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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
4
The message questions Mr Wible membership in the union and references the tie tombstone trust. It asks if Mr Marstell supports repealing the carny local option bill and notes Mr Veynter may oppose temperance legislation.
The legislature approved the county local option measure. The following day rain fell, dampening plans and prompting weather-related impacts in the area.
The Democrat publisher remains supportive of Marshall and Tom Taggart, continuing to back their candidacies without sign of a policy shift or opposition endorsement.
Theodore Roosevelt steps into the debate over Bryan as he comments on the value of Mr. Bryan's stock. The assertion frames Roosevelt's involvement in a partisan financial discussion.
J. Plavius plans to address Sullivan water concerns without involvement from the town board.
Charles D. Hunt, the new town attorney, is expected to send his first message to the town board on the water question within days. The exact date was not disclosed, but officials anticipate a formal communication soon.
The tax rate across Sullivan County rises while the usual Democratic majority declines, signaling shifts in local fiscal policy and political balance.
Stock in the Thirty Cent Club according to present conditions will soon be offered for sale at a low figure, signaling a potential market entry.
The narrative suggests Mr. Bryan is not the obvious successor to Theodore Roosevelt. Bryan states it, and Roosevelt agrees, signaling a shift in political expectations.
A Sullivan County report exposes Col. Robert Taylor as a leading letter writer for the Democratic campaign assisted by Ss. Poynter and Charles Tinutt. The piece recalls a notorious primary letter against Aydelotte and warns readers about planned smear letters, noting past canvassing disputes and political tactics.
The Nicholson law and the Moore amendment broaden local control over liquor sales. Supported by Republicans, the statutes let townships cities and counties decide on retail liquor traffic. The stance favors preserving and strengthening these laws and adopting county local option to allow voters to exclude saloons by special election.
The New York American denounces W. J. Bryan as nominated by a fragmented Democratic party. It accuses Bryan of boss-ruled manipulation and claims the party lacks a universal mandate. The piece contrasts Bryan’s shifting platform with Jeffersonian ideals and laments democratic public influence.
Former Methodist pastor J. H. Carnes has been transferred from Lawrenceburg to Worthington, changing his church assignment.
American capital funds drive a vast speculative push into Sonora’s Alamos district led by Harriman era rail expansion. The Esparanza and Quintera mines yield massive profits as the Southern Pacific-backed Sonora Central Mines prepares large-scale development. Native resistance fades with Yaqui subjugation unlocking new production and potential.
A speaker asserts that wild inhabitants of Sonora guard immense untapped gold and silver deposits. He claims the opening of these hidden mines will turn Mexico into the continent’s greatest mining dividend country.
Indianapolis market data from September 30 1908 shows steers and other cattle priced by weight ranges from 900 to 1 100 pounds up to 1300 pounds and more. Heifers cows bulls and calves appear with sales totals and price per centum weight for Good to choice through common grades and various load weights.
Ira J. Salyards, a former Terre Haute street car motorman now at Columbus barracks, is noted for having two hearts. A physician confirmed a right side heart inactive and a left heart performing normal duties, while the Woodmen exam found the same. Salyards, once skeptical about the condition, has faced repeated examinations before being accepted as a soldier.
Patrick Connor sues the people of Curry township over a liquor license. John W. Lindley administers the Lightfoot estate in a damages claim against Jackson Hill Coal and Coke Co. Custody petition for Della M. Allenan by Board of Children's Guardians. Linton Mill Co. sues James Burge on a open account. Leslie Shanklin sues Berthena Batson on a account. White Branch Shelton Hat Co. sues Donald Basler on an account. Lewis Wald Co. sues Donald Basler on an account. John B. Markland and Dolly Markland sue Indianapolis Southern Railroad Co. for damages. Rose Dilley et al sue Ray Scott to partition real estate.
William Dodds of this county died Monday as an inmate of the southern insane hospital at Evansville. The burial took place at Palmer's Prairie. He was the brother of Riley Dodds.
A compact heater claim describes a device that starts a fire once and keeps burning through the season. It says coal is added twice daily and heat radiates to the floor for even warmth.
A steady rain began Sunday around 7 PM and lasted most of the night, the first meaningful rainfall since July 12, with only a small shower on August 12. The rain was welcome and generally relieved local residents.
Construction on the Tidewater pipe line west of the city will restart in a few days after a suspension caused by the Wabash river running too low for boats to reach the work site and connect the line.
Irving Hopkins remains jailed on arson charges for the McCammon House destruction. His father from Minneapolis says he cannot post bond but will help arrange his release.
A note on a new housekeeping method uses electricity to wash dishes. It asks whether this electric process will prevent breakage or bring a reform in domestic chores.
A caller tries a pity line about a husband ill with a punchline that he over ate himself after taking a liking to a health food. The exchange turns into a dark humor quip.
In Redditch England about 3000 workers earn steady wages as needlemakers. They toil around fifty hours weekly in model factories. The town's annual needle output exceeds 2 000 000 000 units.
The New York City treasury holds over $250,000 due to former city employees that has never been claimed. Officials note the funds remain uncollected and awaiting proper disbursement.
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