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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1913
Page
5
R P White publishers report President Wilson refuses meetings with office seekers and warns to watch the senator and congressman as he lines up the line of leaders down the chain.
The text argues that rejection of the protective idea should fall to the democrats, placing responsibility on that party as in 1892. It frames political accountability as shifting to the democrats for the outcome.
The Muncie Press suggests modest hope for Wilson, noting the need for a good doctor. The outlook frames Marshall as the likely winner with odds of about sixteen to one.
The president calls a conference with top Republican senators, signaling his view that the ablest lawmakers today are Republicans due to their records and experience in government.
The legislature lifts taxes and curbs press freedom, paving a route for the state’s redemption by the Republican party. Democrats at national and state levels pursue self interest over taxpayer welfare, showing little discernment.
The Washington Herald notes the recent democratic legislature cost Indiana $160,000 for the same number of members and term length as fifty years ago, contrasting stump economy with legislative expense.
Bloomington Star reports John A. Riddle of Linton visited Washington City and spoke with the President about Wilson and Cullop's seat. Riddle notes Wilson is plain spoken like Joe Moss or Cy Davis and hints at business interests with a return trip home on a train.
The Muncie Press notes Richard Olney once repudiated at Chicago in 1896 for supporting Bryan may be named to a diplomatic post by President Wilson under Bryan. Olney likely opposed Bryan then and now Wilson aims to place him in the foreign service, replacing Olney as secretary of state.
In Terre Haute, Donn Roberts, a known political boss, loses to John E. Lamb in the primaries. Lamb touts a shift to clean politics, while Roberts is labeled coarse. The piece notes Republican risks from a faction of self described progressives and indicates Lamb will serve as mayor pro tem or succeed himself.
The Indianapolis address credits the Republican Party with a record of administration and achievement along conservative and progressive lines. It asserts that progress toward social and industrial justice has begun nationally and in the states, and that continuing this work is a duty and honor. The speech recalls Lincoln and the party’s faithfulness in fighting for the republic.
A Blodgett commentary notes Indiana's Senate collapsed after midnight, with many members declaring they will seek return in two years. It accuses leaders like Fleming and allies across parties of blocking meritorious bills and criticizes the adjournment as a wasteful dispersal of state funds under Lieutenant Governor O Neill.
A Pittsburgh Gazette Times editorial argues the April 1 extra session to revise the tariff will fool the nation. It warns Democratic control risks drastic duty cuts that could lower wages, raise imports, and hurt home manufacturers while urging universal tariff revision including agricultural products. The piece notes sectional protectionist interests and calls for equitable sacrifice across regions. The Muncie Press is cited as reprinting the view.
The Hauck anti cigarette law would bar anyone under 21 from buying or receiving cigarettes or papers. It allows misrepresentation of age to obtain cigarettes, but prohibits sales by dealers with penalties up to 100 dollars or three months in county jail or both.
In Washington sixty House members from the west and northwest form a league to block tariff rate reductions on local products. They fear southern revisions may hurt northern industries and interests.
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as effective for nearly all skin diseases and for burns and bruises. It cites John Deye of Goldwin Michigan who spent $400 on doctors and was cured after twelve years with the salve. Sold for 25 cents and recommended by Joe K Smock & Son.
James E. Watson, former Indiana governor candidate, told 300 Republicans in Paris Illinois on March 13 that he will not seek the 193 maybe presidential nomination. He joked about being introduced as the next president while declaring he is not pursuing office and desires party unity under Lincoln Republicanism.
At this Time of Year you are liable to feel run down with kidney and liver inactivity and uric acid build up causing rheumatism. The old and unequalled remedy Seven Barks offers relief and cure. Price 60c. Druggets or write Lyman Brown 68 Murray St New York City.
Washington report notes Indiana Democratic lawmakers regret the recent session. They blame late adjournment and the failure to pass direct primary legislation for party hurt in upcoming elections. Delegation fears a political storm for next year. A.J. Sprigler.
An old style advertisement promises quick relief for constipation with Dr King s New Life Pills. It claims the product stimulates the liver improves digestion and purges poisons from the system with a 25 cent price at Joe K Smock and Son.
A survey of measures passed by the legislature including public utilities regulation taxes inheritance education tenement safety blue sky loan shark and publicity laws. It notes popular referendum on a constitutional convention in 1914 and amendments to be sent to the next legislature or to a constitutional convention if called. It lists various administrative and public welfare provisions and standards.
R G Collins Barnegat New Jersey says La Grippe left him exhausted until Foley's Honey and Tar Compound stopped the coughing spells. The ad notes it is for sale by Joe K Smock and Son.
Prof BE C Starbuck is elected president of the Southern Indiana Music Teachers Association. The notice also covers health advertising for Electric Bitters claiming rheumatism relief through stomach liver and kidney health. A testimonial from Charles B Allen of Cylvania Ga discusses cures after using the product. A local reception committee greeted visitors from St Petersburg and New Smyrna with a mule-drawn wagon escort.
Many children suffer illness while a remedy promises quick relief. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children claim to break up colds in 24 hours and ease feverishness headache stomach troubles teething disorders and distray worms. Sample mailed free to Allen S Olmstead Le Roy New York.
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