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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1904
Page
4
A civic leader declines to allow use of his name in the coming city mayoral race. He cites duty of Republicans to nominate a candidate who can win, his stance on enforcing the law, concerns about voter morality, and his preference to support friends rather than seek office.
The contest between Major Steele of Marion and Representative Frederick Landis of Logansport tightens as votes from Grant, Miami, Wabash, Huntington, Cass, and Blackford counties place Landis at 65 and Steele at 62, with Landis holding a slight edge in a near even race.
The text notes that the selection of Wabash delegates by a primary benefits Mr Landis, indicating his favorable position in the process. It underscores the primary as the method for choosing delegates and the probable political advantage for Landis.
Lafayette politician J Frank Hanty dispels rumors that a Republican bid for governor signals an immediate move to the Senate if Senator Fairbanks is elected vice president. He says he will serve out the term and govern fairly, though opponents may fuel further stories.
A community letter lauds a recent 1A Seren article urging all residents to vote and act on civic duty. The author congratulates the writer for promoting courage in conviction and hopes the message becomes a daily standard guiding city politics and business.
From every county section comes a strong endorsement of the convention question. The piece argues for a city to congressional primary as the people's convention, enabling nominations of clean, capable men, empowering party workers, and defeating political bosses. It claims primaries educate voters, cultivate leaders, and foster independence, strengthening republican ideals.
The ad promotes Scott's Emulsion as a fattening tonic for invalids, convalescents, and weak children. It claims to increase flesh, blood, and nerve, and offers a free sample.
Fragment mentions creating a safe republican majority of five hundred in Fountain County after ten years. No specific people, dates, or organizations are clearly readable.
Republicans of Covington speak of harmony for the year and plan a strong clean ticket to be nominated at a primary convention. They express confidence in election, noting the city leans Democratic but history favors the party of Lincoln Grant Garfield and McKinley for deliverance.
The author muses that every man has a hobby. He notes some seek it in horses stock or trade others in politics or the church. He concludes it is fortunate that passions differ and people follow varied callings.
The Hoosier State notes the Republican convention scheduled for April 26 and 27 and that the county will choose state delegates on March 19. It urges townships to support Hon. J. Frank Hanly for governor.
Fragmentary OCR references a Wednesday in April with April 26 and 27. Mentions Tomlinson hail in Indianapolis and a warning about due time and self governance. No clear event or authority is stated.
A quotation on internal division hints at potential reform within a corrupt house. The remark notes that fractures may yield positive outcomes when the governing body shows corruption.
Wartime dispatch notes Japanese advances against Soviet positions by land and sea as Allied powers push for success. The report highlights intensified combat along disputed fronts and naval efforts shaping the broader conflict.
The idea argues both parties should present their top contenders for city posts and let voters select the best among the leading options. It frames a merit based approach emphasizing quality over broad fielding.
A primary convention is a people's convention. The counties realize this most who adopt this method of nominating.
The Lawrence County grand jury indicted James MacDonald for first degree murder in the death of Miss Schafer. The trial is expected to begin in May. Mortgage exemption blanks at this office. Haas is coming, look out for Haas.
A Bohemian peasant girl in Elbekosteletz near Prague danced for pastime one Sunday. Schoolmaster organist Joseph Neruda noted her steps and composed a dance air. The polka debuted in Elbekosteletz and Prague, spread to Paris, then London and New York.
Hebert Webb recounted a East Africa witchcraft story where a powerful charm was buried on a victim’s path. A slave of the magician died at the testing spot, prompting a court case in native courts over the slave’s value.
Mrs Chugwater asks Josiah about the word eke and learns it means also or in addition. The line "The lower classes of Chinese also in addition likewise put a miserable existence" puzzles them as they read the Tribune quotation.
Prof L J Miller of the High School of Ypsilanti writes from Chicago praising Peruna. He says the medicine contains herbs and barks with valuable remedies, balances the system, restores function, and promotes health. He calls Peruna highly prepared and safe for public use.
Readers are presented with Letters endorsing Peruna from Joseph H. Ridgeway and others praising its cure of stomach catarrh. The notices claim rapid relief, appetite restoration, and long term wellness, with invitations to write to Dr. Hartman for free advice.
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