Bell Victory Shifts County Chairman Choice
A 17 to 13 majority, elected by the people, expressed preference for James T. Bell. The Landis machine did not acquiesce to the verdict.
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Landis
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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1906
Page
4
Copycat tirade fuels campaign as leaders plot revenge
The piece mocks opponents and accuses leaders of misrepresentation as the author warns of continued attacks in the upcoming campaign. The text cites a Ledger publication and alleges coordinated messaging from rival bosses.
Three men avoid record on supporting James T. Bell
In Shawnee township precinct meetings three men refused to go on record supporting James T. Bell for chairman. The committeemen chosen pledged to vote for Bell and were instructed, causing strong feelings of betrayal and humiliation among the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee Township
James T. Bell
Mr.Bell
Man of the people demands a square deal in county politics
The piece laments bosses using tactics to thwart the will of the people. It argues the public cannot be hoodwinked forever and that the man who stands for fair methods will prevail in politics or in promoting living principles.
Indiana Editorial Association backs Governor Hanly stance corrected
The Indiana Editorial Association did not oppose Governor Hanly as a body. While some retiring officers vented personal grievances, they did not reflect most members. The association’s official acts were repudiated and the new organization stands by Governor Hanly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Hanly
Associaton
Ledger Editorial Explains Boss Gang Defense
The Ledger responds with a two column editorial defending the Boss gang. It claims there is no evidence of boss rule or graft while challenging readers to think critically about the newspaper's stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ledger
Statement from Fern and Warren counties residents
Local residents defend their credibility and stake their political record against newcomers. They emphasize lifelong ties to Fern and Warren counties and assert they will not fear attacks over seeking political office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern
Warren
Landis Issue and Cain Township Election Mention
A clipped note recalls the Landis machine tied to Uncle Enos and Covington politics. It claims com mitteemen were elected per candidate and instructed to vote, with the author inviting public judgment on alleged facts and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landis
Uncle Enos
Covington
Bell
Cain Township
Political map shows districts and voting split for Landis
The Ninth district includes Boone Carol Clinton Fountain Hamilton Howard Montgomery and Tipton counties. In 1904 Landis carried the district by small margins outside Howard and Hamilton where disaffection grows. The piece warns bosses using postmasters and carriers to override voter will and suggests more popular rivals can beat Landis again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone, Carol
Clinton
Fountain
Hamilton
Howard
Montgomery
Tipton
Hanly
Landis
Congress
Method in Madness and the Bosses Plan to Discredit
The writer accuses the bosses of using false signals to mislead the public and discredit opponents. He claims the bosses fear losing control of their machine and vows to expose their methods as the people follow along. Publicity is offered as a remedy.
Local Editor Defends Bell in Chairman Battle
The piece argues that Tuk Landis Macht and supporters sought to undermine Auditor Bell not over him but to target the paper's editor. It states the author and many county residents supported Bell for chairman out of faith in his leadership.
Stand Up to the Bosses and Demand a Square Deal
A speaker denounces elites and vows loyalty to the rank and file, asserting no bossism or self interest. The speaker claims the people will govern, not an internal faction, and says they would rather lose than win under crooked leadership. The issue centers on rejecting treachery and upholding honest representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roman
Bell
Allen
Judas
Tom Clifton
Attica Ledger quotes attack on Republican committee members
The Attica Ledger reprints a Friends column accusing the Republican editor of injuring committee members from Davis Shawnee and Cain towns who favored Mr. Allen. It alleges money influenced votes for Allen, branding several men as Judas and condemning Landis machine tactics in the county party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attica Ledger
The
Republican
Allen
Davis, Shaweee
Bell
Davis
Shawnee
Cain Townships
Davis Township
Beard
Mar. Carlson
Mr. Carlson
Shawnee Township
Mer
Dust
Smith
Us Bellasen
Lavidis
Soa
Landis
Cliftay
Proxy Martin and the anti Landis movement in county politics
A historical account recalls Proxy Martins organizing an anti Landis faction to counter Landis rule. The narrative notes Proxy gained support, faced rebuke from the Landis machine, and was later assigned to a post in Attica after a clash with local bosses. The piece defines political boss influence and calls for public scrutiny.
Williamsport vs Covington Basketball Tonight
Henry Watterson praises Fred Emerson Brooks' Pickett's Charge and humor fills the scene. Williamsport will play Covington basketball there this evening as readers are invited to notice his photograph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Emerson Brooks
Pickett
Tennyson
Light Brigade
Henry Watterson
Williamsport
Covington
Notice of Administration in Fountain County Indiana
Notice is given that Homer J. Osborn has been appointed and qualified by the Fountain County Circuit Court as administrator of the estate of William M. Osborn late of Fountain County Indiana. The estate is presumed solvent. Lucas Nabeker attorney. February 2, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of
Fountain County
State of
Indiana
William M. Q@eborn
Homer J. Osborn
Notice of Application for Covington property parcel
Notice to the corner Creek township and Covington city wards in Fountain County that Walter Husiter, a six foot inhabitant and resident of the city and township, petitions the Morehoderny Po Board of Commissioners for sate, seeking a grant or sale. Describes a one story frame building on the south end of a described lot with dimensions and boundary lines, ending with FEBY 2 1995.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crey Towinship
Covington
Sad City
Fountain Gmuty
Titian
Walter Husiter
Dale
Herge
Rad City
Morehoderny Po
Board of
Comimissiene
Pat
Pardee Wall
Petrthy
Ehelteen
Priess
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Attica
Lucas Nabeker
Congressman Meekison
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Napoleon
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Galena
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