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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1916
Page
4
The Sullivan Union, the county's sole Republican paper since 1866, outlines its subscription rates with one year at one dollar and fifty cents for six months, published by Dirrelle Chaney and Robert P. White.
The local Democratic organ faces internal strife involving a publishing editor, accusations of duplicity, and threats of a new paper to challenge the Democratic machine. The Good Citizens League plans a meeting as debates over carpet bagger corruption, reform, and county influence unfold amid factional tensions.
The Washington Herald notes Chaney’s proven service in congress and asks why voters in the Second District should replace him with Cyrus E. Davis. It contrasts Chaney’s diligence with Davis and criticizes local political factions amid election tensions.
The Sullivan county press rebuts claims of Democratic dominance, arguing a grip by political financiers who secure office and skim county funds, with road contracts and kickbacks cited as common knowledge across party lines.
The article reports ongoing dispute rumors between President Samuel Gompers and Vice President Mitchell of the American Federation of Labor after a recent executive council meeting in this city, with both men firmly denying any trouble.
Tom Nugent auditor Alf Wallace clerk Daviess county and Thomas W Force who represented Martin county in the last legislature attended the fair and discussed politics. They doubt Cy Davis will win in the Second district citing new factories and Republican workers altering the district from its former Democratic lean. Indianapolis Sun Joshua Ernest and Mrs. Ernest return from Michigan. Thomas B Eaton of Washington DC visits daughter Mrs. Will Hummel and shows improved health after arrival.
New York reports the Southern Indiana railroad owned by John R. Walsh has secured over 2.5 million dollars for construction and equipment. The line will connect Sullivan county coal fields and this city with Chicago Indianapolis and Evansville with segments from Black Hawk to Indianapolis nearly finished and a Evansville extension planned. Completion aims for a direct Indianapolis link within a year and a Chicago link via the same system. The Illinois Central improves the Effingham division of the Indianapolis Southern.
Mrs. Lee Harned attempted a large dose of caustic lye Thursday noon at her North Court street home. A young employee interrupted the act, stopping her from poisoning herself. Dr. C. H. Edwards attended and found only partial poisoning with mouth burns. Harned reportedly suffers melancholy spells. Robert Calvert, once of Sullivan, is now at Pendleton, Indiana, in a drug store job.
A Washington Post dispatch quotes a local union member questioning John Mitchells willingness to oppose labor enemies while Roosevelt backs a pact with the President. The analyst notes Mitchells past friendship with Roosevelt and Cannon in the Eighteenth Illinois district may hinder active campaigning against Roosevelt allies.
John Julian resigned as president of the Hymera board of trustees citing continual criticism and abuse of his official acts. Health officer Dr. Asbury also tendered his resignation for the same reason.
The county reports a bumper apple season with an abundance of fruit filling orchards and surprising even veteran growers like Sullivan.
A quotation heavy piece describes a newspaper editor facing partisan backlash from constituents who doubt editorial alignment. It notes cures like public sentiment, cutting legal patronage, and starting a new Democratic paper, with a temporary fix via affidavit fluid.
In a Thursday runaway accident in Fairbanks township Mrs. Marve De Baun broke a leg and Miss Alma Patten was severely bruised. Miss Mira Johnson and Miss Roxy Stevens were thrown from the vehicle but not badly hurt as both buggies were badly demolished.
Passes through this city will connect at Switz City with the new Indianapolis Southern by November first under current plans. The Sullivan county coal fields and this city would gain a direct link to Indianapolis.
Murphy Draper proprietor of Sullivan Bottling Works was shot in the right arm at Decker's saloon opposite the depot Monday afternoon by bartender Dave Kendrick after a quarrel over a beer bill. Draper and Richard Wharton dispute Kendrick's account of events claiming assault by Draper and Wharton. Kendrick's version differs. The bullet fractured Draper's arm but is not described as serious.
Milton A. Haddon trades his East Jackson street home to Charles W. Welman in exchange for the Bays property on East Washington street. Welman bought the Bays property about two years ago. Haddon plans to move to the new residence soon.
Oscar Hagemier, ten, son of Charles Hagemier of east Jackson street, fell Saturday afternoon and sustained a broken arm.
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