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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1916
Page
5
The Sullivan Union announces subscription rates of one dollar and fifty cents for a one year period. Publishers Dibrelle Chaney and Robert P. White promote the paper as the county's only Republican publication, established August 1 1866.
The Democrat publisher faces criticism over Bryan remarks while the Union reports county commissioners debating bids for public printing and legal notices. Some areas already require publications in two leading newspapers, a move that has cut county advertising costs.
The Democrat editor attacks the county Republicans as caring only for court house spoils, a charge he backs with his own claim as beneficiary of a vast spoils system. The county’s partisan press retaliates, calling out hypocrisy as the gravel road organ notes the glass house metaphor.
The State Democratic committee announced no effort to provide Governor Hanly's address, saying the task is hopeless and not worth the expense to tackle.
The county gravel road organ calls newcomers carpet-baggers but definitions vary. It argues carpet-baggers are outsiders who move in to seize spoils and positions, while questioning the publisher’s accuracy and urging clarity on who qualifies.
The District Press praises John C. Chaney as Roosevelt’s ardent ally and a strong first term congressman. Reports from Martin County recount rallies in Trinity Springs Burns City Shoals and Loogootee with large crowds and veteran supporters. The papers urge voters to re elect Chaney in November citing district goodwill and continued GOP prosperity.
The Odon Journal lauds Mr. Chaney for faithful service and long training in governmental matters. The Washington Herald notes his industrious campaigning and persistent effort, saying his activity benefits the Second district as he canvasses and works hard for his constituents.
Grayville reports Bace Gray sick and staying at his father’s home. Corwin Phillips plans a new residence this week. Rev. Middleton preached last Sunday. Roy Nowlin attends Merom school as enrollment hits 155. John Ramsen and daughter Cordelia visited. Mr and Mrs Myres of Lockport TL honeymooning nearby. Mrs Myres is sister of Mrs Will Pogue. Jake Fouts attends school here.
Sickness runs through the area as Charley McDaniel and wife visit Sullivan. Nora Allsman calls on Pearl Shelton. Earf Rainwater and family visit relatives. Steely Chambers visits Coal City. Burlock child improves. Locals attended Sullivan races. Roy Steel starts school as teacher. Jesse Hale visits Tom Chambers. W M Smith goes to Linton. The town wonders what Steely Chambers will do next after a rainy weekend.
Public sale announced for three miles north of Dugger offering 3 horses, 3 cows, 10 Shropshire ewes, 5 lambs and other stock. Sale starts 10 30 a m with cash under 5 dollars and credit terms over 5 dollars for nine months with notes. Removal prohibited until terms are met.
The county commissioners granted liquor licenses to Oscar Alumbaugh Sullivan James Lewis in Hamilton township and Walter Dunn Jackson township.
The Rood mine east of Farmersburg was sold by Superior Coal Co to Hudson Coal & Mining Co for 125000 dollars.
Investigations ordered by Governor Hanly reveal that Democratic era fee and salary tallies for the attorney general and assistant positions greatly exceed figures published in Republican records. The report notes $75,644.49 in four years for the attorney general and $64,872.43 for assistants versus $64,400.00 for the current Republican administration, with additional illegal retention of funds cited for State Auditor Henderson and related amounts totaling over $101,168.65. The committee's findings underline claims of improper funds handling and raise broader questions about Democratic control of state finances.
Big Springs residents Tom Medsker F E Eno and Newt Burton bought several hundred sheep in Chicago. Trustees discuss conveyance needs to Graysville. The state totals March 1 1906 show 101158 65 due with 49616 45 unlawfully retained by Auditor Henderson plus 29473 43 in authorized fees and a four year salary of 16000. The call urges a Republican ticket for honest economical administration.
In a St Louis trial over 25000 back salary, Gruet sues as Waters-Pierce officer. H Clay Pierce testifies Senator Bailey aided Waters-Pierce by obtaining a Texas license in 1900 and managing 13 million in securities. Pierce cites Roosevelt on tariff as key to trust destruction.
In Benson Chapel area many attended the Sullivan races on Thursday. Local visits included Mrs. Kate Shields visiting Terre Haute with her brother Joe Branson. Park Osburn family dealt with illness in Jackson Hill and shopped in Sullivan. Fred Hines and son Herman traveled to Terre Haute. Helen Hughes planned a Kansas visit. The rock road past Mr. Wyman's was completed. Fred Hines visited the county seat.
State Superintendent Cotton praises Indiana newspapers for backing educational progress and salary increases. He says teachers should partner with editors, view them as allies, and work together to mold public opinion and advance civic righteousness.
The piece notes State Auditor Bigler would have earned 11966.91 in 1906 under Democratic rules and that under the 1896 Republican law all fees amounting to 119669.10 went to the treasury. It questions taxpayers readiness to restore the old administration.
A conference at Trenton New Jersey between the Sanitary potters association and the National Brotherhood of Potters suggests a general wage advance of ten percent for sanitary potter workers.
James Dickinson of Sullivan Indiana requests contact with members or adherents of the Protestant Episcopal church in the neighborhood. He asks them to send a postcard with their address to his rural route box number 3.
Thomas C. Layton of R. R. No. 7 left yesterday for Texas to assess conditions and consider other southwest locations. Uncle John Lammey of Dugger visited on Monday and arranged a public sale for the 24th, advertised in this issue of the Union.
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