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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1912
Page
4
History note on a 1866 established paper announcing subscription rates with yearly, monthly, and quarterly pricing and a brief description of its Republican alignment and local standing.
James H. Pearce positions as Progressive County candidate for the First District seeks the county commissioner seat. The statement highlights his party alignment and candidacy on the Progressive County ticket.
For Prosecuting Attorney Walter F Wood for Representative William J Williams for Treasurer Don A Cochran.
A dubious quote attributed to Woodrow Wilson frames his reform stance as a harsh critique of the Protective Tariff and implies a grim path for American workers. The passage warns of lines for soup houses and charity ovens if his policy is pursued.
The California Supreme Court upholds a new law preventing Taft electors from appearing on the state’s National Ticket. Disfranchisement affects every Taft Republican in the state for the campaign election, prompting harsh partisan reactions and debates over the policy.
In a political row the Bull Moose third party is described as a Democratic annex funding the split to weaken Taft. The piece argues Roosevelt draws votes equivalent to half a Wilson vote, noting trusts finance the split to thwart Taft while benefiting the Democrats. The rhetoric portrays Roosevelt as costly but heavily supported by big money.
The piece argues that Roosevelt supporters fear his possible win, fueling intense opposition as Munsey Hanna Pinchot and Perkins push for Wilson. It claims these actions help remove Roosevelt from Republican politics, even if it helps Democrats, leaving the party free of what the writer calls ungrateful curs. The author suggests the party may suffer temporary shame but gain long term virtue.
The Atlanta Journal denounces Theodore Roosevelt for courting Southern votes, accusing him of political opportunism and sanctimonious posturing. It recalls his prior contempt for Southern leaders, slanders of Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee, and accuses him of two faced maneuvering over race while seeking Chicago negro delegates.
Ithaca Michigan's Herald reports scathing critique of President Roosevelt's policies toward the South. The letter accuses Roosevelt of racial provocation, notes actions against postmasters and social clashes with Booker T. Washington, and argues tariffs and centralization threaten state rights. It endorses Taft or Wilson as preferable, citing distrust of Roosevelt and the Peckaniffian hypocrisy. The piece frames the 1912 election as a choice between protectionist, centralized power and Constitutional government supported by Southern Democrats.
The text contrasts President Wilson’s gradual tariff reform with a broader push by Champ Clark and Oscar Underwood. It notes Clark’s boast of a party majority and calls on farmers, manufacturers, and workers to consider a radical tariff revision amid fierce Free Trade pressure.
A Lima World Courier letter from Ohio mocks political persuasion as a street medicine show. The writer vows to switch from Republican to Bull Moose, inspired by Roosevelt and Beveridge, claiming promised relief and increased farm yields, while lampooning old parties and calling critics callmoosers.
Walter F. Wood republican candidate for prosecuting attorney will address Fred F. Bays in a series of speeches at Ogle school house Turman township on October 19 at 7 p m Graysville Turman township October 21 at 7 p m Beech Grove Turman township October 22 Benson school house Hamilton township October 23 at 7 p m All are invited Diarelle Chaney secretary T Ed Hoover chairman
Herschel V. McCammon and Sarah Reddy of Sullivan wed. William Dawson of Shelburn to Es ther Hamrich of Farmersburg. Charles E. Clark of Jackson Hill to Edith M. Land of Hymera. Oscar Boles of Shelburn to Anna Watts of Farmersburg. Thomas Skinner of Gilmore to Ida Caldwell of Gilmore. Hosea Black of Sullivan to Emma N. Houser of Sullivan. William A. Street of Vincennes to Arpie Turner of Farmersburg. Allen McCammon of Graysville to Hattie S. Sanders of Graysville. Thomas W. Colvin of Graysville to Zella V. Hardin of Gravisle. Carl F. Hughes of Shelburn to Emma Hagemier of Sullivan.
Charles Nash sues for guardianship appointment against James Nash. Peoples Trust Company sues Joseph B. Workman Charles W. Welman and others on note. Witt Mercantile Company sues Dean Darnely on account. James N. Noll sues Voorhees V. Bragdon in a replevin action.
The speech at Salem Indiana accuses Sam Ralston of being a mere tool of the Taggart Fairbanks machine. He is charged with prior ties to the brewery network and with prioritizing party bosses over voters. A separate notice invites bids for Willis South bridge construction in Sullivan Greene county line with a November 8 1912 deadline.
An ad from the Bible and Tract Society promotes Daily Heavenly Manna with daily scripture meditations and a Friends' Birth Dates autographs section. It highlights birth, marriage, and death records, a weekday calendar, and printing options, priced at 35 cents or $1 postpaid.
At the Sub Rosa Club meeting held Tuesday evening at the Knotts home Lulu Knotts announced her coming marriage to Samuel Eislinger of Springfield Missouri. The wedding is set for October 31.
Paxton area residents report visits among families including Chas and Good pairs from Carlisle and Sullivan plus Mort Davidson from Oskaloosa Iowa. Will Walters traveled to Vincennes for surgery. Community members attend church and a Miners quartet sang at Hymera. Funeral for Dave Davidson observed Sunday morning.
Undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of Arthur A. Holmes, late of Sullivan county Indiana, deceased. Said estate is supposed to be solvent. I H Kalley, Administrator.
Notice of dissolution states Hudson C. Hughes and Joseph T. Long ceased partnership on October 8 1912 in Sullivan Indiana. Hughes will carry on the business alone and assume all debts and liabilities and collect all sums due the firm. Signed Sullivan Auto and Machine Company. First insertion Oct 9 1912, 2t.
Notice that Thomas P. Dale Hudson C. Hughes and Joseph T. Long dissolved the Sullivan Auto & Machine Company in Sullivan County Indiana on October 2 1912 with Hughes and Long sole remaining partners to pay all debts and collect all sums due. First insertion October 9 1912.
Samuel C. Paddock, executor of Aletha Hunt’s estate, has filed a final account in Sullivan Circuit Court. The court will hear the report on Friday October 18, 1912, the 41st judicial day of the September term. Creditors heirs and legatees are notified to appear and show cause why the report should not be approved.
For sale by John F Grizzle two items a house and lot at 414 North Olive Street and household goods. Sacrifice offered if sold within 10 days. Seller contact 931.
Public notice announces the first insertion of legal or newspaper notice for W. P. Stratton on October 9, 1912. Details are limited in the fragment but indicate a formal notice entry in the period.
Charles B. McClure as administrator of the John L. Lockard estate has filed a final report with the Sullivan Circuit Court. The court will hear the report on Friday October 25 1912 during the September term to determine approval. Attorney J H Kalley is connected to the filing. First insertion October 9 1912.
Quote attributed to Robert Louis Stevenson on failure and perseverance, noted as a reflection on business attitude and resilience.
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