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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1916
Page
2
Stampede of Democratic Managers Roars for Last Hope
Democratic managers and ringsters issue a broad demand to claim everything as a final bid. The message signals a mass mobilization amid urgent political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringsters
Indiana Prep Rally Prompts Strong GOP Support
A local political note asserts Indiana will mobilize at least 50,000 Republican supporters. It disputes Hendren's claims as hog wash and bosh, signaling solid party backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Hendren
Chaney to Win Second District by Two Thousand
Early returns in the Second District indicate Chaney will secure an outright win with a roughly two thousand vote majority. Local readers await final tallies as results solidify.
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Chaney
Feick the Fakir Represents Cyrus E. Davis
Feick the fakir does not represent Gompers or any labor leader. He represents Cyrus E. Davis, the corporation magnate and co operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gompers
Cyrus E. Davis
Feick and Davis Emissary Accused of Horny Hands
A crude exchange questions Feick and Cy Davis emissary over supposed horny hands. Denials follow as the speaker asserts no one saw them and claims the man does not possess such hands.
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Feick
Cy Davis
Padgett's Slush Predicts Daviess County GOP Edge
Padgett asserts Daviess county will deliver about 500 Republican votes this cycle, rebutting claims it will only reach 25. He insists the county will strongly favor the Republican slate and warns opponents not to forget it.
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Padgett
Daviess County
Democratic County Objected Majority Highlighted
The text notes Sullivan County likely to be the only county delivering a Democratic majority with Owen County possibly joining but unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Sullivan
Owen County
Bankers and Merchants Face Winter Shortage Fears
A town notes Cy Davis and local lords fear drying funds as corporations must supply bread and meat for winter while bank accounts dwindle. The tone suggests pressure on business leaders to secure resources amid looming hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy Davis
Miners Protest Feick Slur and Gompers Dictatorship Claim
The coal miners denounce Feick for insulting them and argue no man owns or controls their votes. They accuse Gompers of trying to dictate the political course of intelligent miners via such a figure.
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Gomni
Feick
Davis Manager Says He Is Prohibited From Buying It
A Davis manager says the other party cannot purchase the item. Poynter will prosecute him to force a recantation and repayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Poynter
Small’s Court House Performance Recalls Cy Davis in Riddle Rally
The report notes Small’s persistent zeal at the court house drawing the crowd’s attention away from Cy Davis during a Riddle event. It warns that others may forget Cy on election day along with Riddle, highlighting local political campaign theater and memory.
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Small
Riddle
Court House
Cy Davis
Davis Admits Defeat in Local Labor Record Gripe
Cy Davis acknowledged last Sunday to a friend that he cannot win support by paper records alone. Coal miners in and around Linton trust what they know about him, and will act on those facts in Greene county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy Davis
Greene County
Linton
Miner Raises Question on Cy Davis Vote in Greene
A Greene coal miner discusses Cy Davis and a possible vote. He notes Davis is against miners and that two of Davis' friends have tried to sway him, with strong language about voting for Davis being unthinkable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Jim
Cy Davis
Davis
Charlie Henderson for Judge Promises Fair Square Deal
Republican candidate Charlie Henderson aims a judge’s bench free from politics. He pledges ability and fidelity to serve the people and ensure justice and equity with a square deal for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Charlie Henderson
School of Dancing to Open at Apollo Club Room
Notice announces a new school of dancing to be held in the Apollo Club room Sullivan for ladies and children. Enrollment and dates soon to be announced with lessons planned on Wednesday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancing
Apollo Club
Sullivan
Somatt
Deen Wedneeday
Feick the Fakir Claims Gompers Taction and Commission
Feick tells John Chaney neighbors Chaney lacks Feick says he represented Gompers. Gonmipers will be surprised by Feick’s claim. Was Feick paid by Mr. Gompers as commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chaney
Chaney
Feick
Gompers
Mr. Gompers
Steadfast GOP expected big win in Secord district
The piece argues the state will vote Republican by a historic margin. It asserts the Secord district is Republican on the polls and therefore certain to stay Republican next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringsters
Secord
Salmond Knocks The Persimmon In Knightsville Alleged Ties
Hon Robert Salmond of Knightsville Indiana ex legislator and coal miner asserts Cy Davis’ Indiana record. He claims Cyrus Davis hides true colors and touts connections to John Mitchell Theodore Roosevelt and John Chaney through coal miner networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Salmond
Knightsville
Indiana
Clay County
Cy Davis
Indianapolis
feThe Wily Cyrus
Jekyll and Hyde
Salmond
John Mitchell
Theodore Roosevelt
John Chaney
Exaggerated attacks amid county political row
The passage questions Democratic leaders in Sullivan County and mocks St Paul Poynter for claiming Chaney had only 15 supporters at Farmersburg. It implies Democrats are upset and questions the value of opposing Republicans if such claims prove false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringstes
Sullivan County
St. Paul Poynter
Chaney
Farmersburg
Poynter
Davis Labor Record of 1995 Pointers Cy Davis
A 1995 Indiana Legislature labor record notes Cy Davis with favorable mention for his conduct back earlier in the session. The source references the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and records his role alongside Roosevelt at the campaign start, remarking he has since surpassed that start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy Davis
St. Paul
Indiana
Miers Jealous of Chaney Record in First Term
Ex congressman R W Miers criticizes John C Chaney for aiding Second District soldiers in his first term while noting Miers’ eight years of service. The gathering at the courthouse targets Chaney and predicts campaign moves as Chaney plans to press a service pension bill when funds are ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Miers
John C. Chaney
Congress
Miers
Court House
Mr. Chaney
Miera
Bob
Cy Davis
Panama Canal
Democratic change of front criticised as political move
The piece argues Secretary Bonaparte exposed the Democrats shift in stance toward President Roosevelt. It alleges they vilified Roosevelt early in the campaign and now pretend friendship to win votes, claiming public support favors the President and his reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Indiana
Iowa
Roosevelt
Bonaparte
Elkton
I Speak For Labor in This District Race
The speaker recalls labor roots and votes in favor of a Department of Commerce and Labor, the Personal Liability Law, and the eight hour law. He notes Samuel Gompers supports Cyrus E. Davis, but asserts his own Roosevelt-backed record and urges votes for Congress on November 6, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
Washington, D.C
Cyrus E. Davis
Congress
Organized Labor
House of Representatives
Department of Commerce and Labor
United States
Gompers
Davis
Roosevelt
Will Miners Back Cyrus Davis or a Pro-Operator Candidate
An article questions whether miners will vote for Cyrus E. Davis Democratic nominee for Congress. It notes Davis is a stockholder in several coal mines including Kettle Creek Shelburn Clover Leaf Cass and United Fourth Vein. It recalls his refusal to sign during a recent strike and that Clover Leaf workers were kept out. It states Cass miners aim to get even with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus E. Davis
Congress
Kettle Creek
Shelburn
Clover Leaf
Cass
United Fourth Vein Company
Davis
Cyrus E
Union Plans Wednesday Morning Election Update
The Sullivan Linian will go to press at 3 o clock next Wednesday morning with latest election results. The publishers aim to deliver the issue to all subscribers in time, hoping final tallies will be known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Linian
Congressman Chaney to Speak at Hymera Monday Evening
Congress member John C. Chaney will address residents at Hymera Monday evening. The event aims to discuss local concerns and federal matters affecting the community.
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John C. Chaney
Hymera
Confidence and esteem mark public support for the President
The passage argues that people will not seek guidance from opponents but will trust the President's judgment. It emphasizes that public support should align with the President's own assessment of the situation. The message stresses mutual confidence between leader and people.
Tele phone for Mrs. Newton Haines at River Bottom News
Local notes record Mrs. Newton Haines obtaining a new tele phone. George Methenny of Merom visited Linzy Cok over the weekend. Several residents report school closures and Arbor Day tree planting plans amid a harsh wind and bad weather affecting corn shuckers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Haines
George Methenny
Merom
Linzy Cok
Robert Bennett
Graysville
Island
Grace Nash
Receiver Named in Lucas Bond Case at $5,000
W H Lucas has been appointed receiver for the Cistens Club with a bond fixed at five thousand dollars. The action outlines the court appointment and the security required for the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Lucas
Meen Bse
The
Real Estate Transfers in Hamilton Haddon and Jackson
Lawrence W Fields transfers land to Etta L Boone in Hamilton. John T Morris to Daniel L Bowen 20.84a in Haddon Columbus McCammon to A T Neal Gain Haddon Con Ind Coal Co to Ottis Thompson land in Jackson Samuel Williams to Ben Duncan lot 22 East Shelburn Frank J Nicholas to S Paul Poynter pt lot 15 M add Sul Viva enue docu duc bu eee yee Caroline Branson to Theo C Williams 2.50 a in Jackson 62 Wm B Neal to Frank Chambers Beatty O Eaton et al to John E Alsman 25 a in Hamilton 1250 Charlotte House to Wm Ring land in Turman Amanda Abell et al to Leon Riggs land in Turman Otto Bass to John Vester 6.26 am Haddon Chas L Whalen to Edgar Willis lots 197 and 198 Carlisle
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Con. Ind. Coal Co
Ottis Thompson
Jackson
Samuel Williams
Ben Duncan
East Shelburn
Frank J., Nicholas To
S. Paul Poynter
Caroline Branson
Theo
C. Williams
Wm. B. Neal
Frank Chambers
Charlotte House
Wm. Ring
Turman
Amanda Abell
Leon Riggs
Otto Bass
John Vester
Haddon
Indiana Debt And Tax Changes In Indiana Politics
The article reviews state debt figures and public finances, noting Indiana owes 1 280 615 12 total including an internal endowment to Purdue and Indiana universities. It contrasts Democratic and Republican tax and fee laws, rail and utility valuations, and critiques party positions on government ownership and fiscal policy. It cites the 1906 tax commission increases and stock ownership across major corporations. It closes with a Kokomo girl awakening after six weeks and a quip about finding Hoosier voters for a Democratic candidate.
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Democratic State Committee
Indiana
Purdue
Indiana Universiies
Indianapolis Sentinel
Stat House
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Campaign Call Urges Roosevelt Vote and Civic Duty
A call to voters to back the Republican program and Theodore Roosevelt if he were an elector. The piece urges turnout, warns against apathy, and frames voting as defending prosperity, tariffs, and the 1894 economic baseline. It emphasizes personal judgment, the duty to vote, and grassroots advocacy across Indiana.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
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Robert P. White Iers
Feick the
Fakir
School OF Dancing
Davis Labor Record
Judge Miers
River Bottom News
Henry Adams
Illinois
Lee Bennett
W.H. Hill, Jr
Michael Ladson
Tressie Hopper
Rosa A. Stecengon
Jas. K. Marshall
Lawrence W. Fields
Etta L. Boone
Hamilton
John T. Morris
Daniel L. Bowen
Columbus McCammon
A. T. Neal
Gain Haddon
Mary E. Mason
Clara Bedwell
Owens
E. D. Donnelly
Jefferee
Flora E. Scott
W. L. Laurent
Riggs
Arthur Hayes
C. F. Balls
Carl Sproatt
J. Frank Sproatt
Vince Walker
Daisy Newton
Albert K. Cramer
Curry
Arlie Boyll
Albert A. Ringer
J. O
Susan A. Goodwin
Parker Graves
D. & N. Coal ,Co
Dugger
Chas. L. Whalen
Edgar Willis
Carlisle
W. N. Thompson
Dora Eaton
C. & E. Auro
Chas McDaniel
H. V. Stark
O. L
Ira Lewellyn
James Brown
Shepherd’s Add
Sullivan Ferby Everhart
Jesse A. Everhart
Henrietta Suggs
Elza Gambill
John Lockard
So. R
Samuel M
Same
Cass Serene
Bryan
Madison
Folk
Missouri
Secretary of State
Staee Treasury
S’ate
Treas
Ur. Sims
United States Steel Corporation
Th Swift Beef Company
Illinois Central Railroad
Great Santa Fe
Boston & Maine
Kansi
City Journal
Farmer
Cleveland
White House
Amercan
Washington
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