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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1904
Page
1
A political column notes Republican unity and strong organization in Fountain county with key candidates named for multiple offices. It cites potential nominees for sheriff superintendent and treasurer while contrasting Democratic activity in neighboring townships and predicting broad GOP success despite local rivalries.
Fountain county Republicans met last Saturday naming delegates and alternates to state Congressional District Senatorial and Judicial conventions. The roster includes J. T. Bell Charles Carwile Lew Dunlap and others with numerous named candidates and alternates across townships and offices.
A Covington High School girls team edged Danville High School by 13 to 11 in Cardiff Hall last Friday. Both squads played at peak form with strong training. After the game a reception and dance followed, and Danville residents stayed in the city through Sunday afternoon.
From conversations heard we learn Sheriff Reeves has faced criticism over the grand jury personnel. Three pickups Ix Harris Jacob Rosenberger and C Wesley Clifton were added by Reeves along with regular panelists James Akin Presly Cooper and Wm Madigan. The group is regarded as one of the county's strongest in years.
The Ninth District Republicans gathered in Fort فرانfort to nominate Charles B. Landis by acclamation for re election to Congress. Judge John H. Gould spoke for Landis while Gen Lew Wallace could not attend. State Tax Commissioner John Wingate led as permanent chair. Roosevelt and Hanna received mixed praise with Landis urging a strong navy and praise for Taft era policies.
The Fountain county delegation backs J. Frank Hanly for governor and G. B. Landis for congress. They also support O. P. Lewis for Joint Senator and R. Ratcliff for prosecuting attorney, signaling strong party unity in yesterday's gathering.
The Indianapolis News denounces a Hillsboro written article conveyed by Charles Trowbridge accusing the Covington paper of injustice. The editor condemns the piece as despicable and warns the author will face the paper’s response at a later, opportune moment.
A crowd of about two hundred from Coys ington’s churches gathered Wednesday evening to honor Rev Palmer and his wife of the M E Church. After a small house event they moved to the church for a fine table and rocker presentation and a social program, with remarks by local talent and church ladies coordinating a successful literary program.
A column lists Republican delegates chosen last Saturday with the full slate for Governor J Frank Hanly. Delegates are pledged to vote for Hanly in the state convention unless they take action that harms their standing or integrity is questioned.
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