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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
2
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Robert H. Kerr announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Fountain County Sheriff subject to the decision of Republican voters of the county.
Minnesota Governor John A. Johnson rises as a significant potential factor in the Democratic presidential race. His influence grows as party strategists weigh his statewide appeal and possible national impact.
Fire crews extinguished a blaze in a Gary saloon where beer was used as a extinguisher. The piece notes Democrats press to nominate county tickets first while Republicans may nominate early, with a crowd of voters in the Eighth district moving away from Cromer ism as a campaign issue.
Republicans of Indiana met every campaign issue squarely at their recent state convention. There was no straddling or uncertain tones about the platform adopted. The people of the commonwealth know where to find the party on all questions.
The writer argues Kentucky’s dry move highlights Indiana’s need to take a firm stance on liquor. Kentucky’s long feuds and distilleries imply high stakes for both states, urging Indiana to act without delay rather than follow Kentucky’s path.
Spence Smith and Spence advertise the sale of corsets claiming top quality and best fit in their market. The note emphasizes their expertise and product focus without additional details.
A editorials urges Covington to take rapid action amid a crisis described as Brazil going dry overnight, urging swift local measures to prevent wider shortages.
TheClaypool location opened last week to flank the Republican HQ but temper at the convention and the platform doctrine suggest the olive branch he offered was not accepted. The platform committee conducted business as usual.
Vice-President Fairbanks has traveled more miles and met more people in the past four years than any other man in the country. Demands for public addresses are high, but he often declines, saying he spends more time in the vice-presidential chair than any predecessor.
Warden James Reed of the North prison resigns after health decline linked to a nervous breakdown. His stated reason is his beliefs on capital punishment. during six years he oversaw thirteen executions and says he would resign rather than oversee another death. Currently no inmates await the death penalty.
The Kokomo Tribune reports that Thomas R. Marshall won the Democratic nomination for governor through Tammany style control by boss Taggart. Marshall’s selection followed the shifting of brewery and distillery delegates after Ralston failed to secure the nomination. The temperance faction led by L. E. Slack was defeated by liquor interests, setting up a Taggart dominated campaign and a handicap for Marshall.
The Indiana Republican convention adopts a tariff plank credited to Vice President Fairbanks. The piece is praised as timely for the national convention in Chicago and cited as a sign of Fairbanks as a calm, statesmanlike presidential candidate. Indiana’s 1896 link to a money solution is highlighted as evidence of his national readiness.
The Indiana press lauds the Republican state convention for nominating a strong ticket led by James E. Watson for governor and Fremont Goodwine for lieutenant governor. The platform is described as comprehensive and decisive, pledging advancement and reform, while party unity solidifies support for victory in November.
Hedges DragCo offers Mi-o-na health aid with 50c per box guarantee. Spence Smith Spence promotes table linens and hearty meals while advising indigestion relief products for stomach comfort.
A broad list of notable figures including Inspector-General Union Veteran Legion officers, Canada’s Donald Robb Jr, New York City official James P. Bracken, and Civil War veteran John Finn praise Peruna for curing indigestion and catarrh. They describe personal improvements, offer testimonials, and note Peruna tablets as an alternative to liquids.
A Covington remonstrance highlights that only a dozen and a half more signers would keep both wards dry. Many business and civic leaders refuse to sign, choosing to oppose saloon influences and defend the higher duty of citizenship and law. The piece urges moral courage, warning that refusal to sign marks one against purity, virtue, and American boyhood.
A dense promotional item advertises a linoleum assortment at J Loeb's stores with a 30 day trial offer. It also markets pin cures for backache and rheumatic pains and claims kidney bladder and blood benefits with a money back guarantee through Hedges Drug Co.
The notice promotes a monthly rail excursion via Wabash to western southern and northern points at a very low rate. For details contact E. W. Richerson.
A good upright Chickering piano with new Pianola player attachment offered for 800 dollars. Inquire through Homer Sewell.
Ernest Thompson Seton explains that wolves now avoid iron objects and human scents, learning from each other to recognize traps and poisoned bait. He notes wolves have increased since the late 1880s, spreading into cattle regions due to civilization and evolving dangers.
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