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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
2
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The ticket lists candidates including James E. Watson for Governor, Fremont Goodwine for Lieutenant Governor, Fred Sims for Secretary of State, John C. Billheimer for State Auditor, Oscar Hadley for State Treasurer, James Bingham for Attorney General, George W. Self for Reporter of the Supreme Court, Quincy A. Myers for Judge of the Supreme Court, David Myers for Judge of the Appellate Court, J. L. Peetz as State Statistician, Lawrence McTurnan for Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Julius J. Higgins of Vermillion for Senator.
A resident announces, to the Republican editor, intention to run for Sheriff of Fountain County subject to Republican voters decision. The notice repeats the appeal to announce candidacy for the office of Sheriff and to follow party guidance.
Frank M. Shell of Yeddo Indianapolis announces candidacy before the June 6 Republican primary convention for County Treasurer subject to Republican voters of the county.
Statement from James Ellis of Hillsboro and James Claypool of Attica announcing their candidacies for commissioner nominations. Ellis seeks Third district nomination subject to the Republican primary convention. Claypool seeks First district nomination subject to the Republican primary decision.
Editor Republican: We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindly assistance during the end of our devoted husband.
Attica organizes a Vivic e League to be incorporated under state law and to serve as a force for good. The effort aims to channel local talent and resources into constructive community impact.
The Taft forces favor rump convention tactics to gain delegates by nonstandard means. Two sets of delegates may be sent to the National convention, and if Taft controls the convention these delegates would be seated boosting Taft's vote. The author calls it politics not republicanism.
Senator Beveridge spoke in support of the President's Battle Ship bill in a seven hour debate that ended in defeat. The measure was unpopular from the start and the senior senator defended his position with notable credit during a highly spirited contest.
Dr. Edwin A. Schell, long a key figure in the North West Indiana Conference, resigns to assume management of Iowa Wesleyan University. The church will miss his leadership in activity and thought as he moves to a broader field for character formation and future usefulness.
The platform praises Indiana child labor laws as just and humane and condemns widespread child slavery in the nation. It urges Congress to use its full power to end child labor nationwide, arguing children are the country’s chief wealth and hope.
Kentucky Senator Bradley plans to second Governor Hanly in supporting Charles W. Fairbanks for the presidency. Taft supporters concede Fairbanks leads but Fairbanks backers deny plans for a second-place nomination. they aim for first place and view vice president as a strong second choice among delegates.
Mr John Riba of Vining Is asserts he has been selling kidneys. The fragment shows a claim of illegal kidney sales with minimal context and unclear details.
Congressmen LaNapis and Cheney joined the Indiana delegation in支持 of an appropriation bill authorizing four new battleships. The vote reflected President's idea and broad appeal across classes. Proponents argued strong military need and national pride, predicting the near future will prove the wisdom of the vote.
A 1904 era editorial argues that seed sown by the Bryan faction and Taggart allies has corrupted Indiana politics. It claims brewers and saloon interests helped elect a Kern-backed legislature to thwart Hanly, and predicts the harvest will expose tares as Governor Hanly acts as a vigilant steward of the state.
George P Schwin went as a township delegate to the Frankfort Congressional Convention supporting Clyde Jones of Crawfordsville for Congress. local politics trace a debt to Montgomery backers but Schwin rejected a plan tied to national delegate selection. He cites a post office interest and predicts Morrison and Bryan will win, awaiting favorable outcome.
George Davis of Wabash township died Tuesday at Central Hospital for the Insane after a period there. The body was transported to his Coal Creek home by undertaker Board. Funeral services were Thursday with interment in Bethel cemetery. He was 59 and left a family.
A good upright Chickering Piano and a new Pianola attachment are for sale. Price is $800.00. Inquiries to Homer Sewell.
A promotional piece extols Peruna as a near priceless healer of women’s health issues. It includes testimonials from Lillie C. Martin of Shelbyville Tennessee and Helen Sauerbier of St. Joseph Michigan praising relief from indigestion and catarrh after using Peruna, claiming restored appetite and health.
Milwaukee resident Mrs. FP. E. Henderson testifies Peruna tablets improved her vulnerability to colds and chronic catarrh, noting better health even when exposed to bad weather. Oregon user Mrs. Josephine Holst reports rapid throat catarrh relief and overall system restoration after two months.
Community items recount visits, moved residents, and plans around Marshfield. Melvin Zufall leaves single life for Pearl. peach blossoms signal a good crop. Robert Silva and John Garrison Jr. work on railroad ties near Marshfield, living in a tent. Families visit, farms plant, and assessors hunt dogs. Harvey Layton promotes a handmade book from San Antonio. Dr Shoop medical pamphlet offered.
Clerk Madden issued marriage licenses this past week to Frank Cones and Vera Baker. Sherman Yerkes and S Dessie Robb. Cecil Z Parnell and Golda Engle. Walter A Dupriest and Bella McBee.
The county board of education will meet in the office of Supt. Manford Livengood to transact business. A key item is the election of a truant officer, with one candidate known so far but possibly others. Officials will also announce the enumeration of county school children and elect officers for the coming year.
Friday marked the last day of school with literary exercises in the intermediate and primary rooms and an excellent dinner for children and visitors. Saturday's high school program featured the play The Rivals at the Standard Opera House with Chicago costumes, a crowded house, and the Standard band between acts. Commencement exercises followed Monday evening with Misses Grace, Joel, Della Nicholas, Beat...
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