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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1913
Page
4
Subscriptions listed with yearly and three month rates in advance. Paper enters as second class matter at Sullivan Indiana post office July 1 1873 under Congress act of March 3 1873.
The Republican slate names Joe S. Schroeder for Mayor Ed P. Lacey for Clerk and William H. Lucas John H. Wright as at large councilmen Frank J. Nicholas from the First Ward Charles W. Hartfelter from the Second Ward and Orval Grubaugh from the Third Ward. The note mentions Jim Watson showing interest in Sullivan county and hints at political satire about Democrats considering runs while observing nightly roosting black birds at the courthouse park.
The Washington Herald reports Indiana borrows to pay running expenses and official salaries as the treasury runs empty. Five weeks earlier a large bank withdrawal shook Indianapolis banks, with loans at about five and a half percent interest. Officials allegedly hid details until press disclosure. Revenues fail to meet costs under four years of Democratic control, prompting talk of further loans after tax collection in November.
A political analysis argues Republicans are returning to form after election losses. It notes Maine’s congressional vote for a Republican despite Democratic and Bull Moose opposition, Indiana’s looming next year campaigns, West Virginia results favoring Democrats but with stronger Republican vote, and a return of Roosevelt supporters to the GOP as the Progressive movement wanes. The piece anticipates close attention to Indiana city elections.
Washington dispatches report Congressman William A Cul lop will not join the Philippine Commission under President Wilson. He must return home to persuade the district Democrats to renominate him. His push shows he faces stiff opposition from most district Democratic editors over postoffice appointments and related actions.
The text notes several disappointed Democrats who felt entitled to influence, along with opposition from the same faction that backed him previously. It suggests Bill may need to announce a new run at Vincennes and pause efforts for the common people as others pursue congressional ambitions.
John Bowman a 62 year old bachelor near Taylorville Illinois died of dropsy leaving 1400 acres valued at about $200 000 to be divided among some fifty to sixty relatives. He lived reclusively for over twenty years with a house surrounded by woods a life free of wife or others and his income came from rent rather than work.
Workmen at Globe Stove and Range Company found an aluminum tube eight inches long and three inches in diameter in a car of scrap iron. The tube contained giant powder and could have wrecked the foundry if exploded. James C. Patten, the company’s general manager, had the device opened and concluded it was broken from its fuse. An investigation found no source, and officials suspect the tube was placed on the scrap car elsewhere.
G. R. Stivers has purchased an interest in the Whitehead restaurant on the west side of the square. He was formerly engaged in the restaurant business here.
Mrs Q J McGowen of Colorado Springs Colorado has been visiting here and has now traveled to Terre Haute Indiana and Columbus Ohio for a visit before returning home.
Colonel Goethals explains that a hostile fleet would first enter a 500 foot channel near fortifications before reaching the canal locks. Forts on both Atlantic and Pacific ends, near Taboga and Culebra, are being strengthened with long range guns and mortars. The jungle defenses, recent evacuations, and guard posts in the zone aim to hinder landings while the navy watches for possible Japanese threats.
The National Bank Sullivan Indiana reports total resources of 717 641.86 with capital stock 100 000 and deposits including 218 205.42 subject to check. The statement lists loans 399 656.51 and various assets such as U S bonds and real estate plus liabilities to banks and customers. Cashier H W Davis swore to accuracy before notary L R Burr on October 28 1913.
Financial report dated October 21 1918 lists Loans and Discounts 223406.24 overdrafts 2142.03 bonds and stocks 21245.75 furniture 975.00 other real estate 1313.43 cash on hand 5141.47 deposits and liabilities totaled 268492.41 with capital stock 50000.00 surplus 6000.00 undivided profits 3042.64 trust investments 27452.76 and other items. L. R. Burr cash and treasurer signs sworn oath with W. H. Burks witness dated October 28 1913.
The Shirley Hill Coal and Mining Company settled with Thomas Edward, former County Treasurer, over taxes on mineral omitted from 1885 to 1909. The company paid 280.68 dollars, resolving disputes over back taxes as part of a total omitted amount of 2,644.99 dollars for the period.
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