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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1916
Page
4
In Greenfield Indiana Governor Hanly rebukes Samuel Ralston and the Democratic machine over a disputed campaign speech accusing officials of defalcations and misuses of state funds. The exchange highlights graft probes, audits, and calls for reform while praising Charles W. Fairbanks for 1908 presidential prospects.
A 1920s style political call urges Indiana Republicans to prevent a repeat of 1892 election indifference. It stresses that every Republican must vote and actively mobilize neighbors. The message repeats the imperative to get out and vote and to get out the vote before Election Day.
The piece quotes President Roosevelt arguing that demagoguery and vague calls for sweeping reforms fail to solve economic ills. He contrasts action with mere phrase making, citing the 1892 tariff and urging resolute legislation and executive action to address trusts and industrial evils.
Judge Fr S Taylor urges voters to back the president citing his first term achievements and reform goals. He warns a hostile house could cripple progress and stresses the need for continued endorsement to carry reform forward.
The piece centers on Cy Davis accused of blocking a miners bill while promoting anti check measures, with D. C. Johnson recounting Davis’s role. It also reflects on American policy toward Cuba, praising Roosevelt for a restrained, principled intervention and Cuba’s potential future union with the United States.
Governor J. Frank Hanly appeals to supporters to back a policy in the upcoming November 6 election. He warns against popular disapproval and urges rallying the people to sustain the policy, claiming an adverse legislature would harm the cause and asking others to think of him but to save the effort for public affairs.
The piece argues that voters should back a Republican General Assembly to support Governor Hanly's reforms. It endorses a two cent railroad rate law, better private banking, county and state funds accounting, and an overhauled insurance system as essential for public benefit. It cites past lessons and calls for continued Republican leadership.
The Indianapolis Star notes a Democratic campaign book framing Roosevelt as hostile to labor and aligned with big corporations, while praising the president for recognizing organized labor. It argues the issue will be settled by voters in November amid questions of sincerity and motives. Rural life coverage commends State Superintendent Cotton for promoting agricultural instruction and rural schooling reform in Indiana.
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