More Votes For More Votes For Tilden Historical Election Note
In 1876 the candidate with fewer popular votes won the presidency. Tilden led with 4,284,885 votes to Hayes 4,035,950, and Louisiana discrepancies left the result in doubt until the electoral commission awarded Hayes the presidency. The article also discusses subsequent political spins and reflects on Wilson era policies and war claims.
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Samuel J. Tilden
New York
Rutherford B. Hayes
Ohio
Louisiana
Sayes
Tilden
Hayes
William A. Wheeler
James A. Garfield
W. S. Trancok
Chester A. Arthur
Garfield
Presidential Ticket Listed Hughes for President Fairbanks for Vice President
The ticket names Charles K. Hughes of New York as President and Charles W. Fairbanks of Indiana as Vice President. The announcement identifies the chosen candidates and their states.
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Charles K. Hughes
New York
Charles W. Fairbanks
Indiana
Local ticket slate and canal bond plan outlined
The piece lists several county offices with names and districts including Bland Price Lloyd Littlejohn Bolinger Smith Aikin VanArsdall Ridgeway Combs and Wilson. It notes the outgoing Wilson administration and discusses a plan to issue 130 million in Panama Canal bonds at three percent interest to fund National Guard mobilization costs through January 1 1917.
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Oscar &. Bland
Linton
Clayton A. Price
Sullivan
Charles A. Lloyd
Farmersburg
Cairy Littlejohn
Hymera
Elby D. Bolinger
Shelburn
Henry H. Smith
Marion J. Aikin
Dugger
Laffin M. VanArsdall
Levi R. Ridgeway
Turman
Floyd Combs
Haddon
Wilson
Henry Ford backs Wilson over tariff fear
Henry Ford announces support for President Wilson, citing concern that Republicans may impose a tariff on tin. Ford’s stance signals cross party concern over tariff policy and industrial impacts.
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Henry Ford
Wilson
Notice of Letting Contract for Sullivan County Hospital
The Sullivan County Hospital Board of Trustees announces bids for the county hospital building to be opened on Saturday October 28 1916. Sealed bids due by noon at the county auditor’s office. Plans and specifications are on file for examination. The board reserves the right to reject all bids. Etta T. Jamison president Otha L. Springer secretary First insertion Sept 13 1916 7t.
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Sullivan County Hospital
Board of Trustees
Court House
Said County
Board of Hospital Trustees
Auditor’s
Sullivan County
Indiana
Etta TT. Jamison
Otha L. Springer
War Orders Sustain Munitions Boom Across Industries
The article notes continued arms production with Midvale Steel scaling from 3000 to 7000 rifles daily and Westinghouse rapidly supplying 1.8 million rifles for Allies. Remington expands with a $160.6 million contract fleet and $25 million investment, boosting copper and zinc demand and supporting American labor. It cites Butte Montana payrolls of $2.35 million monthly from mining, illustrating war orders’ broad regional impact. It also critiques Owen’s corrupt practices bill and highlights heavy Democratic campaign spending, including Maine, signaling extensive wartime political finance.
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Midvale Steel Company
Westinghouse Electric Company
Remington Company
England
France
J. P. Morgan & Company
Butte
Montana
Owen
Wilson
Maine
Aisine
Rural credits board faces Midwest resistance on defense of farm aid
The piece notes New England and the Midwest resisting the rural credits board and the commissioners junket across the country. Farmers push back against being labeled as special class of mendicants while existing banks under state or federal control can supply needed agricultural loans.
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Rural Credits Board
New England
Middle West
Wilson cites ship purchase bill as pledge fulfillment
President Wilson framed the ship purchase bill as fulfilling the party pledge to foster a merchant marine without extra burden on the people, though observers question whether a $50,000,000 appropriation will be viewed as burdensome given other Democratic appropriations.
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Craven
Ollie James
Shadow Lawn
Wilson
Kitchin and Underwood Withhold Speeches On Revenue Bill
Chairman Claude Kitchin and Mr. Underwood delayed publication of their speeches on the omnibus revenue bill. The pieces, issued after debate, were criticized as ridiculous and untrue and described as likely crafted for campaign use. Both figures were noted to avoid criticism during earlier debates.
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Claude Kitchin
Ways and Means Committee
Underwood
Sullivan County Farmer Receives Mail Delays Questioned
A county farmer named Mr. Sullivan asks whether residents are getting mail regularly or only at intervals, raising concerns about postal service efficiency in the area.
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Sullivan County
Rural mail service reform delayed until after election
A notice states there will be no further revision of rural mail service in the county until after the election, delaying any changes or improvements planned locally.
Political letter and list of election board sites in Sullivan County
A dated 1916 letter from Muncie Indiana includes a prize joke about a political candidate and instructions to send the prize money. The document then provides an official list of polling places for various precincts in Sullivan County Indiana with specific buildings and locations in towns such as Hymera Fairbanks Sullivan Dugger and Carlisle. The notice closes with the auditor’s official seal and signature.
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Muncie Ind
Woodrow Wilson Independent League
Madison Ave
New York
N. Y
Saughes
Hughes
Norman Hapgood
Indiana Institution For
Fort Wayne
Ind
Geo
Lockwood
President urges America first stance and tariff repeal
The president declares an America first policy and calls for repeal of the Underwood tariff law.
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America
Rural County Mail Trails Politics Amid Gasoline Smell
A rural county reports politics overshadowing daily life as campaign odors mix with the scent of gasoline on local mail routes. Citizens describe heightened activity and debates affecting community routines. Officials urge calm and orderly participation in upcoming local events.
Notice of Voter Registration Opens in Sullivan County
Polls across Sullivan County Indiana will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday October 9 1916 for registrations under Chapter 126 of the law. Voters may apply at designated precincts to register for upcoming elections and fulfill legal registration requirements.
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Sullivan County
Indiana
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