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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1912
Page
2
A young bride rejects modern furnishings bought by her mother in law and the store. After negotiations with husband and shop owner the modern pieces are returned and replaced with refinished antiques. The bride restores old chairs tables and fireplace to evoke a bygone era and the mother approves of the nostalgic result.
An amber specimen contains a near perfect dragon fly trapped in ancient resin. The piece, presented to a British statesman by a wealthy Russian dealer, dates from the tertiary period and is noted for its size clarity and preservation. Scientists consider it among the finest fossil insects ever found in amber.
Railway timetable notes for the Abash Covington branch show arrivals at Covington at 9 15 a m and 4 40 p m departures from Attics at 8 00 a m and 3 40 p m. Covington returns at 10 50 a m and 4 0 p m with arrivals at Attites at 11 40 a m and 5 35 p m. Various fast and local trains listed with daily and Sunday ex exceptions.
The passage portrays Woodrow Wilson, Democratic candidate, summoned to testify for the Republican party. It cites his responses alleging that the 1893 to 1896 decade marked depression, with widespread poverty and unemployment, and that relief did not ease until 1897 under Republican governance.
Missouri Governor Hadley, a Roosevelt delegate manager, declines to join the third term faction. In Jefferson City he urged Republicans to back the Taft nominees, warning that joining the new party would aid Democratic victory and stressing the party’s stand for decency and sane progress. He argued Democrats would pursue similar tariff policies to those of 1892.
Roosevelt argues that Roosevelt cannot win and would split the Republican vote, aiding Wilson. He claims Wilson’s election would cause nationwide disaster, forcing a choice between dishonesty or catastrophe in policy. Therefore Taft should receive the national vote to prevent a Wilson victory.
Former Senator Foraker, sidelined by medical orders, endorses Taft after observing Maine’s vote as a Republican loyalist. He cites no viable alternative, says only Taft represents the party, and warns other presidential candidates seek its defeat.
The Billings Daily Gazette declares support for Taft over Roosevelt, arguing no hope for the Third Term cause and urging continuation of Republican rule to avoid adverse business conditions. It stresses GOP gains under Republican policies and frames the election as a choice between Republican and Democratic parties.
A Connecticut congressman highlights a ta riff study showing Democratic bills would have shifted many local industries to free trade, risking closures. Editorials praise Taft vetoes and warn that a Democratic victory would prolong tariff agitation, harming U.S. manufacturing nationwide.
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