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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1912
Page
4
The Sullivan Union, the county's only Republican paper since 1866, lists subscription rates for one year, six months, and three months paid in advance. Publishers D. Chaney and R. P. White operate the paper.
In Indiana the result appears a personal affront to Beveridge. Doctor Wilson is not a homeopath, suggesting a large dose. Roosevelt ran on his own, and the people invoked recall. The so called invisible government Beveridge warned about produced an invisible governor.
A regional exchange asks where the Bull Moose party will relocate if not here to stay, hinting at shifting political ground and potential realignment in coming periods.
A statement asserting the party's primacy over individual aims and a pledge to substantiate this claim within the next two years.
The Shelburn Enterprise reports Theodore Roosevelt died Tuesday November 5 from an acute attack of third termitis, blamed on a sting by the presidential bee earlier in the summer.
Roosevelt's faction sinks into oblivion alongside other minor movements that once claimed a just cause. The party enters a prolonged dormancy with no expectation of revival.
The 1892 GOP defeat was far more decisive due to tariff opposition, while this year they face a double enemy the Democrats in front and a traitor in the rear, shaping the political contest.
A heated scene unfolds as Democrats clash over tariff reform. Protectionists and revenue tariff supporters join with free trader factions while Underwood, Southern Democrats, and Bryan's wing stand in opposition to the tariff plan.
The piece notes Governor Hiram Johnson faced political backlash for blocking Taft votes and hints at recall risk under California law. It mentions a provision allowing vacancy if the governor is absent sixty consecutive days, reflecting turbulence in the state’s Republican politics and Johnson’s precarious position.
A Vincennes Commercial editorial laments a Republican defeat after sixteen years of governance. It blames a former leader for moral treachery and party division, claiming the betrayal enabled Democratic seizure and denounces the money power behind the loss.
The Globe Democrat editorializes that Theodore Roosevelt caused the Republican defeat Tuesday by refusing a third term nomination. It portrays his actions as perfidious and revengeful, unprecedented egotism, and ingratitude toward the party.
The article argues Roosevelt split the Republican vote, enabling Wilson to win. It contends Taft and Roosevelt combined outnumbered Wilson, predicts doom for the party and a 1916 comeback for the Republicans, and condemns Roosevelt as a revenge candidate backed by money. It cites Muncie Press as source.
The republicans argue the party will endure after a crushing defeat and reform, while denouncing the new socialist movement and Colonel Roosevelt. They credit Taft era prosperity and warn the new faction lacks lasting principle, predicting voters return to Republicans if the new system falters.
The Indianapolis News argues that Taft lost votes to Wilson by Republicans fearing Roosevelt. It claims many former Republicans backed Wilson to block a Roosevelt third term, diminishing Taft’s standing. The piece notes Beverly and Roosevelt drew Republican defections and urges unity against Roosevelt.
Unclaimed letters as of November 13 1912 remain at the Sullivan Indiana Post Office and if not called for within two weeks will go to the Dead Letter Office. Names include Bennett Botts Bodimer Bradberry Pifer Reed Smith and others with one cent due on each letter. Advertising note by Acting P M Ed Reed.
In 1912 a drudge named Robert Peasly gains vitality and love when Diana Farley invites him on a suburban picnic. He reveals a hidden romantic awakening and a past of quiet longing, while Diana discerns mutual affection and a future together as they walk home under the moon.
The New York Times notes that worn United States gold coins, unlike silver, cannot be redeemed at face value. In the West they stay in banks and pockets, overlooked by sub treasuries, as the Treasury only pays four cents per grain above tolerance, risking parity by public acceptance.
A short editorial note from the Atchison Globe condemns excessive eating as the most encouraging and deadly form of dissipation, stating it probably kills more people than other vices.
Hawkins Haddon Bailey properties priced from 2 600 to 8 000 dollars include 102 120 acres with 90 cultivated and timbered land plus houses and outbuildings near Sullivan Carlisle Merom New Lebanon Shelburn and Sullivan. Listings seek 50 farms, exchange for residence, merchandise, or other property with terms, railroad access and coal notes.
Samuel Frank & Sons announces that every girl or woman seeking factory work at the Sullivan facility in the Leach block should call at the Union office to leave name and address. The note also touts dental services, inviting patrons for a free examination and promising improved work.
An item locates Dr Linpley the dentist across the street from the Davis House and south of Interurban Station.
Public sale of 26 Duroc hogs for breeding plus two brood sows, full-blooded stock. Sale Thursday November 14 at 10 o clock a m sharp one mile east of city near Citizens Mine. S. Carrithers.
A Milan thinker unveils a new concept viewed as risky by few, labeled a theorist and crank. Years pass, the idea gains universal acceptance, then its champion becomes a bore as everyone agrees.
W. J. Williams thanks friends in Sullivan county for support in the recent election though he was not elected. He says he bears no malice and sends best wishes to all, signing sincerely.
Short classified notice from Shelburn Indiana seeking a position in a store or as general housework for a small family. Respond by addressing R. R. No. 1 box 19.
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