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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1905
Page
2
The Globe Democrat observes that Pennsylvania has voted Democratic since Mr. Bryan left the country and silver has reached its highest price in five years. The note hints the facts may be coincidental.
Fire consumed large whiskey stocks in Pennsylvania and Terre Haute as bystanders commented on the losses. The flames sparked a flare of sensational lines about prohibition era figures and the cost to distillers and revelers alike.
Congressman C B Landis gains a free hand in committee to advance government reforms he promised. The public awaits the promised measures and potential changes with anticipation.
A small cloud on the democratic horizon in Fountain county grows slightly, described as a man-sized sign of trouble. The piece warns a timely explosive could trigger a Republican cyclone, signaling a potential political upheaval.
Dr F S Kennedy finds vocal or instrumental music a valuable aid in treating melancholia insomnia hysteria family affliction business reverses delirium past and mental or physical fatigue in patients. A German researcher noted this therapeutic potential.
A physician reports success using music to lessen distress and after effects from anesthesia, offering a nonpharmacological approach to improve patient comfort and recovery.
The Fifty-ninth Congress opened in Washington with Jon Cannon re-elected Speaker by acclamation. The President's state paper was read to both houses on Tuesday as the legislative session begins. The ball is now open for the new term.
Joan YD. Rockfeller signals a possible financial panic from overproduction as Henry Watterson and other pessimists who warned of war in the last campaign renew cries. They have not blamed the president or Republicans yet but aim to shape public opinion for such claims.
The text claims Congressman Fred Landis promised reforms to Dr Good and allies after Major Steele’s defeat four years ago. It argues Landis now seeks to evade pledges, saying he deserves no binding duty and wants to return home. The piece labels this as political about principle and sacred pledges.
Washington dispatches indicate Indiana congressmen will serve on several committees including Chaney on pensions and patents, Foster on rivers and harbors, Holiday on pensions and military affairs and war claims, Watson on ways and means, Overstreet on post offices, Cramer on agriculture coinage and weights and measures and post office expenditures, C Landis as chairman of printing and member of foreign affairs, and Fred Landis as public works.
Fragmentary notes show Crumpacker leading census and insular affairs with Gilbert on elections and arts. Fred Lahdis credited for public sparking the grounds committee influence via Senator Hemenway amid a tangle of commissions and expositions.
Chairman Goodrich and Secretary Sims met in Indianapolis with Fred Sims and editorial members to prepare for the new organization. They plan readings and will hand everything to the new group in January. A December 28 gathering of district chairmen in Indianapolis was called to set district convention dates and finalize the January meeting.
The Chicago Tribune notes historic political appointments in diplomacy reduce effectiveness and pay. It argues reform is possible but political influence will likely persist in future selections.
A small ad notes shoppers should buy the best stove on the market from J. H. Fowler, appealing to readers with the slogan and urging quality and value.
Thanksgiving day gathering at Ed Greenley’s home two miles south of Veedersburg drew eleven families. Attendees from Grape Creek Hoopeston Florence Sterling Covington and Veedersburg enjoyed a feast with two long tables and a day of music and fellowship. Next year’s reunion will be at Frank Anderson’s home in Grape Creek Til.
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