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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
4
Gubernatorial and State Ticket Names Listed
The ticket lists Governor James E. Waton and Fremont Goodwine as lieutenant governor, Fred Sims as secretary of state, John C. Billheimer as auditor, Oscar Hadley as treasurer, James Bingham as attorney general, J. L. Peetz as state statistician, Lawrence McTurnan as superintendent of public instruction, Perry Hatt as treasurer, Robert Kerr as sheriff, and J. Fred Parham as coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Waton
Fremont Goodwine
Secretary of State
Fred Sims
Auditor of State
John C. Billheimer
Oscar Hadley
James Bingham
Perry Hatt
Robert Kerr
Republican voters urged to pick best man above personalities
A political note advises Republicans to vote for the strongest candidate regardless of personalities. It claims Fountain will deliver its standard Republican majorities if voters select top to bottom without bias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain County
Fountain
Attorney Kern Opposes Anti- injunction Plank in Platform
In anti convention days Attorney Kern opposed adding any anti injunction plank to the Democratic platform and believed none would be included. The question now asks what his current view is.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern
Dem party fears brewer and saloon influence grows
Democratic leaders grow alarmed by brewer and saloon domination within their party. They fear the party bears a heavy burden from these interests and expect the issue to become clearer by the next election cycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Taft Viewed as Roosevelt’s Best Pick for Nominating Job
The public backs Taft for the presidential nomination, believed best suited to continue moral and economic reform programs of the past seven years, with the aim of advancing popular policies held by the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Roosevelt
Landis Hit Hard critique targets Congress nominee
The article signed by Col. Jas. L. Allen and Dr. A. H. Carter argues against Landis the Republican candidate for Congress in this district. It accuses apparent Republican leaders of opposing the party nominee and questions the impact on the county and state tickets led by Landis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landis
Jas. L. Allen
A. H. Carter
Congress
Landis Puede
No better man lives says tribute to Indiana leader
A long tribute hails a public figure from Indiana, noting twelve years in the state Senate and strong moral character. The passage praises responsibility, courage, and integrity across business, politics, and community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Kern and Bell Deny Partnership Amid Bell Campaigning
John W. Kern’s law associate in Indianapolis is Attorney Bell of the Indiana Brewers association. Both deny a partnership, yet “Kern & Bell” appears on a door and in city directories. Bell, once Kern’s deputy city attorney, tours the state backing beer interests and Democratic nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Kern
Indianapolis
Bell
Indiana Brewers Association
Kern & Bell
Kern
St. Joseph County
South Bend
Ben Shively
Washington
Taggart
Tom’s Bell
Do You Like This Picture John Kern for Vice President
A political critique accuses Indiana figures John W. Kern and Thomas Taggart of close ties to the liquor interests. It portrays Kern as Taggart’s ally and defender, urging voters to view the Democratic ticket skeptically amid calls for law enforcement and liquor policy reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taggart
Brewery
Combine
Kern
John W. Kern
Indiana
Hanly
French Lick
National Democratic Party
Thomas Taggart
National Democratic
National Democratic Committee For
John Kern
United States
Crawford Fairbanks
Albert Ligbe
Washington Hersid
Questioning Aptig Editor Behinds Republican Ticket
The writer denounces Aptig's claim against the editor as false and mocks political tactics. They argue supporting the Republican ticket should not excuse efforts to defeat an efficient congressman or to cleanse the party. The piece questions whether partisan goals justify such actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aptig
Ehhg
Congress
Ninth district political row over Landis and Morrison
The text argues the Ninth district Republican Democratic League accuses Mr Landis but supports Col Jas L Allen and the Republican nominee. It says voters want reasons to elect Hon Martin A Morrison over Landis, while Clifton backs the Republican nominee and rejects personal attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic League
Jas.l Allen
Landis
Martin A. Morrison
Clifton
In Due Time on County Vote Buy Issue
The piece argues the Democrat resolution on vote buying at the county convention is a bluff aimed at pressuring Republicans. It suggests Republicans will respond decisively at their upcoming meeting, aiming to neutralize the Democratic tactic and avoid Democratic overreach in Fountain County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain County
Notable remarks by Thomas Riley Marshall on township options
The article recalls thoughts expressed by Thomas Riley Marshall of Columbia City after nominating John Worth Kern at the Denver convention. It notes his past remark defending a township and city ward option law proposed by Democratic party brewery bosses, suggesting he spoke on the matter in a learned legal framing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Riley Marshall
Columbia City
John Worth Kern
Denver
Marshall Attacks Metropolian Police Law in Evansville Speech
In Evansville Mr. Marshall opposed the metropolian police law urging limited government and warning saloon interests would break laws if he governed. He urged rural voters to back James Eli Watson to counter city booze influence, noting party lines blur across counties in this temperance election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Marshall
Tom Marshall
James Eli Watson
Temperance Watson
Not Worth Their Steel in Denver Bryan Rally
Walter Wellman writes from Denver that Bryan has complete control of the convention and the field. He argues the people, not machines or wealth, support Bryan as the democratic ideal, overcoming corporate influence and organized interests. The piece notes the democratic press sees much to ponder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wellman
Chicago Record Herald
Bryan
Denver
Willman
Bryan Topples From People's Candidate Claim
The piece argues Bryan was a minority candidate at the Denver convention with many states opposing him, while Taft stands as a trusted alternative. It notes New York and several other states rejected Bryan and suggests Democrats should have allowed Taft to lead at the polls in November. The text asserts Bryan did not reflect the people's choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gav
Harriman
Standard Oil, Steel Trust
Aee
Bryan
Denver
New York
Conneticut
New Jersey
Delaware
Minnesota
Illinois
Missouri
Virginia
Georgia
Pen Covention
Peereless
Rither
Mr. Bryan
Taft
Wheat and corn yields reported near Stone Bluff farms
Charles Calvert on his Stone Bluff area farm last week thrashed wheat to yield 31 bushels per acre and corn to 18 bushels per acre. Beswick Dice yielded 30 bushels per acre and Smith Remster 3014 bushels per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Calvert
Stone Bluff
Beswick Dice
Smith Remster
Wabash Train Accident Victim Near Recovery at 72
John Sherrell, whose legs were crushed by a Wabash train a week ago, is on a fair road to recovery though he is 72. A rumor he regained speech is false as he has been mute all his life. Also noted is a special excursion rate to Toledo for the 42nd annual Grand Army encampment, August 31 to September 5, 1908, with sales starting August 28, final return by September 15, 1908, round trip $8.85. ticket agent E W Richeson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sherrell
Sherrell
Toledo
Wabash
Grand Army of the Republic
E. W. Richeson
Spring Fever and Restorative Beats for Nerves
In spring the article notes a common malaise called Spring Fever due to winter fatigue and tired nerves. It claims Dr Shoop's Restorative rapidly relieves depressive symptoms, with full health returning in a couple of days, and promotes widespread druggist advertising for this tonic.
Peruna Proves Effective For Catarrh Decline
Miss Annie Catron of 927 Mass St Cincinnati writes Peruna cured her chronic head and throat catarrh after years of misery. She reports relief began before finishing the first bottle and full cure within a month with improved general health. Also notes Peruna tablets as solid medicine and Menalin laxative as options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Catron
Mass St
Cincinnati
Ohio
Peruna
Man-a-lin
Lost ring near Ost & Davis store with opal set
A ladies gold opal ring was lost Saturday evening near Ost and Davis' store. Return to this office to claim a reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ost & Davis
Young preacher Rev A T Stafford at Win gate church
Rev A T Stafford preached two well received sermons at the Meth odist church, morning and evening, drawing good audiences. Described as a young yet strong future leader of the Conference, his impact impressed local observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Stafford
Wingate
Tragedy Involving Train Hits Sherman Wallace
Sherman Wallace of West Lebanon, 32, was struck by an Indiana Southern train near Campbell station on Monday evening. Both legs were amputated near the knee. he died Tuesday night at St Elizabeth's Hospital Danville from the shock after being taken there. He had fallen asleep on the tracks and could not explain how he came to be there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Wallace
West Lebanon
Indiana Southern
Campbell Station
St Elizabeth's Hospital
Danville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Covington
Peoples Paper
Inc
Supreme Court
George W. Self
Quincy A. Myers
Appellate Court
David Myers
J. L. Peetz
Lawrence McTurnan
Julius J. Higgine
Vermillion
Charles B. Landis
Delphi
Will F. G¢Rhauht
Alonzo F. Lindley
J. Fred Parham
Albert H. Wilkinson
James C. Claypool
James W. Ellis
Marshal
Lieber Fleming
Fairbanks Eal
Democratic Press Beuray
State Press
Circuit Court
Todians
John W. Ballivan
Elizabeth Ann Sullivan
H. U. Yount
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