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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1916
Page
4
A local report notes J. Hays Sullivan building a perfect political organization in the state under the banner of the G. O. P. The article highlights Sullivan as a central figure in mobilizing party support and structuring campaign efforts.
Detroit News staff correspondent traces How Will Hays leads a vast Indiana Republican machine. He heads 27 bureaus and a 40 000 strong volunteer workforce coordinating registration data and precinct targets to secure Indiana as the pivotal state. Aimed at preventing Democratic gains, the operation includes a dedicated trouble bureau and diverse outreach to dissatisfied Democrats and Black voters.
The Sullivan Times defends Congressman Cullop's handling of Sullivan County mail service, calling the local system an experiment and noting some dissatisfaction. The piece hints Cullop may pursue further changes after the election if carriers do not meet expectations.
Mr and Mrs A T McClanahan say their son Harry in old Mexico sent a letter describing deplorable conditions there. He calls the New London meeting a joke and says Mexicans cannot settle their troubles, with hundreds starving.
The Sullivan county Medical Association hosts a first aid demonstration for mine teams from Bicknell Clinton Cass Jackson Hill and Shelburn beginning at 3 pm in the court house park. Dr August F Knoefel directs under the Indiana Bureau of Mines with prizes for teams.
W D Duff Neff died very suddenly in New York at about 44 years old. He was born in Greencastle and once served as treasurer for the Gentry Brothers circus and later for Barnum Bailey. He lived in Los Angeles, and burial plans were set as his sister Mrs George Morris prepared to bring the remains from New York to Terre Haute.
The Wabash Valley Electric Co. of Clinton has filed articles of incorporation for 250000 to supply electricity to Clinton Sullivan Shelburn Farmersburg Jasonville Hymera Coalmont and other towns. Directors are H. C. Dies J. W. Robb and M. W. Robb. A turbine engine and equipment will be installed locally and power generated here except for Clinton.
Special cars depart Sullivan at 5 30 this evening for Terre Haute to attend the Hughes meeting. A 75 cent rate covers the trip for those wishing to attend and tickets are good for return on any car.
Colonel George Harvey, longtime Democrat and Wilson ally, endorses Hughes for President in the current campaign. He argues Hughes best serves military readiness, government by the people, and national honor, while noting Wilson has forsaken those aims for personal ambition.
A satirical monologue portrays President Woodrow Wilson and allies as vaudeville figures. Wudthrow seeks a political sacrifice to appease the public, while Colonel House conspires and the White House ritual culminates in a symbolic, theatrical Ram sacrifice addressed to corruption and reform.
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