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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1916
Page
4
Indiana voters hear Tom Taggart tout economy while his record shows support for payroll hikes and costly boards. The piece notes his senate bid and argues his party past contradicts current calls for fiscal restraint, predicting taxpaying voters will withhold support while words lag behind actions.
Quote from Thomas R. Marshall in Terre Haute on September 9 1958 criticizes expansive commissions guardians and officials. The note recalls Marshall elected governor in 1908 and claims the Democratic party has sustained control since then with payroll growth totaling 275 009 annually since 1908.
In a senate speech Tom Taggart denounces a $20 million graft ridden measure provoked by Kern and Adair. He claims Indiana is rosy for Wilson and that Progressives are migrating to Wilson, challenging Taggart to name prominent 1912 14 Progressive supporters to back his claim.
A historical piece criticizes Indiana Democrats for tax policy changes from 1908 to 1915, noting property value increases raised tax revenue and that the 1913 shift boosted the state tax rate from 31.85 to 40.10. It urges voters to replace the Democratic machine in the State House.
Plymouth Republicans endorse Jim Goodrich as a statewide leadership figure in Indiana politics. The promissory note proclaims his broad appeal across counties and urges voters to elect him governor, praising his character over stagecraft or flattery. The call to action invites public support on election day.
In official copies of his acceptance speech President Wilson uses British spelling. He sticks to old English spellings like honour labour and favour sparking speculation about his British leanings during the great war.
S. F. Max Puett of Rockville a major Indiana Democrat endorses the Republican ticket. He cites Democratic mismanagement and higher taxes, pledging to work for Hughes Alliance of Indiana and Republican success. Puett farms about 2,000 acres in Parke County and argues a protective tariff will safeguard industry and labor after the war.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate J A M Adair struggled to answer Republican James P Goodrich in Indiana campaign events. He conceded he could not debate effectively, while critics note Goodrich based his platform on state records, contrasting with Adair’s misstatements about state finances and the number of institutions since 1908.
A historical record lists yearly state government costs across eight years from 1908 to 1915 with party alignment indicating Republicans and Democrats. The text presents a comparative span showing fiscal figures or estimates by year and party.
A clerical note states that the fiscal year 1908 was extended to thirteen months. Expenditures for twelve months amounted to 7 224 162.24 dollars with various reading errors in the figures. The text also lists multiple monetary amounts and recalculations.
A political roundup lists Indiana candidates for governor and other offices led by James P. Goodrich and Harry S. New with opponents named. An Anderson Herald note mocks John A. M. Adair for dodging issues, praising Wilson instead and lampooning his campaign tactics.
Indiana Forum reports that Adair attacks Ston s record without a clear future program. Goodrich is praised for a concrete outline including tax reform a budget system and targeted retrenchment. Adair’s keynote lacks specifics on post election plans, leaving voters with uncertain policy direction.
In Indiana political notes, registration on October 8 is required to vote in November. The piece accuses the Democratic machine of ballot theft and illegal votes in Terre Haute and targets Donn M. Roberts and associates. It portrays progressives as scarce allies to the Democrats.
James P. Goodrich argues that Indiana taxpayers could have saved 1,497,475.48 dollars in the last three years if state affairs had been run as efficiently as during the four years of Republican rule. He calls the contrast a measure of inefficiency, promises, and mismanagement.
John A. M. Adair, delivering a Democratic keynote in Fort Wayne, urges not to underestimate the opposition. The tongue in cheek remark playfully questions Adair’s own political sagacity and party prudence.
James P. Goodrich argues for a constitutional amendment to forbid salary increases for officials during the term of their election. He rejects a simple statute, aiming to enshrine the ban in the constitution, a measure he believes cannot be easily repealed.
The passage argues that the Democratic party increased salaries and created offices, costing Indiana taxpayers $275,000 annually, while per capita costs for state charitable and correctional institutions rose from 167.78 to 207.87. It accuses the party of placing undeserving Democrats on the payroll, challenging Adair and suggesting Goodrich will find more that are plausible and sensible.
Figures from state records show institutions paying $4.60 and $6.90 per barrel for flour while monthly costs reach $12 per hundred pounds for whole breves and $11 for fore quarters. The slipshod procurement method fuels voter intent ahead of the next election.
Mr. Adair argues the nation loses more business due to the war than gains, while others call his view implausible. He predicts a November 7 battle will reveal complete and irretrievable losses for the Democrats in this political conflict.
The Indiana Democratic state chairman Bernard Korbly predicts the party will win in November, citing cost increases and payroll growth under Democratic rule. Republicans argue the record shows recklessness and mismanagement across state and city governments, including Terre Haute Indianapolis and Muncie, and the head of the Democratic state machine speaks for the party. Miss Mary Theresa Wilson, longtime Indiana charity official, dies at Neutonhurst after a career with Knightsstown schools and Evansville asylum services.
Thomas R. Marshall warned in 1903 that collusion between predatory wealth and officeholders created a system harming the country. By 1908 after a party change, state taxes rose 25.9 percent and state government expenditures jumped 49.6 percent from 7.93 million to 11.87 million, with salaries and new positions adding 275,080 annually.
A Republican Club was organized last night at the Republican headquarters in this city. Officers elected are Walter F. Wood president, Or ville Grubaugh vice president, Don A. Cochran secretary, and Otha L. Springer treasurer. The club will meet at headquarters every Monday night during the campaign.
Duby Heath Harry Ramsey and George Elliott of Mattoon Ill are to begin in the circuit court on a grand larceny charge for stealing a large touring car belonging to E A Billman of this city The car was recovered at George Elliott’s home near Mattoon Ramsey and Heath were arrested here in May and Elliott was arrested days later They were in jail four months and planned an unsuccessful jail delivery They posted cash bonds recently A 29 member special venire has been drawn for the jury.
The Elks lodge announces a regular Sunday dinner for members and families at the lodge home starting next Sunday. Meals are 50 cents per plate from 11 30 a m to 2 p m in the dining room with chef Mike presenting a menu including cream of split pea soup baked halibut roast chicken with oyster dressing asparagus tips on toast mashed potatoes and apple pie with hard sauce plus coffee tea and dessert morsels.
The funeral for the late A. J. Stewart will be held Thursday at the M. E. church in this city. Rev. R. H. Toole will conduct the service. Luther Stewart, a son of the deceased from Sault Ste. Marie, Canada, is arriving today.
The circuit court appointed Sullivan County Loan Trust Company as administrator of the Lafayette Dix estate, removing P. L. Combs and Citizens Trust Company from consideration. The estate includes farmland oil holdings and other property. Bond set at 7500 dollars.
Mr. and Mrs. Charley Kirkham of Lafayette Indiana visit relatives in the city. Jack Draper of Chicago spent Sunday here with relatives before continuing to Manitou Colorado to see his brother Russell Draper. Mr Draper has served 18 years in Illinois Central railroad passenger service.
The Ohio company completed a seven barrel well Friday at 785 feet on the James Woodard farm in Fairbanks township. No 19 on the Claire Merrill farm in the same township is a 180 barrel producer and another location just east of this is being drilled.
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