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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1909
Page
7
Rates for subscriptions shown: One dollar six months one year fifty cents three months twenty five cents in advance. Publishers listed as Dirrelle Chaney Robert P. White.
The report reviews former Congressman Chaney’s record, noting passaged bills in the last session, a pocket veto on a relief bill, and actions on a dredging contract and postmaster reimbursement. It praises Chaney’s vigilance for his district and invites comparison with the current congressman.
Indianapolis papers campaign against smoke pollution. A local congressman proposes tariff action as a remedy to abate the nuisance and curb emissions.
The piece argues that Democratic governors and representatives back protective measures locally while opposing national tariffs and trust-creating policies, casting the national stance as a paradox.
A New York Democratic meeting speech portrays Governor Marshall as overly imaginative, arguing Indiana swung Democratic in 1908 due to misfired Republican strategy. It notes past Republican strengths in Indiana from 1896 to 1904 and claims tariff policy and missteps will push Indiana back to the Republican column.
Governor Willson of Kentucky states that William S. Taylor and Charles Finley had nothing to do with the assassination of William Goebel at Frankfort, days after Goebel was proclaimed governor by the legislature.
The article recalls formal pardons granted to two exiled Kentuckians who faced threats for resisting the Goebel faction. It criticizes Goebel as a political desperado and links violence against moderates to the 1900s Democratic party factions following the Louisville convention clash.
A 14 year old, Dickerson, was found asleep on a box car near Shelburn after riding a train. He claimed mistreatment at home and said he was aided by tramps, but police questioned his runaway story and kept him for further action. He was returned to Sullivan with plans for residential care after parents were notified.
Hived 152 years William Parr England's oldest man married a third time at 120, worked in fields till 132 and lived 20 years longer. James Wright of Spurlock Ky. shows how to stay young claiming six bottles of Electric Bitters made him feel like a 16 year old. They boost weak, sickly old people. 50 cents at Joe K Smock & Son.
A local land tease advertises parcels for sale at the Union office. The notice outlines property availability and calls on potential buyers to inquire at the union office for details and bidding information.
Bondholders led by Equitable Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago purchased the Wallie mining properties in Sullivan and Greene counties at the courthouse sale. The deal reorganizes into Alliance Coal Company managing over 20 000 acres and more than fifteen mines including the Gilmoura Shel harm Asin Cave Hocking and Cummings mines. The Steel Trust was blocked. The Gary steel plant plans heavy coal use from this field.
Campbell and Douthit advertise rope halters for fifteen cents each. The deal highlights affordable farming supplies and reflects a period pricing strategy.
Reports from New Lebanon allege Chauncey Dale was whipped at his home by four men after a dispute over work and behavior. Dale, an epileptic with past reform school time for stealing, was reportedly restrained and beaten by the attackers before being taken to a ward. Dale's mother claims authorities were notified.
Mrs. Frank Adams and Bessie Adams of Merliouge Louisiana attended Eleanor Lindley’s funeral here with relatives. Local folk update on recoveries travel and moves including Will Dickerson and Mrs. Dickerson health, Booths returning from Trinity Springs, Arthur Krug visiting, Williams families relocating to Hymera for mine work, Duffy resuming law practice, Tidrick taking a new pastorate at Liberty Center, Z M Barnes leaving Sullivan Rural Route six for Gravette Arkansas.
The article asserts chronic constipation causes piles fistula ulcers and rectal diseases and may trigger kidney bladder stomach and nervous disorders. It states Dr Crowley cures chronic constipation with a method that avoids drug habit and relieves all symptoms.
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