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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1906
Page
4
In the first district the election results list Co. C. Hadley and Ward H. Watson as elected, per the official reporting.
For Judge CHARLES R. MILFORD of Logan. For Prosecutor FRED 8. PARNELL of Van Buren. For Representative WILLIAM COLVERT. For Auditor ELIJAH J. EARL of Davie. For Clerk FRY BRYANT of Troy.
A man chose a city newspaper over a country paper for cost and received a fire escape advertisement promising delivery upon payment. He sent $2 and a few days later received a copy of the New Testament Ex.
The fragment describes a man with no personal opinions on public welfare yet seizes chances to criticize others, likening it to a fist at a bear fight. It concludes by saying this is where Editor Schwin always appears.
The article argues tariffs should reflect labor and production costs. It contends a schedule protecting certain combinations and a controversial commission member requires change, urging the party to align with price fairness and public concerns.
Roosevelt argues the core tariff doctrine rests on recognizing labor cost differences between domestic and foreign workers. He says policy should reflect this fundamental difference rather than focusing on commodity prices.
The article notes patent supplements in local papers have disappeared after a supply firm failed. It argues publishers deserve reasonable profits for their labor and warns against the public taking products for free. It also cautions readers to beware those offering something for nothing, describing a deteriorating market.
Crawford F. Janks of Terre Haute, a leading Indiana Democrat, concedes the state to Republicans by 30000 in the coming year. He still believes Democrats could win the state House of Representatives, though he questions the strength of the proposed "brewer fund" to aid that aim. He notes such talk has recurred in several campaigns with limited impact.
The 1894 Indiana Democratic Attorney General Alonzo Greer Smith drew 34 179 79 in salary and fees, far above rival Charles W Miller’s 7 500 to 26 100. The piece questions funding for Smith’s abroad trip with Col Bryan and John Kern, suggesting pay source and political motive.
A letter argues that Democratic papers unfairly censured Gov. Hanly for meddling in Tom Taggart’s gambling joint and for not stopping illegal liquor and gambling at Fort Harrison. It claims Hanly enforced the law equally in both cases and accuses papers of bias.
In a city matter, Grandma Schwin from the Friend group caused a stir by seeking to have a private sewer franchise petitioned in our name. The petition was read and our names were used with the understanding the sewer would be sanitary and city supervised, possibly joining a public system later. The council rejected the petition after changes by other parties seeking sewerage privileges.
The Kingman Agricultural Society announces the 3rd Annual Fair with liberal premiums for livestock farm products and women’s work. Prizes totaling up to one thousand dollars for speed horses. Grounds improvements include a water works system. Premium lists are ready and writing for details is encouraged.
Mrs. Enjamin L Baldwin died of consumption Monday morning at a camp across the river in Warren county after eight or ten months of illness. The body was prepared by M. Bood and shipped to Muncie Illinois for interment on Tuesday.
P J McMahon offers abundant hard coal at reasonable prices with an urging call to order now. The note is dated 24 August and promotes available coal supplies.
A Indiana Republican statement compares 1894 Democratic era expenses to 1905 Republican results, claiming lower total state outlay in 1905 2.9 million versus 3.01 million in 1894. It notes higher fees paid to the treasury in 1905 1.08 million versus 398 thousand in 1894, and a reduced state debt from 7.5 million in 1894 to all but 805 thousand bonds unpaid. The piece attributes savings to a Republican law diverting officer pay to the treasury and higher salaries for officials shifted from private pockets to state funds.
The New York World argues Bryan’s stance on monetary issues worsens Democratic prospects. It claims his radical rereading of free silver and threats to reform the Supreme Court threaten party unity and could hand the presidency and Congress to Republicans in 1908.
The Republican platform proclaims time honored protection as guiding policy for tariffs. It supports adjusting schedules as experience dictates and sees reciprocity as a partner to protection to boost foreign trade without harming American industry.
Secretary of War Taft asserts the American public will not rebuke Roosevelt for his deeds and adherence to equal protection as Congress returns with opposition. Indiana Republicans declare support for enforcing anti trust laws and lawful capital, endorsing Roosevelt’s enforcement actions.
New Castle Courier reports Senator Bailey questions President Roosevelt salary reflects worth. Judge Parker, John D. Rockefeller, railway magnates and beef barons agree Cleveland is the only resident who profited from the job.
Attica Bridge Company completes Shawnee bridge near its mouth and ready for traffic once the Fountain County approach is built. A fine road connects Williamsport to the bridge west end. Warren County funds have not been provided, Fountain County cites past expenses at Warren County ends of Attica and Covington bridges.
Fountain County Indiana Notice to creditors and heirs that John W. Shale filed a petition concerning Elizabeth Ann Shade deceased who died August 6 1906 testate seeking letters testamentary or administration within twelve months to avoid barred claims and setting a hearing for September 29 1964 Witness hand and seal August 23 1964
County Clerk to Change of venue details include salaries for county officers such as County Auditor Treasurer Recorder Sheriff Surveyor and Superintendent with expenses for court houses jails bridges and roads. Also lists school reform and hospital funds plus miscellaneous items totaling a large sum dated August 24 1906.
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