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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1902
Page
4
In a November 19, 1902 issue the Sullivan Union argues democratic critics miscast trusts. It praises the Pennsylvania System for voluntarily raising wages, predicting continued prosperity and shared gains for workers without strikes as industry recognizes labor’s fair share of increased returns.
A Sullivan County letter decries The Times for publishing plate matter linked to liquor interests and alleges the paper misuses editor and foreman input. The writer accuses the editors of falsehoods, ties the controversy to saloon advocates, and laments liquor influence in local politics.
The article notes the debate over saloon policy is non political while criticizing the Times for trying to force Democrats to align with a single stance. It mentions Josh Beasley, reelected to the County Council on the Democratic ticket, defending his anti saloon position amid accusations.
The Postoffice Department seeks 12 655 800 dollars for rural mail delivery for the upcoming fiscal year. Indiana could near universal rural free delivery before the next presidential election if funds pass. Bad roads remain a major obstacle with many routes already in operation and hundreds more planned.
The piece notes Indiana's shift to the Republican column after W. D. Owen’s 1894 statewide victory by 44 673 and a GOP sweep of all congressional districts. It recalls earlier Democratic wins in multiple years and describes a long period of Republican dominance and Democratic demoralization since 1894.
An Indianapolis Journal report notes that high demand and abundant prosperity overwhelm rail networks. Chicago freight congestion, coal and crop movements, and fuel shortages in Pittsburgh show railroads lacking cars and motive power. Tens of thousands idle workers lose wages as blockaded yards and coke deliveries stall.
Mrs Francis has consented to repeat the entertainment given at the Auditorium last Thursday night in the near future.
A Porte housewife notes cleaning tips for papier mache articles and describes compact folding desks with double pigeonholes for two users. She also highlights a round child friendly table with low backed chairs that tuck under the table when not used.
Mark Twain's wife is seriously ill. The Molineux case costs $590000. Indiana Republicans back Cannon for Speaker. Arthur Cole’s body found near Florence Alabama. Rumor of Western Kentucky coal strike denied in Madisonville. Republicans win Hawaii and elect a delegate to Congress. Walter Peck, sixteen, shot near Miamisburg Kentucky. Alv in Burgress charged with murder. Cholera breaks out in Manila. Fifth Infantry losses rise. Silver prices fall prompting Manila exchange rate to $2.50 Mexican per $1 gold. Temple Pitman murdered by his brother Tilford Pitman near Merrimacky. killer escaped lunatic. Gen Weyler may get war portfolio if Sagasta forms cabinet. cabinet reconstruction progressing.
The clipping notes unrest in Tetuan and France with miner strikes and boiler explosions. It mentions deaths by suicide near Kanawha Illinois and a fatal shooting near Maysville, plus stamps and political shifts including Harrison, United Daughters of the Confederacy, and U S railroad issues. The passage also references U S resistance to oppression in the Philippines and a capital offense for highway robbery.
The Central National Bank of Boston was closed by the Controller of the Currency. Weekly business failures in the United States reach 205, up from 18 the prior week. The Tobacco Trust targets Louisville and Cincinnati warehousing. Six year old Edward Reddington dies from injuries in a Wilkes-Barre football scrimmage. Two inches of snow hit northwestern Kansas along the Rock Island route. Marshal Krohn of Elyria is badly wounded as a burglar dies in a shooting. Col. Ed Butler, St. Louis boss, convicted of bribery and sentenced to three years. Scranton arbitration hearings open as John Mitchell presents miners’ case. Joseph Swain resigns Indiana presidency and takes Swarthmore chair. National Good Roads meeting set for St. Louis April 26-30, 1903. about 10,000 delegates expected.
News wires report Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar died in London from appendicitis. In other items Venezuelan troops beat rebels at Coro and reoccupied the town. The Bryant home in Roslyn burned.
The King of Portugal visits England as two earthquakes strike Salt Lake City on Monday. Other notes report the Supreme Court recess to December 1, a London preacher dead, the National Horse Show in New York, a Sewark Station powder mill explosion killing two, and major church and commerce events including Albany missionary conference and a St Petersburg conduit contract.
The Pope appoints Mer Sbaretti apostolic delegate to Canada. Roosevelt missed a chance during a four day visit in Mississippi. Ohio election totals 830131 ballots. Earthquake shocks and strong winds reported at Balonics. Bishop Hugh Miller Thompson dies in Jackson Mississippi. Submarine tornado boat Moccasin conducts submerged run and torpedo drill. Willam Duffik MP jailed three months for conspiracy and incitement. American claims commission awards 1688000 with 1 504000 disallowed. Duqrtheray named Swiss Minister to Washington replacing Martheray.
Indiana mine workers enjoyed a prosperous year with about 12 000 employed across eighteen counties. Many miners own homes and have money in banks, though inspector James Epperson struggles to obtain operator reports on coal values.
Elkhart Indiana November 17 Miss Lulu Barney who was to have been fatally shot by Dr Harry Gulmyer two weeks ago has been discharged by the attending physician. She hopes Gulmyer will be punished. Gulmyer remains jailed pending bail reduction to meet a $10000 bond.
In Huntington Indiana on November 19, thieves used nitroglycerin to blow open the safe of the Huntington Brewing Company. They secured 125 dollars and a diamond valued at 127. Large piles of hops were placed around the cafe to deaden the noise.
In Michigan City Indiana on November 19 the jury found itself deadlocked in the trial of Milton Fuller charged with assault with intent to kill. The case stems from a roadhouse incident where Fuller quarreled with Charles Everine and Herman Haack and shot both men.
The article urges removing heavy curtains and carpets from sickrooms. It favors washable rugs and wooden light screens to allow air and light to combat infection, avoiding dust-trapping draperies and nailed down carpets.
In yellow coutil and pink flowered cotton trim two portable sets catch the eye a wastebasket and a workbasket with a cushion. The wastebasket folds to five flat boards and costs $1 while the workbasket and cushion cover are 75 cents each.
Colorado and Southern northbound passenger train was held up twelve miles south of Trinidad last night. One robber was shot. no booty was secured.
General Schofield argues the German chief of staff model shows how a military chief can wield power with the emperor’s backing. He describes Von Moltke receiving reports and issuing orders that the emperor would approve, making Von Moltke effectively the emperor’s order.
A Kansas representative recounts a Bible tale about Samson and his enemies asking about the jawbone of an ass. The piece then offers Crisp and Appetizing Celery instructions, detailing trimming, washing, ice packing, sugar dusting, and serving method for chilled celery preparations.
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