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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1906
Page
4
Despite mild indoor warmth, exterior temperatures plunged Monday night into Tuesday, bringing a sharp contrast between interior comfort and outdoor chill across the area. The cold snap followed a period of warmth inside homes and buildings, prompting weather watchers to note the sudden change.
The chairman of any party must necessarily be a man in whom the people have confidence. Departure from this can but mean disaster.
A quoted warning from “The Bosses” declares will to fix procedures at precinct committee meetings and threaten action through henchmen at post offices. The harsh line signals intimidation in local political operations.
The defeat of James T. Bell for County Chairman on a cash basis last Monday dampens the ambitions of several political candidates who now fear unequal treatment and a biased race.
Marshall Field of Chicago, famed merchant, died of pneumonia in New York at 4 p.m. Tuesday. Born poor and starting as a clerk, his rise to wealth and business influence underscores opportunities for American youths.
The article warns the party to appoint men of known integrity to precinct committeemen positions after a Monday incident in Veedersburg. It argues the recent corruption and humiliating spectacle could have been avoided with better choice of leadership.
Two years earlier a compromise led to Mr Mellett’s reelection as chairman. Report notes a rival faction claimed they would have won if the fight continued, citing a $300 fund to buy committeemen. It states Mr Bell held seventeen precinct committeemen elected by voters after last Saturday's conventions.
Republicans of the Ninth district met in Crawfordsville on Tuesday morning and unanimously selected Geo. T. Dinwiddie of Frankfort as district chairman and ex officio state committee member. Dinwiddie, a prominent local businessman, enjoys broad support from major factions and is expected to perform well.
Reform efforts come slowly yet steadily. Public conscience and concerted effort grow with each attempt, and eventual decisive action follows. The people, once aroused, are powerful and likely to condemn wrong while demanding the right.
A gratitude note thanks many friends in the Second precinct for backing a win against West side saloon interests Hanly opposition bosses and post office push. It calls the victory clean and credits the people while noting some lacked backbone to stand up.
The Republican pledges firm support for correct principles and an honest ticket while repudiating Allen’s chairmanship methods. It notes he will carry into the campaign hindered by distrust but will receive support if he and his co-council act rightly, as the people serve as the final tribunal.
In Indianapolis last Monday the anti Taggart faction of the Indiana Democratic Party was defeated as O'Brien was reelected state chairman. The clash centered on O'Brien being the candidate of Tom Taggart who previously forced a unite rule at the National convention in St. Louis depriving the Herst faction of ballots. The meeting showed ongoing party rifts despite Tauweart victory.
Fred C. Boorod drove to Stringtown between ten and eleven Saturday night to sway Alex Spinks against James T. Bell per Bosses orders. Spinks followed the people's choice, thwarting the maneuver and delivering the expected result. The piece urges selecting men of Spink's integrity to reform politics.
Postmaster Boyd told Republicans in his precinct he would vote for James T. Bell for chairman and work for Allen. Voters at the convention supported Boyd for precinct committeeman with that understanding. In a committee meeting Boyd urged secrecy for a private ballot after noting conversations with Allen and Bell.
The letter accuses candidates for chairman of favoring a secret session and ballot. One party states Mr. Bell did not make such a statement to him, while noting public deception. The writer expresses affection for Mr. Boyd but says the actions stagger the community.
The passage accuses Mr. Bell of failing to gain support in a county chairman vote and claims money was used to sway committee members including a betrayer labeled a Judas. It notes embarrassing positions for a committee member and cites Davis, Shawnee and Cain townships as bearing unenvying scrutiny.
Attica Ledger editorial lauds James L. Allen Jr as leader of the county Republican campaign citing his executive skill and urging unity. It notes opponent Bell won 13 of 30 votes and questions loyalty while urging supporters to rally behind Allen after Saturday primaries.
Miss Mae Baker of this city married Mr. Milton Murphy of Wallace Indiana on Tuesday evening January 9.
A correction amends last week’s David Cates trustee report for Fulton township. June 28 A. P. Burnside ex r interest on warrant is 260.00 instead of 500.00. Road fund shows Jos Bodine washing towers district No 4 lumber for road 4.00. F Stackhouse entry in road fund selling school books is omitted as reported elsewhere.
Notice announces delinquent lands and lots in the county to be sold for taxes on the second Monday of February 1906 the twelfth day. The list is expected to be unusually small this year.
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