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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
3
The article quotes Roosevelt predicting Taft will win more electoral votes than Roosevelt did in 1904. It notes Roosevelt’s past tallies for McKinley and Parker and says surpassing 336 would mark a great Republican victory, praising Roosevelt as a keen political prophet.
David Fiyne, jailed last week for robbing the Attica depot, repeated the same old plea about a prominent father and wealthy East relatives to excuse his actions to deputies on the way to prison. The remark reflects a recurring tactic by such offenders to seek public sympathy.
I Kitdedy Indiana Republican general and Vices Chafumsn Dinwiddie of the State Committee visited last Friday. They dined with Mr Nebeker and met about sixty Republicans from the county at headquarters. They discussed campaign work and the gathering was profitably spent and enjoyed by all.
Recruitment notice seeking agents to canvass City and Township and sell the Atmospheric Washing Machine manufactured in Veedersburg Indiana. Offers liberal terms to energetic men. Apply in person or by mail to C U Edson secretary Veedersburg Manufacturing Co Veedersburg Indiana.
An anonymous Black Hand circular circulated in parts of the district accusing Congressman Landis of voting to raise his own pay. The piece drew no names, met strong contempt, and Landis notes he voted against the increase while most Democratic colleagues supported it. It is also implied Morrison allies echoed the claim, though no public statements were made.
The Turner Art Collection will be shown in the High School building on October 28, 1931. It features two hundred world renowned prints across twelve hundred square feet. Proceeds from public admissions will fund future decorating purchases and educational efforts, with catalogs for sale at the school.
Perry Hatt of Hillsboro, lifelong in the eastern county, is the Republican nominee for County Treasurer. A pushful, honest businessman with no prior office, he works for a major U S lumber company and seeks votes in November. Also note W B Culeman offers ladies skirts in correct style and tailoring at reasonable prices on east side square.
Hon Samuel L. Rawlston of Lebanon spoke for two hours at a Democratic rally in Covington. He denounced tariff schemes, promoted temperance, bank guarantees, and local option laws, and praised Bryan Kern and Marshall. The crowd of about 200 included Democrats and Republicans amid a strained, uninspired reception.
Tonight at 8 in the High School Assembly room the program features the High School Chorus, vocal solos by Mies Lanius, violin by W F Stilwell, art and citizenship by Mayor Evan W Heeth, best reading by Miss La Ver i, piano by Mtre Walker, and other performances including art and religion with Rev F K Dougherty and the school chorus. The event blends music, readings, and cultural displays.
A crowded Republican Day event in Fountain County with Landis and Watson drawing praise. Speakers stressed party strengths, attacked Bryan, and warned against local temperance rollbacks. Landis spoke at the courthouse in the evening to a packed audience as the day’s festivities concluded.
A Republican primary nominates William F. Gerhard of Richland Township for prosecuting attorney of the district. Born May 14 1861 in Franklin Weiss Ohio he has taught in area schools for twenty six years and is noted as a trusted, loyal Christian citizen with a long record in education and public service.
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