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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1918
Page
4
Publication notice states the Sullivan Union is entered as second class matter at Sullivan Indiana on July first in the year eighteen seventy three under Congress act of March third eighteen seventy eight.
The piece critiques Weeks of congressional testing and the lack of commentary from Fred F Bays and fellow politicians on the new man power bill. It notes Gen Allenby’s gains in Jerusalem and Nazareth with Turkey's forces split, suggesting these moves reopen the East front and signal gains toward Constantinople.
In the Second district race Democrat Fred Bays of Sullivan quips about commendable exemptions under the new selective draft law. The memo notes Bays claims no exemption, cites his health, military academy background, and wealth, and remarks on his family ties as context.
The article defends Oscar Bland for backing the presidents war measures and criticizes Fred Bays for opposing Wilson and challenging Bland. It questions Bays loyalty and cites 1916 voting patterns and campaign silence as evidence. It also highlights Allied efforts, noting American forces turning the tide at the Marne and the strategic value of Saint Quentin.
The article argues for American deployment to Europe, praising Allied momentum and urging increased U S troop sendings to hasten the war end. It envisions General Allenby linking with Russia and presses for unconditional surrender of Germany and Kaiser.
In France today hospitals and medical corps support wounded troops with hospital trains ambulances and large bases as the drive for Liberty Bonds and Thrift Stamps calls for public funding. Citizens are urged to buy to surpass Sullivan county’s $160000 quota and sustain wartime support.
Sept 26 1918 Yonkers New York message from WILL W. HAYS Republican National Committee urges unity in support of the Fourth Liberty Loan. Address emphasizes war effort over party politics and calls Republicans across precincts to mobilize volunteers and funds while praising teachers and moral instruction.
In Owen County the rift between factions surfaces as the Sullivan Times and Democrat attacks Fred Bays for a controversial speech. The Owen County Journal and Star condemn Bays as a distruptive figure while praising unity behind the president and national security efforts. The editorial notes support for Oscar Bland and national measures, and urges party loyalty amid wartime strains.
Reports from Sullivan County show the county lagging behind its $916 000 quota in the Liberty Loan Drive. The drive measures local support during wartime and urges citizens to contribute to the national defense effort.
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