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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
2
E 8 Wilkey announces candidacy for senator pending decision of the Republican convention for the district comprising Fountain Warren and Vermillion counties. He signs as E. E Wilkey.
The National Republican convention will be held in Chicago. Harry New has been named National Chairman.
Fremont Goodwine begins an active campaign for Lieutenant Governor and is expected to receive the nomination by acclamation. Local supporters rally as the bid moves forward with party backing and public endorsements.
The Democratic District convention is slated for around January 2. Hon. Mike Foley of Crawfordsville is expected to seek the position again but will likely not run for Congress.
Indications point to Fairbanks stock rising in recent days as Democrats toast Sapros in the forthcoming campaign. The new departure offers Republicans an opportunity to display their fighting qualities as policy announcements are welcomed with enthusiasm.
Tom Taggart leads Indiana Democrats aiming to install Stokes Jackson as state chairman with eight districts backing the move. The claim suggests Taggart’s influence will secure a decisive victory.
The article argues the depository law is not rigid and will function effectively once understood. It may require amendments as improvements are identified, but overall the law is expected to be good in practice.
President Roosevelt declares he will not be a candidate again and will not accept renomination under any conditions. The statement was issued during the National Committee session in Washington and is regarded as final. Eight other candidates are listed in the race.
A. F. Knotts of Hammond seeks the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor. Former Ladoga Normal School principal from 1883 to 1885, he later practiced law in Hammond and was regarded as a popular mayor. He is well known in the Ladoga area.
State Statistician Stubbs reports Indiana wheat and oats yields declined this year due to wet conditions. Wheat output fell to 34,874,726 bushels from 40,020,983 the prior year, with average per acre dropping to 14.58. Oats and total production figures show a similar decrease, contrasting with 1906 results.
The piece argues that panic only comes from destroyers of confidence and cites U S production shares to illustrate national strength. It notes the United States holds 5 percent of world population but high shares of wheat gold coal steel copper cotton and corn, reflecting broad prosperity under the Fowler Republican banner.
The passage contrasts two types of people. One inspires renewal, elevates thought, and unlocks language and feeling. The other dampens enthusiasm, stifles expression, and chills spirit, creating a paralyzing atmosphere.
The article notes an important month for county affairs with fiscal year recalculation and calendar changes. It emphasizes reviewing entitlements and making changes to county officials whose terms expire, along with reorganization of boards and a general checking up and out.
The report says Kirby risked his political standing by flaunting power before Mr. Bryan and rubbing out a number of prominent Democrats including Dan W. Simms. The writer argues the incident marks the start of the end of Kirby Risk's career as he damages the Democratic camp.
Charley Finley former Kentucky secretary of state and political refugee with ex-governor W S Taylor has tuberculosis in early stages and has entered Rockwood tuberculosis camp near Avon Indiana to receive the open air treatment. He has been there about ten days and shows signs of improvement. The strain on Kentucky politics and the Frankfort upheavals are noted as taxing on health.
A North Carolina legislator known for integrity endorses Peruna as the greatest family medicine. The ad cites testimonials from users across states praising Peruna’s ability to prevent colds, clear catarrh, and improve lung and throat symptoms, claiming rapid cures and improved well being.
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