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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1911
Page
7
Democratic and wet factions clash over the county option law as Indiana neighbors Mexico and Diaz attract attention. The piece notes ongoing statewide liquor wrangles, calls for prohibition or strict licensing, and cites a shift in prosecutions affecting bootleggers and saloon operators amid a broader Monroe Doctrine discussion.
The piece argues that Mexican states urge U S intervention as war looms. It claims President Diaz informed President Taft of the crisis and that Taft would deploy troops if needed, while criticizing congress for claiming army and navy inefficiency. It notes mobilization in Texas as proof of readiness.
The Evening Times editor pushes the old argument that saloons benefit business and should receive subsidies, while opposing saloon placement in residential areas. The Sullivan council aims to confine saloons to the business district, with residents resisting saloons near homes and near the West Washington street area.
In Manchester New Hampshire area Lewis Chamblin notes severe croup cases among four children. He credits Dr King's New Discovery with easing fears and serves as a reliable remedy for croup, coughs, colds, asthma, hay fever, la grippe, and lung trouble. Trial bottle free, current price 50 cents and one dollar, sold by Joe K. Smock & Son.
Mr and Mrs Charles B Barrett of Indianapolis spent several days last week visiting Mr and Mrs Ira Glidden.
London reports Queen Mary and King George will wear robes made for King Edward and Queen Alexandra at the June 22 coronation. The robes, woven in gold thread with royal symbols, were preserved since Edward's time, redesigned by notable designers, and now inspire future fashion as England uses English materials and double width fabrics for the ensembles.
A Beziers meeting of bull-fighting supporters reports 27 associations with 24 000 members. Backers protest a justice ministry bill that would punish those involved with fights, arguing it threatens regional liberties. The bill may still become law.
Anna Eliza Beach, claimed oldest newsgirl in the United States, completed her fiftieth year of service. She reportedly had not been convicted of a felony or found guilty of any wrongdoing, continuing to sell the local paper for a distance of eight miles, serving 100 customers.
Seinerg at Blagdon Lake in Somersetshire reports a 16 pound trout caught there. The fish is believed to be the largest ever caught in English waters and drew attention from local anglers and observers.
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