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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1913
Page
2
The piece cites a clergyman's public retraction after denouncing a private social gathering and warns pulpit cautions may fuel class tension. It notes Boston university extension courses countering the push toward "practical" fields like accounting and industrial chemistry over Greek and Sanskrit studies.
The Empress Eugenie of France, aged eighty eight, lives in England in fair health with ample income. She is older than Emperor Franz Joseph. Princess Pauline Metternich, widow of Austria’s ambassador, is eighty nine, and the dowager duchess of Mecklenburg Strelitz is ninety one, all in full possession of faculties.
The Austrian imperial princesses, renowned for haughtiness and strict dignity, are criticized for turning from rank to marry for love and trust rather than titles. The example is urged as guidance to American heiresses, suggesting their own potential misery and trouble could be avoided.
If Dr. Friedman of Berlin turns over his phthisis cure to the German government the world can judge its merit. Until then observers may reserve opinion noting no distinction from common quackery in his approach.
The text argues that while official serfdom has ended in Russia, true freedom requires the abolition of autocracy. It contends that people cannot be truly free while accepting the rule of a single ruler, regardless of his intentions.
A writer advocates building two dams to divert the Labrador current and a large screen wall to block cold waves from Medicine Hat. The proposal aims to create milder winters and lessen the need for southern travel.
An English observer remarks that American women are often described as plump yet pleasing, invoking the image of Little Buttercup to suggest charm despite stoutness. The comment reflects cross cultural tastes and stereotypes about appearance.
A 105 year old woman in Los Angeles is set to marry. The remark notes the city’s climate as wonderful, aside from frost.
A brief report notes landslides at Culebra attracting emphasis amid limited details. The terse item signals ongoing hillside instability and local concern without specifics on impact or timing.
President elect Wilson announces Bryan accepted the secretary of state post. A special session is set for April 1 to handle congressional readiness and ports for Porto Ricans citizenship and a workingmen's compensation act. Democratic leaders in Washington express satisfaction with the April 1 date and plan house chamber remodeling for reapportionment. A related House vote on a hotel and taxi rate prohibition during inauguration passes 119 to 65 with penalties and remedies.
The Supreme Court sustained the Mann Act, affirming its constitutionality and upholding four white slave convictions. The cases include Della Pennett, Emma Harris, and Bessie Green transporting girls Chicago to Cincinnati, and Effie Hoke with Basile Economides enticing a girl from New Orleans to Beaumont. Louis Athanasaw and Michael Sampson were convicted in Florida for luring a girl into a chorus job.
Henri Le Claire, a French trapper, fatally wounds Len Lemieux near Mile 53 British Columbia after eight days of starvation. Lemieux dies from repeated heart wounds while Le Claire partially eats the body and writes the incident on a cabin wall as twenty three others are injured.
Washington officials announce more than 1 500 special and regular policemen and detectives will guard inauguration crowds for President elect Wilson. The 400 members of the policing committee will be sworn in as deputies and given badges next Thursday.
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst arrested in London on February 26 for involvement in the bombing of David Lloyd George's country residence. She was arraigned at Epsom.
George W. Lee, descendant of Gen. Robert E. Lee, returned home to find his wife Laura B. Lee dead by her own action. The coroner reports the motive as a mystery and continues inquiry into the case in Washington on February 26.
A false report claimed General Diaz was shot in Mexico City amid the assassination of Francisco Madero. The rumor followed the upheaval in the Mexican capital as the government faced a sudden power shift.
President Taft arrives in New York with Mrs Taft and sister in law to begin his last trip before retirement. The party breakfasts at the Henry W Taft home then tours Fort Worth on Dolphin for the Indian memorial ground breaking. He attends New York Association for the Blind opening and Sherry's banquet where he receives a peace medal. Farewell gifts from White House circle include pearly studs and a diamond necklace.
An official Constantinople dispatch says 10,000 are slain in the latest battle between allied troops and Turkish forces at Scutari, with 6,000 Montenegrins and 4,000 Servians killed. Bardan retaken by Turks, and Bulair and Kadikeny sees no major change. A Bulgarian airman in a Turkish shell strike over Ad rianople was captured.
In St Louis, Saturday, George M. Trumbo assistant cashier of Mechanics American National Bank and Hazel Flynn were killed when their car rolled over on a lonely county road. A gust of wind blew off Trumbo's hat causing him to clasp his head and lose control. four other passengers were seriously injured.
In Boston on February 25 the United States acted as complainant in a suit over a cane claimed to conceal a picture in its handle. Custom officials seized the walking stick amid the proceedings.
Announcement Sunday outlined immediate construction of a double track railway bridge across the Ohio River linking Metropolis Illinois and Paducah Kentucky at a cost of 4 1 2 million dollars.
Cipriano Castro former Venezuelan president sails from New York to Havana on a pleasure trip he says with no business ties. He denies plans to meet Nicaragua's Zelaya amid rumors of a new revolution. Ellis Island custody cited. Washington reports a separate Caracas rumor of unrest in Trujillo state.
A gun battle in Piedieroce Corsica left the mayor and two councillors mortally wounded during a protest over candidate lists for the upcoming election. The incident followed demands by citizens to view the candidate list amid mounting tensions.
Ye Ho Na La empress dowager of China died at 2:30 Saturday morning. She was widow of Emperor Kwangsu who died in 1908. Ill only a few days, the cause was not disclosed though symptoms resembled appendicitis. The imperial family planned to move within the forbidden city to make room for the government in the eastern portion.
Princeton, N J Feb 25 The next president of the United States gave up his seat on a train to a woman who was standing in the aisle Sunday She was not near him but at the other end of the car.
Robert Laird Borden premier of Canada arrived as Governor Sul zer’s guest at the executive mansion and stated his unalterable opposition to reciprocity during his Albany visit on February 25.
The Pan American mediation plan related to the Mexican situation, rejected by Director Barrett of the Pan American Union, gains favorable notice in the United States and Latin American republics.
Gov Sulzer says a $20000 bribe offer to release Harry K Thaw from Matteawan was false. Dr Russell testifies he refused the money and that William F Clark pressed for Thaw's freedom. Russell says only a Supreme Court order or officer certificate can free Thaw.
Washington reports record increases in whisky, cigars, cigarettes and tobacco use. From July to February Americans consumed 94 million gallons of whisky, 8.5 billion cigarettes, 4.5 billion cigars, and 250 million pounds of tobacco, with beer also up by 1.85 million barrels in the first seven months of the fiscal year.
Se vere earthquake shocks were felt in Guayaquil and throughout Ecuador on Monday. The quake was especially severe in the Leja and Canar provinces, causing houses to be wrecked and widespread damage across the republic.
Bishop John Joseph Hogan of the western Missouri diocese, the oldest Catholic prelate by years and service, died of pneumonia at eighty four on Friday in Kansas City.
The government transport Meade sailed from the Philadelphia navy yard with 1,200 marines aboard. The troops are to be held in reserve at Guantanamo Bay Cuba for potential duties in the Caribbean.
Vancouver workers walk out at Brittania Mining & Smelting after the company refuses to recognize the Western Federation of Miners. The action halts operations at mines near Vancouver.
A brief exchange from the Detroit Free Press humorously analyzes manners as a young woman and her mother discuss dishwashing. The daughter fears George might notice household chores and assume outcomes about marriage, while the mother gently pushes back on social expectations.
Mrs Mary Taylor of Clair Missouri describes a fifteen year battle with a watery blistering eczema on her hands It worsened in February and disrupted her sleep She tried home remedies and salves before using Cuticura Soap and Ointment on doctor advice and reports a complete cure with no remaining traces The advertisement offers free samples and a 32 page Skin Book from Cuticura Dept L Boston.
The article notes Queen Victoria despised tobacco and would be astonished by the number of smoking rooms at Windsor Castle. She tolerated smoking in general but confined it to distant rooms, and guests were forbidden to smoke in their own quarters upon arrival.
Hazel notes that some people ignore what is good for them while Henry argues that others still fare better than those who know but cannot afford it. The exchange contrasts ignorance with perceived economic constraint in a sharp social quip.
A compact adage notes that forcing payment upfront would deter many men from beginning efforts, implying incentive matters influence action more than immediate cost.
A Montana man chronicled relief from long standing indigestion and nervousness after using Grape Nuts. He credits improved digestion nerves eye sight and overall health to the cereal and says he feels younger and better than in 20 years. The letter promotes Postum Co Battle Creek Michigan and the book The Road to Wellville with an encouraging offer.
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