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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1912
Page
3
Indianapolis June 12 John G Woolley E S Shumaker and S E Nicholson join the Indiana Anti-Saloon League to campaign from June 22 to August 1 in at least half the counties. The effort aims to restore the county local option law and set a vigorous fall campaign statewide.
Marion Indiana June 12 Ralph E Broom age 28 and W O Allison 24 cousins were sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Wade Robinson during a December robbery at Robinsons store. Both men pleaded guilty in the first degree and declined a jury on punishment. The judge warned no release would be granted under any circumstances.
Sooth Bend Indiana June 12 Wilber t Gorsuch of this city who has been commander of the Indiana department Grand Army of the Republic will endeavor to carry out as far as possible the plans formulated by his predecessor Captain Frank Swigart of Logansport who died in office just two weeks after his election The official staff appointed by Commander Swigart only a few days ago will be retained by the new department head.
Edward Murphy of Danville Illinois, 32, was fatally wounded in the Big Four railroad yards at Lafayette Indiana after threatening Greek section hands. Patrolman Louis Fagan fired in self defense. Murphy’s bullet grazed the officer and Fagan returned fire, striking Murphy in the abdomen.
Passaic New Jersey June 12 a man named Joseph Karaskiwick fled from his bride to escape a forced marriage. He led a constable on a mile chase through crowded streets dodging bulletins before being captured and brought back to St Josephs Polish Catholic church handcuffed. He was married to the bride.
Samuel Davis of Hobart drove without lights and struck a buggy. His sister Mies Ura Davis was thrown from the vehicle and severely injured as the horse reared. Her condition was reported as potentially fatal.
John Ballard marshal of French Lick and West Baden sustained serious injuries when his foot was crushed off in the cog wheel of a traction engine at West Baden Indiana on June 12.
A cloudburst sent a wall of water down Clear Creek canyon into Buffalo, injuring and possibly drowning many residents. The flood entered second story windows of the telephone exchange and cut all communication as the town, home to about 3,000, faced extensive damage and uncertain death toll.
Bloomington reports more than 300 requests for teachers filed with the university employment bureau from across Indiana. President William Lowe Bryan urged students seeking teaching jobs to submit blanks, and Dr. Bryan will make recommendations to school boards this week as demand grows.
Louisville reports the deadly public drinking cup has closed its career in Kentucky as the new statute prohibiting its use becomes operative. Public sentiment had already accomplished the object of the law in most cities.
Grain and livestock quotes across Indianapolis Cincinnati Chicago St Louis East Buffalo and Toledo. Wheat corn oats cattle hogs sheep and lamb prices shown with receipts and bid ranges for each market.
In a Royal Street secondhand shop Van Holden clashes with a reserved buyer over a promised davenport. The dispute ends as Miss McCollough’s antic shop tale threads through lunch with Berden and Molly, hinting the green upholstered piece will pass to another buyer.
The passage explains how William the Norman replaced Saxon and Norse freemen with manors granted to barons and knights. Lords held sovereignty over their domains in exchange for service and payments, including draconian rights of punishment. The text notes harsh penalties and the brutal justice of the era.
The article notes a Japanese ocean travel approach that trains passengers to prepare for danger. On steamships between Japanese ports and the Asiatic continent travelers learn which lifeboat to seek and meet the officer in charge of that boat.
The piece touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the best remedy to drive off winter illnesses like colds coughs and pneumonia with testimonials from Mrs George W Place of Rawsonville Vermont. It guarantees relief for bronchial troubles and offers 50 cent and one dollar bottles with trial sizes free at Irvin and Willards.
The public is informed that the Covington Dye House at 105 North Walnut Street Danville Illinois operates as the area’s sole practical dry cleaner and dyer with 28 years in the dyeing and dry cleaning business.
In Fountain Circuit Court April term 1912 J Earl Romine administrator has filed final account and vouchers. The court will examine on June 22 1912. Heirs or creditors must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved and prove heirship.
An advertisement touts Jericho Leaves from the Holy Land as a superior laxative, claiming they cleanse the system gently without irritation. Sold by Jericho Leaves Importing Co. of Buffalo New York with mail order details and a money back guarantee.
In Paris a New York employer hires a man claiming valet skill. The impostor reveals he is a chauffeur and pugilist, causing near disasters. After misadventures, the valet is kept on, later jailed for obeying orders, with the employer paying him extra while under arrest.
Two New England men recall a neglected schoolmate Dick who now works as a station master in Chicago. He watches fifty trains daily and notes someone misses every one of them, finding his niche despite a grim past.
A London sketch lampoons diner life with a waiter shrugging at order chaos. The narrator jokes about personal pride and pork chops amid the menu confusion. Humans and humor collide in a clipped stage moment.
In Oklahoma a baseball game in Tulsa draws an amused comment from an elderly spectator who quips that the pitcher cannot throw a ball well enough for the other players to hit, while noting the visitors were muted by a one two three inning.
Fragmentary dialogue shows residents discussing who is home and whether they have a dog license as a character checks the telephone in a street sketch. The piece captures a snapshot of everyday life and social interaction in the neighborhood.
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