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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1912

Page

8

Covington Light and Water Contract Under Fire by Citizens

The Citizens Organization of Covington denounces city officials for alleged mismanagement of the Light and Water plant and seeks voter judgment on November 4. The file cites a 1908 contract with Covington Light and Water Company and accuses authorities of failing to ensure the plant was in good condition when conveyed. It urges reform, proper law enforcement, and open council meetings.

Covington William S. Reed Chicago William Ss. Reed Indiana Light and Water Agid City Wilim S. Reed Papeed City of Covington Light and Water Company Said Common Council Said City Covington Light and Water Pany Fountain County Light and Water Plant

The Citizens Movement and Public School Duty

The piece urges citizens to support public schools as makers of good citizens beyond partisanship. It cites the superintendent’s view on civic duty and warns that democracy depends on youth trained to serve the community, invoking Washington’s warning about partisan influence. It notes Covington’s unity across parties in the Citizens movement for better local governance.

George Washington Covington

The Well at Power House Controversy Over Brick Dredged Up

J D Laney of the Public Safety Committee faced questions from two citizens about the brick work at the power house. The discussion stalled as the article notes a continuation on page 2.

J.D. Laney Public Safety Committee

Citizens' Ticket slate listed for city offices

The Citizens' Ticket announces candidates for mayor L. P. Little. city clerk Scott Hugel. treasurer Worth Reed. councilmembers David Wolf First Ward Clint Kaufman Second Ward Joan Peters. At Large James Richey George Law.

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Citizens’ Organization of Sth Citizens Organization Light and Water Contract H. Kebeker H.C. Yount Sec. and Treas Enos H. Nebeker Hanibal C. Yount Uity Light and Water Company Martin Spence Stanton Gray and Clark Evan W. Heath John LaTourette The Citizens’ Movement Power House Citizens Lewsader Clem Harter
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