Witches FL McCombs Named Democratic Boss
Witches FL McCombs is slated to become the new Democratic party leader and will pursue efforts to elevate Wilson in local political circles.
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FL McCombs
Wilson
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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1912
Page
4
Me convention set for August 5 in Chicago
A statement notes T.R. plans a return to Chicago to gain more control and describes August 5 as the date for a self styled ME convention in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.R. Evidenty
Chicago
Exovet Phrase Frames Wilson as Roosevelt Adversary
The report notes T.R labels Wilson’s remiration as not desired and describes Wilson as a trader who will cast too many progressive votes for Roosevelt, framing him as a political obstacle to Roosevelt’s aims.
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Exovet
T.R
Wilson
Roosevelt
Third party in Indiana to cut loose from old organized party
A remark that the third party in Indiana will sever ties with the old organized Republican faction. It is seen as freeing the new movement from burdensome allies and allowing freer action and less dead weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Navy campaign urges unity for progressive victory
A political push calls for alignment behind a progressive platform to deliver strong reforms. The message highlights a long record of progress and urges supporters to participate in the upcoming campaign to secure victory.
Postal Savings Bonds Proposed for Depositors
Government plans to issue postal savings bonds to depositors. The bonds would convert postal savings into twenty year notes bearing two and one half percent interest.
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TEE Postal Savings
Marshall and preacher run together on progressive ticket
The text notes Mr Marshall as a progressive candidate aligned with a preacher on the same Democratic ticket. It recalls his stance from four years ago on keeping preachers out of politics and references Bryan’s difficulty recalling Marshall’s temperance position.
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Marshal
Mr. Marshall
Bryan Dill
Questioning Marshall in the Democratic ticket risks the presidency
The speaker notes that Democrats hesitate to back their national ticket if Marshall remains part of it, arguing that a vice president can become president and urging voters to consider Tom Marshall’s record or image for the presidency.
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Wilson
Marshall
Tom Marshall
Standpatism and tariff talk amid county politics
James Darby condemns standpatism and endorses Republican farm and business interests. The piece notes Democratic tariff posturing on Capitol Hill, with the Tariff Board's cotton and woolen schedules, and limited funding after June. It cites President’s protective tariff stance as favoring political success locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Darby
John Car
Democratic Hippodrome
Capitol Hill
Tariff Board
Woodrow Wilson as a Complicated Progressive Candidate
The article traces Woodrow Wilson from a Cleveland Democrat to a contested presidential hopeful. It notes early mentions by Harper’s Weekly, his shift to progressive stances, and criticism of inconsistencies and free trade absolutism that challenge a unified party platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Cleveland
County Local Option Drives State Republican Unity
Nobelsville Ledger urges Republicans to stay united on county local option as the path to victory. It warns third party bids would aid liquor interests and harm the party, stressing active participation in primaries and delegate selection to secure a pro local option plank at the next state convention.
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Roosevelt
Taft
Tetter
Nobelsville Ledger
Not enough to Name a Strong Candidate in 1900s Debate
The Lafayette Morning Journal argues a strong candidate may be weakened by a scholar’s freedom and independence. It notes many independents are drawn to intellectual matters but questions whether he can prove sympathy with the common people and reveal his positions and writings.
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Lafayette Morning Journal
Swamp Root Promises Kidney Relief For Women
An appeal to women highlights that kidney and bladder issues often cause back pain headaches and fatigue. The ad promotes Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder health, offering free sample bottles by mail and urging readers to buy 50 cent or one dollar bottles at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Francis M Hull obituary from Covington Indiana region
Francis Marion Hull was born near Covington Indiana on August 17 1844. He joined the 25th Illinois Regiment during the Civil War serving over three years and four months. He joined Baptist church then later Methodist Episcopal church. He married Exama Carnes and had five children Charney C Grace Postlewait Gertrude Dochtermane Mable who died in infancy and Hubert H. He leaves a sister Mattie Hall and brother Charley. He was a life member of the IOOF and a charter member of the Grand Army. He died July 5 at UT years 11 months 12 days after a paralytic stroke. Funeral held at home in northeast city conducted by Rev Streexer with interment at Mt Hope under IOOF direction. Only pleasant memories remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Marion Hull
Covington
Ind
Paxton, Ill
Higginsville
Ill
Uniieg
Baptist Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
Exama Carnes
Charney C
Grace Postletawait
Kansas City
Gertrude Dochterman
Indianapolis
Mable
Hubert H
San Dimas Cal
Miss Mattie Hail
Charley
Indianola [Il
1.C. O. Fs
Order
Grand Army
So’vlock
Streexer
Mt. Hope
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Marion Hall
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Seeks Insect Bite Relief
A Boston man lost his leg from an insect bite two years ago. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is advertised to kill poison and prevent inflammation swelling and pain from stings and bites. It also heals burns boils ulcers piles eczema jets and bruises for 25 cents at all druggists.
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Boston
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