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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1910
Page
6
Noblesville Ledger notes Charles B. Landis acted in good faith toward Hamilton county and Carroll county split its early ballots to share votes. When the split occurred, Landis did not sway delegates, and Carroll county eventually gave Neal 14 of 25 votes on the final ballots.
The text contrasts Indiana figure Kern being muzzied after his outspoken election-related charges with Bryan not seeking liquor interests for campaign aid. It notes Bryan's consistent anti saloon stance, cites past Tammany/Croker remarks, and suggests Democratic managers may curb his rhetoric to protect personal comfort.
Permanent Chairman Finley Mount attacked the Democrats and defended the Republican party in Lebanon. He denounced bribery charges against eight lawmakers, condemned the Kern claim, and accused Indiana Democrats led by Thomas Taggart of endorsing Senator Shively and nominating John W. Kern to quiet him about earlier crimes.
Mrs Elizabeth Sullivan and Mas spent Sunday in Danville as guests of relatives, enjoying time with family and traveling from nearby areas.
A report on party matters notes Chairman Andrew Marshall's call for fair treatment of Republicans and urges attendance at the July 2 meeting. It describes W. H. O'Brien heading a Democratic campaign league and organizing the state into districts, with each State ticket candidate given tasks for the summer. Thomas Honan serves as Secretary for the new group.
The Frankfort News commends Ninth district Republican candidate E. E. Neal as a consistent, untiring, and tactful worker. It notes his pledge to party principles, his broad personal acquaintance, and his clean mind and life. The piece predicts a vigorous, comprehensive campaign and a potent Congress member.
In Attica on Tuesday De J M Evans of Mellett emerged as the sole avowed county auditor candidate. If nominated by his party he and Captain Gray face a lively race between convention date and election. At Veedersburg, politics touched the horse show with contenders exchanging cards and smiles. The High School Glee Club and Matmee Musicale plan to rehearse at the M E church Saturday afternoon for music at the corner stone laying of the new school building.
A young spectator died at a Sunday Tipton baseball game after being hit in the breast by a foul ball. The incident, described as reckless but accidental, could halt Sunday baseball in the town.
Sherman Smail, a respected local man, suffered serious internal injuries when an engine bumped into a pile of cars at the Indiana Harbor gravel pit west of the city. Nate Baker escaped injury, though his dinner bucket was flattened. Dr. Hicks treated Smail. he is expected to recover.
Illiha Baksh will speak to women Saturday afternoon at 3 pm at the ME Church about work done by foreign missionaries. All interested are invited and those especially involved in foreign missions urged to attend.
T E Rainier departed Wednesday for Indianapolis for the races and will proceed to Milan Michigan to marry Miss Auten, a former local schoolteacher. Friends extend early congratulations on the forthcoming ceremony.
Miss Margarette Phelps departed Thursday for Cleveland where she will spend several weeks. She is traveling for personal reasons and will be staying with relatives in the city.
Mr Ilahi-Baksh speaks to crowded houses each night with larger audiences possible in bigger churches. This afternoon at 3 will address women and at 8 men only. Sunday meetings at 2 and 7:30 with free will offering at closing service. All events in the Methodist Church.
In Chicago News a light exchange notes Greening asking about Brownings vacation with Browning replying yes then describing travel. The joke about balloon stock rising and inflation ends with a punchline attributed to a judge.
A brief exchange features a pessimistic question about life's value and an optimistic reply saying life is worth living unless one believes otherwise, reflecting a philosophical gag from the Chicago News.
A concise Kansas City Times survey notes that knowledge of dates and numbers does not guarantee impact, contrasting emphasis on data with real-world results and influence.
A clipped NY press snippet preserves a line on poverty and motherless status. It references Adam and a remark about limited immediate relatives, reflecting a personal voice within the era's reporting.
A jumble of quotes discusses a prom and a coal bin with a humorous line about 240000 insect species. Uncle Allen Sparks remarks that true habit change does not require advertising it. The piece mixes whimsy with a stray observation on swearing off bad habits.
William Allen White argues Indiana’s race is a national test for progressives and Beveridge. He warns powerful interests in Washington will push money and schemes to defeat Beveridge, and that Indiana voters must back the senator to preserve self government and national progress.
W. J. Bryan may visit Indiana to stump for county option while Taggart opposes it locally. Bryan backs county option in Nebraska, but Taggart aims to block the idea in Indiana.
Washington report says Republicans in Congress are hopeful for action in line with Taft and Roosevelt. They claim reforms will advance popular change, with the postal savings bank bill and railroad rate measure moving toward enactment. A tariff commission proposal gains traction with a 257000 dollar appropriation for investigations. <|endoftext|>
Washington June 16 Word has gone out that there will be no public building bill this year Revenue growth and a strong finances prompt Republicans to urge postponement of public building requests By cutting the bill it is expected to save several millions Indiana cities list proposed site and building sums for Portland Frankfort Gary Huntington Wabash Mishawaka Newcastle Brazil Seymour New Albany Bloomington Mt Vernon with varied additions for sites and improvements
Boone county Democrats pass resolutions at a convention pledging the state representative candidate to uphold the county option law. They oppose the state party platform calling for repeal, signaling a localized settlement and potential wider repudiation in the Ninth district. The convention also endorsed Kern and Shively, attorneys for the brewers.
President Taft plans a fall tour through the middle west to address voters and campaign for Republican gains. He aims to show Congress has enacted much of the reform program, except for labor injunctions, with adjournment expected before July. Taft will visit Cincinnati and Indianapolis on a ten day trip as party unity strengthens.
A compilation of routine allowances and disbursements including payments to Milick, Falton, Jackson, Cain, Richland, Shawnee, Daviet, Wabashtp, and others. Entries cover salaries, bridge repairs, jail care, burial expenses, insurance, office costs, and public works across multiple townships and entities. Amounts range from a few dollars to about five thousand dollars, with references to specific roads, bridges, public houses, and county facilities.
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