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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1913
Page
2
The Republican discusses a reform push to remove gendered titles for married and single women and suggests extending such distinction to men. The piece notes a Chicago convention where a presiding unmarried officer was printed as Mrs. and argues for uniform social designations to reveal marital status for both genders.
A French scientist with a German name, Professor Muntz, argues the sun’s role in plant growth is overstated. He notes crops fared about the same in 1910 and 1912 as in the sunny 1911, but his theory ignores that sun through clouds still matters. Wheat and grapes would not ripen in darkness, despite the cable message.
An engineer in New Jersey risked scalding to death to leap into escaping steam and shut off a valve that may save fourteen others. A fifteen year old in New York diving under broken ice repeatedly saved two other boys, nearly drowning himself. These acts illustrate heroism as a common daily virtue amid emergencies.
A curious projection envisions a flying boat that will skim water when not sailing. By combining fish and bird traits, human ingenuity could let travelers swim or fly on the same journey, prompting questions about what comes next.
A reader laments the heavy import value of gems totaling 42.5 million dollars last year and questions why women face discrimination in bearing such burdens, framing it as a social issue about wealth and gender fairness.
Columbia University received a thirty dollar check payable to William Shakespeare from a young woman seeking study in the poet’s work. The disposition of the check remains a puzzle unless the university agrees to forward it to the dead letter office.
Scientists claim mother-in-law and kindred jokes originated over three thousand years before the Christian era and circulated in ancient Egypt, suggesting human nature has changed little since its invention.
A man writes to the treasury demanding his $34 and odd cents share of the money in the country. He says a facetious paragraph in his newspaper led him to seek the funds. The tale serves as a caution to humorous writers about being too funny.
Chicago residents protest the renaming of O'Brien Street to Kubelik Street citing local heritage. The move mirrors broader street name changes seen in other cities and prompts debate over cultural identity and civic decisions.
A Washington debutante showcases a daring soul gown that turns heads at society gatherings. The striking attire prompts playful chatter as attendees imagine partners approving such fashion boldness.
In Madrid on a Sunday afternoon, three shots were fired at King Alfonso by Rafael Sanchez Allegro from Barcelona. The king escaped unharmed, saved by swift horsemanship as a revolver mis fired near his breast. the assassin was overpowered by a secret service man and four policemen. The king saluted the crowd and declared it nothing, while reassuring his companions and noting the commotion.
The body of J Pierpont Morgan arrived in New York from Rome on the steamship France and was taken to the Morgan library before funeral services at St George's church. Bishops Greer, Lawrence and Brewster officiated in a simple Episcopal rite. The remains were later transported to Hartford and placed in a Cedar Hill cemetery mausoleum built for his parents.
Belgian Socialist unions launch a dawn strike across mines mills docks and factories in protest of government manhood suffrage denial. About 250000 workers halted work with limited walkouts in Brussels Antwerp and La Louviere and motor/train crews scheduled to strike at 7 pm.
Washington reports Britain has formally accepted Walter H. Page as ambassador to the court of St James. Page is persona grata to Britain and his nomination will be sent to the Senate by President Wilson. Also named for key posts are James M. Lynch as public printer, William H. Osborne as internal revenue commissioner, and Frank L. Polk as collector of customs at New York.
Mrs. F. D. Brown a prominent social figure in Menomonie Wis leaped from a bridge into the river and drowned Monday. The body was recovered minutes later. The motive remains unknown.
Southampton April 16 The coroner's jury returned a verdict of natural death for Frances Leslie, the American actress who died aboard a liner several weeks ago, a death that had caused some excitement locally.
Chicago reports the killing of George Dietz, a 60 year old woman’s tailor at 143 North Wabash, murdered in his bedroom with a heavy hammer. A crumpled yellow paper found beneath the weapon bore a crude tale of revenge, a fallen girl, and a grieving father, suggestive of the motive.
In Mazatlan, two U S sailors aboard the cruiser California were killed and three wounded during a street clash. Mexican police also wounded as authorities attempted arrests. Names given: William Wallace Corrie and John Chase Kiestow. Admiral Cowles relayed the report from Washington noting rising anti American sentiment at Pacific ports in Mexico.
Police say Ernest Moschner aged 35 murdered his four children aged twelve eleven eight and six then killed himself at his home while temporarily insane from ill health. His wife found the bodies and herself and husband both shot with bullet holes after returning from work in Fitchburg Massachusetts.
Columbus dispatch reports revised Red Cross statistics show 500 or more people drowned in Ohio floods from March 25. Field agents Friday updated the toll, stressing the scale of disaster across the state.
Washington April 14 a large vase of flowers adorned the bench before Supreme Court Justice Hughes marking his birthday anniversary Friday Justice Hughes is fifty one years old today
Poughkeepsie April 15 John Burroughs naturalist was thrown from a runabout presented by friends at a curve when the steering gear broke. He sustained injuries but remained conscious as bystanders aided him.
Secretary Daniels prepares a trip to inspect Pacific coast navy yards and stations and will hoist his flag on the cruiser Raleigh, a ship named after his home city in Home City Washington on April 15.
In Rome on Monday Pope Pius IV improved as doctors reported the danger point had passed. His temperature rose slightly but general condition was satisfactory with diminishing chest inflammation and easier breathing. He slept, spoke of a dream in Venice, and nourishment resumed as relatives showed emotion at his improvement.
In Palm Beach Henry Flagler teeters toward death while world events unfold. A Turkish massacre off Rhodes Island shocks Kastelory zo. Plague fears rise in Santa Marta. Madame Poincare dies in Paris. Kansas faces fruit frost as smudge pots blaze. Buffalo streetcar strike ends. Alabama farmer George Hoenig weds fourth wife Minnie Hall in Brooklyn clerk’s chamber.
The Marine band played the Star Spangled Banner as the D A R Congress opened in Washington. Conservative factions backing Mrs William Cumming Story of New York routed the administration army led by Mrs Matthew T Scott. A non partisan credentials committee was approved. President Wilson and his wife observed the fray briefly before peace returned to the White House party.
Columbus April 12 Representative Repport's measure to ban marriages between whites and blacks and whites and Chinese failed in the Ohio House. The tally was 32 yeas and 66 nays. The defeat ends the proposed anti interracial marriage bill in this session.
Rev. Samuel G. Babcock of Boston was elected suffragan bishop by the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Massachusetts at the diocesan convention held Thursday in Boston.
A miscellaneous old page itemizes ads and quips including Mrs Winslow teething syrup claims, a pancake promotion from Mrs Austin, and a comic exchange about marriage. The fragmentary text also mentions an unskippable movie dialogue moment and a general advertisement style typical of period newspapers.
A Birmingham Age-Herald quip notes a doctor diagnosed a case quickly as the speaker wore a shabby suit. The joke hinges on a pun about attire mirroring the medical verdict. The exchange reflects light local humor from mid-century newspaper voice.
An ad from the United Shoe Machinery Company in Boston argues that machine-made shoes cost less to produce and offer greater value. It cites machine usage across two-thirds of US shoes, royalties under 22 3 cents per pair, and total costs far below everyday stamps and transit fares, inviting readers to inquire for details.
The Marquess of Sligo, rising after his father’s death, faced the Indian mutiny while his civil servant father was at Bankipur. His wife and infant son survived siege as an Indian nurse smuggled the child through sepoy lines. The new marquess, who recently marked a silver wedding, sent his wife a telegram on their anniversary: "Twenty-five years without regret."
Thrifty Scot recounts 1807 Glasgow magistrates asking Sir John Carr for an inscription on Nelsons monument. He advised a brief record Glasgow to Nelson. The officials quipped that adding Glasgow to Nelson nine miles could make the column a milestone and monument.
A reader shares a testimonial praising Postum as a cure for coffee related health woes. The letter cites calmer nerves, fewer headaches, improved digestion, and relief from heart and asthma symptoms after quitting coffee. It references The Road to Wellville and calls such letters genuine.
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