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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1917
Page
4
The Sullivan Union shows as second class matter at the Sullivan Indiana post office with a July 1 1878 entry under the March 3 1878 Congress act.
The list shows mayor Henry H Smith clerk Joe S Schroeder 1st Ward councilman A M Getty 2nd Ward councilman Albert P Hill 3rd Ward councilman James A Knotts at large councilmen William J Bech Carl N Shaver.
In Sedalia a carnival hosted by a local militia drew praise until suffragettes protested. The Mayor and police faced demands to shut down the event over alleged man suffragist misconduct, triggering a clash that blends civic duty with wartime propaganda and calls to punish Germany as truth and loyalty are debated.
A dialogue critiques a suffrage era show crediting suffragettes for setting new civic standards. McGregor acknowledges strong reactions by Sedalia women while acknowledging the need for propriety censorship. The piece contrasts perceived immorality with wartime civic righteousness.
The editorial praises Samuel Gompers for keeping the American Federation of Labor from I W W influence. It warns workers against pro German or treasonous rhetoric and stresses unity to support the war effort and defend universal democracy. It notes Gompers may seek to keep his job by joining patriotic efforts in Minneapolis.
Early returns show Maine voters rejecting woman suffrage by about two to one. The Buffalo Express questions whether hostility to White House picketing and protests influenced the result, and whether enfranchising women would affect national security or progress.
A brief notice summarizes suffragette activity and public interest in women’s voting rights. It notes key figures, local actions, and ongoing campaigns while outlining broader social implications and public response.
An outspoken line calls the so called Man Suffragist a Bryan Democrat in a skirt. The remark also targets Dr. Von Knappe of Vincennes and warns against underestimating him. The text notes the Unpopular status of those with the Von surname.
Fragmentary text reports an Onlooker leaving a scene amid tensions with a group calling themselves Mother and Pina. The exchange mentions feared reprisals and a Zeppelin entering a shared space, with references to air travel and “pore sessions.”
The piece defends the paper against charges of attacking women in the suffrage movement. It condemns bell-ringers as democratic tools and cites figures like William J. Bryan and Tom Marshall, while praising worthy suffragists and noting a cast of actors including Kilgour and Fellowes in a Belasco production.
Curry Township transfer to Presley M. Self totals 39 acres valued at 2100.45 with coal exclusion. Fairbanks Township lists sale by John Wisener to John D. Thomas totaling 120 acres across sections 25 26 35 35-9-11. Gill Township records Martha E Canary et al transferring 112 acres to William and Bertha Pierson Alexander. Haddon Township Frank P. Emison and Charles L. Whalen sell to William A. Lisman 128 acres, part sur 1 and 2, for 19200.
Condensed statement of the condition of the Sullivan County Loan and Trust Company at Sullivan Indiana shows resources including loans and discounts overdrafts bonds and stocks furniture and fixtures and cash items with total resources 147 090 00 and liabilities including capital stock 50 000 00 undivided profits 2 288 64 trust deposits and other items. sworn Sept 17 by L R Burr secretary and treasurer with notary Della Raines.
Clara Kimball Young stars in The Easiest Way at the Sherman theater next Monday in a Selznick Pictures photodrama of Eugene Walter’s Broadway drama. Albert Capellani directs with the story of an actress who endures underground theatrical politics and the price of success.
Public notice of the condition of Sullivan State Bank Sullivan Indiana as of September 11 1917 with assets liabilities and deposits. The report lists loans 518 917 82 cash 16 108 37 deposits 824 853 96 time certificates 286 872 91 capital 100 000 undivided profits 7 500 00 and other items. Signatures of W H Crowder Jr cashier and B G Carrithers cashier with notary attestations.
Multiple property deeds recorded in Carlisle and Dugger areas list transfers between individuals and banks. Transactions include lots and parcels in Van Co plat No 4, town blocks, and outlying parcels with prices from 500 to 2 500 dollars. Notable buyers include James M Brown, Elza Wells, David Patton, Lillie Wells, and Gertrude F Abell.
Mrs. Minnie Tucker of Sidney Ohio and Mrs. J B Laird of Indianapolis are guests of Mrs. Helen Mahffey. Mr and Mrs. Ed Joyce and Mr and Mrs. Charles Taylor of Princeton visited here over Sunday with friends and relatives.
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