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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1906
Page
4
Democratic representatives gathered in Indianapolis on Wednesday to map the minority’s plan for the upcoming State legislature, outlining measures and party positions for the session.
The Fountain circuit court references Indiana criminal statutes on sodomy and calls on the coming state legislature to enact such a law promptly and with little modesty.
Amos W. Butler, secretary of the board of state charities, presents figures in his biennial state legislature report showing the county poor asylum population changing little year to year. He notes the persistent presence of poverty with a touch of irony about its unhandiness.
One by one the candidates proposed for Speaker of the House against Mr Branch refuse to enter the race leaving the opposition without a candidate. It is hard for a straggling opposition to organize when no man is ready to become a victim to express prejudices.
C. V. McAdres, a member of the railway commission, states that under the commission's law certain powers and procedures are authorized. He emphasizes the statutory framework guiding agency actions and compliance requirements.
The commission is seen as lacking power to compel railroads and has achieved much as an arbitrator. Mr. McAdams notes the commission seeks more authority and plans to push for it when the legislature convenes.
The Smoot case returns to the United States Senate with a committee report on his right to hold his Utah seat. Indiana’s senior senator faces criticism for backing the minority report urging that a polygamist retain a seat in the national legislature.
The Pope is poised to issue an excommunication decree as France and Rome clash over worship rights. The eleventh hour rejection of the government's final offer ends hopeful settlement, with priests to stay in churches until forced out. France stands as a central church conflict zone.
Sen T T Moore of Green Castle intends to present a measure regulating proof in remonstrance cases. He will draft only this bill this session, aiming to require liquor license applicants to name signers Moore believes unqualified. The move follows court decisions and a previously defeated two year remonstrance proposal.
The Crawfordsville Journal notes Republicans who oppose Hanly may criticise his support for Speaker choice but warn that bolting from the caucus will alienate them from party. It questions ex Speaker Henry W. Marshall’s absence from the House and his role in the opposition.
The piece argues Japan will soon assert itself on the world stage, following its recent war with Russia. It predicts Japan's expansion beyond its borders and likens its future to England as a maritime power reliant on a strong navy.
Christmas shopping urged at J Loeb’s Store while W N White plans a new barn. Boerd’s offers fine leather rocker and fancy china. Ben Wilbur arrives from Attica. stock of ladies and children’s furs touted as largest in town. Leader Dusty Rhodes starts countywide merchant excursion, energizing farmers. Eastern Stars meet. Frank Foust and two Misses initiated, banquet enjoyed. For sale good wagon with new harness, inquire O Boord.
Mr Will A Hoffman of Hagerstown Til writes that after six months using Peruna he is well and strong, claiming relief from head and throat catarrh and dizziness. The ad urges readers to consult their druggist for free use and offers Dr Hartman’s advice gratis from The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio.
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