Political upset in Maine Third District election
The article analyzes Maine's Third District results showing Wilson and Pattangall near last year’s totals as Republicans rally against the Progressive split. It notes Democratic gains in 1912 contrasted with GOP strength, remarks on national tariff debates, and hints at presidential expectations shaping party loyalties.
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Maine
Michigan
St. Louis
Taft
Roosevelt
Wilson
Washington
Pattangall
Bryan
Clark
Peters
Lawrence
Democratic Party
Marshall Cambronne
Waterloo
Globe Democrat
Linton Citizen Compares Cullop to Sampson of Old
The Linton Citizen remarks that Mr. Cullop is like Sampson of old, probably because he is pulling the props from under his political future.
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Linton
Mr. Cullop
Sampson
Sullivan Industrial Association Status Question
Inquiry into the current status of the Sullivan Industrial Association asks whether the organization remains active or has entered dormancy, with no further public updates available.
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The
Sullivan Industrial Association
Cullop Grips At Last Straw In Political Row
The piece portrays William A. Cullop a congressman as wavering between politics and self interest. It accuses him of trying to spin the civil service reform as a partisan tool while seeking a fourth nomination. Democrats allegedly tire of his tactics and wind-jamming.
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Cullop
William A. Cullop
Congress
Bill
William A
Lafollette’s tariff vote seen as strategic error by Muncie Press
The Muncie Press weighs Senator Lafollette’s support for the Underwood-Siccos tariff bill as a potential misstep. It notes his earlier sharp criticism of tariff provisions, his proposed amendments, and his break with both conservative and progressive wings, risking his Republican presidential chances.
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Lafollette
Muncie
Senator Lafollette
Bob
Democratic Organization
Wisconsin
Washington
Vincennes financiers helped Cullop secure Bloomington congressional nomination
A Knox county Democrat recalls the Bloomington convention nominating Cullop for Congress amid rumors of his prior heavy debts. It is said Vincennes bankers and political backers secured the nomination and, after his election, Cullop allegedly liquidated his indebtedness through the political backing.
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Knox County
Cullop
Congress
Vincennes
Bloomington
Democratic Money Law Sparks House Passage
The currency bill, pushed by Glass of Virginia, would abolish National bank notes and replace them with green backs. Critics argue the measure is driven by spite toward National banks and rainy-day savings, criticizing House and Senate committees for lacking monetary expertise.
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House of Representatives
House
Representative Glass
Virginia
Banking and Currency Committee
Glass
Senate
Senate Committee
House Committee
Debate Over National Bank Reform Sparks Finance Clash
The piece criticizes a proposed reform that would replace bank-secured notes with government issued currency. It warns that a politically controlled reserve board would centralize power over 7,400 National banks and 20,000 state banks and trusts, inviting abuse and election manipulation. The author notes the bill’s passage in the House and frames it as a threat to economic stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Kansas
Pfeffer
Reserve Board
Bryan currency idea faces first setback in 1896 vote
The Bryan currency proposal won its first test in 1896 as two Indiana Democrats, Representatives Moss and Gray, opposed the existing currency bill. The plan has since faced another setback.
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Bryan
Indiana
Moss
Gray
The Times Seeks Democracy Support for Bryan and Wilson
The Times states it will continue to advocate the democracy of William Jennings Bryan and Woodrow Wilson. It notes the candidates’ prior positions and suggests the paper’s stance will remain interesting given their leadership roles among the Democrats.
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the Times
William Jennings Bryan
Woodrow Wilson
The
Times
Schedule Wizard Bryan Draws Railroads Into Town
Noted quote says Mr. Bryan can extract more from a railroad timetable and a small town than any other living American. The remark highlights Bryan’s reputation for deftly leveraging local and transportation planning to spur progress.
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Bryan
Secretary Bryan Lecture Titled The Signs of the Times
Indiana State Journal notes Secretary Bryan favors a campaign lecture titled The Signs of the Times addressing the high cost of living during his lecture tour.
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Bryan
Indiana State Journal
Two Damage Suits Filed Against Consolidated Indiana Coal
Saturday filings allege Samuel B Bryant seeks 5000 in damages for injuries from a rock falling at Union mine mashing his left leg and foot. Mike Popley a Polander of Jericho sues for 5000 for a slate fall at Glendora mine injuring a mashed foot and a broken toe. Attorneys A E DeBaun and J W Lindley represent the plaintiffs.
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Consolidated Indiana Coal Company
Samuel B. Bryant
Union
Bryant
Mike Popley
Jericho
Glendora
A. E. DeBaun
J. W. Lindley
Purdue welcomes Jackson township students this year
Hayden Pullis returns for a third year at Purdue University to study electrical engineering. Charles Kennard William Beckett and John Curry begin their second year at the institution. Holmes Nead son of Township Trustee F M Nead enters as a freshman pursuing Agriculture.
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Purdue
Jackson Township
Purdue University
Hayden Pullis
Charles Kennard
William Beckett
John Curry
Holmes Nead
F. M. Nead
Nead
Brewer Moves Into New Home Near Dugger
William Brewer of Dugger moved into a newly erected five room house and barn on ten acres north of Dugger. The residence was built by Pirtle and Trueblood. Brewer, a miner at Antioch, is the son of Rev. Elias Brewer of this city.
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William Brewer
Dugger
Hezekiah Gambill
Pirtle & Trueblood
Brewer
Antioch
Elias Brewer
Woodsmall Petition Seeks Suspended Sentence in Curry Case
Samuel Woodsmall, Shelburn attorney, convicted in the circuit court of conspiracy to defraud Mrs Lou Ella Mills of $200. A circulating petition in Curry township and beyond asks special judge W R Nesbit to grant a suspended sentence.
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Sam Woodsmall
Curry Township
Samuel Woodsmall
Shelburn
Louella Mills
W. R. Nesbit
Woodsmall
Clarke Sentenced for Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses
Chad Clarke of Fairbanks town ship youth was sentenced to one to seven years at the state reformatory after pleading guilty to obtaining money under false pretense. He was taken to Jeffersonville Friday by Deputy Sheriff Hale.
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Clark
Chad Clarke
Fairbanks Township
State Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Hale
Smile at Work Says Illinois Central to Staff
The Illinois Central Railroad instructs employees to avoid worry and smile at work. Management urges laughter and contentment, citing past leaders who found health in hard work and liking their jobs as a remedy against mental distress.
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I. C
Illinois Central Railroad
Birthday Dinner for Mrs. Wes McCammon in Jefferson Township
Mrs Wes McCammon of Jefferson township was surprised Saturday on her 56th birthday. Friends arrived with baskets for an enjoyable gathering including Mr and Mrs B EF Shepherd Mr and Mrs C Bough Mr and Mrs Sam Enochs Mrs Sallie Wilson Miss Rhoda Shepherd Mr and Mrs Frank Howard and children and many others.
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Wes McCammon
Jefferson Township
B. EF. Shepherd
C. Bough
Sam Enochs
Sallie Wilson
Rhoda Shepherd
Frank Howard
Everett Spencer
Weather of a Week in Farmersburg Report
Miss Carrie Yeager reports week ending Sept 21 with daily conditions from Sept 15 to 21 mostly cloudy to partly cloudy. Rainfall totals include 1.63 inches on the 15th and smaller nightly amounts through the 20th totaling about 2.19 inches.
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Farmersburg
Carrie Yeager
Co-Operative
Former Citizen Visits from Anthony Kas to Curry Township
H L Marts of Anthony Kansas visits his uncle Alva Marts in Curry township. Marts left thirty five years ago and this is his first return trip. He runs a grocery in Anthony, a town of about 3500. He notes county development and describes the Shelburn mine now with large payroll figures. Nelse Siner, once of Shelburn, also lives in Anthony with a wife from the McKee family of Sullivan county.
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H. L. Marts
Anthony, Kas
Alva Marts
Curry Township
Sullivan oil boom eyed as Chaney notes strikes between Sullivan and Shelburn
Hon John C Chaney former congressman for Indiana's Second District visited Vincennes as a presbytery delegate from Sullivan He reported Sullivan is excited by recent oil strikes with Shelburn and prospects of a regional oil field growing brighter every day Also noted the city of Sullivan as a potential central hub for future oil activity from Vincennes Commercial.
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John C. Chaney
Indiana
Sullivan
Fire at Mattix home on South Trail street
A defective kitchen flue caused a fire Saturday morning at Steve Mattix's home on South Trail street. Merritt Beck, who lives across the street, discovered the blaze and stopped it before firefighters arrived. This marks a second fire at the Mattix residence in a few weeks.
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Steve Mattix
South Trail Street
Merritt Beck
Mattix
Miners Leave for National Mine Rescue Contest
A team from Vandal ia Coal Company heads to Pittsburg for the national mine rescue contest after winning a local event. The Dugger group includes Jack Parks Tom Parks Jack Brown and Dave Beatty, traveling Monday.
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Vandalia Coal Company
Jack Parks
Tom Parks
Jack Brown
Dave Beatty
Dugger
Pittsburg
Walker Released After Prosecutor's Recommendation
Frank Walker, held in county jail for days in default of a peace bond, was released Saturday on prosecutor Bays's recommendation. The charge against Walker came from his wife. the Walkers reside at Shelburn.
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Walker
Bays
Frank Walker
Shelburn
Woman Awarded Damages Against Calora Coal Company
A circuit court jury awarded Mary Dayton $1,205 in damages. The case, venued from Clay County, was heard against Calora Coal Company.
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Mary Dayton
Calora Coal Company
Clay County
United Brethren District Assigns Reverend Sister Fisher
Terre Haute reports at the district conference of the United Brethren church Rev. Sister Fisher was assigned to Larmersburg for the coming year after last week’s meeting.
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Terre Haute
The
United Brethren Church
Sister Fisher
Larmersburg
New Suits Filed in District Court
Millard Wise sues Big Vein Mining for damages. Job Freeman sues Alfred Pitts and others for quiet title. Hamilton and Hart sue Levi Bridges and others to foreclose a mechanic's lien. Matt Story sues Levi Bridges and others to foreclose a mechanic's lien. John Bierhaus and Helen Bierhaus sue Albert J Zink Herbert Zink and others on account. Lansbury Riggs sues John B McKinney and others for quiet title. Samuel B Bryant sues Consolidated Indiana Coal Company for damages.
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Millard Wise
Big Vein Mining Company
Job Freeman
Alfred Pitts
Hamilton & Hart
Levi Bridges
Matt Story
John Bierhaus
Helen Bierhaus
Albert J. Zink
Herbert Zink
Lansbury Riggs
John B. McKinney
Samuel B. Bryant
Consolidated Indiana Coal Company
Land Purchase Application Filed in Indiana by Kimberlain
General Land Office notices John Kimberlain of Palestine Crawford Illinois filed for land purchase under section 2347 U S Revised Statutes Lot 1 Section 1 Township 6 North Range 11 W 2 PM Indiana. Adverse claimants must file protest affidavits within thirty days after the first printed publication or the application may be allowed.
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General Land Office
Washinon
D. C
John Kimberlain
Palestine
Crawford
Illinois
Township
Indiana
Quiet Title Suit Filed in Sullivan Circuit Court
Notice to non residents details a 1913 quiet title action in Sullivan County Indiana. Plaintiff Joe Freeman files complaint No 15659 against Alfred Pitts and a long list of heirs and relatives including Eleanor Pitts James Pigg Polly Pigg and others. Attorneys M L Pigg and Hays & Hays sign the filing in the Sullivan Circuit Court.
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Indiana
Sullivan County
Sullivan Circuit Court
Joe Freeman
Alfred Pitts
M. L. Pigg
Hays & Hays
Sullivan Circuit
Eleanor Pitts
Allen McBride
Polly McBride
William C. McBride
Malinda McBride
Nancy A. McBride
Henry Hampton
Cyntha Hampton
James Pigg
Polly Pigg
Andrew J. Pigg
Harriet Pigg
Albert Pigg
Sadie Pigg
Jesse B. Pigg
Alzenia Pigg
John Pigg
Arlie Pigg
Jefferson Pigg
Nancy A. Gampill
Jackson Gambill
Nancy A. Gambill
Alzenia Moss
Daniel Moss
Sarah Moore
Jesse Moore
Pigg and related heirs named in long list of heirs case
A lengthy probate notice lists Sanders Pigg and numerous descendants and spouses as unknown heirs legatees and legal representatives. The document names Mary Lucinda Nancy and Martha Pigg among others and references multiple marriages and widowed statuses. The action seeks settlement among heirs and legatees for deceased individuals including William C Pigg and Richard Pigg with related spouses listed.
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Sarah Moore
Sanders Pigg
Hannah Pigg
Unknown
Andrew Pigg
Mary Pigg
William C. Pigg
Lucinda Pigg
Thomas Walters
Martha J. Walters
Florence Etta Mason
John Mason
Clara Belle Lammey
Lewis Lammey
Ida Alice Skinner
Charles Skinner
Charles Dudley
Edith Dudley
Richard Pigg
Elizabeth Pigg
Marion Pigg
Alzenia Alumbaugh
Nancy Gambill
Wiley Gambill
Caroline Miller
Corder Miller
Mary Starkes
James Starkes
Andrew J. Gambill
Andrew J. Gampill
William M. Gambill
Juda Gambill
Wiley H. Gambill
Charles Gambill
Pearl Gambill
Warren Usrey
Lou Usrey
James Usrey
Marian Usrey
Philip, Usrey
Philip Usrey
Sarah Usrey
Quiet Title Action Against Nonresidents in Sullivan County
James Raines and others named as defendants are nonresidents of Indiana. The Quiet Title suit seeks their appearance in Sullivan County Court, Indiana, by November 24, 1913, or the complaint will be heard in their absence. Clerk Charles R. Railsback notes the Sept 22, 1913 seal. Attorneys Martin L. Pigg and Hays & Hays represent the plaintiff.
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James Raines
Francis Raines
Mary J. Jester
L. R. Jester
Annie Raines
Joseph Raines
State of
Indiana
Sullivan County
Charles R. Railsback
Sullivan Circuit
Martin L. Pigg & Hays & Hays
Notice to Non-Residents in Sullivan Circuit Court
Sullivan Circuit Court notices that several defendants and unknown heirs of multiple Magill and related families are nonresidents of Indiana. The Quiet Title action, Complaint No. 15 655, filed September 20 1913 by John W. Lindley seeks disposition unless they appear by November 24 1913.
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E Sullivan
QO. L. Allman
John W. Lindley
Joseph L. Magill
Mary Doze
Joseph Doze
Elizabeth Carrithers
Devisees
Stephen Carrithers
Nancy Brooks
Thomas Brooks
Nancy (Magill) Brooks
William Magill
Agnes McKee
Catherine McCormick
Thomas McCormick
Rachel Magill Rose
Devisee
John T. Rose
Margaret Wier
Andrew Weir
Margaret Weir
State of Indiana
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