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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1913
Page
8
The Citizens' Organization of Covington presents a platform demanding honest, efficient city administration and an end to partisan control. It calls for self sustaining electric and water services, lawful conduct by officials, open council meetings, better fire protection, and prohibition of officials profiting from city contracts. It urges voters to banish political bosses at the November polls and embrace nonpartisan governance.
The Citizens' Ticket nominates J P Little for mayor with Scott Hugel as city clerk and Worth Steed as treasurer. Three council seats are listed for First Ward David Wolf, Second Ward Clint Kaufman, Third Ward Joan Peters, and At Large candidates James Richey and George Law.
A call to voters and organizations to oppose re election of a past slate by presenting facts and counterpoints. It urges studying available information, considering opposition replies, and sharing truth while afterwards keeping silent on the matter.
The Citizens Organization denounces partisan politics in local government and urges independent, veteran citizens to rise against political machines. It argues elected officials should serve the whole community, not party bosses, and calls for a higher standard of civic leadership.
A traveling observer says Covington should focus on factories, noting strawboard potential. He questions why no factories exist and urges using organizing skill for business goals, lowering city expenses, and boosting wealth to reduce taxes. Citizens' platform pledges wise, economical city administration.
Democrats Republicans and Progressives originated the Citizens movement and their ticket. They gathered for common protection against the Ring. Covington wakes as a great day nears.
A political clash centers on a petition acknowledgement and a technical objection to the Citizens' ticket. The county and city clerks, backed by editorial supporters, are accused of harnessing a procedural flaw to block the ticket, while voters are urged to see past party lines and consider the opposition's alleged incompetence and disloyalty. The confrontation has stirred public sentiment and influenced voter perception ahead of the ballot.
An old report notes Mayor McGeorge abusing a cat to symbolize disloyalty while aiming to keep the Cit ticket off the ballot. The item suggests public officials resisting disloyalty and political maneuvering ahead of an election.
Fragment discusses a deceptive city statement and potential publication costs. It mentions Covington and a sense of shame and humiliation, implying the city will bear publication expenses. No clear names or dates are provided.
The article argues for the Mayor's court in mid size cities known as the 5th clase. It notes no bar membership is required to be Mayor yet a bar member must preside when trial is in city court. It warns that venue change rights and impartial trials have been ignored, risking liberty and property.
In the October 17 paper our article on the subject is presented. No comments were made by the Friend, so the facts stated stand admitted as true by our opponents. We gave them ample time to justify their position.
Citizens are asked to vote on Nov 4 whether they support continuing to fund rents and repairs on the McGeorge block. The notice claims city expenses for the block equal what would build a city hall.
City officials published a critical statement on the Light and Water plant. The piece claims 860.0.00 in expenditures should not have been made and that earnings were overstated by 147.00 for six months. It alleges the water plant needs two new pressure pumps costing about 150000, while the statement was unsworn and aimed to sway voters through deception.
The letter questions whether the Light and Water plant was turned over to the city in a coup, alleges slighting of councilman J D Laney on the Public Safety Committee, and argues against noncompetitive bidding. It presses views on McGeorge block repairs, mayoral overreach, party influence in elections, and reelecting four-year city officials after limited progress on the Light and Water issue.
A letter-response to a previous Republican article argues the Light and Water plant was in GOOD condition last January. The writer claims it could have been in BETTER condition and not in the BEST, critiquing the opposing side’s use of figures versus words.
The letter mocks the Friends quotation by swapping rotten apple for plant to argue that claims of good condition are unfounded. It discusses good, better, and best, contrasts poor health with need for care, and notes a plant needing 6000 dollars of repairs on January last, concluding the plant was in poor condition.
A local letter accuses city officials of failing to push a power plant into proper running order under a 20 year contract after paying 1.5 million. It contends inspectors and the company skirts blame while voters face a poor scrap heap outcome and reelection pressure.
Lindley P Little, Citizens' Candidate for Mayor, addresses Covington voters promising a specific policy plan if elected. He states to the citizens that on election day he will pursue outlined reforms and priorities in office.
A statement expresses influence from the Citizens platform guiding personal direction and intent. It emphasizes the role of a guiding spirit in shaping choices and civic engagement.
The policy states all public work shall be let by competitive bids to the lowest responsible bidder. It promises to serve the interests of the people without fear or favor to ensure the best possible service to the city in a canonical manner.
A vow to uphold orderly public administration and encourage lawful aspirations for a livelier Covingior. The speaker pledges to govern with honor, serving all people and improving municipal affairs.
L. P. Little advocates a nonpartisan ticket that has the support of all citizens in Covington. He expresses belief that elected representatives will govern for the whole people and instill pride in the city through public affairs and good will.
L. P. Little campaigns on a platform promising stable business administration and a square deal for voters. He emphasizes efficient management, fair practices, and economic steadiness to benefit the community. Supporters view him as a trustworthy figure for local governance.
A political note attacks opponents for alleged misrepresentation in Citizens columns and a Dodge on city affairs. The writer claims to present only facts and accuses rivals of juggle and deception regarding the Light and Water plant article. They urge an end to smear tactics and insist on truthful, factual campaigning.
Citizens endorse Scott Hugel as City Clerk highlighting his upright life, hard work with the Big 4 railroad, and devotion to family. The notice urges voters to elect him next Tuesday as a deserving, conscientious public servant recognized for merit and trustworthy service.
The nominees on the Citizens ticket for councilmen are business men who have held responsible positions and performed well for employers and themselves. It is safe to trust the city's business in their hands. Remember this next Tuesday.
Citizens candidate Worth Reed is urged to accept public duty as city treasurer. The message states no doubt about his ability and asks voters to support him on Tuesday. Concluded on fourth page.
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