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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1906
Page
4
Republican ticket lists Charles B. Landis for Congress Charles R. Milford for Judge Logan Fred S. Purnell for Prosecutor William Colvert for Representative Eluah J. Earl for Auditor Franryant for Clerk 8 McIrvin for Treasurer Col. W. Sentman for Surveyor.
A Danville Republican signals conditional support for government ownership of railroads. He argues that party control would ensure government hires on the rails and continued ticket voting, warning opponents that defeat could follow if policy changes are pursued.
A socialist editor at Mt. Vernon challenges a democratic editor of the same city to a duel amid ongoing political tensions. The piece questions the motives of golden rule advocates and their impact on public duties and civic order.
The Republican State Committee adopts rules to place party control with state and district bodies, extending primary voting to counties where the largest town exceeds five thousand, and leaving local election officials to precincts. The changes include an appeals process to higher committees and aim to broaden member participation in nominations.
Secretary Walsh of the Democratic National Committee resigns, claiming the party is controlled by selfish personal and corporate interests. He argues Bryan has been sidelined by a faction seeking to steer the machinery, while Bryan previously supported Parker and opposed Roosevelt in Indiana.
The article discusses Indiana railroad valuation at about 200 million dollars and how taxes from railroads fund state and local government. It argues national and state ownership would shift tax burden to real estate and personal property, noting no easy solution and citing the Washington Herald.
The article reports Bryan's stance on government ownership provoking nationwide debate. It notes Virginia Senator Daniel opposing ownership, Texas Senator Bailey skipping events over his views, Stone and Folk at receptions, and Hearst and Jerome trading harsh rhetoric about leadership and party strategies.
Governor Hanly touted funds spent to defeat Governor Cobb as he closed the Maine campaign. Congressman Watson recalled a bitter local issue fight, with Republicans matching two years ago and Democrats swelling. Prohibition foes failed, Littlefield held firm for prohibition, while the prohibition party helped liquor interests in the battle.
Jess Kearns ex-saloon keeper of Perrysville Indiana and resident of Wabash township Fountain county sues Louis W. Morgan Robert S. Osborn Richard Peterson and Ashley M. Boyles in Vermilion circuit court for 1560 dollars alleging a March 2 conspiracy to injure his character and ruin his pool hall soft drink business amid ongoing remonstrance cases.
Week ending September 19 1906 list of names Mrs Aldeman Mary Gilkey Mrs Gullspie Lena Hill C H Jones Mrs D Ssanis and an instruction to call for advertised items at F W Boyd P M
A refined display of lace curtains is showcased by M Boord, highlighting delicate patterns and quality craftsmanship. The line promises elegance for homes seeking vintage charm and tasteful window treatments.
A visitor to Michigan City state prison reports Tom McCoy of Rensselaer working in the binder twine department and described as a model prisoner who has slept well and asked for no favors. He met Dave Sherrick on the convict farm who, after initial dining issues, now endures prison life and hopes for a Supreme Court reversal. Men’s work clothing advertised at J Loebs Store.
Regular preaching services will be held at the church morning and evening with the pastor preaching at both. Mrs Lanius will sing at the morning service. Herman Hood and his father, operators of the Cates mine, were in town to assess water supply and report serious boiler work curtailment due to drought. Phelps bookstore hosts school supplies.
Official Maine returns show Republicans win entire state ticket a large share of legislature and hold Senate seat while supporting reelection of Senator Hale. Prohibition issue dominated as Democrats favored reopening the constitutional question amid Sturgis Cobb law enforcement. Liquor interests supported the Democratic governor candidate.
A certified copy of a decree from the Fountain Circuit Court directs the sale of property to satisfy a judgment of 372.95 dollars with interest and costs. The sale will be to the highest bidder at public auction. William W. Layton is the plaintiff with William H. Miles and Ella Miles as defendants.
Mrs Mary Raeland and Mrs Emma Sprankle formerly Kairdan, both about 63, inmates of the county house, died Monday and were buried in the paupers cemetery Tuesday.
On the third Saturday in October 1906 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Fountain County court house Covington Indiana the rents and profits for seven years of East half of lot 334 and East half of lot 835 in Pratt's addition to Covington will be sold to satisfy a decree with interest and costs. If needed the fee simple of the real estate may be exposed to public sale. Sheriff John B. Hardesty and W H Cox attorney note the proceeding July 20 196.
Bible School Sabbath moving at 9 30 Preaching Sunday morning at 10 40 Subject The Union of Divine and human Agency in the Kingdom of Christ Special music for the services Preaching at the Bend church Sunday afternoon at 2 30 P M Preaching Sunday evening at 7 30 Subject Our Conferere what we seen and heard All wool Yountsville blankets have arrived at J Loebs Store.
City official from San Antonio shares a testimonial on Peruna addressing catarrh and debility from sea level adjustment. He recounts initial illness after moving from Galveston and states full restoration after using Peruna, recommending it to friends.
New Observi wn Drawing Room sleepers in service between Toledo and St. Louis aboard Clover Leaf Route trains. Cars from Pullman designed for this service run daily with Toledo to St. Louis and return schedules. Reservations available by letter wire or phone through Leaf Route agents led by W L Ree.
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