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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1906
Page
4
The county remains reliably Republican while the sun shone on Wednesday, and Tuesday was Democratic. The piece urges acceptance of the situation without blaming others and notes public sentiment at the time.
The Boss machine faced a harsh job on Tuesday as opponents were mostly elected and their combinations largely failed to work.
The event drew notable attention as the device opened to the public on Tuesday. A sudden wrenching action disrupted the showcase, but curiosity remained high about the mechanism’s function and purpose.
The victory by Spin ning, McIrvin and Hardesty under all conditions stood out as a signal win. Their friends express lasting gratitude and pride in the achievement.
Voters at the polls voiced strong criticism of the county organization formed in Veedersburg last spring and its alleged corrupt methods used in the campaign. They asserted no party or candidate can win under such leadership.
In a sharp post election verdict, the public assigns responsibility for Tuesday's loss to potential rivals and influential figures. Voters express clear disapproval and demand accountability for the outcome.
Miss Carson Keefer entertained a city crowd Tuesday evening at her country residence. Mr. and Mrs. Mont Bodine attended as chaperons. Guests enjoyed light refreshments and departed at a late hour after an enjoyable time.
Mr and Mrs Elisha Rhodes hosted a Sunday dinner with guests Mrs L C Allen Covington Mrs George Mossbarger Perrysville Mrs Charlie Stevens and son Herald Chicago along with Mr and Mrs Samuel Rhodes and daughter.
A local shop at Coleman Reeves Coleman offers a varied selection of hats prompting shoppers to pick a suited style from the new stock. The article notes the store name and emphasizes the hat lineup available to customers.
The piece reports Republican victories across forty-two states with the party retaining control of Congress and a narrow win for Charles F. Hughes in New York against William Randolph Hearst. It notes GOP gains in Oklahoma New Mexico Arizona Kansas and state statewide races across many others while Democratic wins appear in a few locales.
In Indianapolis on November 7, reports show Indiana Republicans delivering a much smaller plurality than Roosevelt’s 92,000 margin from two years prior. The result marks a reversal of former strong GOP gains and signals a tightened statewide political landscape.
Republicans gain ground in Indiana with about 25 000 plurality for Secretary of State Fred A. Sims while Democrats threaten to reshape the legislature. Republicans win most state offices, hold over senators, and contests in districts including the Eighth and Eleventh. Dalzell reelected amid fusion opposition. new capital issues and reform acts cited as influencing votes.
Charles E. Hughes, Republican, elected governor of New York over William Randolph Hearst by about 52,000 votes. Hearst carried New York City and certain cities like Buffalo and Rochester, while Hughes swept many other municipalities and counties. Judiciary ticket backed by Choate and Parker won large pluralities amid statewide turnout decline from 1904.
Louisville dispatch reports the Third district shifts to Republicans, bringing eight Democrats and three Republicans in Congress. Senatorial race favors James B. McCreary by about 8,000 votes over Governor J. C. W. Beckman. Governor race remains close with Samuel W. Hager slightly ahead of N. B. Hays, result uncertain likely next day.
Denver reports the Republican state central committee claims a statewide ticket victory with majorities from 15 000 to 30 000. It notes likely win of all three Colorado congressmen and a large Republican legislative majority, with a successor to Senator Thomas M Patton expected to be Republican.
An advertisement extols Peruna as a cure for catarrh of the kidneys, claiming it reaches the source of the problem and prevents progression to Bright's disease or diabetes. It cites testimonials and offers free medical advice from Dr. S. B. Hartman of the Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus, Ohio.
Chairman Boe achenstein of the Democratic state central committee claimed his party had gained in all five congressmen three in Cook county and two outside making the congressional delegation nineteen Republicans and six Democrats.
St Paul reports Johnson wins a second term as governor with the largest Democratic majority in state history, estimated up to 60 000. The legislature, however, is expected to remain safely Republican.
Guthrie Oklahoma November 7 The constitution drafting for the new state will be led by Democrats with at least seventy eight delegates on the floor. Republicans concede a disappointing showing while Osage nation elects two Democrats and Indians generally back the Democratic ticket.
Senator Dick, head of the Ohio Republican committee, telegrams President Roosevelt and congressional committee predicting Ohio will vote Republican by at least 75,000 and elect seventeen Republicans and three Democrats with one district undecided. Early returns suggest a Republican plurality rivaling Pattison’s 40,000 margin from last year.
Massachusetts voters re elected Governor Guild by about 37,000 over his Democratic opponent John B. Moran. The Republicans kept the state ticket and will hold a large Republican majority in both houses, though Lieutenant Governor Draper trailed Guild.
Philadelphia voters backed Edwin Stuart Republican over Lewis Emery Jr Democrat by about 100000 in a campaign described as the most exciting in twenty five years. The focus also rested on Philadelphia district attorney race and several congressional districts as final returns arrived.
Chicago voters give Republican Smulski the state treasurer victory with a Cook County lead around 30,000 and Chicago city results about 40,000 in favor. Indications point to a Republican state ticket win by a substantial plurality.
The election of United States Senator Murray Crane concludes a brief term. The Massachusetts delegation to Congress will remain practically the same.
Tennessee results show Malcol R. Patterson Democrat defeating H. Clay Evans Republican by about 25 000 votes. Legislative returns favor Democrats. Republicans win in the First and Second districts, with the Eighth district in doubt regarding Democratic control.
Charleston report notes a calm election in South Carolina on November 7 with Governor F M Ansell and the full state ticket victorious. Only J L Chandler gained significant votes from Socialists, while seven Democratic congressmen were elected, five without opposition.
Detroit voters backed Governor Warner and the entire Republican state ticket by a large margin. Republicans also won every congressional district seat and appear to hold a strong, possibly full, majority in the state legislature.
Salt Lake City November 7 Republicans in Utah elect their state ticket by plurality. Joseph Howell is re elected to Congress and Joseph E Frick wins the supreme court seat. Estimates show 75 to 90 percent of Mormon Democrats in the county voted Republican.
In Seattle on November 7, Republicans swept statewide races with W. E. Humphrey Wesely L. Jones and Francis W. Cushman winning as congressmen at large. The house of representatives and state senate are expected to remain strongly Republican.
Jacksonville voters report all Democratic candidates elected and the legislature unified in Democrats. Governor Broward’s Everglades drainage plan appears defeated amid statewide results.
Cheyenne November 7 reports all Republican candidates including Governor Brooks elected by majorities of at least 2000. The note ends with an unrelated line about a test of your eyes that costs nothing and seems out of place.
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