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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1913
Page
5
The Sullivan Union is described as an 1866 established republican paper in Sullivan County with subscription rates listed for yearly six months and three months. publishers D Chaney and R P White are named. A stray line mocks voting, stating if women could vote they'd get John Scott's goat, followed by a push for a larger Sullivan.
Congressman Cullop urged free-list inclusion for coal in the house while representing a major coal producing district. The item closes with a hint to watch for Williams’s goat.
President Wilson plans to investigate why U S manufacturers close plants under the new tariff. Manufacturers say no deep search is needed as high wages cannot compete with foreign labor. Some firms would idle rather than operate at a loss until sentiment shifts.
A town thrives when citizens unite for the common good and promote welfare. Harmony among farmers merchants churches and all groups signals progress and guards against downfall. Interest in local advancement sustains growth and prosperity beyond brick structures or monuments.
The city now has water coal and shipping facilities and must attract industries and people. After local disputes over economic questions, residents are urged to forget bitterness, unite, and push for aris ting conditions and advancement.
The piece notes activity ahead of the November city elections with no declared mayoral candidate yet. It highlights George F. Botts a Democratic city council member rumored for the nomination and recalls his past bids and shifting party ties from populist to Democrat.
A new weekly Republican paper, the Indiana State Journal, is launched in Indianapolis to serve as a state organ. Geo B Lockwood, longtime Republican editor and current executive committee chairman, will edit it. The eight to ten page paper will feature editorials, political news, Washington notes, general news, cartoons, and illustrations to inform Republicans.
The Indiana State Journal costs $1 per year, and with the Union, a joint one year offer is $1.75. The promotion combines both publications for readers seeking bundled access.
The Inter Ocean's New York correspondent argues against a popular demand for sweeping tariff change under the Wilson-Underwood bill. It notes the administration and legislature appear to act despite limited public support, citing counts showing Wilson favored free trade with 6,292,599 votes versus Roosevelt 4,190,101 and Taft 3,481,632 opposing.
The Inter Ocean analyzes the 15 million vote and 290 Democrat House majority. It notes 116 Democrats won plurality seats, meaning 174 would back free trade and 259 oppose, challenging the mandate for free trade policy and the third term candidacy implications.
The article notes Republican ticket plurality ranges in Michigan from 25 000 to 48 000 over Democrats and over two to one against the Progressive vote. It cites Roosevelt gains over Indiana and compares Chicago Peoria and St Louis results, with references to Beveridge and Roosevelt letters and a closing analogy to Jonah's gourd.
The Womans Club of Sullivan asks the County Commissioners for a new courthouse citing unsanitary conditions, unsafe records storage, and crowded facilities. The board member John Scott dismisses the petition, arguing the board must decide on proper matters without public lectures, and noting political repudiation may influence action.
County Commissioner John Scott writes to the Daily Times opposing a new county court house. He argues taxation fears, notes current building sufficiency, suggests adding rooms and a fire proof records vault, and questions a public comfort room while praising the current janitor and condemning calls for a new edifice. He signs as President of the Board.
Dan Giles of Haddon township files a mandamus suit in circuit court against J Frank Sproatt trustee demanding a transcript of proceedings in the abandonment of districts Nos 1 and 2. petitions were filed by J E Brown and others for district No 2 and by Percy Wolfe and others for district No 1 to consolidate the two schools. Giles alleges the trustee withdrew petitions and assumed county duties, opposing the petitions and refusing a transcript. If granted, the case will be heard by County Superintendent Richard Park.
Jerusalem Chapter No 81 R A M conferred the Royal Arch degree Friday night on Claude Padgett Frank J First of Shelburn and Maurice L Thompson of this city. Out of town members included Fred Ford Wm McDonald Medford C Pittman from Hamilton township J E Mason Walker W Jennings John L Lloyd W D Bolinger from Farmersburg Ira Anderson Conroe Carter from Shelburn John L Gettinger Merom Edley W Rogers William F Dodge and Thomas B Hart from Carlisle. After the work refreshments were served.
The Farnsworth post office will be discontinued on June 14 and patrons will receive mail via rural route from Sullivan.
John H. Holliday former founder and longtime manager of the Indianapolis News criticizes a proposed income tax threshold of 4000 dollars as creating a privileged class. He favors broader participation, suggesting a limit of 1200 to 1500 dollars to avoid class legislation and promote accountability, economy, and citizen involvement.
Bankers from twelve Indiana counties gather in Evansville on May 27 for Group 8 of the Indiana Bankers Association. The event sails the Ohio River on the steamer Dan S Hopkins with dinner and cabaret vaudeville. Speakers include J L McCulloch and Andrew Smith. program covers bank examination and farm development ahead of Indiana state farm conference.
Mary Lowe a 14 year old orphan who had lived with Gerthal Catlin near the Mammoth mine disappeared Tuesday night. She was found Thursday morning at Dave Mundell s home five miles northwest of the city by Marshal Souders of Shelburn. She walked from the Catlin home to Mundell s on Wednesday and said she wished to return to Glenn Home Terre Haute claiming mistreatment. She was placed in the care of Sheriff Kelley and returned to Glenn Home Friday.
William E. Aydelotte, recently appointed postmaster, assumed charge of the Sullivan office Friday morning. He succeeds Dirrelle Chaney, who served since the death of Arthur A. Holmes.
A new law requires a superintendent of highways for counties with 400 miles of gravel roads. Sullivan County will appoint the official, a job valued at about 1500 dollars, attracting several Democratic candidates.
Shelburn May 16 John Howard 22 was arrested today and taken to Sullivan by Marshal Weaver. He was said to be caught in the act of taking merchandise from a car by Agent Montgomery of the C E I Railroad. He may face an unfinished prison sentence.
A program for Memorial Day by the Frank Neff Post G A R Woman’s Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans is announced. The parade forms at Ben Hur hall 1 30 pm marches to the Christian church for music prayers orders Lincoln speech by Miss Faye McArthur an address by Hinkle C Hays and a flower strewn cemetery visit.
Bids opened for the Paxton school addition failed to meet the planned appropriation of about 13 000 dollars. The lowest combined bids for general contract and plumbing totaled 16 907 dollars, so all bids were rejected and plans may be revised for another bid round. General contract bids ranged from 11 290 to 14 900 dollars and plumbing bids from 5 617 to 5 750 dollars.
Will H. Hays of this city spoke Sunday afternoon to the Men's Bible Class at the Brazil Methodist church. His subject was The Negro Question.
Miss Capitola Basler of this city captured the third prize for jellied chicken in a cooking contest conducted by Armour & Co of Chicago. The event highlighted the culinary talents of local residents in a nationwide competition.
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