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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1907
Page
4
The jury’s disagreement was evident when the jilty commission released its Thaw case report. A second trial seems unlikely if one is held, and public interest may be markedly lower this time.
The banks of Indiana hold vast funds, reflecting public generosity through gifts, immense financed projects, and low interest rates. The text portrays farmers as a dominant force in this prosperous era.
The Rhodius case before Judge Artman mirrors the Moses-Fowler-Chase trial in the Fountain circuit court. An enduring reform effort requires patient, principled prosecution and education of the public step by step toward common good. The author urges integrity and duty to the Rhodius interests and a spiritual aim of bringing people closer to God.
O. B Rateliff, the prosecutor of this circuit, possessed in the Chase case and mechanisms are in place for a rapid settlement.
Indiana enacts a statute to curb a rising crime by raising the female age of consent and lowering the male age threshold. It imposes stiffer penalties including two to twenty one years in general and life imprisonment for victims under eleven. Authorities urge strict enforcement.
The text suggests reforms gain adoption only when the average intelligence of the community aligns with them. It implies a conditional acceptance based on collective cognitive readiness.
The piece lauds the governor’s reform efforts as visionary and timely while noting immediate steps were too bold for public patience. It suggests future laws will align with the governor’s aims as reformers gain strength and time to persuade.
The piece argues that party newspapers shape public opinion before elections, while independent papers cater to broad sentiment. It notes the party press bears costs, loyalty, and favors, yet is often unpaid, while independent outlets echo party lines and public needs.
An advertisement extols Peruna as a preventive against grip, noting catarrh as a risk factor and detailing after-effects. It cites W H Parsons and Robt L Madison praising Peruna’s efficacy in treating grip symptoms and nasal catarrh.
The race for the Republican nomination for governor in Indiana promises to heat up before the convention. Ex Attorney General William L. Taylor of Indianapolis is a strong potential factor and is expected to enter openly soon. Congressman Charles B. Landis of Delphi may run if conditions stay favorable, and Congressman Crumpacker of the Tenth is also said to be considering a candidacy in the coming months.
Judge Christian of Hamilton County adopts Judge Artman stance that licensing saloons endorses debauchery and poverty. The decision marks a key temperance reform moment, suggesting the coming shift in law and politics toward a broad prohibition view.
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