose notably, while boards that spend their own funds also grew. A Star analysis debates whether the higher costs yield value for taxpayers.
The piece urges Republicans who pledged not to vote for Taft if renominated or for Roosevelt to regret such statements. It argues that true Republicans can vote for either candidate if it serves the party’s strength and principles, rather than for an advocate of a low tariff.
The article argues for county ownership of a hospital, citing need from injuries in coal mining and general care. It notes petitions near 2,000 signed by county taxpayers, urges organizers, and plans for a county hospital association and election without a set expense provision. It emphasizes minimal tax impact and the hospital as a humane, necessary public service.
If the bill becomes law, Sullivan area rural carriers may start delivering parcels July 1 under parcels post provisions allowing merchandise up to eleven pounds. The nine and a half to twelve cent starting rate per pound and twenty five cent flat for eleven pounds are noted. home merchants stand to gain against mail order competition.
Walter N Thompson M D physician surgeon offers eye and throat care and painless tonsil removal using electricity. Davis House Vincennes office hours first and third Fridays. Isaac H Kalley attorney at law provides prompt business attention with collections probate and loans. office in Sullivan State Bank building and Citizens Trust Co Building. Will practice in all state courts and other required courts.
Cc A Price attorney at law notary public over Hunts Drug Store West Side W L Laurent attorney at law Old Phone 175 03 Shelburn Ind Jas R Brown J S Schroeder Brown Schroeder Abstracters of Title owners of the only abstract books in Sullivan county examining and perfecting titles and estate management Office in Dr Crowder Bldg E Side Walter F Wood office over Arsey's Store Chas D Hunt Gilbert W Gambill Hunt Gambill Attorneys at Law office over National Bank Corner Washington and Main Streets
A law office located on the north side square upstairs offers legal services for practice in all courts where required.
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