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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1914
Page
5
A fragmented OCR sequence from Sullivan County dated November 3 1914 presents a dense string of numbers and symbols likely representing a table or ledger. No coherent events or names are readable to form a fuller news item or notice.
Socialist candidate William Trout tops Sullivan county results for Congress with 637 votes while others like Forbes and Heaton gather 589 and 594 respectively. County ticket totals show multiple offices with vote counts ranging from about 580 to 606 for various candidates.
The article lists local elected officials including Prosecutor Martin L. Pigg and Sheriff Ed. Kelley with district numbers, then reports Washington dispatch that the national Progressive party is abandoning status. It cites weak Progressive showings in California Nevada Idaho Illinois Wyoming Rhode Island and Indiana, noting Moose vote collapse from 9000 to under 1200 and overall disintegration.
Across Oregon Michigan Massachusetts and other states the Progressive party collapsed with only a few candidates keeping slim presence. In Oregon Henley led with 7000 while Roosevelt had 32000 two years earlier. In Oklahoma the Roosevelt party stayed on the ticket with 13500 votes but no wins. The trend shows disorganization dissent and near extinction of the Progressive movement in several states.
In Minnesota the Progressive vote nearly vanished as Roosevelt carried the state in 1912. The new Tenth district will elect Thomas D. Schall, a blind Minneapolis man, over Jepson and Swenson by about 1200 votes. Kansas shows Henry Allen winning governor and Victor Murdock the senate with about 75 000 and 90 000 votes respectively. Progressive support drops from 121 000 two years ago for Roosevelt.
A roundup of local social activity includes Harvey Hummel teaching in Dugger and spending Sunday at home, W W Dale visiting Martinsville relatives, Mrs. Will Brodie shopping in Sullivan, several trips to Terre Haute for business, and many others visiting friends, relatives, or attending weddings and events across Sullivan and nearby towns. A new baby born to John and Mrs Day of Indiana County is noted, along with Prince the doctor’s driving horse being shot after breaking a leg.
The Sullivan cath constitution convention vote shows 3618 for and 3243 against. Centennial appropriation received 1124 for and 5637 against.
W J Williams thanks Democratic Republican Progressive and Socialist voters for support in the election. He pledges to administer equal and exact justice to all as Trustee of Jackson Township.
The 19th annual meeting of the Sullivan County Medical Society was held at the Christian church with 75 doctors and wives attending. A seven o'clock banquet featured Victrola music and a multi course menu.
Dugger Nov. 10 The Little Giant mine began hoisting coal after being closed since April 1. About 300 men are employed and the Monon miners’ train is already running to shuttle workers to and from the site, a relief for local business and workers.
A reception Thursday night hosted by Mr and Mrs J Kerr Coulson celebrated the marriage of Springer Coulson and Miss Mary Stratton. The home was decorated in white and pink chrysanthemums and refreshments were served to immediate friends and relatives of the couple.
Frank Brandenberry, a well known oil contractor, has returned from a Chicago hospital where his eyes were treated after a dangerous explosion at an oil well. He now sees from both eyes and shows improvement.
Hugh Reynolds of Sumner and Lola Gammon of Sullivan. James P. Boone of Sullivan and Gladys J. Norris of Carlisle. Springer Coulson of New Lebanon and Mary E. Stratton of Sullivan. Thomas Speors and Grace Johnson of Gilmour. Roy Y. Yoder of Willow Hill. Walter E Willows, Sullivan attorney at law, notices appear with witnesses Loveiaace and Pere A. Burch of Sullivan.
Lola Mahan vs Harry T Mahan and Tressie Griffith vs Frank Griffith show divorce proceedings. George A McClaffin and Merin B McClaflin also file, while Myrtle Crawford Crowder administers William T Crawford estate in a petition to sell real estate to pay debts. Others include alimony, notes, foreclosures, bonds, and injunction actions.
A. Goldberg and his daughter Miss Ethel conducted business Thursday in Vincennes, reflecting a local commerce moment with family involvement.
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