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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1907
Page
6
An analysis of thrift and moral duty versus price when choosing between mail order catalogs and local stores. The author notes two tests: moral obligation and will it pay, urging careful bottom‑line evaluation of catalogue prices, practicality, and overall costs before buying.
A speaker argues that distant catalogue houses underprice goods, erode local shops, and pull markets 30 to 75 miles away. He warns towns lose value, schools, post offices, and services, as rural mail routes and telephones expand from the hub town.
Boise May 14 The examination by state and defense counsel focuses on jurors attitudes toward circumstantial evidence capital punishment and Haywoods absence from Idaho. They probe opinions on Governor Steunenbergs memory Roosevelt Taft Gooding and the Western Federation of Miners and possible bias against socialists labor unions mine owners Citizens Alliance and local groups.
In Boise on May 16 the Haywood case moves toward jury selection with twenty peremptory challenges, one already used. Both sides plan to exhaust their challenges, possibly rearranging the tentative panel. Defense questions probe local prejudice and union membership. the state expands inquiries to judge public sentiment toward labor unions.
In San Francisco on May 16 Abraham Ruef admitted guilt to the extortion charge set for trial by jury. He delivered a moving address to Judge Dunne claiming initial political ideals and a wish to repair his character, then nearly fainted, tears on his cheeks.
Governor Frantz and Oklahoma delegation in Washington learn a permanent injunction has been granted by Judge Pancoast in Woods county, Alva. The ruling bars the governor constitutional convention and county officers from calling an election before November 1908.
London May 15 The imperial conference wound up with colonial premiers sounding dejected. They arrived with hopes for a preferential trade scheme and broad imperial legislation but managed to press only a few minor projects, leaving a sense of failure and disappointment.
May 15 in Cleveland at Fassg- Tipton blue ribbon sale Major Delmar trotting gelding sold to William Bradley of New York for 12000 dollars. Blacklock bought by William B. Chisholm of Randall, C for 17500 dollars and George G. brought 10000 dollars with the same buyer as Major Delmar.
In San Francisco on May 14, about 1000 railcars operated from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. under guard of 350 non-union strike-breakers on six United Railways lines. Numerous individual assaults occurred, but there was no riot beyond police control.
In Greencastle Indiana on May 14 two Italian workers for Sims and Co. were shot and killed in a drunken fight involving Italians and colored men. Three colored men were arrested and jailed. In Dover Delaware on May 14 a jury found Horace N Marvin Jr died from exposure on March 4 1907.
Direct testimony connects African American soldiers to the Brownsville Tex shooting incident of August 13, heard in the Senate committee investigation.
The western circus elephant Queen paused a Belfast Maryland train for about thirty minutes. She dumped water on the engineer and fireman, knocking them from the cab. Onlookers were forced back as the animal drenched the platform and surrounding area. Charles Williamson was struck by a trunkful of water and fell unconscious down an embankment.
Five men blew open the Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic railway passenger station in Salisbury Maryland with nitroglycerin but secured no cash. A burglar was struck by iron from the safe, left unconscious two miles away, and later identified as James Avery of Baltimore. He claimed a train hit him.
Denier, the youngest divorce applicant in Cook county, tells Judge Kavanagh in Chicago that after a brief six days of happiness her husband Albert De nier began abusing the marriage, kicking her from bed and prompting her to leave the next day. She asserts they wed February 21 and says she is sixteen.
Miss Minnie Gray a New Britain Connecticut telephone girl choked two fighting dogs to separate them after a dog attacked her collie. She was bitten on the wrist but the injury is not serious. A crowd of men watched as she acted without aid.
A group of students seized the opportunity created by a workers strike to place a wooden Indian statue above a second story niche at Yale. They climbed after dark and hoisted the figure into position with a rope. The statue will stay there until the striking hodcarriers resume work.
A young woman treated eight newsboys to maple sundaes in a Twenty-third Street drug store. The boys, excited and grateful, shared the moment with surprised eyes as the girl stayed to watch them finish. The scene, described by the New York Sun, felt like a real party rather than a routine charity.
J Loebs Stores reports a large ready made lagies skirt stock on display. Shoppers are invited to view new arrivals and choose from a wide range of sizes and colors.
Ansteal, a dark bay colt sired by Anteo 2:16% out of May Rose 2:22, ranks among the best in his class in the State. He will be in Simms Barn Cov ington Indiana during the 1907 short season. Terms are 15 dollars to insure the foal. payment due when foal is dropped. Care taken, but owner not responsible for accidents. D A Baird P H Ullarrance, Keeper.
An item notes DeWit's Little Early Risers pills marketed by M. E. VanDorn. The ad claims headaches and illness can strike any time and promotes the cure in an Early Riser.
Special excursion rates listed for multiple destinations including Atlantic City Amer Medical Association Norfolk Saratoga Springs Seattle Spokane and Los Angeles with tickets on sale dates ranging from April to July and summer tourist rates available through Clover Leaf agents or W L Ross General Passenger Agent Toledo Ohio.
In the Fountain Circuit Court April term 1906 Charles Bergdahl as Executor of Louisa Margert Valtz deceased has filed final settlement with account and vouchers. The court will exam ine May 30 to approve or reject. Heirs creditors and legatees must appear to show cause and prove heirship. May 27 1907 CHARES O BERGDAHL Executor.
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