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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1912
Page
4
The piece notes rising speculation on Tom Marshall as Democratic nominee while Republicans split. It argues re nominating Taft is widely favored, yet GOP support for Roosevelt wanes as his tactics alienate allies, signaling a sharp shift in party unity.
The article notes roosevelt’s early post presidency acclaim among supporters but argues his later actions erode trust. It claims he no longer inspires as a leader and could split the party, jeopardizing both his influence and taft’s chances, leaving readers to question what he gains from his stance.
The article laments the Titanic loss on its maiden voyage as a warning about speed mania and overconfidence in maritime progress. It argues ships have outgrown current laws and urges setting speed limits to balance risk and safety, noting lessons from catastrophe.
A historical note argues ships should carry lifeboats enough for all aboard to prevent loss of life when a vessel sinks. It reflects on how proper safety measures could have saved every soul on a great ship that struck and sank, underscoring mandatory life-saving provisions.
For sale a five month old bull calf. Contact H. L. Heath RR No. 4. Charley McCabe from Crawfordsville attended court opening. Pasture for rent blue grass stock, apply Barton Donaldson RR 1 Covington Luther Martin farm. E W Martin bought a Coles 40 car learning to drive. He will give a joy ride after mastering the machine.
For sale farms in Fountain and adjoining counties with varied sizes and prices. O M Gardner Covington Ind lists farms. Mrs Ed Daller sells or trades in real estate Covington R D. Mrs S C Kaufman hosted a surprise gathering for Mrs L C Allen. A cow sale at McMahon feed yard drew a crowd though cows sold low. A soldier’s unmarked grave in Fountain County can be marked free by calling Peter Harmon Covington who has markers ready.
President Taft champions a comprehensive federal labor bill to regulate employers liability and worker compensation for interstate, foreign, and DC operations. It outlines exclusive remedies, monthly wage bases, medical aid, burial costs, and death benefits, with regulatory oversight by the Interstate Commerce Commission and a July 1 1912 enactment date.
Judge Milford and Fred Purnell arrived from Atsica Monday for the April term opening on the court docket. Also note: for up to date horse bills visit the Republican office. Dr. C L Myers displays a new Richmond Roadster priced at $950 to be used in practice and leisure. Roy Sanders buys the Davidson property at Fifth and Liberty for $1,500. Myers residence partially destroyed by fire will require a near rebuild. The location is a fine one.
The Ireland family plans to move this week to the old Whitehall farm in Shaw township, now owned by J. W. Whicker, to farm for the season. Mr. Ireland has spent months on the farm cutting timber and building a new house.
A man obsesses over a supposed government debt and pays 79 cents by mail. The process triggers a comic chain of mailroom inefficiencies with escalating staff costs, yielding an overall return of 14.93 dollars, while his conscience rests.
An intoxicated man in a battered hat rode an elevator in the Putnam building and offered his hand to a stylish stranger claiming to know him from Fourteenth Street. The other denied familiarity, and the inebriated man asked for a dime after mistaking him for an actor.
A compilation of quirky state nicknames and abbreviations from various newspapers. The items pair sensational phrases like Red Letter State Florida and Surgeon's State Connecticut with cities such as Milwaukee, Scranton, Boston, and Buffalo.
Mrs J R Flint of Braintree Vermont advised using Dr Kings New Discovery for a dreadful cough. The testimonial says it cured a near fatal illness and lists coughs colds and throat ailments as treatable. Available 50c and 1.00 guaranteed by Ervin and Willard.
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