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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1916
Page
6
The Sullivan Union notes it is the county's only Republican paper. It lists subscription rates and dates, with publishers Dirrelle Chaney and R P White. It indicates second class mailing history and filing details for Sullivan Indiana.
An Owen County Journal editorial attacks Indiana road laws as flawed and costly, urging repeal of existing statutes and consolidation of road control under the township trustee with county engineer oversight. It also comments on Oscar Bland’s rise, Cullop’s weakness, women voters, tariff debate, and Tammany resistance to Wilson.
The Hamilton County Times notes Sullivan county gave William Jennings Bryan a sweeping majority in his three presidential campaigns and recalls his 1908 Sullivan visit supporting Tom Marshall and repeal of the local option law, then rushing to Nebraska to campaign for county option.
Canada supplied Great Britain with 134 million dollars of goods in the eight months ending February 1916, surpassing 112 million in the prior year. The critic Mr Underwood urges keeping the tariff law until proven, then removing it after demonstration.
Tennessee Democrats select Rye as their gubernatorial candidate amid a backdrop of local bourbon democracy. The move underscores party strategy ahead of the election season in the state.
In Ohio, about 25,000 Democrats voted for Frank Monnett, an opponent of national policies, causing dismay among Ohio Democrats. The results brighten Republican prospects while dampening Democratic unity and prospects in the state delegation.
Republican House members are organizing a strong 1916 campaign with literature and speeches sent to districts. A Midwest member reports unprecedented inquiries for pamphlets and speeches and says back home reports are encouraging.
The report notes the Philippines bill lacked a independence time limit, President favored it. Clarke amendment added a four year limit, then removed. The President again signals support for ending the time constraint with steady resolve.
I H Walley is appointed executor of Caty Ann Creager deceased. Estate said to be solvent. First insertion May 17 1916 3t.
Advertises Dix Lumber Co providing all lumber for a house on the lot Jack bought. It mentions the architect who drew plans, the contractor who builds, and the lumber delivered ready for construction, highlighting ownership of a home with no blunder. Jack proclaims satisfaction and pride in the completed project.
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