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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
8
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The text notes honors divided and the country safe. Taft and Sherman praised, Bryan expected to run again. State vows to continue house cleaning in common parlance the ras cals have been turned out. Jim reports letters and telegrams from everywhere as reforms proceed.
A brief exhortation urges long term military buildup by two and four year horizons. The message frames extended preparation as sufficient time to organize, train, and deploy necessary forces. Authorities emphasize commitment and readiness over short term action.
A local poll suggests Fountain County remains split between anti establishment and Democratic voters though results indicate a slight misalignment with prior expectations. Officials caution the sample may underrepresent certain groups and urge further surveying.
Voters breath a sigh as the campaign closes with focus on personalities rather than issues with critics labeling it a brewery driven effort.
The article notes a decisive loss for Tage that overbalances other gains for Democratic bases, signaling a significant downturn. It laments bad morale and decreased support, describing a heavy, unwelcome outcome for the party.
Fragmentary report hints at a political contest with unnamed figures. Observers discuss a four year horizon for Republican gains and reference potential consequences for a leader described as honest yet troubled by hunger and pressure.
In strong editorial voice the piece rails at Antis for disloyalty to State Congressional, county and township tickets, predicting Republican defeats and vowing exposure of the opponents. It warns the Antis will regret their stance within two years as their own tactics backfire.
The Republican ticket confronts strong opposition from Antis with questions about support and representation. The issue asks what backing the ticket has and notes future unrepresented periods as the ninth year slices through county and township ambitions.
For Sale Cash or Time Good Dwelling one or two fine jets splendid location near Liberty and Eght Streets three blocks from square Ind Reports Household Goods Piano W F Stilwell Covington Ind All trimmed hats sold at half price Saturday Nov 14 Mrs Grace Lacy Metzger.
New York reports William Howard Taft will be the next president with James Schoolcraft Sherman as vice president. Taft carries northern states by large margins and wins 301 electoral votes to Bryan’s 182. Roosevelt carried many states, and results show Republicans dominating most regions with a solid South and mixed early state outcomes.
Pennsylvania swung Republican by about 250000 as Taft carried major cities like Philadelphia Pittsburg Harrisburg and Altoona while Scranton Wilkes Barre and labor strong towns voted Democratic. State results centered on national issues with the high office going to a superior court judge.
Lincoln dispatch reports William J. Bryan wins Nebraska by about 10 000 votes after flipping Lancaster County from Republican to Democrat. George L. Sheldon appears defeated by about 8 000, Ashton C. Shallenberger slightly ahead. Republicans may lose the state ticket and face a slim Republican legislature.
Lincoln Neb November 4 Mr Bryan declined to discuss the election results saying he would probably have a statement later but for now he must beg to be excused. He offered no further comment on the outcome.
In Hartford Connecticut votes favored the Republican candidate Taft over Roosevelt, with Taft’s majority smaller than four years ago. Lil ley wins the governorship by about 5,000 amid submarine boat controversy and intra party opposition. Five Republican congressmen elected and the legislature leans Republican. Socialist vote grows from 2,932 in 1906 to 5,250 this year.
Denver reports a Democratic swing from 1904 margins but with McDonald elected governor on the Republican ticket. Three Republican representatives also win, signaling mixed party gains in Colorado.
North Carolina results show the Democratic national ticket winning by about 30,000 votes. W. W. Kitchin is elected governor as Republicans gain in parts of the state.
Indiana split its ballots with Taft narrowly carrying the state for president over Marshall. Marshall defeats Watson for governor by about 8 000. Congress and legislature results appear mixed with Democrats favored in several districts and Marion county voting for a strong county Democratic ticket.
Cincinnati crowds celebrate Taft after a tight win in his hometown. The Republican majority dropped from 7,119 in 1906 to about 5,000 this year, far from 40,193 in 1904. Taft spoke from his brother Charles P Taft's home and promised a formal statement soon.
Taft carries Wisconsin with a majority around 75 000, Roosevelt had a larger tally four years ago. Governor James O Davidson is reelected. The congressional delegation stays nine Republicans and two Democrats. The legislature will be Republican and Senator Stevenson reelected.
Des Moines reports that Bryan mobilized the abstainers from 1904 but could not defeat Taft. Taft carries Iowa with a margin around 50 000 in a total vote near 504 000. Republican B F Carroll wins the governorship.
Carson City reports Nevada swung to the Democratic party with about seven thousand of ten thousand votes for William Jennings Bryan, reversing the 1904 result.
Kentucky results show Bryan ahead by about 13,000 votes in Louisville with nine or ten Democratic congressmen elected, signaling a Republican loss of snap momentum in the state.
Letters from Mrs. Edwards of Union City New York reader Mr Prince from Cattaraugus and Mrs Avery of Leominster Mass recount long-term health improvements attributed to Peruna. They describe age related vitality and recovery from ailments with the remedy, noting years of use and perceived cures.
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