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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1905
Page
4
The missouri remark hints that Mr GorMan, a political boss, may have secured a post in the slats while noting that many states will jail politicians. The text reflects partisan critique of political figures and potential corruption.
The remark notes that the machinery Tamany uses on election day cannot protect against a strong voter backlash. It underscores widespread public expectation for reform.
OxLaHoMA and Indian Territory asked Congress to admit a new state joining the union, aiming for a third sister state while insisting the plan will stop short of twins and avoiding further splits.
Henry Gassaway Davis declares his opposition to railway rate legislation and seems slightly pained at the apparent lack of surprise. The reaction signals a contested political issue and Davis’s stance amid ongoing policy debates.
The annual Republican love feast will be held in Indianapolis during the holidays with special interest this year on the state chairmanship.
The governor issues a standard Thanksgiving proclamation and may include a personal note of gratitude. He did not run in the recent Pennsylvania political campaign.
The quote argues life insurance firms deserve tight scrutiny akin to national banks, noting skepticism that Senator Warner’s plan would meaningfully aid oversight after referencing a Missouri bank example in Allen County.
David E. Sherrick who was removed as auditor of state for shortage in his accounts will not be tried November 27 for embezzlement and conspiracy. The hearing date was postponed to December 14 at the request of his attorney Addison C Harris. Prosecutor Benedict said this is the only postponement he will accept so the case can be disposed of before the holidays.
James Bincham of Muncie known as Jim leads the current race for the Indiana Attorney General nomination to succeed Charles W Miller. Opponents include Grif Dean of Marion and Judge Fields of Princeton, with strong regional support for Bingham despite past near-nomination.
In Indiana 608 of 1025 townships have no saloons with 243 dry by remonstrance. Since last May 114 townships became dry due to Moore law. Forty city wards lack saloons. A remonstrance blocks a salon in Indianapolis Second ward. Aledo 245 saloons shut since May 1, per State Superintendent Humphreys of the Anti-Saloon League.
One full cabinet high arm sewing machine offered for immediate sale. Will sell cheap if sold at once. Address sewing machine this office.
DeWitt Miller presented the second talk in the H. S. Lecture course at the Presbyterian church Wednesday night. The speaker was praised as a jewel from start to finish.
Union Thanksgiving services will be held at the Christian church next Thursday morning November 30 at 10 30 oclock with Rev J T Orton preaching The churches will unite in a prayer meeting Wednesday evening November 29 at the Methodist church Pastors urge liberal support of these services.
Letters from Brac Sharp ex Governor of Kansas and James Currie of Montreal praise Peruna as an excellent tonic and remedy for catarrh coughs and colds. Readers are urged to write Dr Hartman for free medical guidance with confidential correspondence.
The Republican state chairman race intensifies with G A H Shildeler leading bids from the Indiana Sun and other papers. Jas P Goodrich is mentioned as a potential rival but has not declared. Critics urge selecting square, capable men to serve the party and state interests over self serving motives.
Dr Buckner Julian Martin Fletcher Boyd and James T Bell attended a Scottish Rites meeting in Indianapolis Tuesday evening. Tom Coffing bought the C H Tinsley hardware stock with invoice dated early this week. Mrs Joseph Steely died in Danville Illinois after several weeks illness and interment followed at Mt Hope cemetery.
Joseph Murphy drove Elmore Arter Harry Smail and Harry Evans to a county association meeting of mail carriers at Veedersburg on Saturday night. The auto left the road sliding into a ditch and nearly went over a fifteen foot embankment tearing up the vehicle and making Arter very ill. It was a warm time.
Fragmented local items report a sidewalk brawl at the Republican office involving Alonzo Sleeper and editor. notes on court term, visits, obituaries, a teacher meeting in Veedersburg, and a school address by Prof. W. J. Millis. Also short notices on sales, missing barn, a medicine ad, and residents traveling or visiting.
H. P. Layton was in the city Saturday. He has just returned from a sanitarium in Iowa and is much improved though suffering hemorrhages. He plans to travel south for the winter and continues to fight his dread disease.
Mrs Albert Murphy of near State Line visited fiancé here Sunday. Cy Briles family is down with typhoid fever while Mrs Briles just recovered. Mrs Owen Keiter was taken violent insane Friday, sent to St Elizabeth's then Newport, to await Indianapolis transfer. Lizzie Gouty heads to Florida for winter. Gurnie Diem and True Hag visited True Hag's parents. James Stankard family visited near Grape Creek. Elias Gouty suffered heart trouble but improves. Gouty and Switzer visited the sick. new elevator progress noted.
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