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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1920
Page
2
Local newspaper notice page outlines subscription rates for Covington Indiana readers and advertising charges. It lists display ad per inch rates, local line charges, front page premiums, and policy on continuations and deadlines for advertisements.
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Caoveriop Climent of Verseunt has refused to call a special session of the Sonte berisleture to ratify the uifrvace amendment. The action postpones ratification and leaves the amendment unresolved amid regional political tensions.
In a concise electoral forecast the piece notes Cox already holds 25 electors in the solid South and only needs 102 more from the East, North and West to reach the presidency. The article ends with the question of whether he can secure those gains.
Democratic voices express worry that Republicans nominated a wet candidate for national ticket after the San Francisco convention. The shift in sentiment centers on the convention's influence on public perception.
A critique notes that over the past two years business practices have centered on getting by through nerve and bluff. The writer argues this approach remains dominant and broadly observed in commerce.
The piece condemns trusts calling themselves associations and asserts Congress has failed to punish profiteering. It argues living costs will fall only if the entire group is punished, noting profiteering continues under both names.
Charles G. Stephens, an Englishman, lost his life Sunday morning attempting to ride over Niagara Falls in a wooden barrel. Fragments of his cask were found. he is the third person to attempt the drop, with two others surviving in steel and wooden casks. Bobby Leach, who crossed in 1911 in a steel cask, warned Stephens that the wooden barrel would not endure the strain.
The railroad employees lament McAdoo not being nominated at the San Francisco convention. They feel less disappointed than Mr. Bryan at Cox’s nomination. The Chicago Tribune claims the convention backed the better Facer of the two.
The speaker imagines a future where the president acts only as a figurehead while Congress writes laws negotiates treaties and runs departments. He argues this would avoid war and return to fundamental principles. The passage emphasizes procedural governance over executive power.
The piece reflects on former politician Bryan after recent conventions, comparing reactions from 1906 and 1912 in St. Louis and Baltimore. It notes his continued influence, loyal supporters, and the country's lingering questions about his future role and impact.
A critical essay laments an official shift from serving the people to serving personal will. It argues the ruler reverses nature, justice, and order, bending law to personal ends while the people demand accountability and a proper turnover of power.
Text fragment notes possible introduction of subsidiary legislation and extended sub-work. Mentions attention from people and politicians to watch session progress, with adjournment not yet in sight.
A critique of Covington and its citizens for neglecting rail route development from Toledo to St Louis via Newtown and the old Pin Hook plan. The result was growth for Wabash and Clover Leaf towns on either side while Covington stagnated behind a 1857 courthouse and a few wealthy residents. The writer urges awakening before it is too late.
The second special session convened in Indianapolis by Governor Goodrich aims to pass major measures. topics include tax law amendments and assessments, $1 million for state departments, a World War memorial, election law changes, county road provisions, a state coal mine, Public Depository rules, bond interest at 6 percent, and non taxable public securities. If contested the process could stretch beyond a brief session.
Al Hooker a 42 year old painter from Danville died Saturday night by taking carbolic acid at the home of his relative Mrs. Ora Bingham. The laundry has closed its doors due to rising prices and lack of patronage.
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