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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1911

Page

4

Classified Rates for Newspaper Space Contracts

One year contracts priced at 8 cents per inch. Six months to under one year at 1 cent per inch. Contracts under six months at 1 cent per inch. Metal base electros charged 6 cents per inch.

Democrats Eye Brean for Leader as Registration Law Binds

The piece argues Democrats should nominate William J. Brean, noting China may become a republic. It stresses party organization matters under the new Registration Law, which adds work and changes how votes are counted in close counties.

William J. Brean

Fairbanks Named Potential Indiana Governor Candidate

Vice President Fairbanks is mentioned as a gubernatorial possibility. Indiana Republicans largely favor the move and expect his candidacy to streamline politics and ensure a safe, conservative, highly efficient state chief executive.

Fairbanks Indiana

Giants and Athletics Clash in Final Five Games

All eyes turn to New York as New York and Philadelphia duel for the championship. The Giants and Athletics face off in a best four of seven, their strength closely matched in a world watching the outcome.

New York Philadelphia Giants Athletics World of Sports

Indianapolis Star Emerges from Receivership under Shafer

The Indianapolis Star resumes independent general coverage of state and local affairs while backing Taft for president. John W. Shafer now leads the paper along with the Star League papers in Terre Haute and Munice, promising strong editorial work and a broad field ahead.

Indianapols Star The Star Indiana John W. Shafer Star League Indianapolis Terre Haute Munice Star Taft Shafer Indianapolis Star

Walsh Paroled from Leavenworth After Bank Scandal Sentence

The veteran banker and railroad magnate John R. Walsh was released on parole from Leavenworth Federal Prison after serving one year and nine months of a five year term for misappropriation of Chicago National Bank funds. Sympathy spread nationwide as observers note he did not use bank money to defraud the public and that his interests suffered. The penalties are acknowledged as severe, though opinions vary on culpability and consequences.

John R. Walsh Leavenworth Federal Prison Chicago National Walsh

Governor and wife travel in Chicago on shopping tour

Governor Tom Marshall and his wife are in Chicago for a week long shopping trip. Mrs Marshall is described as buying dress goods while the governor says the trip keeps him busy writing checks and away from talk of a presidential bid.

Tom Marshall Chicago

Indiana Residents Alarmed by Out-of-State Purchases Volume

Officials report a resident’s substantial buying spree across state lines, highlighting unusual spending patterns and import/export concerns. The piece notes potential tax implications and calls for further investigation by state authorities.

Gov Marshall and the Unions

The piece critiques McNamara's extradition as objectionable and cites grand jury indictments of his captors as kidnappers. It argues Judge Remster ruled the Tribunes Court lacked jurisdiction, fueling union interest. It asserts Governor Marshall could have afforded a proper hearing and excuses unions for seeking allies amid capitalist influence.

McNamara Remster Marshall

Party Organization Urgency For 1912 Campaign

The piece stresses a ten month local campaign due to a new six month and thirty day registration law. Parties must quickly organize county and precinct structures to ensure votes are registered and mobilized. Emphasis on early, cohesive precinct leadership and broad party harmony.

General Assembly

Rushville rally boosts Indiana Republicans in 1912 bid

The Rushville love feast drew strong attendance and renewed enthusiasm among Republicans. The Star notes the need for united action to restore GOP supremacy, while criticizing Cannon's Payne tariff defense and urging alignment with Taft, with emphasis on interring party differences.

Rushville Indiana Cannon House Senate Taft Messrs

Republican Vote Boost Seen in Taft Support

The Indianapolis Star notes Shively Marshall Kern victory came from Republican voters who refused to back Democrats or stayed home. It argues for intensified campaign activity and poll turnout next year to carry the state, praising Taft’s support as essential groundwork for a 1912 fight.

Shively Marshall Kern Taft Indianapolis Star

Sheriff Sale Ordered in Fountain County Indiana

By virtue of an execution from the Fountain County Clerk the State of Indiana sues William McMahon. A sale is set for November 10 1911 between 10 am and 4 pm at the Covington Court House to cover rents and profits of Vances Addition lots 13 and 14 with option to sell fee simple if needed. Sheriff Robert H Kerr deputy David Meehan OSS Douglasly attorney.

Fountain Fountain County Indiand William McMahon A. D Court House Covington Indiana State of Indiana Vance Robert H. Kerr D. J Meehan

Blue Men’s Chickens and Caldwell’s Game Cocks

Capt Caldwell commanded the 4 Delaware regiment in the revolution and earned the nickname Caldwell’s game cocks for his drill. He believed a cock must come from a bine hen to be game, leading to the moniker Blue Men’s Chickens used for his men. After the war the nickname spread to Delawareans.

Caldwell Delaware Revolune

J Loeb's Store Promotes Castornia Suit Line

Castornia stands as the brand you have always bought says the J Loeb's Store brochure. The ad promises first class ready made or made to order suits with top service from J Loeb's in town.

Castornia J. Loeb

Public Sale at Dave Ferguson Farm Near Coyington

A public sale at the Dave Ferguson farm two miles north of Coyington Tennessee on Wednesday November 8 1911 starts at 10 oclock. Goods include 11 head of horses several draft and roadster horses, Jersey cattle including 5 milk cows and calves, 10 ewes bred, hogs 50 total with brood sows and shoats, farming implements such as a McCormick binder hay tedder drills gangs wagons and more. Terms: cash on sums under 5 dollars, credit nine months on larger amounts with notes. 4 percent cash discount on cash over 5 dollars. Lunch served by Bend church Ladies Aid. Col C W Smith A G Madden

Dave Ferguson Coyington Tna John Deer Gang Dick Gang

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