Sullivan Union Ownership and Circulation Notice 1916
Ownership and editorship details for The Sullivan Union Sullivan Indiana with Dirrelle Chaney and R P White listed as editors and publishers. No bondholders reported. Statement sworn March 25 1916 with official seal and commission expiration 1917. Also a political column excerpt criticizing southern domination and Democratic rule.
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Sullivan Union
Sullivan
Indiana
Dirrelle Chaney
R. P. White
Postoffice
Same
R. P. White, Sullivan
Ind
Guy M. Kinman
Presidential ticket slate for Charles E Hughes and Charles W Fairbanks
The ticket lists Charles E Hughes of New York for president and Charles W Fairbanks of Indiana for vice president. This ticket emphasizes regional balance and Republican leadership.
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Charles &. Hughes
New York
Charles W. Fairbanks
Indiana
Progressive Party Declines in New York Primaries
About 40,000 progressives in New York enrolled with roughly 40 percent voting in the primaries. A majority of the progressive voters backed Gov. Whitman, a regular Republican seeking renomination in the same primary. The text says progressives return to Republican ranks by tests since 1912, with the national election looming as proof.
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New York
Gov
Whitman
Roger Cleveland
James G. Blaine
Maine
A. Hendricks
Indiana
Cleveland
Benjamin Harrisen
Levi P. Morton
Harrison
Adlai
Stevenson
Illinois
Farmer Leader Questions Congress Rail Wage Law
Henry N. Pope president of the Association of State Presidents of the Farmers' Union questions the wisdom of Congress requiring railroads to pay a ten hour wage for an eight hour day. He critiques the action as impractical and unnecessary for farmers and workers alike.
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Congress
Henry N. Pope
Association of State Presidents of the
Farmers’ Union
Wage Fixing and Statesman Critique in Public Debate
The piece argues against selective wage fixing by government noting if wages are raised for one railroad class they must rise for all. It criticizes Luther Burbank for praising Woodrow Wilson as the greatest statesman and contrasts this with memories of Lincoln and decisive American rights policy. It recalls debates on wage burdens on farmers and national policy.
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Congress
Luther Burbank
Woodrow Wilson
Burbank
Cleveland
Lincoln
Pericard
Rasuli
United States
Wilson
Wilson to speak nationwide in offensive campaign strategy
The piece argues President Wilson will skip a nationwide tour but deliver aggressive speeches at Shadow Lawn. It asserts his campaign will be offensive, attacking protective tariffs and advocating free foreign trade by opening markets to foreigners.
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Wilson
Shadow Lawn
Jrst
Mr. Wilson
Windy Bill Cullop Faces Uphill Campaign Hurdles
Washington Herald notes William Cullop struggles to win enthusiasm in the district. He campaigns as a reformer while critics cite his pork barrel record and civil service crusade. Voters question his free trader tariff stance and the 30 day child labor bill vote as GOP and progressive factions clash.
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William Alen Cutlop
Washington City
Cullop
Washington Herald
Democratic Critique of Wilson Era Expenditures
The piece lists alleged Wilson administration excesses including 50 million for an Alaska railroad, 200 million wasted on the Mexican border, 30 000 new federal jobs costing 45 million annually, an armor plate plant at 11 million, river and harbor overcharges, a nitrate plant at 5 million, 50 million for government ships, and 86 percent of the revenue bill, arguing Republicans should highlight these as proof the regime spent unwisely.
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Alaska
Mexican
Penrose
Europe
Cullop Deceit Over Pension Law Highlighted in District News
The Merom Herald cites John J. Parker accusing Congressman Cullop of misrepresenting the pension bill. It notes Ashbrook of Ohio introduced the measure and that the vote passed largely without record or attendance. Voters are warned of political misrepresentation by Cullop in the district.
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John J. Parker
Merom Herald
Cullop
The
Herald
Culop
Ashbrook
Ohio
Air Cullop
Congress
Voter Registration Reminder for October 9 Deadline
The notice stresses the duty of every voter to register on Monday October 9 to be eligible for the November election. It warns that failure to register on that date bars participation in the upcoming vote.
Rural route service row roils Sullivan County voters
The Sullivan Times accuses Congressman Cullop of politicizing rural mail routes in Sullivan County to hurt Republican carriers. Farmers protest denounces the changes as demoralizing and demands restoration of former service, while critics mock Taft's past ties and question authority behind the salary for William A. Cullop.
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Sullivan’s Rural Service Agam
Sullivan Times
Cullop
Sullivian
the Times
Merom
Merom Herald
Taft
William A
Congress
Bland Shines in Bid for Congress in Second District
The piece notes Oscar E. Bland’s strong outlook to unseat incumbent William A. Cullop in the Second district. Cullop’s loss of ground since 1908 is highlighted, with 1914 showing a near miss of 8,000 votes to win. The piece mentions minor party candidates and a weak Progressive showing, suggesting the race hinges on party strength and recent switch by Cullop to the Progressive ticket.
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Oscar E. Bland
Linton
Clayton A. Price
Sullivan
Charles A. Lloyd
Farmersburg
Cairy Littlejohn
Hymera
Yelby D. Bolinger
Shelburn
Henry H. Smith
Marion J. Aikin
Dugger
Laflin M. VanArsdall
Levi R. Ridgeway
Turman
Floyd Combs
Hadden
Congress
Bland Favorable Outlook In Second District Race
The piece argues that in the upcoming congressional race the 1914 progressive votes will mostly shift to Republicans, giving Bland an edge over Cullop. It cites Cullop’s broken promises and party alienation in Knox Sullivan Greene counties, while praising Bland as energetic and capable. Washington Herald.
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Congress
Bland
Cullop
Knox
Sullivan
Greene
Oscar KL. Bland
Watchful waiting in face of Hughes attacks
The piece argues that the New York World and Democratic papers attack Hughes with personal name calling to undermine his campaign. It warns such tactics prove the Democratic cause is lost and urges restraint while predicting a Republican triumph on election day.
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New York World
Wilson
Hughes
Blanche
Tray
Sweetheart
H Hughes
Sloan's Liniment for Neuralgia Aches
Sloan's liniment offers quick relief from neuralgia dull throb and sore muscles. It penetrates without rubbing and cleanses skin, outperforms mossy plasters for stiffness and rheumatic pains, and helps minor injuries. Available 25c at druggists. Sullivan Union and Terre Haute Daily Star subscription options noted.
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Sloan
Appointment of Webb Milam as Administrator
Notice states Webb Milam has been appointed administrator of the estate of Cary A. Cochran, deceased, Sullivan County Indiana. The estate is declared solvent and A G McNabb is attorney. First insertion October 4, 1916. 3t
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Cary A. Cochran
Sullivan County
Indiana
Webb Milam
A. G. McNabb
Andrew J. Stewart
W. Paul Stratton
Sullivan County Hospital
Board of Trustees
County Hospital
Court House
Said County
Board of Hospital Trustees
Etta T. Jamison
Otha L. Springer
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Daily Times
James E. Watson
Democratic Party
James P. Goodrich
Winchester
U.S
Harry 8. New
Indianapolis
U. S
Rushville
Edgar D. Bush
Salem
Ed Jackson
New Castle
Otto L. Krauss
Evansville
Oz McMurtrie
Marion
Ele Stansbury
Williamsport
Supreme Court
Will H. Adams
Wabash
Horace Ellis
Vincennes
Henry A. Roberts
Carmel
David A. Myers
Greensburg
Lawson
M. Harvey
E. A. Dausman
Goshen
Ira C. Batman
Bloomington
Republican County
Bremen
Pennsylvania
Hughes and Fairbanks
McKinley
Windy Bill
Terre Haute
Daily Star
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Barco
Briggs
Paricer
Arnica
Bucklen’s
Perre
Poe
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