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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1912
Page
2
The piece discusses how true good influence works best when it resonates with individuals. It cites the Charleston News and Courier on inner guidance, noting that powerful influence unfolds naturally and endures, guiding through trials without forceful imposition.
The article notes a global push to improve roads as motor traffic grows. It cites Europe and the United States adopting bituminous road-binders, favoring bituminized macadam for cost, life, surface quality, and dust reduction despite shorter life under heavy use.
The Indianapolis News endorses winter fly swatting to curb next summer’s pest. It describes using soapsuds and a stepladder to collect torpid insects in dark corners, noting each kill reduces future infestation yet warns of dangers from falls.
The Chicago Board of Education ends sewing darning and fancy work classes for boys in city schools, signaling a shift in curricular emphasis.
A bizarre theft tale claims French intruders broke into an actress tomb to steal an $80,000 pearl necklace, but the item was later stated as only worth $50. The note also jokes about travel fares and a Massachusetts boy’s self atonement for academic struggles.
In a tongue in cheek note the piece describes a foreigner winning an American heiress as a prize. A line captures a pickerel in an eastern lake and the tale ends with a pun on the phrase wise fish hinting at a turning fate.
Washington dispatches warn that Chihuahua and Coahuila face insurgent advances toward Juarez and Agua Prieta, risking battles at border ports of entry. Taft faces decisions as American lives could trigger U S troops into Mexican territory to protect citizens and property.
The city bears strong anti Christian sentiment following the bombardment that killed 60 residents. Turks claim shelling aimed to spark Christian massacre fears as international intervention is sought to end the Tripolitan conflict. All Americans reported safe as Italians may be expelled and Dardanelles shipping halted.
A congressional investigation into the Lawrence textile strike appears likely after complaints to Congress from the Industrial Workers of the World. The push follows a clash between strike sympathizers, police, and state troops, with authorities detaining 14 children en route to Philadelphia.
The Lusitania, eighteen hours late, battled one of its fiercest storms. Wind hit 150 miles an hour at times and the ship was awash from stem to stern. Hundreds of women passengers were in constant panic as the vessel finally entered port.
San Francisco municipal government returns to a city owned building for the first time since the 1906 disaster. City offices including the mayor and police chief move to the new hall of justice, abandoning three former city buildings.
Illinois Supreme Court invalidates a $60,000 University of Illinois medical department appropriation as unconstitutional because the bill and all amendments were not printed before final passage. The ruling questions many long standing laws and appropriation acts from the last forty years and suggests a special session to correct past errors.
New York executives from major eastern rail systems met to discuss locomotive engineers wage demands of 15 percent. The talks covered rails east of Chicago and south to the Canadian border, with carriers noting the rise may not reflect current conditions.
Beattie Washington returns show Hiram C. Gill, previously recalled for alleged misconduct, renominated by a large vote to run against Thomas A. Parish the business men's candidate. They will contest the Beattie mayoral office in the March 5 election.
Washington reports the Colombian incident closed after Pedro Nel Os pina transferred legation affairs to Senor Don Roberto MacDouall first secretary who will serve as charge d'affaires.
Citizens of Boise Idaho approved a commission form of government by a narrow margin of 20 votes at the election. The result creates a new city governance structure and will take effect after the official adoption steps are completed.
Bogota reports General Pedro Mel Ospina, Colombia’s minister to the United States, is recalled after the government rejects his Washington note to Knox as improper. It states he is separated from his post and that Colombia will maintain its international policy regarding Panama.
President Taft plans a series of public appearances before March to set forth his political creed in response to Colonel Roosevelt. He will not attack Roosevelt directly but will present his own position on major issues. Administration officials decline to discuss the matter, though confirmation of a reply is stated.
Eight miners perished when a fire swept through Wichita Coal and Mining Co. mine No. 6 one mile east of Lehigh Oklahoma. Smoke filled shafts and nonfunctioning machinery blocked rescue efforts. Six bodies recovered. fire ongoing with estimates of 15 to 35 men still unaccounted.
Oklahoma City dispatch reports the Democratic state convention adjourned after hours of wrangling naming delegates evenly split for the Clark and Wilson factions. Robert Galbreath was named national committeeman by unanimous vote.
Report from Gibraltar notes deep poverty in Andalusia caused by recent floods. Relief pours in from European regions to assist, with the pope among the generous contributors aiding the distressed populations.
Houston faced the worst fire in its history covering a long smoldering area in the northeast. More than a dozen major industrial plants, 200 plus homes and stores burned leaving about 1000 homeless. No deaths reported though many injured. Cotton compresses, warehouses, lumber mills and mills burned. relief efforts organized by city charities assist the displaced.
Madison a new aeronautical club has formed within the Wisconsin University college of engineering to study flying machines and aviation principles as part of students research and coursework.
Opposition to President Taft's nomination of Mahlon Pitney, chancellor of New Jersey, as associate justice of the Supreme Court grows in Washington as party leaders and labor groups weigh potential effects on labor rights and judiciary independence.
Iowa Senator Kenyon protested to President Urik of the Iowa Federation of Labor against Chancellor Pitney over several master and servant rulings. The dispute centers on Pitney’s interpretation of worker relations and labor law.
Washington report notes a largely united House Republican front against the tariff revision bill. Theron Akin and Hanna voted for the measure while Berger opposed it. All Democratic members supported the bill.
A resolution by Representative Wilson of Chicago proposes a nine member federal commission to operate without salary and to study and recommend new legislation to aid American industries. The board would be authorized to spend 25 000 dollars for its work.
Edward Berry seventy the only surviving crew member of the Monitor crew who defeated the Merrimac in Hampton Roads died in York Pennsylvania after living as a recluse. Heart disease caused his death. He was a native of Sweden.
New York reports total proceeds of 104 710 from the second session of the sale of the Charles T. Yerkes and other collections. The two sessions combined yield 137 220. "Moonlight at Midnight" by Jean Charles Casin topped the bidding at 8 700.
Rev. Wienrans D.D. explains Jesus recruiting first disciples in Luke 5 1 11 and how entrance to the Kingdom of God requires total surrender of self and business. He notes the need to preach the gospel openly as Moody Torrey and Spurgeon did and stresses obedience to Christ as the decisive test of discipleship.
Twenty thousand toothbrushes and as many packages of tooth powder have been distributed in the Philadelphia public schools. Recipients are asked to refrain from picking their teeth in public.
Geologists state that Chicago derives from the Ojibwa She-kag-ong meaning wild onion. They reference observations near the Sipskyards to support the etymology.
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