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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1899
Page
11
The Union notes editor A. A. Holmes and business manager P. D. Lowe in leadership roles. The item lists the newspaper’s management credits and title page branding.
Editorial room and editor residence request friends to promptly notify of any item of interest whether news or personal. The notice appears in the Wednesday October 4 1899 edition.
Readers criticize last Friday’s Sentinel for an unfounded political shift article. The editor alleges the special edition was produced to harm the Union editor, knowing it was false and intended to cause embarrassment.
The Vincennes Sun notes the delay in approving the sentence as a political tactic and asks how the Democrats will respond. A Sullivan Democrat criticizes the president for shielding the accused, arguing the party’s stance is weak and driven by a single issue near breaking point.
Ex Speaker Thos B Reed reportedly opposes absorption of the Philippine Archipelago and has resigned his seat. His Republican successor supports expansion, signaling a party disagreement on the major issue dividing the parties.
A rumor in last Saturday's Indianapolis Sentinel claimed the paper's editor bolted to support W. R. Frakes for congress. The Union readers are told the assertion is a lie and the sender is described as lacking honor and contemptibly mean. The piece notes the Sentinel seeks a Sullivan correspondent.
The piece defends the tariff as a driver of prosperity amid Democratic criticism. It argues Republicans govern with broad, liberal justice and portrays the party as the dominant force in the country today.
The statement asserts the country will remain as such while the opposition presses to continue the battle over tariffs. It emphasizes the value of good money and a sound protective tariff as central to the defense of the nation's economic stance.
The article argues war between Britain and the Boers is inevitable with possible coalition of South African colonies. It predicts British use of mules and wagon trains if war expands and notes Orange Free State likely to join. It contrasts peace in Britain with tensions over Cuba and postal telegraph contracts amid public debate.
The Union and Times exchange sharp arguments over the price and process of county public printing. A board member argues for cheaper methods while the Times accuses the Union of misstatements about bids and the printing law. The piece details shared costs under the new county reform law and notes small Union allocations versus larger legal notices.
Merritt Taylor a prominent Worthington pioneer died of heart failure Saturday night after waking in his home and speaking with his wife. A physician arrived too late for aid. He was brother to Robert Taylor killed by Grief Hill in Smith township three years ago. The report also notes regional hotel expansion with Indian Springs plans by Southern Indiana Hotel Company and Bla TWOTEL.
Eastern resorts introduce a new breakfast concept replacing luncheons with an 11:80 a.m. English style meal. The menu emphasizes solid dishes for golfers and riders, with muffins crumpets fresh eggs and cold game pies. Guests appear in sporting attire on verandas, blending leisure and fashion.
The Gentleman's Magazine credits linen with resilience in Ireland's economy. It notes royal and duke led reforms, Flemish workers boosting Ulster looms, and rising export values from 1771 to 1895. The long-term state support helped Ireland become known for fine fabrics.
The St. Louis Globe Democrat notes a patent for an electric bug exterminator using paired contact strips around a bedstead frame. An insect crossing the frame would complete a circuit to be killed, with a note that crosswise movement could negate the effect.
Dr Forbes Winslow reports two cases where leeches used to treat heavy cigarette smokers died almost instantly after attaching. The leeches released their grip, and traces of empyumatic oil from tobacco were found in the leeches. Pipe smokers showed no such effect.
The Chicago Chronicle notes war creates strong demand for old guns swords pistols and other relics. J J Burghoffer’s shop at 584 North Clark Street showcases a Spanish rapier marked 1441 a silver and gold hilt court sword and various muskets blunderbusses and pistols attracting many visitors. War could raise prices as relics become sought by buyers and descendants alike.
Mills Hotel No. 1 marked its first anniversary by serving a 15 cent dinner to guests including cream of celery soup roast Vermont turkey cranberry sauce baked sweet potatoes fried parsnips and plum pudding. By 9 p m 2000 dinners had been served and 1504 rooms were occupied nightly since mid December 1897. Manager John S Thomas said finances were in good shape and satisfactory to Mr Mills.
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