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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1912
Page
4
The ticket for President William Howard Taft and Vice President James Schoolcraft Sherman is presented as the preferred slate. Supporters emphasize continuity in policy and leadership.
John Napier Dyer of Vincennes is the progressive candidate for congress in this district, aiming to represent local voters with reform minded policies.
Gifford Pinchot denounces President Taft calling him a balloon with a hole and himself a boil with the core, reflecting sharp political rebuke and personal invective in a heated exchange.
Vermont election results indicate Roosevelt's party obstructs Republican candidates. The report notes a split vote impact on party fortunes in the state.
A fragmented political comment argues that a third county ticket would aid the Democrats. It claims only one defeated Democrat believes the setup, and urges former Republicans to recognize the danger.
Senator Cummins and Senator Bo rah, described as leading progressives, say they can push reforms without leaving the Republican Party. They argue party unity remains compatible with pursuing specific policy changes.
A former Republican ally, Dr. Lowder, asserts the GOP is extinct while another figure, described as the Dagger man, challenges the diagnosis despite his medical skills. The exchange showcases partisan fault lines and divergent views within party circles.
The speaker denounces a third party ticket in county politics arguing it reveals blindness and malice and accuses known local actors of responsibility for the ticket.
The text distinguishes dry and wet Democrats and mentions Wilson and Marshall Democrats after the Baltimore convention. It notes several kinds of Republicans and Democrats without detailing actions or events.
The Union rejects the notion that the Republican Party must be torn down citing its long record of progressive and constructive legislation over fifty years. It argues the party failed to nominate a presidential candidate who owes his political honors to the party.
Five former Democratic primary candidates met at the courthouse last Wednesday to fix the annual tax rate and approve the county's expenses. While a majority of Democrats opposed their involvement, Democratic managers nevertheless gave them roles, likened to placing dead political ducks in an asylum.
Richard Park of Sullivan County was a standout instructor at the Greene County Teachers Institute last week. His earnest speaking and clear delivery won listeners over, leaving lasting benefit for those who attended the sessions.
The county superintendent of Sullivan County for 18 years is predicted to become Indiana's state superintendent of public instruction. The Jasonville Leader notes the longtime administrator's potential rise and enduring impact on education.
James H. Cluggage former Sullivan resident and once publisher of The Union becomes manager of the Times a weekly Clinton publication.
The argument urges keeping wool on the free list to avoid higher clothing prices. It notes average yearly wool use under ten pounds per family and meat purchases near a thousand pounds, suggesting wool tariffs raise living costs and lamb and mutton could become cheaper as byproducts.
A discussion argues a revenue tariff could lower prices but would shift demand to foreign labor, risking unemployment for American workers and farmers. It invites readers to choose between free trade policies and protection, urging a vote for Free Trader Wilson and a free trade congress.
The Vermont results show the Republican loss of ground yet the party retains the legislature, except the Governor candidate failed to secure a majority. About 20 percent of Republicans backed the Progressive ticket while Rooseveltites drew few Democratic votes, signaling continued Republican strength despite splits.
The speaker pledges to clarify charges that eight legislature votes for Senator Shively were bought with brewery money, a contention tied to opponent Kern and raised during a Saturday speech.
The article notes Representative William A. Cullop will visit and warn of imminent dangers to the republic. It asks whether he will specify which articles his party would remove tariffs from for local voters.
A letter charges the Indianapolis Star with factual distortion after telegraphing a Sullivan progressive county convention where the count rose from nineteen delegates to two hundred in the published article. The writer cites telegraph records dated August 13 and the August 14 issue as showing the larger figure.
Harry Murphy of Chicago is visiting relatives here, spending time with family members in the city.
Dr. William J. Tucker of Dartmouth analyzes Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft, praising Roosevelt at his best but distrusting his third term push. He argues Taft protects presidential independence and accuses Roosevelt of seeking dictatorial power to wreck the Republican Party. The piece cites Tucker’s concerns about party unity and future elections.
A dense critical recap questions Roosevelt’s dominance of the 1912 Republican and Progressive campaigns, naming Beveridge and Lee as managers two years ago, and asking if Roosevelt dictated New York and Indiana platforms. It references party bosses, trust policy, and the 1912 political landscape alongside a fair feature with doll parade awards and fair entries.
William McDaniel sues Monon Coal Co for 5000 dollars claiming injuries from noxious gases at Rainbow mine Caledonia on August 10, 1911. M L Pigg represents plaintiff.
Help sought by a woman with one child to work in a widower’s home. Apply at the office for assignment and further details.
Emma L. Martin administratrix files final account for William W. Higdon estate in Sullivan Circuit Court. Hearing set for Friday September 27 1912 during the September term 23rd judicial day. Creditors heirs and legatees must appear to show cause why report should not be approved.
Sallie a dorky Virginia cook proudly prepares chickens en casserole for state occasions. She announces Mr Clifford coming to see Miss Judith and wonders aloud if she should cook the chicken in castor oil.
An old advertisement urges readers to take Dr. King's New Life Pills for quick relief from constipation biliousness indigestion and liver derangement. The pitch notes the product is easy safe and costs 25 cents at Joe K Smock and Son.
A London commentary notes the positive trend of youth culture and the strong focus on young people today. The piece contrasts the spirited pursuits of both girls and boys with a rising sense of social opportunity and vitality.
The fragment lists Total Resources and Total Liabilities with amounts 5,000.00 and 7,469.18 respectively signaling a net deficit. The source provides minimal context for entity names or dates.
The item presents a quotation by B R Haydon on ambition and effort. It notes that stagnation beyond adequacy signals decline, conveying a reflective, aphoristic tone suitable for a daily quotation column.
A literary saying contrasts vice prevailing with the idea that true honor comes from private life. The line, attributed to Addison, asserts that the post of honor is the private station, reflecting moral expectations amid public sway.
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