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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
2
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The passage notes that Democrats propose repealing the county local option law to stay consistent, arguing they have not been a temperance party and there is no reason for them to become one now.
A large set of Indiana election figures appears revised while the slate is complete and the official tally is total. The result displeases Democratic supporters as the vote count seems too small to share, leaving Grand in a tight spot.
The returns show Prohis voting either for the Prohibition ticket or for Thomas Marshall for Governor, opposing their temperance party. This attitude has persisted for years and Republicans doubt they can be fooled again.
The Benton Review notes Bryan’s defeat but says his principles have broad American support. It criticizes Republican speakers for targeting Bryan personally and suggests swift use of Bryan’s theories could extend Republican power. The piece praises a Jeffersonian shift in government and cautions the GOP against copying Bryan’s stance.
Democratic funding allegedly influenced Fountain County race leading to Republican ticket defeats. Critics accuse office seeking Republicans of betrayal and greed, painting a scene of entrenched political intrigue.
The article expresses a partisan view that many will die or be harmed in the election aftermath. It asserts Republicans must stay true to themselves for any new deal and argues that the people should rule and decide clearly.
The report notes one hundred voters in Fountain County chose local option for wards over county level and implies whisky influence dominates temperance reform. It warns future temperance legislation may be unlikely as Democrats and Prohis hold power and influence.
The piece argues that while James E. Watson and other defeated Republicans blame the temperance question and Governor Hanly, broader issues influenced the losses. It contends tariff revision, unkept promises, unrest, and national personality factors also shaped the elections, noting most of the state ticket and many county candidates were defeated despite temperance links.
Tom Taggrt withdraws from the race for United States senator, prompting Kernstock to surge into the field as the campaign pivots. Precise details and next steps were not provided in the readable text.
Chairman Stokes Jackson stresses urgency of passing the county local option law before adjournment. He says democratic leaders pledged action and the window to seize opportunity is closing as the legislature nears its end.
The article argues the Republicans' defeat in Indiana blames a crop of scapegoats while praising Governor Haniy as doing more for the state's welfare than many prior governors. It notes he may deserve vindication from criticism.
A commentator notes critics call the special session laws the obituary of the republican party. He concedes Democrats enjoy the jibe but says the victory’s sweetness fades as time reveals true outcomes and how the laws are viewed.
The passage debates whether whiskey sales and saloon culture benefit Indiana residents and flags Governor Hanly’s policy as potentially mistaken or correct. It argues against scapegoating individuals and warns that motives won’t alter outcomes, urging reflection on consequences and accountability.
The passage argues Democrats want to portray the temperance issue as the sole cause of the Republican loss in Indiana. It suggests this would remove Governor Hanly as a political threat and depoliticize the temperance cause, clearing the path for Democrats. It notes skepticism about county option elections and outlines a step by step plan to shape public opinion.
Mr. C Hallock of Antwerp Ohio reports his daughter Allie was cured of a two year head catarrh after taking three bottles of Peruna. He says Peruna serves as a general tonic and recommends it to others with catarrh and offers to provide information.
Letters from William F Burke J C Crumpacker and C A Renstrom claim Peruna relieved stomach cramps, kidney and catarrh symptoms. They describe long illness, relief after use, and urge others to try Peruna. The text promotes both liquid and tablet forms as remedies.
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Uncle Sampson Reed rents bank and office rooms to Hoi while Lucas Nebeker handles papering and repainting of all wood work. Murray and Keerns are conducting the contracted work with thorough effort.
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