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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1912
Page
6
A reader shares a philosophy of life focused on optimism and constructive effort. It argues that looking on the bright side fuels good deeds and discourages cynicism, citing biblical assurance and the need to curb evil without exhausting one’s strength.
A merchant tailor lists garments for a full spectrum wardrobe from pajama suit to fur overcoat, including aviation and motoring suit, yachting and lounging options, and formal wear. He notes per capita circulation at about 34 dollars.
In Chicago two hundred fifty donors contributed 622.30 toward a prize to create a national anthem. Custodians reversed the plan and returned funds, advising contributors to buy copies of The Star Spangled Banner instead, noting the piece is hard to sing and unlikely to yield a worthy competitor.
London milliners unveil collapsible headwear including a soft white felt turban hat with a large feather that twists flat for compact storage. Straw hats with osprey feathers and bows fold into small space appealing to men, priced from 1.87 to 21 dollars.
The passage mocks excessive pride in civilization by warning that some still use risky practices such as locating gas leaks with lighted candles and pouring kerosene on kindling to hasten a fire, illustrating dangerous habits despite apparent advancement.
In a Massachusetts town a woman bequeathed 500 to promote spinsterhood. Observers note such encouragement appears unnecessary for single blessedness and unlikely to persuade any normal woman to decline marriage for the sake of the legacy.
The son of Baroda’s Gaekwar left Harvard due to inability to live on $250 weekly. He is described as a fastidious young man who insists on clean collars every morning. The piece also notes claims candy is a real food and muscle builder for athletes and comments on feminine instincts admiring heroic figures with homemade fudge.
A German physician reports that the human body could become as transparent as glass. The finding hints at upheavals if the discovery is shared with minds, suggesting social and ethical turmoil ahead.
The Interstate Commerce Commission declared a principle that railroads must apply same rates to interstate traffic as to intrastate under similar conditions. The 4 to 3 decision favored national regulation over state orders, with Louisiana vowing further action against Texas routes. The ruling resumes that state-set discounts cannot undermine federal oversight.
Thousands attend a national funeral for the 34 unidentified Maine wreck victims recovered from Havana harbor. President Taft and the cabinet witness services after a White House park procession, with Chaplains Bayard and Chadwick leading rites at Arlington Cemetery.
In McCurtain Oklahoma seventy five miners remain trapped two hundred feet underground after a blast. Rescue crews heard pitiful cries through a surface air pipe and a second pipe produced tappings that helped pull twenty five survivors to safety. Dozens more are said to be fighting for life amid poisonous gases and black damp with no clear count of fatalities.
A Wu shan telegram reports three Americans Hicks Hoffman and Sheldon attacked in a Yangtse gorge while exploring by boat. Hicks is believed killed and the others wounded. In Kentucky a fatal transfer of violence leaves Charles May and William Day dead after a fight with Harry Raybourn.
Sidna Edwards, one of the five fugitives in the Hillsville raid, has been captured and behind bars. The Allen clan, once boasting they would never accept conviction, has sent an emissary to Roanoke officials offering to surrender, signaling the end of the pursuit.
To curb epidemics the Kansas state board of health required all cities to remove public drinking cups. City officials were instructed to enforce the order strictly and business owners were asked to eliminate common drinking cups from their premises.
Santa Fe New Mexico report on bribery charges against Representatives Lucero Montoya and Cordova. Mounted officer A A Sena testified of a Palace hotel room deal with Elfego Baca witness, alibi, and a $20 coin recovered. Prosecutors seek to show a conspiracy to remove four legislators. defendants plea not guilty. bail set at $2,000 each.
In Cleveland Ohio operators refused the 200000 bituminous miners demands for a ten percent wage increase and shorter hours. A subcommittee of eight miners' delegates and eight operators will meet to explore a possible compromise. Union leader John P White signaled potential extra days of talks as the policy committee plans to meet and extend wage discussions for about 150000 other miners in related states and 170000 anthracite workers.
Fred Price alias Fred Newsom, arrested as a vagrant, confessed to sending a bomb to Judge Rosalski of New York. He says the package came from a town near Jacksonville and urges detectives to check records. He also claims past friendship with Folke E. Brandt.
Justice Seabury ruled that Max Blanck and Isaac Harris could not be retried for manslaughter after 142 lives were lost last March in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. They had been acquitted at a prior trial.
In Cochran Georgia a negro convict, Homer Howell, killed guard Joseph Coody and wounded two others at a nearby camp. As Howell was being moved to Hawkinsville, a mob of about fifty captured him and hanged him from a telephone pole.
In Mexico City reports say 500 federal troops under Gen. Tracy Aubert defeated 1,800 rebels led by Gen. Salazar near Jiminez. Heavy losses were reported on both sides as federals withstood five hours of assaults and finally routed the rebels.
Dr J D Campbell veterinary and state board member in Larimore North Dakota was killed after being kicked by a horse. The incident occurred as he tended to the animal, authorities said.
A bill by Senator Worsley of Tucson in the Arizona senate proposes state ownership of all natural resource related industries. The plan would place oil wells refineries and mines under state control and sell products directly to the people.
Topeka Kans March 15 The Atchison Topeka Santa Fe railway announced it has appropriated 22 000 000 dollars for improvements this year including track work and equipment upgrades across its system.
Roald Amundsen, discoverer of the south pole, will visit the United States next January. He will give his first North American lecture on the successful Antarctic expedition before the National Geographic Society in Washington.
Dallas report states Artie Latham, who has served as a Giants coach for four years, has been released from his duties in New York.
Boston authorities report efforts to save Clarence V. T. Richeson, convicted murderer of Avis Linnell, from the electric chair. Counsel William A. Morse conferred with Governor Foss. no commutation petition will be sent for at least two weeks. Friends aim for a life sentence.
A Cincinnati jury awarded Miss Lillian Sucher $15,000 in damages against William Burger, a local merchant, for breach of promise after she sued for $25,000. Sucher had formerly been employed in Burger's store.
Washington Senator Jones proposes a resolution declaring Senator Isaac Stephenson of Wisconsin was not legally elected and that his seat should be declared vacant. The measure circulated in the Senate.
Multiple farm parcels advertised for sale or trade across Montana Idaho Washington Kansas Oklahoma Canadian County Oklahoma and Union County South IML. Listings detail acreage crops buildings stock machinery and improvements with contact box numbers in Chicago.
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