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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1911
Page
6
The piece argues Governor Marshall may seek the presidency, facing questions over Gary bribery. It asserts labor's weight in the state campaign and claims Democratic leaders have shaped labor loyalties, noting labor as a political football for Brewers and Democrats.
The late Democratic state legislature extended township trustees terms to avoid a possible defeat in the next general election. The piece suggests 1912 would have been favorable to Democrats, yet they again mishandled matters. Fountain county is said to have a Republican majority among trustees.
A reader contests the 1,000,000 rise in Fountain County valuations for 1912 over 1911, noting it implies a large tax increase despite claims of tax relief. The piece questions what the present administration will do with the higher levy and challenges the stated tax reductions.
State officials warn of a treasury shortfall with under three years in power. They plan to call in advance from counties for last tax installments, blaming 1909 legislature for excessive appropriations. Benign institution funds are said to be diverted, signaling continued Democratic stringency and poor state management.
Ex governor Hanly stirred the Bloomington M E Annual Conference on Temperance day urging that the Republican party’s 1910 defeat came from wavering on liquor reform and predicting a repeat failure in 1912 if it fails again. His speech drew sharp criticism and praise as a bombshell to saloon supporters and politicians.
The Star editorial laments J Frank Hanly as a rising Republican symbol in Indiana politics. It critiques his 1908 actions, predicts sharp 1912 campaign feats, and argues liquor policy will drive party fortunes amid township option, county option, and Proctor law debates influencing rural and urban voters. It calls for not underestimating his stump power and the potential electoral fallout.
In Veedersburg on Sunday Veedersburg defeated Covington 4 to 1 to even the five game series at two games each The fifth and final game to decide the champion will be scheduled later The next Cates team will visit Veedersburg next Sunday to play the locals in baseball
At Syracuse last Wednesday Earl Jr. won two heats in the Onondaga $2,000 pace with Independence Boy taking third in the first heat and second in the second. Weather heavy, rain-soaked track, times 2 04 and 2 04 5. See Burnett's new ad.
A Republican advertisement promotes Lambertville snag proof rubber boots and shoes offered for sale at J Loeb’s Stores. The copy emphasizes durability and practicality for shoppers seeking weather resistant footwear in the era.
In Fountain Circuit Court September Term 1911 plaintiffs Galloway Romine and others file a complaint to quiet title to eighty acres in the South half of the Northeast quarter of Section 14 Township 20 North Range 8 West Fountain County Indiana. Unknown defendants and heirs are named or described and notified to appear November 21 1911 the 2nd judicial day of the term at Covington Court House to answer. Clerk Leroy Sanders signs. O B Rateliff attorney. 9-28-1911 w4
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