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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1905
Page
4
A garbled OCR fragment discusses a place or name on a bridge or ground plaque. It mentions a French phrasing and a name that appears to be mistranslated or mis-soldered. No clear events, dates, or identifiable entities emerge.
The piece notes a broad moral wave from last week’s voting across the United States. It highlights independence of voters eliminating bossism and graft, with Friends of Good Government claiming victory in New York and Republicans ousting George B. Cox in Ohio. Maryland’s Gurman and Gurmanism are rebuked, Indiana races reflect Mortality and Gean government themes, and Iowa notes a Republican majority in 86 cities vs 34 for Democrats.
A speaker warns young citizens about the dangers of a disorganized government and argues for three political groups with distinct principles. He asserts independence is essential, likening it to school reforms and urging acceptance of varied approaches for stability.
The Bloomfield News praises J. B Filbert as he prepares to become prosecuting attorney for Greene and Sullivan counties. The paper urges strong action against prostitution gambling dens and unlicensed drink-shops, aiming to enforce the law without fear or favor and to make the pursuing prosecutor a local hero.
The Ohio election defeated Governor Herrick amid temperance faction strife. Temperance advocates pressed for a residential local option and strict frontage rules, while Herrick sought stricter limits and a two year settle. The dispute split party ranks and ended with Herrick’s political downfall.
A reader comments on a column about government ownership expressing interest in the topic. The piece notes public ownership debates and invites further discussion on the role of government in controlling industry.
F M Brown of Graysville Indiana argues in support of government ownership of Panama Railroad and public utilities. He cites Roosevelt’s interpretation of Constitution Section 7 and condemns corporate power, rebates, and discrimination as barriers to national progress.
Invitations sent for a reception with euchre hosted by Mesdames Stratton. Ed W. Kelly adds glass cases and beautifies his west square jewelry store. J. P. Stratton and Son expand for more harness room to serve coal operators nationwide. Quail crop forecast by deputy game commissioner E E Earle shows heaviest in Sullivan County.
The Sullivan Uniformed Rank of Odd Fellows will travel to Terre Haute on December 4 for a large gathering where officers from Sullivan, Terre Haute, Brazil and New Goshen lodges will be installed with Major General J. E. Bodine leading the installation ceremony.
Chicago University anthropologist Professor Frederick Starr sails from New York with photographer Manuel Gonzales for a year in the central African jungle. He plans camp life among the Batwa pygmies to cast, measure, and film their people and to compare them with the yellow copper-skinned Africans described by Samuel Verner. Starr will base his fieldwork at Ndombe in the Kongo region, observing forest-dwelling bands, hunting via poisoned arrows, and sharing in pygmy life while documenting customs and origins.
The famous Swiss guard at the Vatican will mark its four hundredth birthday next month. It was established by Pope Julius II in October 1505.
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