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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1923
Page
4
The article comments on Indiana politics amid a Louisiana governor’s display, predicting a brief calm at Bastrop and Mer Rouge while the public desires fewer laws and taxes. It warns of a busy, active lobby influencing legislation.
The piece warns editors against becoming machined by gang direction and risking their own rights and public interests. It cites a miller moth metaphor to illustrate vulnerability to corrupting influence and urges editors to resist gang control in Republican journalism.
The passage argues that 1924 Indiana elections will curb Bossism as taxpayers demand relief and the press acts as the people's advocate. It warns against subsidized biases and party manipulation, noting 1922 local votes showed voters resist boss-led agendas and expect independent reporting from local papers.
The Marion Chronicle's George D. Lindsay was crowned president of the Republican Editorial Association in Indianapolis after a heated bid by factions aligned with the State Committee. A local faction tried to pass hostile resolutions to oust Lindsay and allied editors, but J Frank McDermond Jr. defended the regular order and integrity, detailing the pressures faced in his county.
The voting result 17 to 23 favors Lindsay and signals a knockout of gang methods among Republican editors. The Tribune notes a determination to decide their own course, resisting party boss dictation and expediency. Lindsay’s path may free the Association from boss ridden policy.
A Fountain county reader laments Klan activity described as a 100 per cent American secret order. The piece cites Klan tenets including white supremacy and anti-immigration beliefs and urges Fountain county to become honey combed with K. K. K. members.
An Oakland based notice from The Old Reliable Club promotes speedy marriages for both sexes. It claims 18 years of operation with wealthy members and offers confidential descriptions free, addressed to Mrs Wrubel Box 26 Oakland California.
Fountain Circuit Court notices non residents and unknown heirs in a 1923 suit brought by Ralph L. and Essie D. Darling and others to quiet title to multiple tracts in Township 19 North Range 8 West Fountain County Indiana. The action names many defendants, describes the parcels and their legal boundaries, and sets a trial date for April 1 1923 at Covington court.
In Fountain Circuit Court Pearl Lamb and others sue Sarah Cheezum Ollie Printy and Charles W Allen for partition of real estate. Plaintiffs through attorney B S Aikman require appearance by April 9 1923 at Covington court to avoid default. Witness seals date January 26 1923.
In Fountain County the case Albert W. Galloway et al versus Vernon Akan proceeds for a mechanics lien foreclosure. The defendant, alleged non resident of Indiana, must answer or demur by March 14 1923 under the January term rules, with Covington as the court location. Attorneys R N Voliva and J B Martin filed the complaint and affidavit.
Notice to Covington property owners of a special assessment and tax levy by the Covington Common Council to fund street and alley crossing improvements on Fifth Street. Taxes due on or before the first Monday in May 1923, payable to the city clerk treasurer at his office, with receipts issued. City official: Chas A Baldwin clerk treasurer.
In Fountain Circuit Court The Fountain Trust Company as executor presents final account and vouchers for Horace G. Howell deceased The examination is set for February 9 1923 Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved Proof of heirship must be shown Also signed by J M Wilkey secretary.
Administratrix Mary O. Babb offers at public auction the deceased David E. Babb estate personal property in Wabash township February 15 1923 at ten oclock a.m. Items include five horses corn oats hay straw two wagons sleigh harness farming implements Monroe automobile house furnishings and more. Cash for small sums credit up to nine months with note and six percent interest, with sureties. L. O. Marshall attorney.
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