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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1915
Page
4
The remark contrasts Henry Clay's preference to be right over presidency with a contrast to William Jennings Bryan. It frames Bryan as differing in political stance and emphasis on power versus principle.
In the remarks attributed to John Sharp Williams the phrase The poor old democratic party expresses a critical view of the party's condition and prospects. The senator's tone reflects frustration with internal divisions and public support.
After reviewing the second note to Germany, Mr. Bryan discovers content that clashes with his sense of duty. The excerpt raises questions about official obligations and personal ethics in diplomatic correspondence.
In a political note, Mr. Bryan girds for a pivotal clash as calls for peace and prohibition counter the era’s free silver and anti-imperialism rhetoric. The remark frames a strategic contrast in the ongoing discourse.
The note suggests Mr Bryan may seek to give the Democratic party a treatment similar to what the Republican party received in 1912, indicating a strategic shift or approach ahead of the 1916 election.
The Delaware County Republican Club holds a smoker at its Muncie headquarters on June 17 to install officers chosen at the annual meeting. United States Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman of Winds will be the principal speaker.
The article notes William J. Bryan's resignation from the secretary of state role during the European crisis. It criticizes his long flirtation with the presidency as advancing his own interests and asserts broad public support for President Woodrow Wilson, not for the party but for the man, Woodrow Wilson.
The Vigo County Colored Republican Club schedules a large June 22 demonstration in Terre Haute using the armory as one of the city’s largest auditoriums. Invitations go to all candidates seeking the Republican ticket next year. The club, a leading state organization, adds members daily and has permanent headquarters with weekly Friday meetings.
A former Democrat is chosen to succeed ERon Toner of Anderson as Progressive state chair resigns to join the GOP. Tom Taggart and allies favor the move while thousands supporting a protective tariff oppose it. A rush to the Republican camp follows, with other prominent progressives preparing to switch.
The piece portrays Mr. Bryan as theatrically resigning the state portfolio. It notes his long campaigned self advertisement and anticipates the move as a calculated cabinet departure rather than a sudden act. The commentary argues the resignation fits his pattern of acrobatics and public spectacle.
The piece criticizes Bryan as a misfit in the cabinet whose patriotism fritters away when opposed. It argues the nation can now measure him as self serving and arrogant, and says the president is glad to be rid of him. It cites his rivalry with Wilson and mocks his four P platform.
The Martinsville Democrat notes a striking coincidence in the political careers of Henry Clay and William Jennings Bryan, both presidential candidates defeated repeatedly, both nominated by acclamation, and both secretaries of state. The essay argues one chooses being right over the presidency, the other the presidency over being right.
County board of education refused to reemploy A W Hayes as county agent drawing farmer commentary. Supporters say Hayes delivered lasting scientific farming benefits to young and old farmers and their children while opponents question the value and time needed for such programs. The Union invites responses for print.
Across rural districts nationwide, readjustments will create 710 new routes and consolidate former ones. The change will bring mail service to 82,390 families that previously had none, improving coverage and reliability.
The passage notes that Mr. Bryan appealed to the people in 1896 1900 and 1908 and that the outcome of those appeals is well known. It frames the events as a recurring effort by a single figure across three elections.
Mr Bryan shows political sagacity by seeking to line up German Americans in support of the prohibition cause in the current political landscape.
William H. Seward remained aligned with the nation’s leadership in 1860 guiding policy and securing a place in American history as the country faced division and upheaval.
County commissioners approve a claim of 185 to cover costs for John Scott and James H. Scott in a damage suit by Gus Clouse over trees cut during road work near Fairbanks Township. Clouse won 5 and costs from a jury. the Scotts were county employees making the project. County council will appropriate the funds next week.
The Ohio reports location No.5 on the C. H. Walters lease in the Dodd Bridge pool with three producing wells on the lease. No. 4 well was dry.
Mrs. R C Weltner of Uniontown Pennsylvania has returned home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W T Mellott.
The Sullivan Masonic lodge will attend church services at the Methodist church next Sunday evening where Rev. R. H. Toole will preach on St. John the Baptist. The lodge plans third degree work on Friday night.
Time changes on the Sullivan division of the T H I E traction line became effective Monday. The interurban car arriving at 1 15 p m now arrives 1 50 p m and the 12 40 p m run is now 12 noon. The 4 p m Sullivan departure has been discontinued. The new time card is printed on page five.
Sullivan County leaders including Charles L. Pirtle announce a meeting with T A Coleman from Purdue this afternoon. Coleman will discuss county agent Hayes after the county education board declined to re-employ him.
Misses Juanita Bailey and Zoe Beasley of the Delta Gamma Indiana University chapter will attend the sorority national convention at the University of California Berkeley during the first week of July.
The W. C. T. U. plans to go to Merom Friday afternoon to organize a union there. In recent weeks the local group has formed unions at Dugger and Shelburn.
Eula Moore 11 Raymond Moore 6 Hammond Moore 4 and Cecil Moore 2 sue Marsh B. Moore under the new lazy husband law with Mamie B. Moore as next friend. They allege the father failed to provide for the children for the past year and seek court action to compel support.
At the Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company annual stockholders meeting in the Traction Terminal Building Rand al Morgan Robert S Todd W Kesley Schoepf E B Peck John J Appel Harry S New and Joseph A McGowan were elected as directors. The 1914 annual report showed gross business up 56150.22 over 1913 while operating expenses rose 123573.17 due to floods renewals and wage hikes. The 1914 surplus was 237607.07. Dividends were paid on preferred stock from 1913 surplus. Capital expenditures included new electrical gear at Terre Haute block signals Crawfordsville terminal remodeling and improvements at Indianapolis Speedway. Sinking funds received 141101.67. Bonds in sinking fund total 435518. Rolling stock and tracks were in excellent condition. New officers named: Robert I Todd president Marshall S Morgan BE B Peck and John J Appel vice presidents Joseph A McGowan secretary treasurer Leroy T Hixson auditor.
Fred F Bays returns from Culver with brother Harold C Bays. Mr and Mrs Harold Bays accompanied him home for a visit. Mrs Carl Sherrod and Mrs Gertrude Ross Kam, visiting their parents Mr and Mrs A T McClanahan, will depart this week for Wildwood New Jersey.
A scattered quotation reflects on life’s pleasures and pains noting times of anxiety and sorrow. It suggests deep interest and reflection as a partial escape from self during hardship.
A call for proactive fire prevention argues carelessness causes most fires and that losing wealth, homes, and insurance relief follow from neglect. It urges strict habits and safer premises to ward off the fire demon and lower rates.
The article argues for equal schooling days for rural and city children, noting city terms average 185 days while rural terms average 138 days. It calls for at least 185 days nationwide and cites states with longer terms and international standards as benchmarks.
The article argues rural districts could benefit from organized councils like urban chambers of commerce. It cites Germany's landwirthschaftsrath as a model and suggests farmers meeting to plan credit use and marketing. Collaborative discussion could reduce costly missteps and boost farm profits.
Excerpt from W D Lewis president of Texas Farmers Union argues against women’s suffrage. He contends elevating woman while not supporting her rights is a tragedy and fears societal collapse as womanhood declines. The piece frames suffrage as a peril to civilization.
The State Fire Marshal pushes a sane Fourth movement for Indiana for 1915 blending safety with celebration. He cites Irvington preparations a model with supervised displays and no injuries, while towns like Tipton Attica and Connersville restrict firework sales.
A well drilled by W H Crowder Jr Charles H Bedwell J W Lind ley and others on the Aaron Graham tract in Gill township was shot Saturday and will easily make 30 barrels. The drill showed 27 feet of very good sand signaling extensive drilling in a southern Crection.
Mrs. Cora B. Ellis lost a purse containing $1000 and papers but recovered it. A oil worker, Mike Workens, found the purse near Perry Brown farm at Dodd's bridge. Mrs. Ellis offered a $100 reward, but Workens accepted $50.
William B. Latshaw postmaster of Oaktown married Miss Fannie Neeves of Kirklin at Vincennes on Saturday. The couple were wed by Rev. C. W. Chadwick of Vincennes First Baptist Church. Latshaw has long been known in the Carlisle area for farming.
Dr. Roy Wolfe of Rocky Ford Colorado is here for a short visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs Sol T Wolfe. Dr. Wolfe has been engaged in the practice of medicine at Rocky Ford for several years.
The article analyzes Indiana congressional races with Adair solidifying the Eighth as a Democratic stronghold while Republicans target multiple districts. It notes potential renominations, factional disputes, and uncertain outcomes in the First through Thirteenth districts, highlighting Barnhart’s influence and possible GOP gains in the Eleventh or Seventh, Ninth, and Tenth.
Chester Lee Wildman and Pearl Jon McGee, both residents near Carlisle, received marriage licenses.
Joint memorial services of the Modern Woodmen Camp and the Knights of Pythias lodge were held Sunday afternoon at Center Ridge cemetery. The two orders marched to the cemetery as a unit, and Hon. John T. Hays delivered an eloquent address with the Sullivan Band leading the procession.
J. L. Asbury of Farmersburg received the degree of A B in DePauw University’s graduating class last Wednesday.
George W. Pleasant, a Merom civic figure, visited on business in the city. His son Gault Pleasant, formerly Sioux City ward school principal, is expected home soon for vacation before returning to Sioux City next year. Re M Kerlin of Tulsa, head of Sullivan County Water Co, was in town on company business. Miss Beall Sheridan, University of Illinois graduate, to spend vacation with her mother. R T Megibbon, ex local, returns from Cleveland Mississippi moving pictures for an indefinite stay. Mr and Mrs Alfred Mankedick and family return to Petersburg after visiting. Mrs Will H Hays visits her father Judge A D Thomas in Crawfordsville.
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