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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1911
Page
4
President Taft nears Washington on the return trip amid varied opinions on his Western and Northwest swing. Local authorities claim no penalty for illegal voting under the Proctor Option law, while others say the law cannot reflect the people's wishes. The piece notes past Democratic calls for economy and current state debt rising as Republicans warn history may repeat itself.
The Finger notes rising interest in Fountain County politics as Republicans unite with little to gain or lose. The county’s Republican edge is seen as safe, while Democrats seek division over offices. Signs of intra party rifts appear as the campaign nears.
State officials fear finances after September balances reveal expenditures of 45,495 more than receipts. Funds from state institutions have been moved to the general fund and county installments of taxes called in advance to cover expenses. Governor Marshall nears three years in office.
Tuomas M. Honan, Indiana attorney general, issued an opinion that recent general assembly voter registration requirements do not apply to incorporated towns or cities under 15,000. Thus next Tuesday’s election to fill town boards and city offices will not be affected by the act, despite fears raised by officials who thought the act applied to all general elections. Hoosier State.
The case against Senator Stephenson appears doomed as key investigators admit reliance on hearsay and newspaper reports. The speaker notes a stark contrast with Illinois and Indiana where the Lorimer inquiry proceeds well.
In Indiana the inquiry into Senator Shively and the 1909 Legislature, running parallel with Lorimer and Stephenson, faces delays. A sworn statement alleges 54 Democratic lawmakers pledged support, eight were bought, 36 votes gathered, and Shively nominated by brewer influence. the author promises names of the eight buyers. Star notes Kern will pursue full bribery probe after Lorimer.
The Tribune reveals a ten week straw poll among Republican and Independent Republican editors showing Hugh T Miller leading, with William L Taylor second and Charles A Bookwalter third. James P Goodrich and a Fairbanks Hanly tie for fifth. The survey reflects a desire for party unity over factional splits, noting shifts since the polling and the evolving Indiana Republican issues.
Many children are sickly. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children break up colds in 24 hours, relieve feverishness, headache, stomach trouble, teething disorders and destroy worms. At all druggists 25 cents. Sample mailed free. Address Allen S. Olmetead LeRoy NY.
Waupansic Indiana trail official W. J. Staples visited the city to promote marking the Indianapolis to Colorado line and onward to Denver. Poles and signs mark the route with Covington featured on the trail as the Commercial Club prepares to extend the mark.
Mrs. Lewis Albea of State Line became gravely ill last Thursday at 8 pm. Doctor A N Lankin advised surgery. She was moved to Lake View hospital in Danville by ambulance Monday. She died Tuesday at 8:30 am after a complication of diseases. Survived by husband and two young children. Funeral services were at the State Line home Thursday at 2:30 pm with interment in State Line Cemetery.
A classified notice seeks a detective to represent one of the nation’s largest agencies. A small capital fee is requested for more information. Address Stoud Detective Agency 607 Flatiron Building Arkon Ohio.
A letter to Dr. Rowland from Mrs. Flora Lucas says Samuel H Lucas died Tuesday morning at 3 80 o'clock in Brainard Minnesota while undergoing cancer treatment at the Northern Pacific Railway hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 5 o'clock Thursday from their St Paul home. Lucas, about 55, a Covington native, moved with his family to Chicago then St Paul where he worked for the Northern Pacific railroad. He is survived by his wife, two children, a number of brothers, and many relatives. His family has deep roots in the county.
First Presbyterian Church announces morning theme Heeding the law and Prophets by Minister H K Fox Ph D and evening topic The compassion of Jesus. Brotherhood Bible Class to resume at Council chamber Sunday 7 PM. Ladies Aid to host chicken supper at church Wednesday evening the 4th.
An old advertisement asserts that rheumatism and kidney trouble affect both men and women and warns to stop progression promptly with Foley Kidney Pills. It claims the pills regulate urinary organ action and deliver quick results, noting availability from all druggists.
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