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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1914
Page
5
Explorer Roosevelt reports finding a lost river in South America. The discovery will generate ongoing attention as details emerge about its course, sources, and potential implications for regional geography and exploration.
As long as Perkins and Flinn keep courage, the Bull Moose organizers will be in the field. The sentence suggests continued organizer effort contingent on leadership, with Perkins and Flinn as key figures.
The administration, now over a year in power, has achieved little and has only reduced the payroll. The comment notes a narrow scope of policy gains and persistent budget constraints.
A large group of unemployed in New York confronted Comptroller Prendergast seeking city job relief. Prendergast said the appeal is misdirected and blamed Washington administration for the responsibility.
The Washington Herald reports Addison C. Harris questions Indiana constitutional convention fearing tinkering with fundamental law while a Bloomington professor argues a convention is needed to grant the governor sweeping powers and override local governments.
The article outlines a battle between Oscar Bland of Linton for the Republicans and William Allen Cullop of Vincennes for the Democrats as the candidates for the Second district seat. It notes Democratic suspicions about Cullop’s nomination and mentions contested results tied to Knox and Martin counties during the primary, with dispute over alleged fraud.
The piece argues Bland would be a strong congressman for Indiana if elected, citing his legislative record and public service. It criticizes Cullop as ineffective in Martin County and accuses his “unscrupulous machine” of delivering little tangible benefit beyond postmaster appointments.
Carlos T. McCarty argues in Martin County Tribune that Cullop cannot deliver progress and warns Democrats against supporting him. He urges Republicans to unite behind Oscar Bland, claiming Bland will serve Martin County, Knox, Greene counties, and every citizen without machine influence in Washington.
The Daily Times resists an attack from Terre Haute lawyers on residents of the city. The paper notes it was slow to respond, while Sullivan has been vaccinated and there is no contagion risk from Robertsville.
Vice President Marshall says he owns a vest two thousand years old and believes it still fits him. The remark frames a humorous anecdote about endurance and personal boasting during a public appearance.
The Bull Moose of the Second District named Judge James B. Wilson of Bloomington as the party's congressional candidate. A Linton Record headline reads Let the Watchman in the Tower Ring the Bell.
John N. Dryer of Vincennes announces Judge Wilson of Bloomington as the Bull Moose congressional candidate. A skeptical observer jokes about a man from Vincennes trying to make good with a “dryer” at Linton.
Harold Campbell, injured in the head days ago while shot-putting, has nearly recovered and returned to school on Monday.
The reply to W H O'Brien's Marion banquet speech targets his accounting claims about Indiana state finances. The Republican committee argues O'Brien misstated transfers from sinking funds and misreported general fund disbursements across Hanly Durbin Marshall and Ralston administrations, urging readers to consult state records.
Mrs. Richard Park receives word that John S. Rogers age 45 died in Seattle after over a year of Brights Disease. Rogers born in the county, taught here, served as Hamilton township trustee until 1905, later practiced law, owned Soap Lake sanitarium, and held real estate and law interests in Seattle. He leaves wife Miss Nannie Sinclair and children Rossen Waldo and Marcus, plus siblings Thomas C. Rogers and several sisters. Buried in Seattle.
Three children Ida Farrow eight Willie Farrow five and Lin da Benton six from Petersborough walked 15 14 miles to Whaplode Drove to see their grandmother on a recent Sunday. They undertook the journey without their parents knowledge and arrived exhausted before being fed rested and driven home.
A promotional note lists a one year subscription for both papers, priced at two fifty. The offer targets readers seeking combined access to local Terre Haute news from the Star and the Union.
The Index Nation Company bought the Bee Hive store at Brazil to be run by the company. E. C. Carothers of Chicago becomes a watchmaker with Kelly the powderer. Several residents report travel, visits, recoveries from operations, and returns home. Notables include Dr. T Akin earning university drama club recognition and a local marriage between Fred Dollahan and Electa Burkeydyle.
Arthur Woodard, a high school student, was accidentally shot by Dolpha Solomon at Coffman Park while boys dressed under the grand stand for baseball. Solomon, reportedly intoxicated, says he fired at birds through a fence. pellets struck Woodard in the back and leg. He was taken home by Dr. Scott. injuries not serious.
Mrs Gertrude Bailey seeks a circuit court injunction to stop sheriff sale of an oil and gas lease on Josephine Dix farm. The sale aims to satisfy a 1909 Greene County judgment for 1299.99 in favor of Louis W Goetzman and John R Goetzman. The dispute centers on whether the judgment can levy the lease as a lien.
Mrs Josephine MecKinney aged 75 died yesterday at her Sylvan Dell home after a long illness from a tumor. Funeral services will be held at 2 30 p m tomorrow from the residence with Rev G W Titus officiating. Interment will be in Center Ridge cemetery. She leaves four children Jess McKinney Denver Russell McKinney Sullivan Mrs Helena Ward Merom and Mrs Ella Thompson Riverton. Her husband and one child preceded her in death.
Charles Cox and his family recently moved from Paxton to Jefferson township are quarantined after exposure to smallpox. Cox fell ill on arriving at his mother's home, where his mother now over seventy, and his wife and five children are expected to contract the illness.
Health authorities urge boil water after reports of contamination in Datreit area. Officials advise residents to use treated or boiled water for drinking and cooking until advisory is lifted. Local clinics monitor symptoms and urge prompt reporting of illness.
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