30 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1918
Page
1
Sullivan boy has been in action recently on front in France as stories from the war are shared. Private Harris recounts daily life behind the lines and notes moments of courage and endurance amid combat conditions.
Private Harris continues his letters describing movement through France in September 1918. He recalls cow barns and haylofts, days of mud and rain, long night drives, and a forest bivouac with seven batteries in reserve. He and friends search for the Engineers, enduring long walks and a Red Cross ambulance ride before reaching the E Company area.
Herman Wagner of Vincennes releases a soldier’s letter from France dated Sept 16 1918. The message defends Bland and denounces editor Purcell, cites service with the 42nd Rainbow Division and the St Mihiel offensive, notes captures and equipment, and mentions local peers and events near Chateau Thierry.
Oscar E. Bland Republican candidate for Congress in Indiana's second district gave an interview from Winton outlining his war votes, district support, and belief he will carry most counties. He cites coal miners and soldiers' families backing his candidacy and expects Congress to reconvene around November 12.
The piece reprints Fred F Bays a congress candidate s controversial speech attacking Republicans Kaiser war aims and President Wilson It asserts Bays condemns Republican leaders and praises Wilson and Christ for guidance and freedom for the world. The document notes Bays has not denied the statements and urges voters to read carefully.
Multiple preliminary suits filed to quiet title and foreclose liens including William Able and others. In Indiana, Rep. Oscar E. Bland, amid wartime pressure, defends a 100 percent pro war record and strong ties to miners, citing past reform efforts and pension legislation.
New York October 27 Will H Hay s chairman of the Republican factional committee issued a statement in which he replied for the party to President Wilson s appeal for a Democratic return to Congress He urged Republicans to meet the challenge squarely as Americans and to support their representatives.
The candidate touts three terms in the Indiana legislature authoring miners laws and pensions measures. He cites a House term in Congress, a 100 percent nonpartisan National Security League rating, and a France trip to study troops. He pledges to retain a skilled, experienced representative for postwar reconstruction and to aid 8200 miners and families.
Bland is described as a friend of coal biners and author of wash house and other mining laws in Indiana. The note highlights his associations with mining communities and his legislative influence in the state.
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Republican leader Chairman Will Hays opposes President Wilson's appeal, labeling the action unjust. The dispute centers on political strategy and public response to ongoing policy debates affecting party leadership and national direction.
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