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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
4
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A ballot slate lists Governor James E. Waton and Lieutenant Governor Fremont Goodwine supported for statewide offices with Fred 81M5 as Secretary of State. The item reflects campaign ticket details and which names appear on the ballot.
A brief note states the county local option represents a long step toward direct rule by residents. It emphasizes broader public involvement and gradual implementation as a democratic measure.
A brief political note urges support for Bill Taft while suggesting voting for Bill Bryan remains possible at any time. The message lacks context about election date or offices involved.
The passage notes a special legislature session aimed at awakening public sentiment. It mentions Bryan as a central figure and critiques granting or exchanging convictions, suggesting a controversial move to influence public opinion through legal or political actions.
A brief note notes an unspecified change with no prior notice. It references Mr. Bryan and his numerous beliefs or theories, implying a broad shift affecting his followers or supporters.
A Bryan campaign book declares brutal democracy as an eternal force aiding the truth, while warning the democracy will not be overtaken by opposing forces.
A speaker urges matching one’s faults with the neighbor’s, warning that refusing to act foully only exposes one’s own misdeeds. The speaker says hypocritical criticism boomerangs and urges a calm, principle driven response.
A discussion framed around whether the people should rule questions the stance of brewing interests and the Democratic party in Indiana. The Covington Friend reports a growing list of Republicans and Democrats planning to vote against Morrison as the campaign evolves.
Citizens express strong disappointment in L. Ert Slack as the Legislature’s special session actions appear to put men in the open and lacking restraint.
Bryan faced his saddest hour of the year upon learning Hearst had finally rejected the fusion proposal, marking a significant setback in the stalled negotiations reported by Globe Democrat.
The governor had few political friends in New York yet enjoyed strong popular backing. President Roosevelt recognized his broad appeal as well.
The article notes Thomas Marshall has not stated his position on temperance and that his party claims the issue is not part of the campaign. Brewers intensify efforts to defeat county local option.
James E. Watson, the Republican nominee for Governor, declares he will openly state his stance on key issues for the welfare of the state. He emphasizes no fear in sharing views on important questions with the people.
The text lauds lawmakers with steadfast principles and self respect amid political trials. It highlights the value of honesty, personal integrity, and living to one’s own opinions as crucial traits for elected representatives.
The piece argues Democrats cling to past ideals while facing higher public expenses and taxes. It asserts Republicans prosper under current Commonwealth life and suggests Democrats, out of power, grieve a status seen as historically beneficial yet impractical now.
In Jefferson City Missouri organized labor marked Labor Day with attorney General Hadley delivering the address. He argued that criticism is proper when courts render wrong decisions and invoked former federal judge William H. Taft’s stance on correcting judicial errors.
The text notes how democratic papers avoided naming Bryan by his nickname the commoner and recalls Gladstone's refusal of a peerage. It compares Bryan's reception to Gladstone being described as intoxicated with his own verbosity, framing Bryan as the Nebraska commoner in political satire.
The evidence shows Governor Hanly will leave office as he came in, fighting for what he believes are the people's rights. He seeks no personal future, trusting the people to decide. While some question his motives, time will prove his sincerity.
The Covington Friend accuses James Claypool, a Republican candidate for County Commissioner, of involvement in Van Buren township politics. Claypool, a Shawnee township resident, is contrasted with Will Madigan, Democratic nominee for Representative, in the local disputes.
The text accuses Taggart and his brewery supporters of steering the Democratic Party to block popular will in legislation. It depicts campaign activity in legislative halls and Indianapolis hotel rooms with cries of Shall the people rule.
The article recounts a draft address by Indiana Democrats criticizing Governor Hanly and outlining their stance on liquor, written by Jake Dunn. They chose to suppress the piece, apologizing to the public, and acknowledge mixed reactions from Democrats and some Republicans about the governor’s sincerity and future credit.
A leading Oklahoma paper with large circulation urges subscriptions to Bryan's campaign fund offering $100 prizes for top donors. It reports about $1000 raised from about 200000 Democratic voters, while noting depositors protections and questions over fund sources. The Covington Friend also appeals for county contributions amid claims Democrats lack funds and Republicans are bankrolled by trustees and office holders.
A letter from General W. H. Parsons former Texas senator and Confederate Brigadier General praises Peruna for lagrippe symptoms and improved appetite after one week. It includes Col William Bailey from Washington D C noting kidney trouble relief and overall health gains attributed to Peruna. The write up frames the remedy as effective despite climate and long ailment.
A local political note from Fountain County says no temperance Democrat dissents from the party line on temperance and local option. It states Democrats and temperance allies will back Billy Madigan for Fountain County Representative, per a mail from August 14.
In the Legislature a local option battle dominates county concerns while brewers resist a broad public push for local option by counties. They aim to kill the Moore remonstrance amendment to the Nicholson law, hoping to block township and city ward option via public election.
A Fulton Township temperance leader says residents oppose county local option laws. Democrats are content with the current stance, having driven out opposition and favoring maintaining present conditions. The note, dated August 14, hints at political dynamics around temperance and leadership.
The state Democratic committee repeats a claim that James Schoolcraft Sherman is president of a trust and a director in several others. The piece argues this is a lie, noting Sherman is merely a director of a local trust company in Indiana with banking, estate administration, and farm mortgage lending.
W Bourke Cochran told reporters in Boston that he will back William Jennings Bryan as the Democratic candidate. He called Taft the greatest and best qualified nominee in any republic and predicted he would become a bigger man if given similar opportunities.
Hon Thomas Cale of Alaska writes from Washington, D C 12120th St N W praising Peruna as an efficient remedy for coughs. He is a known figure on the Pacific slope and has requested the endorsement to aid public health.
Nearly all Union veterans vote with the party of Lincoln and Grant, which created and maintained the pension system paying out billions to survivors and widows. Virginia’s poll tax exemption for Confederate veterans only shows shifting constitutional changes since 1904 and hints at a Republican leaning due to veterans’ support.
A damaged notice advertises a party rubber tire for sale from Reid by Hedges Drag Co. The readable text mentions Preventies cold tablets and a general health claim with no quinine. No clear location or date is provided.
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