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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
4
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A scanned slate shows GOP candidates across state roles including Governor James E. Watson and Secretary of State Fred Sims. Other listed posts include Auditor Joan C. Billheimer, Treasurer Oscar Hadley, Attorney General James Bingham, and judges Quincy A. Myers and David Myers. The juror slate names J. L. Peetz as statistician and Lawrence McTurnan for Public Instruction, with congressman Charles B. Landis and local hopefuls Will F. Gerrart Alonzo F. Lindley Perry Hatt Robert Kerr J Fred Parham among the names.
The text praises the recent national Republican convention for decisive work and a history of action. It states the party’s life and prosperity are tied to its record, rejects negotiation labels, and opposes leaders like Roosevelt and Taft.
The piece argues that big appropriations in the current Congress come from broad public demand reflected in newspapers across parties. It says voters supported the President’s policies, forcing representatives to listen, forming the core cause of rising public expenditure despite taxpayer concerns.
A political column argues Tart and Sherman form a winning Republican ticket with Watson and Goodwine as strong state allies. It credits President Roosevelt's support for Taft and urges voters to trust Taft as the best choice, asserting past good work and continued confidence in the president.
The National convention discussed Hon. Chas. B. Landis for a second place on the ticket while Fairbanks faces continued refusals. The Ninth Indiana district receives notable distinction from its representative. Fairbanks, in his prime and long a faithful public servant, remains in demand for future service.
The National Republican convention in Chicago nominated William H. Taft for president on the first ballot amid opposition from seven candidates. Taft secured 702 of 991 votes, with support from every state except Indiana and Pennsylvania, claimed as a unanimous peoples' choice against machine influence.
The article notes broad support for Taft and Sherman from leaders including J. B. Foraker, who despite opposition from Ohio, endorses the nominees and pledges efforts to advance the convention’s expressed wishes. It compares sentiment to Indiana’s recent convention and affirms Taft and Sherman as the party standard bearers.
The piece praises Jim Watson and Fremont Goodwine at the Republican National Convention. It lauds Indiana’s ticket as strong and practical, arguing the party will mobilize voters for a large Indiana majority this fall.
The piece notes Taft as the likely Republican nominee with seven rivals, arguing the Democratic path to Bryan at Denver is the party’s last hope and predicting Bryan’s defeat as a repeated foregone conclusion. It treats Taft’s nomination as already settled and Bryan’s as similarly assured.
The piece urges all voters to back the Republican slate in Troy township and beyond, arguing that party conventions have produced good candidates. It warns against supporting Democrats or defectors and calls on Republicans to work for their nominees despite past differences.
Indianapolis June 24 The grand jury report lists twenty six indictments with no political names. No graft indictments appear yet with a fuller summary due this week as the jury resumes deliberations before its June end.
Misses Virge Wadkens of Owensboro Kentucky Meda Johnson Elsie Walter and Grace Beckwith of Danville and Messrs Jake Kendall Robi Dillon and Leslie Snell of Danville were guests of Miss Hasnah Nebeker Sunday.
Coroner Mack reports Dr. Walter Haynes of Rush Medical College found traces of arsenic and strychnine in the stomach of Andrew Helgelein of Aberdeen S D whose dismembered body was buried with nine others on Mrs. Bella Gunness farm. Haynes will file a full report in a few days.
In Shelbyville Indiana on June 24 Morton Bailey was acquitted after a preliminary trial before Squire VanCleve for assault and battery with intent to commit murder. Warren Spalding, cut in the cheek and jaw, was remanded for grand jury action in default of 25 cent bond. Edward McCarty, stabbed during the incident, remains unable to appear in court as he and Spalding visited Bailey's home after nightfall and were attacked with kinucks.
Axtell, long respected Bloomington citizen, is arrested on embezzlement charges as city treasurer. He is held by the sheriff for about two and a half hours while his brother seeks a $2,000 bond. City Attorney Duncan is ordered to file suit on Axtell’s bond to recover a $7,000 shortage.
James M. Campbell of Windfall attempted suicide by dynamite on June 24. A loud explosion blew out the woodshed wall. Mrs. Campbell found him badly burned and bleeding. He spread explosive on the floor and ignited it. He will recover. the act was attributed to mental disorder.
In Elwood Indiana on June 24 twelve year old Harry Goodwin was struck by a bolt while at a window with his mother and five siblings. He died before help could reach him. No other person was injured.
The North American Saengerbund closed its festival by accepting Mayor Rose’s invitation to hold the thirty third Saengerfest in Milwaukee three years hence. J Hanno Deiler of New Orleans was reappointed president of the organization.
Hon Thomas Cale a Alaska congressman advocates Peruna for coughs and colds and notes his Washington address. Virginia representative Slemp praises Peruna as a tonic and cure for catarrh. Tennessee resident Boss Craig recounts two years of head catarrh cured by Peruna.
Isaac Lamb, a farm laborer for Alex Strong near Guion, Indiana, was struck by lightning and killed while returning from the hayfield. He rode a mule and led another. the mule he rode also died.
Public library new installments advertised with church notice. Hoare hours 5 to 6 on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Fiction and juvenile fiction listed. Local dairy pricing and stock tokens noted. Farmer Momely invites interest in Milch cows and other stock on sale.
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