Republican Platform Calls for 2-Cent Rail Passenger Rate
The state platform advocates a law to fix the maximum railroad passenger rate at two cents per mile on all railroads operating within the state.
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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1906
Page
2
Parental Guidance Emphasized for City Governance Stability
A short editorial urges gentle but firm parental control of boys and girls to foster civic responsibility and ease of municipal governance. It stresses mutual aid and support between generations.
Vindictive party aims harm to opposing personnel
The text argues that a party focused on punishing those against its core members harms its own prospects and future success, as vindictiveness undermines welfare and effective governance.
Editor J E Moore Purchases Mecca Hesid
The former Kingman Star editor and proprietor has bought the Mecca Hesid and will conduct the Herald for a company. John is praised as a capable newspaper man and is expected to prosper in his new venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Moore
The
Kingman Star
Mecca
John
Herald
Governor Pattison Dies in Milford Ohio
Ohio Governor John M Pattison dies at his Milford home from Brights disease at 4 20 p m on Monday. He was the sole Democratic victor last fall and Andrew L Harris the Republican lieutenant governor has been sworn in as Governor. Pattison was held in esteem across parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Pattison
Ohio
Milford
Bright
Andrew L. Harris
Pattison
Republicans Dominate Labor Law Reforms Across States
Seventeen states set eight hour days for public works with fourteen Republican states. Thirteen ban dangerous machinery for children, eleven of which are Republican. Twelve regulate sweat shops, ten Republican. Indiana statutes favor wage earners mainly from Republican effort despite Democratic opposition, now viewed as in error by Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Attorney General Wins Boone Circuit Court Victory
Attorney General Charles W. Miller secured a Boone circuit court judgment against a former state official for 25000 dollars in fees collected during office and not properly paid into the state treasury. An appeal is possible, but the attorney general says the facts and law are clear, affirming the lower court's ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Miller
Boone Circuit
Miller eyes larger case in Marion court
A case for a bigger amount looms in Marion court as Miller may pursue the bridge pool and trust in Indiana. The public has learned to expect Republican reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Court
Miller
Indiana
Republican Party
Fairbanks Hosts Editors At Indianaplis Home
Vice President Fairbanks and wife entertained National Editorial association delegates and their wives at their North Meridian street home in Indianapolis. A large reception committee greeted him at Union station with a band and numerous club members. The vice president appeared touched by the cordial hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Editorial Association
Indianapolis
Fairbanks
North Meridian Street
Washington
Union Station
Commercial Club
Marion Club
Kicker Press Foe of Fountain County Boss Gang
A self described disturber faction vows to confront political grafters in Fountain County over public welfare. They claim to stand with rank and file and pledge continued public scrutiny for twenty five years, warning against attempts to sever business from politics and promising aggressive exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wang
Fountain County
Will Dunlap Joins Pope Motor in Indianapolis
Will Dunlap has taken a position with the Pope Motor Manufacturing Company of Indianapolis. He returned from State University Thursday and went to Indianapolis Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Dunlap
Pope Motor Manufacturing Company of
Indianapolis
State University
Mrs Skeks of Beaumont Visits Texas Friends
Mrs. Frank Skeks of Beaumont Texas a former Fulton township resident was the guest of Mrs. Anna Phelps Sunday and is visiting friends and relatives near Silver Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Skeks
Beaumont
Texas
Fulton Township
Anna Phelps
Silver Island
Bowmen liquor license veto faces Richland remonstrance
The county commissioners denied C. M. Bowman’s liquor license at the June term after Richland township temperance supporters filed a remonstrance with about 400 signatures, a strong showing given the township’s population of just over 600 voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Bowman
Richland Township
City Court Visitors and Socials Highlight Week
Teasdey's court attendance drew interest as Ele Stansbury from Williamsport visited court matters. Leonard Bunt of La Fayette, employed by Sterling Electric, visited friends in the city last week. Mrs. Michael Mayer Jr entertained from two to six Thursday afternoon with refreshments and a two hour interval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Bunt
la Fayette
Leonard
Sterling Electric Company
Michael Mayer Jr
Dorotha Nebeker Hosts Fifth Birthday Party
Dorotha Nebeker hosted a Thursday afternoon party for her fifth birthday with a jolly crowd of Jutte residents enjoying games and refreshments. Mrs. Charles Carwile and daughter Bonnie visit Mason City relatives, planning to return in a week or ten days. Roy Rogers Earl Mariette and sisters join Indianapolis travelers for a Sunday excursion to see kin, returning in the evening. Will Calvert visits from Attica reporting quiet county politics and praising the last house's representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorotha Nebeker
Charles Carwile
Bonnie
Mason City
Iowa
Roy Rogers
Earl Mariette
Indianapolis
Will Calvert
Attica
Will
Z. T. Stewart Nominated for Vigo County Commissioner
Republicans in Vigo County nominated Z. T. Stewart for county commissioner in a Tuesday primary, defeating his opponent by about 1300 votes. Supporters from Fountain praise his potential as an effective official and expect his election. A separate excerpt notes dynamometer findings on daily muscular strength, highlighting breakfast and midday meals as influential factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. T. Stewart
Vigo County
Zack
Old Fountain
Political hustle in Fountain County rumor and talk
The Fountain County scene hums with talk as residents wonder if political pressure is mounting. The column notes that nominations drive the powerful to prepare for action while common folks face a waiting game and watch for upcoming moves.
Attica Man Finds Pearls Weighing Three And Eight Grains
John Oakley found a three grain pearl last Saturday and an eight grain pearl the prior Tuesday. The eight grain pearl sold for $80. The three grain pearl is oval and regular in form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oakley
Attica
Oakley
Mrs Rungren Dies at 86 in Atticaarea
Mrs Mary Rungren aged 86 died at her home fourteen miles east of Attica last Thursday afternoon about two oclock from old age and kidney trouble. She was born in Grenia Smoland Sweden and emigrated to America as a young woman. She had lived near Attica for most of her life. Her husband Frank Rungren died in 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rungren
Attica
Grenia Smoland
Sweden
America
Frank Rungren
Prominent Doctor Offers Free Summer Treatment for Female Ailments
A renowned physician named Hartman invites women with various female diseases to apply for complimentary treatment during summer by correspondence. Patients supply age life details and symptoms, and Peruna is touted as the cure with confidential communication and medicines via drugstores. The ad features testimonials from Nellie South and Edna Moore praising Peruna’s health benefits and calls it a household necessity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman
Peruna
Nellie South
Manchester
Eng
Prince Arthur St
Montreal
Can
Edna Moore
Elm Street
Buffalo, N. Y
East End Literary Association
Pickers Wanted at IC Welchel Fruit Farm
Job notice seeks good boys and girls to pick berries and peas with liberal wages. A. J. Wilcox, son of the late Elias Wilcox and cousin of Ed Fields, visiting relatives here and noting many familiar faces gone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IC. W. Welchel
A. J. Wilcox
Elias Wilcox
Ed. Fields
New York
Watts seeks liquor license for Shawnee township sale
C M Watts applies for a license to sell intoxicants at Fountain or Portland Arch in Shawnee township. His notice appears in the Kingman paper far from the locale, and Shawnee township has not hosted a saloon in a long time, which may bring notable change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C M. Watts
Fountain
Portland Arch
Shawnee Township
Kingman
Street Work Leader Praised For Sewer Cleanup Efforts
The street commissioner Ed Martin labored to clear mud blocked sewers from the public square. The engineer and contractor deserve recognition for this improvement, though the remark implies they assumed water and earth would flow uphill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed, Martin
Miss Jeanette Lester Opens Burton Stock Co Repertory
Miss Jeanette Lester the famed child actress heads the Burton Stock Co in a Monday opening of a standard repertory program at their provf tent venue end of 4th St. The company, carrying 30 in a private car with a twelve piece band and orchestra plus vaudeville acts, opens with The Lighthouse Robbery. Tickets 15 and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Lester
Burton Stock Co
4Th St
Take the Republican and get the news
A promotional line offering the Republican newspaper with pricing: $1 per year in advance and $1.50 if paid in arrears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Hillsboro Hosts Annual Horse Show Tomorrow
Hillsboro plans an annual horse show tomorrow with a friendly exhibit and social atmosphere inviting every citizen to attend for quality horses and a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Children day observed in Presbyterian and Methodist services
Sunday night services in the Presbyterian and Methodist churches featured well attended programs marking Children’s Day with fitting observances and satisfactory presentations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Methodist
Attica Resident Schoonover Attends Court Hearing
Hrn. ILE Schoonover of Attica attended court on Tuesday. Isaac expresses confidence of victory in the upcoming judicial contest. Judge Milford also voices strong optimism about the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile Schoonover
Attica
Isaac
Milford
Conditions Improve for Miles Starkey’s Stepson at Sterne Sanitarium
Jess Cates, stepson of Miles Starkey, recently taken to Sterne Sanitarium Indianapolis by Dr Hicks, is improving and prospects for recovery are favorable. A letter to the doctor is full of encouragement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Cates
Miles Starkey
Cates
Sterne Sanitarium
Indianapolis
Hicks
Mrs Ollie Jones Visited For Illness Of Mrs Butt
Mrs Ollie Jones and her daughter Mrs Clint Gillen of Champaign Illinois were in the city over Sunday due to the illness of Mrs A E Butt mother of Mrs Jones. Mrs Gillen returned home Monday but Mrs Jones stayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Jones
Clint Gillen
Champaign
City
A. E. Butt
Jones
Gillen
Mrs. Jones
Burton Stock Co Presents Three Night City Visit
The Burton Stock Company brings a 30 member troupe led by child star Miss Jeanette Lester for three nights this week Thursday Friday and Saturday. The troupe travels with its own car and scenery for each play and offers a free band concert at 7 15 p m under a waterproof tent. Prices are 15 and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Stock Co
Jeanette Lester
Baptist Sunday School Observes Children’s Day Service
The Baptist Sunday School will observe Children’s Day on Sunday June 24 at 7 30 o clock. The public is cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Sunday School
Baptist Church Bloomer Social on Church Lawn
The young ladies of the Baptist Church invite the public to a Bloomer Social on the church lawn Wednesday evening June 27. Ice cream and cake will be sold for 10 cents. Come and enjoy the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Ladies of the Baptist Church
Record Cherry Harvest Prices Rise Across Nation
There is an immense cherry crop nationwide with trees loaded and fruit abundant. Prices stay high as demand remains strong and markets absorb the bumper supply.
Mrs Whites to Return Home After Visit
Mrs. James Whites of Indiana polis has been a guest of her aunt Mrs. J. B. Shuler for two weeks and will return home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Whites
Indianapolis
J. B. Shuler
Little couple proud parents of a baby girl born last week
Mr and Mrs John Little announce the birth of a baby girl last week. Mother and child are doing well, but baby Johnny requires care, according to a brief note from the Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Little
Johnny
Max Sullivan Struck by Stray Interloper During Dog Walk
Max Sullivan was interrupted during a dog walk when a stray man interfered and caused four bruising holes in his hide. He believed Max did not suffer the worst of the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Sullivan
Max
Layton and Conner Wedding Told for June 27 1906
Clyde Layton of Noblesville and Miss Ethel A. Conner of Summitville Ind were married Wednesday evening June 27 1906 at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs Wm J Conner Clyde’s many home friends extend congratulations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Layton
Noblesville
Ethel A. Conner
Summitville
Ind
Wm. J. Conner
Clyde
Madden Gaines Local Campaign Moves In City
Madden, a Democratic candidate for County Clerk, shook hands with supporters in the city on Tuesday. He and Clerk Bryant plan an effective joint campaign. Elmore & Cook firm dissolved as Mr. Cook sells his interest. Mr. Elmore continues at the East End Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ans. Madden
Bryant
Elmore
Also Mentioned on This Page
Song
Ayer
J. C. Ayer
Lowell
Mads
Covington
Republican Peoples Paper
A. Clifton
Path
Teasdey
Ele Stansbury
Williamsport
Mellot Hustler
S. B. Hartman, M. D
Eddie Moore
Hertman
Angelina Grotten
St. Urbain Street
Montress
Meney
Angelina Gratton
Hartman Sanitarium
Edna Mooses
Burrarges
Perrna
S. B. Hartman
Columbus, Ohio
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