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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1910
Page
2
Display rates show one year contracts at 8 cents per inch. Six months to under a year priced at 9 cents per inch. Contracts under six months cost 10 cents per inch. Metal base electros listed at 6 cents per inch.
Dr J M Evans of Riesland township announces his run for County Auditor subject to Republican voters at their convention. He signs as a physician and pledges to honor the party will. Endorses timely convention action and candidacy.
Fry Bryant declares for Republican nomination for Clerk of Fountain Circuit Court. He served one term of four years, funded two campaigns, and is a veteran of the Civil War.
The Republican editor notes that Robert A Kerr will seek the party nomination for sheriff subject to the Republican nominating convention decision. The statement emphasizes Kerr as a candidate in the upcoming race.
J B Reath announces bid for Recorder nomination from Millcreek township subject to the decision of the county Republican nominating convention. The statement appears in the Recorder column as a formal declaration of candidacy by the Republican hopeful.
Henry C. Randolph announces his candidacy for County Assessor subject to the Republican nomination convention. David B. Myer announces his candidacy from Jackson township for Assessor subject to the county convention.
The article notes persistent campaign activity across fall with emphasis on the National tariff issue and local option question overshadowing others while Governor Marsh remains noncommittal.
Foreman Young Rockefeller draws global attention as he targets the notorious White Slave traffic. His aggressive pursuit earns wide approval and signals a forceful crackdown on exploitation rings.
The Hon. Tom Taggart says he is highly pleased with the convention results and believes Thomas R. Marshall will gain another nomination, signaling a likely Democratic reorganization in Indiana.
Hon Joan W Kern, chosen by the Democratic State convention under Gov Marshall's plan to constrain the caucus, is not yet caucus nominee and must explain herself. Delegates spoke through Tom Taggart, but the people must vote for Representatives and Senators who will form the caucus. Kern is far from becoming Indiana's junior senator, with November likely changing minds.
The Yellow Democratic journals push a rupture between President Taft and Ex President Roosevelt, but they will hardly succeed.
Democrats in Indiana must pick between Taggartism and Marshallism, a decision that may leave voters wondering if they chose the right path as neither option yields a clear advantage. The remark hints at political tension and potential regrets whichever side is selected.
A study of the tariff question from a democratic view points to how Democratic Senators and Representatives voted on the current schedule. It argues the law could not have passed without Democrats acting for local and selfish interests and accuses them of deserting the party platform.
A county commissioner's court approved a $100 bill to a Democrat who swore a discredited voter sold his vote two years ago. The bill, long delayed, was allowed to avoid party disruption, highlighting the cost of such information to the public.
The passage criticizes Gary and associates in a North West Lake county town for returning to wet policies after a period of temperance. It denounces the influence of foreigners described as Dagos and Honyoks and claims the community is dominated by whiskey interests, portraying the area as unsuitable for a recent white resident.
Candidates tour the district with Carroll Clinton and Fountain lacking runners. The call will list names alphabetically, and counties may split votes among five candidates to influence results. The convention is billed as an event of special interest.
Marshall as Temporary Chairman of the democratic State convention accuses officials of graft and corruption while Indiana Governor. When pressed, he says he referred to State Field Examiners under his law, noting incidents involved township trustees, mostly democratic. Indications are he will be given more chances to duck.
Shawnee trustee Mark O. Smith attended the trustees meeting with the County Superintendent on Monday as enumeration reports were presented. The figures, not yet compiled, indicate a small increase in county school age children compared to last year. Fountain County should recover more of the school funds it distributes to the State.
The text urges Republicans to stop bickering after a house cleaning, claiming Democrats now fill the courthouse and burden the people. It promises a new era, better things for all, and future victories by forgetting the past.
The article notes that after the cut of a Democratic State convention plank endorsing Governor Thomas R. Marshall, the governor's presidential campaign would suffer a larger setback than the plank’s removal suggests. It highlights the potential impact of the omission on Marshall’s momentum and the party’s unity.
The Terre Haute brewer Crawford Fairbanks and Tom Taggart push a repeal of the county option law in the Democratic platform. Dry Democrats face a choice to oppose the repeal or split with the party as the liquor plank stirs rebellion and alignment shifts toward the Republicans amid a 75,000 statewide majority backing the current law.
The Republican hosts a big piano contest with prizes including a $400 piano and a $25 gold watch. Contestants gain by securing subscriptions, with a jewel box awarded to those bringing in at least 10 by 6 pm on May 21. A list of nominations from multiple townships and areas showcases numerous young ladies invited to participate.
Perrysville reports Perrysville Jones a respected citizen seriously ill with a blood infection from a hand injury. The village notes visits by Ozcar Wintera in Danville, a well attended Coal Branch meeting, and Reverend Torr to lead services May 15. Also listed are local illnesses, visits, and family news from Perrysville and nearby areas.
The Young Peoples Society of the Presbyterian church secures A Lincoln Kirk a noted monologist to perform on Monday May 23. He impersonates many characters with rapid costume changes during the show. In another item H Dean Palin a Montgomery county school teacher had license revoked Wednesday by County Superintendent Otis Hall after confessing drinking.
L D Patton traveled to Cincinnati Thursday to take depositions. Rhuel Jackson has enlisted in the Navy and will be a sailor. Victor Lever visited the city Monday to attend to interests, described as a genial gentleman. Esquire Robi Hall of Williamsport is dead, a veteran and friend to all. Manly Jones and Miss Ida Griner wed Wednesday evening in a quiet ceremony before Justice Simms. Worth Youngblood and Ed Evans moved from the Giger property to Mrs Harter's in the northeast city. Judge Rabb of the Appellate Court was here Thursday en route to Williamsport for Comrade Robert Hall’s funeral.
G A Law sold the James Billand farm north of town to Chas Heinreichs. O M Gardner Co handled the deal at 125 per acre. Master Louis Vickery, eight, severely injured Tuesday by a shell explosion while playing. W C Welchel sold his fruit farm and florist plant to J Micheles of Danville Ill for 6000, possession now. Hamilton Myers of Yeddo re-elected county Truant Officer at the county Board of Education annual meeting.
In the Fountain Circuit Court April Term 1910 Benjamin F. Lindley administrator filed final account and vouchers for the estate of Aaron Lindley deceased. The May 1010 docket calls for examination and action, all heirs and creditors must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved. Attorney for Administrator W N White. 5 G10. 3w
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