Cullop Sought as Light, New Manila Post for Embattled Congressman
Petersburg Press notes supporters seek a new post for Congressman Bill Cullop in Manila Philippines. The vacant role pays 15500 dollars yearly and is highly regarded in government service. Cullop is blamed for poor performance and partisan behavior, risking renomination as constituents and republicans alike express disappointment.
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Cullop
Petersburg
Bill Cullop
Congress
Newton W. Gilbert
Manila
P. I
Wages and cost of living under tariff debated
The piece argues the new tariff does not lower living costs and critiques President Wilson and the Democratic Party. It cites a Bureau of Labor Statistics report on wage trends in cotton, woolen, and silk industries, notes higher profits abroad, and questions tariff efficacy. Hearst condemns Democratic leadership for failing to deliver promised price relief and naval policy.
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Wilson
Congress
House
Senate
Democratic Party
United States
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Department of Labor Statistics
Department of Commerce
Superior Wilson
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow
Mexico
Buncombe
William Randolph Hearst
Mr. Hearst
Cooper Union
Cleveland
Podunk
Crossroads Center
Jefferson
Tripoli
Madison
England
Industry wage trends forecast under tariff debates
The American Economist argues that Payne Aldrich and earlier Protective Tariff laws have limited effect, while the Underwood bill threatens downward wage pressure. The text cites historical industry figures in cotton and woolen sectors and warns of wage declines in the future.
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Payne-Aldrich
Policymaker Criticizes Trade Policy And Territorial Curbs
A political figure denounces trade policy as harmful to American producers and argues the plan would curtail territorial gains made under democratic presidents. He contends the approach is unwise and undemocratic, leaving no room for radicals or democrats in its ranks.
Girl Seeks Readmission to Asylum on Religious Delusion
Miss Nelle Kirkham a 28 year old daughter of John Kirkham visits the county jail and asks for admission to the asylum claiming insanity on religion. Dr T W Kennedy finds her unsound mind and a re admission petition will be filed. Kirkham has been at Indianapolis and in the Evansville Southern Hospital for the insane. She declined to return home and prefers jail life.
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Nelle Kirkham
John Kirkham
Southern Hospital For the
Evansville
T. W. Kennedy
Bootleggers Operate by Automobile in Sullivan County
Sheriff Kelley and Deputy Hale hurried to Jerico in Cass township to arrest illegal liquor vendors who reportedly sold whiskey from a car each week. The dealers, warned by prior visits, had fled before the officers arrived, but rumors say weekly drunken orgies followed these sales.
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Sullivan County
Kelley
Orville Hale
Jerico
Cass Township
Sullivan Merchant Survives Thrilling Train Fire
Tilghman Boston a prominent city merchant rode an east bound B and O S W train to Cincinnati when a Pullman car caught fire. The fire started while the train ran through Aurora Indiana at about 25 miles an hour. firefighters and passengers escaped without serious injury as the engine stopped and the blaze was put out with minimal damage.
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Tilghman
Boston
Cincinnati
Tilghman Boston
Aurora
Indiana
Former Salem Resident Katie Van Pelt Dies at 62
Mrs. Katie Story Van Pelt of Salem Illinois and formerly Jefferson township Sullivan county died Thursday October 24 of tuberculosis born April 13 1886 Hartville Missouri. She married Clarence E Van Pelt June 26 1910 and had three children two died in infancy. Surviving are husband a baby a father and mother four brothers and four sisters. Out of town attendees included Susie Blakeman Elran Indiana Daisy Walters Paxton Illinois Lola Branson Kinmundy Illinois Ina Story Salem Illinois Ezra Story Areka Illinois Grover Story Beardstown Illinois Roy Story Chicago and Mona Story Salem Illinois.
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Katie Story van Pelt
Salem
Ill
Jefferson Township
Sullivan County
Hartville
Clarence E. van Pelt
Susie Blakeman
Elran
Ind
Daisy Walters
Paxton, Ill
Lola Branson
Kinmundy
Ina Story
Til
Ezra Story
Areka, Ill
Grover Story
Beardston, Ill
Roy Story
Chicago
Mona Story
Salem, Ill
Wife seeks divorce amid threats from husband in Jackson
Sadie Canifax of Jackson township files in circuit court for divorce from Charles P. Canifax. She seeks alimony of five hundred dollars. She charges that he threatened to kill her with a knife and at another time threatened to shoot her.
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Sadie Canifax
Jackson Township
Charles P. Canifax
Trust Company Purchases Insurance Business
The Citizens Trust Company has bought the Hawkins & Bailey insurance business in the city. Charles Batey, recently affiliated with the company, will oversee the insurance and real estate department.
Pastor Mullins Resigns for Evangelistic Work
Rev J C Mullins pastor of the Christian church at Carlisle resigns to enter the evangelistic field. The new Church of Christ at Dugger nears completion with costs estimated at 13000 dollars.
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J. C. Mullins
Christian Church
Carlisle
Church of Christ
Dugger
John H. Mahan dies after long illness in Hymera
John H. Mahan, 75, Civil War veteran and longtime farmer from Jackson township, Hymera, died at his home Sunday night after years of illness. Survived by wife, three sons and a daughter, including Mrs. William McGrew of Terre Haute, Joe Mahan of Pennsylvania, Ross and Bert Mahan of Hymera. Funeral held Tuesday at Bethel Church in Hymera.
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John H. Mahan
Hymera
Jackson Township
Mahan
William McGrew
Terre Haute
Joe Mahan
Pennsylvania
Ross
Bert Mahan
Bethel Church
Indiana’s Pocket Book Busted by State Borrowing
The Indiana governor and state officials secretly borrowed $460000 from Indianapolis banks to cover daily expenses. New York banks declined earlier, and officials hoped county advance payments would repay the loan, with a larger $500000 potential loan needed. Auditor O’Brien defends using advance payments to meet casual deficits as the legislature expands state offices and funds.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
New York
O’brien
Kickapoo Worm Killer Advertised as Health Aid
The ad claims most children show worm symptoms and promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer in candy form for children and adults. It asserts safety for delicate youngsters, digestion aid, and liver action, with a 25 cent price and mail or drugstore availability from Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. in Philadelphia and St. Louis.
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Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Soil Improvement in Sullivan County Reveals Limestone First Step
County Agent A W Hayes outlined that for Sullivan soils with acid content the first step is ground limestone. He cites Purdue and Illinois studies showing lime plus fertilizer yields improved crops, especially clover, with high returns outweighing costs when applied at two tons per acre every four years.
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Illinois Experiment Station
Verunt
Johnson County
DuBois
Washington County
Cutler
Perry County
Odin
Marion County
Edgewood
Effingham County
Mascontah
St. Clair
Debt And Democracy Are Twins in Indiana
An opinion piece in the State Journal argues that Indiana has seen debt rise under Democratic rule after decades of Republican restraint. It cites a half million dollar debt increase, higher tax levies, and expanded state spending as evidence of Democratic extravagance, urging Republicans to restore economy and govern for taxpayers.
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W .T. Durbin
Indiana
Oliver P. Morton
Durbin
Democratic Party
Democratic State Finance Board
Republican Party
Finance Board
Washington
Thomas R. Marshall
Indianapolis
Marshall
Taggart
State Journal
Soil Improvement in Sullivan County Clovers Respond to Lime
Ground limestone is used in Sullivan County with noticeable returns. Clover hay on limed land yields cleaner clover and higher output, while improved grain and hay quality cut weeds. The article urges wider adoption as part of a series on soil improvement.
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Sullvan
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Miss Nelle Kirkham
Sullivan
A. W. Hayes
Purdue University
Mendenhall
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