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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1919
Page
2
In Covington Indiana Senator Johnson of California denounces the League of Nations as a gigantic combination. He predicts a nationwide strike is pending and argues against revision under the current Democratic administration. Senator James E Watson questions conditions for any revision and calls for more light.
County residents ask why legal notices from the county are rarely published in the county seat newspapers where they belong. The query, attributed to the Meechine, highlights expectations of transparency and accessibility of official matters in local papers.
The text notes investigations by the current Congress into War Department expenditures and questions payments for the President's trips to Europe, suggesting a lack of public disclosure about costs.
In Washington Congress observes the Paris covenant omits any clause barring the Kaiser or other Hohenzollerns from reclaiming the German throne. With Germany leaderless and chaotic, there is fear a coup d etat could be attempted unless the treaty is amended to address this risk.
A public appeal argues that despite a threefold property valuation rise, taxes in 1920 may not exceed current levels. The writer predicts rate reductions if true and urges county officials to explain honestly to the people to avoid political disaster.
The House Republicans moved the woman suffrage resolution to immediate consideration and passed it on the third day by about four to one. Senate action is sought for prompt passage, with Senator Keyes of New Hampshire now supporting it. Senate debate rules allow prolonged discussion, so timing remains uncertain.
The county lacks a resident truant officer after a machine backed by a bipartisan pledge elected one, disregarding in office value received for public funds. The officer’s duties extend beyond ensuring school attendance and require availability within the county or state. The public urges resignation or full compliance with legal duties to avoid squandering taxpayer money on partisan moves.
A Washington correspondent reports widespread talk about President Wilson delaying publication of the Paris treaty text. Senators condemn the action as portions already appear in enemy countries while American readers remain uninformed about the pact’s meaning. The piece notes congressional and public concern over government secrecy.
The article notes Democratic maneuvering in the House in the 1920 race to replace the former Speaker. Sanders of Louisiana is named as originator of the plan to install a minority leader aligned with White House aims. The strategy sought to sideline Mr. Clarsz as a potential presidential candidate.
The House Republicans adopt a plan to expand the steering committee from five to meet western members’ wishes. The proposed program targets economy, wartime waste review, and rapid passage of appropriations, rail and oil land laws, tax reform, immigration changes, and overseas troop issues. Leader Mondell aims to push most measures in the extra session or summer.
Delphos Ohio readers are told to mail Liberty Bonds by registered mail to Lauer Mercantile Agency for prompt payment by return mail at market price with interest to date, minus a 3 percent brokerage fee.
An advertisement urges readers to stop daily laxative purges and switch to Nature's Remedy NR Tablets. It promotes improved digestion, appetite, liver function, and overall cleansing with a 25 cent box lasting about twenty five days, guaranteed and sold by pharmacists.
Housing committee reports more than 40000 private rooms listed for the Columbus celebration lodging. Government announces a special one and a third fare round trip, boosting inquiries from across the United States and even South America. Accommodations cover hotels with 5000 daily capacity public buildings and private homes indexed by location and access.
Columbus today sees a flood of cheap lodging with single rooms at $1 per day and double rooms at $1.50 per day. Many former cafes are now operating as restaurants due to the dry law. Extra facilities for feeding large crowds are being set up at the exposition grounds.
Arrangements finalize a world’s largest projection screen for the Methodist Centenary in Columbus from June 20 to July 13. The 115 by 115 foot picture surface sits on a four story foundation with a 280 foot viewing distance and a special lantern. Cost is estimated at 38000 dollars.
Professor La Mont Warner of Columbia University directs fine arts and exhibit design for the Methodist Centenary Celebration in Columbus Ohio from June 20 to July 13. He planned extensive domestic and foreign exhibits arranged across buildings with scenic effects. Warner previously oversaw world exhibits in Boston Chicago Baltimore and Providence and has studied and worked abroad.
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