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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1902
Page
4
The document lists James T. Bell as Auditor and Guy F. Spinning as Recorder. The items appear in a formal official slate with names and titles, indicating positions up for unspecified term or election context. No dates or jurisdictions are provided in the readable text.
The Citizen resumes printing in Hillsboro with praise for the Fountain county Republicans and their ticket. The piece argues Republicans offer an excellent slate while rejecting free silver and notes U.S. strategies to expand commerce with Cuba Porto Rico the Philippines and the Transvaal.
The fragment quotes a debate about switching faith, noting a scribe challenges a Gentile to convert. It hints at religious persuasion and early Christian dialogues without full context, showing the interrogation over belief.
A reader asks about the ticket and the reply defends a strong, promising lineup. The exchange highlights GOP confidence amid worries about missteps and electoral dynamics.
Governor Durbin backs a pay down of 1,000,000 dollars of state debt drawing praise from Republicans. Senator C W Fairbanks and Congressmen Hemenway and Landis cited for aid in the effort. Veedersburg mass convention nominates a strong ticket likely to gain support toward the November election. The piece lauds prosperity and decisive national progress by the party.
The Republican county convention nominates James T Bell for auditor and he will deliberate carefully before accepting. The Friend attacks the ticket as bosses' choice, while Fountain county Republicans praise Secretary Whittaker and forewarn Indiana campaign plans starting Sept 20 with Hanna expected to speak.
At Veedersburg Indiana a speech by Senator Fairbanks drew a strong reception as Congressman Landis spoke and pledged Indiana loyalty to President Roosevelt while hinting at Fairbanks potential 1904 presidential run. The FRIEND challenged Republican papers to engage on political issues.
A local note accuses Fountain County journalism of biased reporting from the Friend editor, claiming she is pro Democratic and predicting a full Democratic ticket victory this fall. The author argues the editor, not present at the Republican convention, distorts coverage with editorial venom.
The FRIEND notes the Republicans call their county ticket geographical with four top offices from Troy township while Democrats claim a skewed geographic spread. It argues the Republican slate is as well distributed as the Democrats with candidates Bryant Warren Richland Randolph Fulton and others, urging voter approval in November.
The Friend questions democratic leaders and editors for violating the sacred majority rule and hints at internal dissent. It notes candidates charged with breaking the rule and suggests editors themselves may be hypocritical, prompting talk of an independent ticket led by Republicans.
The snippet notes intent to discuss a sacred principle of the Friend during the campaign and then leaves judgment to the independent democratic voters, appealing to the common herd.
The state voting machine commission reviews the Cummings machine from Indianapolis amid approvals for the Rochester New York and Indianapolis Columbia models. Law requires approval before use and numerous jurisdictions await proven practicality before spending on equipment. Frank Keiper of the United States machine notes one fifth of New York voters use machines though NYC delays. He cites lower election costs and faster results as benefits.
First class man to take charge of troubles on system of 500 subscribers, Coon Bros., Rantoul. Lee Duncan visiting in Muncie and Anderson this week. Misses Mattie Burnwood Attica guests in city. Rev O P Paxon Newtown to preach here Sunday. Lightning burned Ora Livengood stack yard south east of town. fifteen tons hay lost, total about 150 dollars.
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