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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1922
Page
4
A fragment notes public notices and political commentary. It lists Robert P. White as owner and publisher and includes a roster of county officials and offices in Sullivan Indiana. Democratic critique mentions tariff politics and labor leader Samuel Gompers in a brief opinion.
Mary Elizabeth McConnell of Sullivan died September 22 1922 after a long illness. She was born near Carlisle September 30 1842, married Civil War veteran John McConnell in 1867, and survived by son Homer and daughter Maude. Funeral services were conducted by Rev W E Gray with readings from Corinthians and Revelation and a quartet singing Asleep in Jesus and Beautiful Isle of Somewhere.
The article argues that most taxes fund local governments and services rather than state operations. It explains how state funds are distributed to counties, roads, schools, and universities, and notes that taxpayers can challenge levies. it also compares tax costs over decades and emphasizes responsible budgeting to improve roads and schools.
The argument in favor of a protective tariff notes its long effect in keeping the Democratic Party largely out of power for six decades. This claim frames tariffs as a durable political shield benefiting supporters in the era discussed.
Mr. Bryan asserts radio can aid campaigns and notes his long standing support for air power, though favoring a different form of air.
Bryan Cox and Marshall will speak for the Democrats in Indiana. The trio is expected to share political insights and potentially spill details from past discussions, signaling active campaign momentum.
Henry Ford issues a policy requiring his entire workforce to stay sober, a measure affecting about 85 000 men on the water wagon and potentially larger than federal enforcement efforts. The move signals a strict temperance stance within Ford plants and suggests broader social impact.
Representative Oscar E. Bland has returned from Washington and is at his Linton home preparing for an intensive district campaign. He has opened campaign headquarters at his residence in Linton.
The county issued a detailed list of allowances and road work from the September session. It shows who received funds and what they paid for, including free gravel road repairs and construction costs. The session logged over fifty thousand dollars in road projects, reflecting local tax regulation through expenditures.
The eighteen month session of Congress adjourned with a record of accomplishments as the Republican Party promotes continued GOP leadership. John T. Adams argues voters should keep a Republican Congress with a Republican President to ensure teamwork in government. He says a Democratic Congress would obstruct rather than aid the administration in constructive legislation. The nation has not fully recovered from the prior chaos.
Chairman Adams cites 18 month achievements including the budget law tax cuts 816000000 public works and roads aid. He notes unemployment relief immigration law agricultural support veterans bureau tariff expansion and rapid Senate ratification of arms conference treaties. No class or sectional legislation.
The President rejects the World WarBonus measure citing the nation’s $24 000 000 000 debt and lack of funded provisions for a multi billion payment. Supporters argue veterans deserve more than a dollar a day while opponents warn against further debt until finances improve.
The notice records six marriage licenses issued to Fred Q O Dillingham and Fern Alma Rumple of Sullivan. Samuel H Walker of Washington D C and Mayme Hazel Daniels of Merom. Henry J Robertson and Freeda V Alsman of Dugger. Emil F Perkins of Linton and Joy C Trinkle of Linton. Everett W Barnard of Terre Haute and Esta P Baldon of Terre Haute. William J Roberts of Linton and Conza M Barnard of Linton.
Frank Abell has been quite ill for several days at his home on South State street.
Mrs. Maude Mayfield is convalescent after a serious operation at the county hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mayfield of Paoli returned home Friday after a visit. Mrs. Virgil Burks of Louisville plans to return home this week. Gilbert Dougherty of Dougherty and Walters is recovering from blood poisoning due to a thumb cut. Rene Leach of Kokomo has gone back to work there after visiting family. Mr. and Mrs. J M Billman and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Billman completed a motor trip through Indiana and Ohio visiting the old Billman home in West Carlisle Ohio. Miss Helen Emily Mahley left for Wellsley College in Massachusetts as a freshman.
Mrs W T Mellott was hit by an automobile on West Washington street Thursday evening and dragged under the vehicle before it stopped. She sustained only minor injuries in the incident.
The First Baptist Church of Sullivan offers a Sunday evening sermon series led by Rev. A A Cohn starting Oct 1. Topics address churchgoing, society, youth, teachers, homes, Sundays, business, social life, and moral topics in Sullivan with dates through Dec 29.
Oak Grove mine worker Albert Myers was picked up Wednesday at Joe Stevenson’s Dugger home on wife and child desertion charges. Deputies Collins and Douthitt led the arrest.
Rev J W Cauldwell will preach at the Drake Baptist church in Fair banks township on Wednesday and Thursday evenings October 4 and 5 and on Saturday night October 7 Rev Kelly of Terre Haute will preach A business session of the church will be held.
In 1905 Sir Andrew Noble detonated recordite in closed steel cylinders and inferred a temperature above 5400 degrees Celsius and a pressure near 50 tons per square inch. Sir William Crookes examined the resulting carbon and found minute diamonds.
A Pacific coast electric company maintains constant contact with multiple construction gangs working at remote points through wireless telegraphy to coordinate operations and safety.
John T Adams, chairman of the Republican National Committee, argues that a permanent protective tariff will secure jobs, raise wages, and boost national prosperity. He asserts tariffs shield American workers from foreign competition and enable stable living standards, noting the policy’s historic Arkansas. The McCumber Fordney clause makes the tariff flexible to counter changing world conditions and protect both producers and consumers.
Mr and Mrs C R Piety of near Graysville hosted a family dinner in honor of Rev C R Piety pastor of a Christian church in Des Moines Iowa Those at the feast included Mr and Mrs W H Piety Mr and Mrs Wright and family and Mrs Angie Newland all of West Union Tl Mrs Frances Kelley of Sullivan Mr and Mrs Frank Osborn and son
James of near Sullivan joins the hon or guest, Rev C R Piety of Des Moines Iowa, at a local gathering.
The temperance group led by Oliver W. Stewart will visit the city for three days, delivering afternoon and evening meetings at the Methodist church on November 19 20 and 21.
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