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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1910
Page
7
A columnist likens Governor Marshal to a mosquito biting the elephant, signaling a small but persistent pressure on a powerful figure. The analogy suggests nuisance rather than direct threat, highlighting political friction.
A cautious Democratic party stance anticipates a favorable mood now but expects disappointment from the upcoming November voting, signaling uncertainty about early returns and political momentum.
Governor Marshall remains too busy to address accusations by John W. Kern that Senator B F Shively secured his seat through corrupt influence.
A democrat accused of lacking principles devotes time to sowing discord within the republican party, though with limited success.
The message accuses Congressman Cullop and his party of offering only hot air about a dollar a day pension for veterans. It suggests he has not aided soldiers and notes Republicans would pass such a pension bill if elected in a Republican Congress.
The Indianapolis Star discusses a plan by Indiana Democrats to open a news bureau to produce exclusive, Jeffersonian style reporting at a weekly wage. The piece argues for manufacturing favorable coverage and suppressing unfavorable facts to aid the Democratic ticket and shield figures like Kern and Korbly from scrutiny.
The New York Sun reports that Indiana Democrats fear brewer influence hinges on local option policy. William Jennings Bryan plans a speaking tour despite opposition, signaling a wider national fight over liquor interests and the Kern Beveridge senate contest. Bryan aims to campaign in Indiana as stated in the Commoner.
The article reports William Jennings Bryan departing for England to return and aid the Democratic Party in winning a majority in the sixty-second Congress. It notes Indiana hopes to send a solid delegation and urges Indiana managers to welcome Bryan and urge discussion of initiative and referendum or other topics instead of liquor.
The article argues the Payne tariff will wipe out the deficit and enable favorable trade deals with foreign countries. It notes the tariff board will gather data for future schedule changes and defends the law as thoroughly considered, comparing its pages to the Dingley act.
A promotional note claims Electric Bitters improve health for women by regulating stomach liver and kidneys purifying the blood and improving nerve strength eyes breath skin and complexion. Sold by Joe & Smock & Son's.
Mrs Will H Hays visited her father Judge A D Thomas at Crawfordsville last week and attended the commencement exercises of Wabash College.
Mrs. Harry Akin of Evansville is hosted by Mrs. Joe T. Akin as a guest.
The Sullivan County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by 12 noon on the Sunday of July 1910 for constructing four steel bridges Rush Trimble Antioch Joe Humes and Henry Beddle. Plans are on file in the Auditor’s office. The board may reject any or all bids. Ben Crowler editor notes first insertion June 11 1870.
Lansberry Riggs Jr executor of Green A. Robbins estate in Sullivan county Indiana has filed a final report with the Sullivan circuit court. The report will be heard on Wednesday June 22 1910 the 21st judicial day of the May term creditors heirs and legatees must appear to show cause why the report should not be approved.
Letter-writer imagines John W. Kern as Macbeth in a dream about bribery exposure. The vision twists Shakespearean lines to lampoon political fear and Democratic factionalism surrounding Senator Shively’s race. He asks the Herald to interpret the strange sequence.
The article notes Mr. Garrick is a Republican with insurgent leanings and deserves a voice in the Indiana campaign after careful investigation. It mentions the editor’s standard stance against publishing communications but proceeds to reproduce his message.
Paul Mathulka of Buffalo New York says the King of laxatives Dr King’s New Life Pills have proven a blessing for his family over the past year. Easy and sure remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles. Only 25 cents at Joe K Smock and Son’s.
The ad touts Perry Davis Painkiller as relieving pain and inflammation from bee stings and insect bites. It claims soothing itch from mosquito bites with 25 35 and 50 cent bottle sizes. 45-4t.
The New Lebanon Silvers Relief Corps will host an ice cream supper on Saturday evening, June 25, on the school yard lawn or Township Hall. Proceeds support corps activities.
The speaker argues against alcohol abuse and its harms to family, church, and society. He condemns drunkenness as a sin and praises personal reform through faith. He controversially proposes punitive ideas, including a whipping post for drinkers and abuse cases, and calls for compassionate support for those with hereditary tendencies toward drinking.
In Sullivan Circuit Court October Term 1910 Alma Orr sues Fred Orr for divorce Complaint No 13973 filed May 16 1910 affidavit declares defendant nonresident of Indiana Defendant must answer or demur by October 10 1910 or case will be heard in his absence Clerk Arthur E DeBaun seals the court First insertion June 1 1910 31
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