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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1912
Page
4
The Sullivan Union, a county newspaper established in 1866, details subscription rates including one year six months and three months options. Published by Chaney R. P. White, the paper outlines pricing and advance payment terms.
The message argues for a single presidential term citing recent election results show a strong majority in favor of the minority. The statement reflects political sentiment and calls for constitutional reform to limit terms.
The president plans an immediate special congressional session to cut living costs by revising tariffs. Officials urge swift action so the public can adjust quickly.
A democratic Sullivan county farmer quipped that you could not get a farmer to become interested in the sheep business when asked to buy some sheep.
President-elect Wilson asserts the Democratic party can resolve the tariff question without a prolonged inquiry. He states this approach has long been Democratic policy on major questions. Pell mell and then.
The population has grown by 25,000,000 in sixteen years yet this year’s Democratic vote is smaller than in 1896 when Bryan first ran. The text then calls the recent election a Democratic victory.
A northern Indiana democrat who vowed not to shave until a democrat was elected has cut his long beard and is having it made into a watch chain for Wilson. He should send it to Roosevelt and claims entitlement to all presents.
Colonel Harvey in Harper's Weekly hails William Howard Taft as true to country and conscience and soon to become the first citizen of America.
The seven governors who urged Colonel Roosevelt to run faced various outcomes. Stubbs of Kansas lost a senate race, Carey of Wyoming failed to win the governorship, Glasscock of West Virginia was not renominated, Aldrich of Nebraska was defeated, Osborn of Michigan was not renominated, Bass of New Hampshire was not renominated, and Tudiey of Missouri returned to the GOP fold.
Reports claim a powerful lobby will push for salary increases for all county officers at the next state legislature. Sullivan county officials would gain from higher pay and a promised cost of living reduction backed by Mr Wilson and the Democrats.
The piece argues the Republican party, linked to progressive temperance laws, faced a setback from pro dry factions in the recent election. Voter totals show stronger opposition than four years ago, indicating moral and political alignments remain intertwined on temperance, with county local option again at issue.
The speaker argues reform for the party is unnecessary noting the recent defeat came from members abandoning it for another candidate. He predicts bolters will return to the Republican ranks before 1916 campaigning begins as Democratic blunders will likely appear once the new Congress convenes.
In 1914 the Republican party is seen as stable while the progressive camp dissolves after its brief relevance. The piece notes leaders waning, potential party shifts to Democrats, and predicts a Republican Congress in 1914 and a Republican president by 1916, with Peterson succeeding Crumpacker in the tenth district. Cullop’s last stand appears likely amid narrow margins and a divided vote.
Warren Worth Bailey editor of the Democrat at Johnstown has been elected to Congress defeating the Republican and Bull Moose candidates separately. The article recalls Bailey’s earlier career at Vincennes and friendships with Will Kennedy and Col. Steve Belding, noting his progressive leanings and long career in journalism.
The article states that William A. Cullop, representative from the second district, was elected by a plurality of 6 097 votes but deemed the weakest candidate among the thirteen elected in the state, noting that every other congressman had a heavier plurality.
Second District notes indicate Indiana's 1909 vote ran short of the 1908 total in Knox County despite 2,000 more registrations. Counties generally report lower turnout than 1908 with a widespread stay-at-home vote, leaving explanations elusive.
The Washington Herald notes a drop in turnout with about 7,000 fewer Second district citizens voting this Tuesday compared to four years ago. Combined GOP and Democratic votes fell from 51,781 to 43,358 as Progressives added roughly 5,875 votes, aligning near the prior Republican total. Democratic and Republican shortfalls are offset by the Progressive share.
William J. Bryan left Washington for his Miami winter home after a week of aligning with party leaders but facing a likely rejection of his tariff goals. Senators Simmons and Underwood with President Wilson favor a conservative path, opposing Bryan on free raw materials and other items. Speaker Clark remains estranged as Bryan travels south.
Benton Wolfe appointed administrator of the estate of Burt McGathey the hermit hunter and trapper murdered at his home eight miles southwest of Carlisle.
The article argues the November vote reflected anti Taft sentiment and fear of Roosevelt, warns the bull moose party lacks true principled leadership, and urges Republicans to reform harmonizing conservatism with progress while preserving constitutional limits. It asserts Iowa’s and national leaders must avoid selfishness and embrace sound, honest leadership to restore strength.
Dirrelle Chaney, recently appointed postmaster of Sullivan by President Taft, assumed the duties of the office yesterday.
List of letters remaining unclaimed in the Sullivan Indiana Post Office on November 20 1912 includes ladies Andrews Boone LaPoint Miller Portia and others and gents Cox Chivers Gilbert Gustin Hudson McClure McConnell McVicker Pruitt Shabe with one cent due per letter and two week call window before Dead Letter Office.
A short obituary notes the death of Henry, a loved and industrious young man, leaving a wife and bereaved family. It mourns his bright future but accepts it as God’s will with a trust that “Thy Will Be Done.” He is survived by a wife, parents, two brothers, three sisters, and many relatives and friends.
Estella May Pittman daughter of William Pittman died at home after a week with diphtheria. Doctors suspect toxin weakened her heart leading to death. Funeral held Monday afternoon with interment at Coffman Cemetery.
Henry Benjamin Drake born December 24, 1891 the son of Hiram and Mary Drake died November 12, 1912 at age 40 years 10 months 18 days He married Katherine Benson on December 24 1911 He joined the church of Christ at Concord about four years ago and died with living faith after an illness of acute obstruction of the bowels he was treated at Union hospital Terre Haute but passed away after efforts by his wife parents brothers and sisters and physicians.
Captain W. T. Crawford left Monday for Indianapolis to visit his daughter Mrs. Neville Crowder then plans a winter in Los Angeles with his daughters Mrs. Etta Howley and Mrs. Bertha Neff and with son Webster Crawford at Riverside California.
List of farmland parcels with acreages near Fairbanks Merom Carlisle Shelburn Sullivan Red Oak Oklahoma and other locations. Prices range from 1 400 to 118 000 with details on cultivation timber improvements and coal and rail access. Several tracts advertised as bargains cash sales and exchanges.
Local catalog ad lists gents gloves socks underwear and shirts at low prices. It promotes minners pants ladies and gents union suits, blankets comforts and sweaters with deep discounts. Kitchen furniture ranges rockers dressers cabinets and stoves are advertised with savings and big price drops.
Thomas B Smith aged 69 committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid at his Dugger home yesterday afternoon. He left no note or explanation. Mrs Smith and bystanders tried to revive him. he died minutes later. Smith had lived nearby for years and the funeral was held that afternoon. This item also includes an unrelated dental advertisement fragment.
H F Kellogg 27 a printer by trade was found intoxicated in the S C railroad Cass ticket office Monday afternoon. He was knocked down and forced to leave the depot. He was later arrested near Dugger and jailed after being turned over to Sheriff Wible on suspicion of robbing the depot.
Dr J N Hurty secretary of the Indiana state board of health will deliver an address in this city on December 11 under the auspices of the Woman’s Council He is expected to speak to the high school in the forenoon the Council in the afternoon and the public at night
Jerusalem Chapter No. 81 Royal Arch Masons will perform Mark Master degree work next Wednesday night in the chapter's lodge room with members participating in the ceremonial rite.
Henry Willis relocates his family from Carlisle to Shelburn to take mining employment. George W. Funk of Carlisle plans to depart for Riverside California around December 20th.
A brief notice locating Dr Lindley the dentist across the street from the Davis House, south of the Interurban Station.
Short classified notice seeking a job in a small family setting. Available for store duties or general housework at Shelburn Indiana Rural Route 1 box 19.
Notice is given that Charles E Shake is appointed administrator of the estate of George W Burris of Sullivan County Indiana, declared solvent. Walter F Wood serves as attorney. First insertion September 20, 1912.
WwW T. Crawford announces that his pension office is transferred to the rooms of John C. Chaney in the trust building. Chaney will handle all pension matters in Crawford’s absence during the winter in California.
Mr and Mrs Ira O Snyder and Mr and Mrs Ed Arnett of near Car Isle traveled to Colorado Springs for Mrs Snyder health care. The Snyders will stay all winter while the Arnetts plan to live in Colorado permanently.
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