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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1905
Page
12
The Sullivan Republican convention issues a blunt platform attacking graft and promising restraint by the town attorney while pledging conservative yet progressive rule. The Democratic machine counters with a biting spoof exposing alleged manipulation and special privileges for “US” led groups.
The Sullivan Democrat editor labels C H Stratton Will Hays John S Rogers and the paper editors youthful reformers. The piece blasts a local political ring led by James R Riggs, accusing it of graft and control over county and town boards. It argues reformers fight the ring while editors remain bound to party masters.
A married man deceives his wife with notes about her photo, then hides the ruse by emailing a fresh print to St Louis. He later frames the new print and returns home to a relieved, crying wife who discovers the truth. The ruse hinges on a pre-made print and a gilt frame. Precinct notices follow. There will be a voting place in each ward at this election.
Republican ticket lists Walter G. Scott as trustee for the First Ward and candidates for Second Third Fourth and Fifth Ward trustees along with Clerk and Treasurer. The Ring ticket presents George W. Bolinger William H. Crowder Jr Dan Yadon William E. Aydelotte William McCrory and David Crawley. Ballot set for November 7.
Publisher Dirrelle Chaney and Robert P White run The Sullivan Union newspaper. The item notes partnership or ownership changes at the publisher level.
The Republicans pledge competent town governance with necessary public improvements and equal treatment for all residents. The Democrat accuses opponents of political buncombe and notes a coming political awakening in Sullivan city and county.
Town Attorney Douthitt condemns the current Sullivan campaign as a loud affair and urges parties to nominate town attorney candidates. It notes the statute does not fix an election or selection and that board discretion will determine the actual holder if nominated candidates win.
The notice stresses that every Sullivan citizen must vote in the upcoming election tomorrow and ensure neighbors vote. It instructs voters to mark a straight Republican ticket by crossing within the eagle circle and notes that precinct locations are printed in the issue.
The town of Sullivan faces a campaign over whether Jim Riggs should lead the town and whether the ring’s ticket will be defeated. Voters are urged to consider conscience and financial impact as taxes could rise if the ticket wins.
A poem lamenting a so called gang of renown in Sullivan Town that organizes a slate to push franchises. Residents vow to resist corrupt business methods and railroads, claiming voters will rouse the big stick to oust the gang when ballots count. The piece forecasts a coming reckoning against entrenched interests.
Complete description of ward boundaries for Sullivan's election scheduled on Tuesday November 7. Details specify voting precincts, ward limits, and polling locations for residents to determine where to cast ballots.
The Democrat criticizes the council over Bell Telephone poles planted along West Washington Street despite property owners protests. The issue highlights franchise power, sidewalk damage, and affected lawns. Three incumbent council members seeking reelection are tied to the decision.
Hon John Bays states at the Democratic town convention that he wants the town board elected this year to represent the people of Sullivan and not any special interest.
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