Democratic Ring Dominates Sullivan Convention in Ward Nominations
The Sullivan town convention convened and produced a slate controlled by the Democratic ring. Ward selections included Aydelotte or Snow in the fourth, Yadon in the third, Bolinger in the first, Crowder Jr. in the second, and McCrory in the fifth. Some Democrats dissented while editor Poynter voiced disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Aydelotte
Ike Snow
O. M. Patton
Dan Yadon
Yadon
Patton
Bob Calvert
George William Bolinger
William H. Crowder, Jr
William McCrory
Two Tickets For Election November 7 Voters Face Choices
The ballot presents two tickets the Republican ticket led by Walter G Scott and Charles F Batey with ward trustees and clerks against the Ring ticket headed by George W Bolinger and William H Crowder Jr Dan Yadon and David Crawley among listed officials for trustee wards clerk and treasurer positions in the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ring” Ticket
George W. Bolinger
William H. Crowder, Jr
Dan Yadon
Wm. E. Aydelotte
icCrom. Ry
David Crawley
Republicans and Ring Platform in Sullivan Campaign
The Sullivan Indiana Republican convention adopts a platform denouncing graft and vowing to limit the town attorney to legal duties while pushing for a conservative yet progressive administration. The piece also caricatures a Democratic machine, claiming it controls town boards and seeks special privileges, with a mocking nod to “WE, US & CO.” and a sharp anti-fraction outlook.
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W. T. Douthitt
Contion
Sullivan
Indiana
Board of Trustees
United States
US & CO
Woman convicted of attempt murder in Sullivan case
Emma McCammon wife of James McCammon was found guilty by a jury after an all night deliberation in the circuit court for attempting to kill sixteen year old James Dudley with a revolver in December. She faces an indeterminate sentence of two to fourteen years at the Womens Reformatory. Her husband James McCammon awaits trial on related charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma McCammon
James M.cammon
James Dudley
Young Dudley
Oscar McCammon
James McCammon
McCammons
Sullivan
Terre Haute
Jail Delivery Attempt Foiled at Sullivan Jail
Six prisoners on the first floor of Sullivan jail tried to escape last Wednesday evening by tampering with south west bars and door locks. They used a sill, weights, and bent bars to breach the outer corridor, but their effort failed. Suspects include Ed Bloomer Mort Ruby Spencer Hiatt Sam George Lew Eversbaugh and Andrew Dickey, all known offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Daniel Peak
Charles Lancaster
Ed Bloomer
Mort Ruby
Spencer Hiatt
Sam George
Lew Eversbaugh
Andrew Dickey
Hymera Citizens nominate town ticket
The Citizens party of Hymera names Philip Walters for clerk G O Wilson for treasurer and trustees John Julian and James Welch for the upcoming town election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Party of
Hymera
Philip Walters
G. O. Wilson
John Julian
James Welch
Sullivan Republicans Nominate Businessman Ticket
Sullivan Republicans pick a four ward slate led by Walter G. Scott James Mullane Charles Batey and Almer Oldham and end with Noah Drennon as clerk treasurer election ticket adopted with the eagle emblem and convention adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter G. Scott
Charles F. Batey
Almer Oldham
Scott
James B. Mullane
Charles E. Warren
Mr. Mullane
Charles Batey
Thomas Freeman
Mr. Oldham
Oldham
Robert Rice
T. Ed Hoover
Hoover
Noah Drennon
Arthur Rose
Joe Schroeder
Sam F. Mason
Drennon
First Ward
Carl Briggs
Second Ward
Joe K. Smock
Third Ward
Harry Jeter
Fourth Ward
Jerry Lockwood
Fifth Ward
R. E. Rice
Will Sheriff Miller Do His Duty At Star City Fight
A prize fight is advertised for Star City tomorrow night with Britton and Rogers in a preliminary at 8 30 followed by Eddie Daily versus Fitz Howe. The town urges Sheriff Adam C. Miller to arrest principals and spectators at the start, warning that failure could trigger incompetency charges and removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star City
Adam Miller
Britton
Shelburn
Rogers
Indianapolis
Eddie Daily
Fitz Howe
Sullivan
Miller
Adam C. Miller
Grand Jury Finds Sullivan Jail Dilapidated and Unsafe
The 1905 Grand Jury reports Sullivan County jail in dilapidated unsanitary condition with worn window sashes unsound sills missing water closet covers and disconnected ventilator pipes. They urge repairs including painting and reconditioning cells and note infirmary cleanliness and need for better lighting. They commend Mr. and Mrs. Smith for management and condemn Sheriff Miller for neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Circuit Court
Grand Juors
Sullivan County
Mrs. Smith
Leander Botts
Foreman
Jesse Stafford
Alonzo E. Trueblood
Perry A. Poorman
William A. Taylor
Louis W. Beasley
State Board of Charities and Corrections
Anos. W. Butler
State Board
Miller
Miners Injured in Coal Car Accident at Star City
Walter Stalcup a miner at Star City sustained two broken ribs and internal injuries after being run over by a loaded coal car Saturday Dr J B Maple of Shelburn attended the injured man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Stalcup
Star City
J. B. Maple
Shelburn
Charles Walters Wins Shaft Contract at Shelburn
Charles Walters of Clinton has been awarded the contract to sink a new mine shaft at Shelburn for the Keystone Coal Company. The shaft will reach 327 feet, making it among the deepest in the area, with a large output expected under Keystone Coal Company president C. C. Heisner of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ring
Poynter
The
Democrat
W. T. Douthitt
Douthitt
John S. Bays
Sullivan
Bays
Ning
Charles W. Welman
Charles Walters
Clinton
Shelburn
Keystone Coal Company
C. C. Heisner
Chicago
Case continued in State vs. A L Creager for January term
The case of the State against A L Creager, scheduled for trial last Wednesday, was continued to the January term because the prosecution was not ready. Dr and Mrs L C Phillips, formerly of Sullivan and now of Pensacola Florida, have just recovered from a slight yellow fever attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
L. C. Phillips
Sullivan
Pensacola, Fla
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Democratic Machine
Court House
Boy
Cross Bar
Hymera Ticket
Republicans of
C. H. Stratton
Thomas B. Springer, Jr
Milton A. Haddon
W. T. Crawford
J. P. Stratton
J. B. Mullane
Uriah Coulson
Sheriff Miller
Miner
Case
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