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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1910
Page
2
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Mr Editor says he is not a candidate from Richland township for County Auditor and leaves the decision to Republican voters at their convention in due time. Very truly yours, R J M Evans M D.
FRY BRYANT announces his name for the Republican nomination for Clerk of Fountain Circuit Court, subject to the Republican convention. He has served one four year term, funded two campaigns, and notes Civil War service.
The Republican editor announces that Robert H Kerr will seek the party nomination for sheriff, pending the Republican convention decision. Kerr positions himself as a candidate for the sheriff race and awaits nominating authority.
A series of declarations announce candidacies for local offices. Joan Br. Hardesty seeks Recorder nomination from Milcreek Township. J. B. Reath calls for Recorder through the county Republican convention. Henry C. Randolph seeks County Assessor nomination via the Republican nominating convention. David S. Myers campaigns for Assessor from Jackson Township awaiting county convention decision.
From Shawnee township comes William A Beadle seeking the Republican nomination for Commissioner in the First District subject to the decision of the Republican nominating convention.
The VII, the late King, is to be buried at Windsor with obsequies on May 20. The body will lie in state at Westminster Hall. A review notes his nine year reign and his death at age sixty nine after succeeding in 1901, praised as peaceful and marked by goodwill.
The piece notes Tom Clifton’s editorials now praise Gov Marshall differently from when Clifton was on the blind asylum trustees. It urges a review of archives to judge Marshall’s true record, arguing that before his nomination by the Taggart machine he was unknown.
A city minister declared the temperance issue would dominate the Indiana campaign this year. He urged voters to advance moral gains and not retreat, saying people should set aside party lines to safeguard the progress achieved for the public good.
Washington Post commentary argues a Democratic House would hinder legislation and reforms, forcing continued appropriations for a Republican administration and threatening business prosperity. It notes laboring class views and public votes set for November 8.
The Crawfordsville Journal notes how Illinois elected a Republican senator under auspicious conditions amid quick bribery allegations pursued by Republican officials. In Indiana, charges against Senator Shively are publicly raised by John W. Kern yet ignored by the Governor and Indianapolis prosecutor. Kern seeks higher office again, raising questions about his fitness and party tolerance for such accusations.
Vice President Sherman asserts national protectionist policy over regional politics, predicting the tariff will endure among Americans. He praises wage standards and self-reliance, notes possible revisions, and credits Democratic lawmakers for supporting Pain-Aldrich schedules in the tariff bill, aligning with protectionist aims.
Information now deemed certain states Col Roosevelt will not seek the presidency in 1912 nor a seat in Congress or the Senate. He will not run for New York governor and backs William Loeb Jr. He plans a couple of Western speeches urging Republicans to return to the Sixty second Congress and will pursue literary work and lectures.
A Purdue bulletin reports hog cholera is extensive in the state with a county table of hog production and deaths. Fountain records 42,144 hogs and 3,670 deaths (8.7%). Warren shows 80,522 hogs and 2,643 deaths (8.6%). Montgomery leads in hogs with 85,001 but 8,788 deaths (10.8%).
A Victorian era snippet collection includes quotes on the art of love advising brevity to avoid scandals and noting that many women who master managing husbands do not know how to win them. The piece reflects humorous social commentary of the period.
A Republican piano contest generates wide interest with prizes including a $400 piano and a $25 gold watch for top fundraisers. Nominated young ladies across multiple townships are listed, with urging to join, obtain receipts, and compete for the cash and jewel boxes on May 21.
Miss Laura Ward reports from Washington last week where she has a splendid position in the Census department and is well pleased. J Loeb is repainting his business block with Allen & Martin handling the job work.
A central five room home is offered for sale through this office. The Big Four plans extensive expansion east and south of the current depot building, moving the structure south by its width to create a wide platform in front, signaling a major improvement.
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