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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1905
Page
11
The piece endorses Republican candidates for trustee, pledging they seek public improvements within finances and oppose special interests. It argues a Republican town board would appoint a separate town attorney rather than a sixth member, and claims a Democratic victory would preserve the Riggs ring and graft.
The Sullivan town board rejected a Commercial Club water plan after months of discussion. The measure faced opposition from W. T. Douthitt and the so called ring who alleged graft and junketing expenses. The proposed deal aimed to test wells near Busseron plant with shared costs up to 1200 while detailing future debt and reimbursement terms.
The Union urges votes for the Republican town slate in Sullivan for clerk treasurer Walter G Scott trustee first ward J B Mullane second ward Charles F Batey fourth ward Almer Oldham fifth ward Thomas Ed Hoover. Each candidate is described as a capable business leader and community organizer.
First Ward inspector F E Basler presides at county surveyor’s Briggs building. Second Ward inspector Lee Riggs at East Jackson street shop across from Union office. Third Ward inspector W T Douthitt at Leach block west room. Fourth Ward inspector I N Snow at Coffman property north room. Fifth Ward inspector Lee Botis at old school west of E T H depot.
The Democratic Times accuses the Republican slate of blocking progress in Sullivan. It cites eighteen months without reliable lighting, a reduction to street lights, and a failing voltage level while accusing W T Douthitt and his ring of controlling the town board. It singles out William Bolinger as opposing street improvements.
A Sullivan town campaign piece denounces Democratic claims and defends Republican candidates. It portrays Republicans as representative property owners committed to progress, eliminating graft, and delivering a square deal for taxpayers and town growth over the next four years.
Last Wednesday at noon a heavily intoxicated man stood on the east side of the Sullivan County jail shouting obscene remarks at prisoners. A crowd gathered as Adam C. Miller, considered sheriff, approached and urged the man to desist, but did not arrest him, and the offender left.
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