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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1892
Page
6
A late April front prints a tirade against the People's Party and a rally speech praising Harrison and criticizing Cleveland. The piece discusses soldiers pensions, McKinley tariff, and local officials amid a volatile 1890s partisan contest in Sullivan County.
The piece argues New York will shift to Harrison next Tuesday. It cites registration data showing Tammany 22,000 under estimates and Cleveland’s margin below Harlem River, with predicted Harrison majorities from 15,000 to 35,000. It portrays Democrats facing a decisive loss based on figures.
A Republican turnout appeal urges voters to vote next Tuesday and vote early. It calls volunteers to contact absentees before noon and praises Indiana’s recent leadership and the Great Republican Party’s long record. It specifically targets Republican women to ensure men in their households vote for Harrison.
Grover Cleveland denounces fraud in a Fammany speech claiming Republicans planned to buy elections with money. His New York lieutenants reportedly raised about half a million dollars to corrupt ballots as the party struggles.
A letter from Geo. A. Exline claims farm labor paid fifty cents a day four years ago and cites difficulty in hiring at $1.25 today. The Democrat and Times criticism follows, while the writer predicts voters will back Harrison for prosperity and better wages next Tuesday.
Local voters question why the fee and salary bill is not in force in the county audit office for nearly four years. The auditor now earns about five thousand dollars yearly in fees and salary, while the new law would reduce that to two thousand two hundred dollars. Critics suspect the law will be amended or repealed, aided by a Democratic two thirds legislative majority to protect county officials who supported it.
Seven hundred repeaters were arrested in New York City for registering to vote for Cleveland and reform, repeating the process five to fifteen times each. Each man received lists of names and polling precincts to register, enabling the fraudulent activity.
Citizens confront alleged unfitness of Billy Mills for sheriff. The letter accuses Ed. Brown of drunkenness and violence, claims Mills released him to win votes, notes Brown’s Illinois visit, and says no court action or clerk records show any proceedings. Election plea urges voting Democratic ticket.
Figures show 18 1 2 percent taxes in 1892 totaling 135 506 78 while pension payments reach 135 036 00. Critics warn direct taxation would force double taxation to fund pensions and urge taxing foreign traders with licenses to sell goods.
A democratic inspector with a toothpick in his mouth is described as pocketing it before accepting a ballot. The passage warns that he may touch a hidden ink pad to spoil the ticket, implying ballot tampering during voting.
A political speech urges voters to choose Harrison over Cleveland, arguing Harrison offers good wages and prosperity while Cleveland risks pauper labor. The speaker extols home competition and keeping money at home, urging laboring men to vote for the Republican plan.
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