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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1905
Page
4
Chicago Strike Faces Slow End as Officials Remain Distant
The city’s professional agitation lingers with the strike waning slowly. The mayor’s absence from a Sunday scene and a busy Monday followed a boat ride amid heat and tension, signaling continued unrest beyond weather concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Unclear text on law enforcement and education sentiments
Fragmentary wording asserts law enforcement rule over education and public sentiment. No clear event or entities are identifiable.
Racing's ties to gambling and legality questioned
The Crawfordsville Journal argues that horse racing relies on widespread public gambling and law violations, deeming the sport's survival dependent on illicit activity and promoter devotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville Journal
Governor Baxly and Whittaker Discuss Prison Goods Disposal
The SouTHERN Indiana reformatory has a surplus of manufactured goods. Laws complicate disposal, a matter recently examined by Governor Baxly and Superintendent W. E H. Whittaker in a period of important consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Indiana
West of Missouri River Politicians Missing from House
The St Louis Give Democrat notes that in the next U S House the Democratic party will have no members from the vast region west of the Missouri River and north of Texas. It remarks on the irony as the west is tied to silver wing politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Missouri River
Texas
Governor Han ys id mockery fuels Crawfordsville debate
The Crawfordsville News Record ridicules Gov Han y for his handling of governance. It argues the administration dodges defending lawlessness and prompts scrutiny of political leadership.
Denver Flags The Biggest In The World
Denver claims the distinction of hosting the largest American flag in the world. The note reflects American pride in national symbols and the belief that any American flag surpasses flags of other nations in grandeur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Governor Henry Faces Bust at Indiana State Fair
A committee of Indianapolis business men aligned with the governor were to be sworn in as special constables to arrest pool sellers at the state fair grounds. Races were called off and books closed as officials feared state showances might be cut off.
Worker morale at Washington sub-departments questioned
IR 18 notes some Washington sub-departments have employees who feel they are entitled to full salary by simply reporting at a fixed place and staying until closing. The report suggests this claim may be exaggerated and that workers might pace their hours to relieve monotony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ir 18
Washington
Papal Encyclical Urges Church Involvement In Politics
The pope’s encyclical promotes active lay participation in politics to counter rising socialism. Critics debate whether Italian conditions influence the message, while supporters see a call to civic engagement within the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uji
Italy
Editorial clash clues distant stars of Indiana papers
The Terre Heute calls for total gambling extermination while the Indianapolis Star and Terre Haute Star adopt a restrained tone on pot selling. The piece hints at a shared regional media landscape, contrasting zeal and restraint across cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Star
Terre Haute Star
Governor Haxuy and enforcement of Indiana laws stance
A Fowler Leader editorial argues that Governor Haxuy defends enforcing Indiana statutes as written by the legislature. The piece contends all executive officers have sworn to enforce the laws, and bad laws should be repealed by enforcement if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haxuy
Indiana
Fowler
Judge Alford Rules Bank Reform Law Unconstitutional
The Criminal Court Judge Alford declares the private bankers' law unconstitutional ruling that it violates both federal and state constitutions. He asserts the legislature lacked authority to grant police powers and finds the law discriminatory against a class of business. Regret is voiced by reform supporters amid banking failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alford
Root Named Secretary of State to Succeed Hay
The President appoints Elihu Root to replace the late John Hay as Secretary of State. Root is a capable lawyer with high executive capacity and prior state department experience. His prior work as Secretary of War showed skill in collaboration with lawmakers and in pushing major army reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elihu Root
John Hay
Root
State Department
Hay
Danville
Roosevelts Critics Attack for War Fear Tactics
The piece notes political demagogues used the phrase Tas Bic eTrix to mislead the public about President Roosevelt seeking military glory. It argues most people see these insinuations as baseless and aimed to push war rhetoric for political gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Fragmentary political aside hints at partisan tactics
A clipped fragment critiques the use of a method to gain partisan capital, noting potential interests shaping behavior and the effects on public discourse. The terse quotation implies concern over strategic use of controversy to sway political sentiment.
Harvest labor clash in one town over work refusal
Farmers seeking harvest hands faced loafers who admitted unemployment but refused field work despite offers of 25 dollars weekly and board. The region reportedly has high labor demand yet fifty able men in the town voice discontent, claiming lack of opportunity in this land.
Governor Hanly Preaches Law Enforcement After Indy Bookmarbes Fines
The Bookmarbes arrested at the Indianapolis race meeting were fined five dollars and costs each totaling 240 dollars. The light penalties prompt comment as Governor Hanly pushed to stop illegal selling despite officers’ reluctance. The case suggests broader lessons on enforcing law and civic responsibility by a single committed official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Hanly
Executives Stand by the Law in Alabama Lynching Incident
The Indianapolis Star lauds Sheriff Chandler of Gadsden and Governor Jelks for guarding a jail where five Black men faced a lynch mob of 300. It contrasts mob violence with lawful action, praising the law’s sure deterrence and the militia’s prompt intervention to uphold due process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Chandler
Gadsden
Jelks
Alabama
Indianapolis Star
Sheriff Defies Governor Over Gambling Law Efforts
The Indiszapolia sheriff resists Gov Hanly’s move to enforce anti gambling laws. The sheriff asserts the governor cannot "make a money" of him, a statement echoed by a Chicago Chronicle remark about heavenly interference in the monkey manufacturing business.
Lightning Hits Two Barns in Fountain Fire
The barns of P. A. Shafer and James Foreman at Fountain were struck by lightning during a Wednesday afternoon storm and burned to the ground. Part of contents were saved but a large amount of hay and other property was destroyed. Loss about $2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Shafer
James Foreman
Fountain
History Teacher Selected for Covington High
Miss Alma Bodine Boond, daughter of Mr and Mrs Mant Bouerd, aged Oxford Ohio Seminary graduate, was chosen Tuesday evening by the Covington Board to replace Miss Verna Glascock as history teacher. The department is expected to be well provided for. Other notes include Chad Spinning returning from Oklahoma, Will Layton camping near Pleasant View, guests of Peter Schima, and local business updates from New South Side Restaurant and Wheeler Wilcor Sewing Machine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna Glascock
Covington High Schools
Alma Bodine Boond
Mant Bouerd
Oxford
Ohio
McMaster Moves From Parke County to Open Attica Grocery
O H McMaster and daughter moved from Waterman to Attica after selling his Parke county farm. He purchased and will operate a grocery store in Attica, planning to start work there.
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O. H. McMaster
Waterman
McMaster Nad
Parke County
Paw
Attica
Youthful Stranger James Barnett Drowns in Kansas River
A stranger named James Barnett, said to be from Indiana, drowned at 21 Bojoit Kansas on July 16. He appeared to be between 17 and 21 years old. If identified, notify T. H. Bracken, undertaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Barnett
Indiana
Bojoit
Kan
T. H. Bracken
Mrs Hattie Davis of Litton Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Hattie Davis formerly Mine Hattie McBroom of Hilleboro and sister of Mrs George A Law of this place died Sunday morning after a long illness from paralysis Funeral services were held Tuesday evening She formerly attended school in the city and will be remembered by many of our people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Davis
Litton
Hattie McBroom
Hilleboro
George A Law
Davis
For Sale A bargain lot of household goods
A choice lot of household goods offered for sale at a bargain by G W Boyv who states they do not wish to move them.
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G. W. Boyv
Public Sale at Round Barn Farm Near Silverwood
Auction lists eight head of work horses five cows and five calves a full breed Angus bull six Berkshire sows bred to a Poland China boar plus cattle and hog feed and a large lot of farm implements hay and household furniture. Sale occurs Tuesday August 1 1905 one mile southeast of Silverwood with terms reasonable conducted by A G Mappin auctioneer and B Boos clerk O H McMaster owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverwood
Round Barn
Poland
Attica
Advertized F. W. Boyd and P. M. Lee Duncan’s Career Move
The two men left their previous post about two weeks ago and landed in Chicago. Duncan then began work at the Western Electric Company last week and holds a well paid position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Duncan
Chicago
Western Electric Company
Local Boy Leslie Spence Returns From Europe
Leslie Spence came back from France Sunday night after joining a circus in the spring. He says European life wore thin and Covington Indiana now suits him. He may enroll in a Chicago school this fall. Les is well liked and known as an excellent musician.
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Leslie Spence
France
Covington
Indiana
Chicago
Les
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