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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1898
Page
3
A damaged OCR passage discusses subscription discontinuations and payments, mentions the RErroLica preparing to execute jet pruning in a listed style, and references Dewey Law and Wilson law with unclear dates and figures. The text mentions Books of Komiss and Magazine Burdins and a monthly figure of 59,488 pensions or porn statements.
Law states a subscriber must pay all arrears and the publisher may continue delivery and collect the full amount even if the paper is not taken from the office. Courts hold that refusing to receive papers from the post office and leaving them uncalled for is prima facie evidence of intentional fraud.
Citizens Ticket presents experienced leaders Cowington to govern city affairs. Marie Crank for treasurer praised by supporters as capable and honest. Election seen as test of reform versus entrenched interests amid heated charges against Obie and Leeny Row.
A woman described as a pretty girl known as a deutee in Leavenworth attracts men on the street and signs them. No complaints are filed at police headquarters.
Derias Martin is hailed for a portrait praised as one of the best Mayors ever, shown to represent Covington’s city governance. Critics’ selection signals strong support and community pride in the leader’s vision.
An editorial endorses Will Schma as the best choice for clerk, praising his familiar name and stating a fair race is expected. It notes a Magnin paper references, then discusses difficulties in shipping embalming facilities to Florida, remarking Florida’s embalming capacity is limited.
Treasury Department reports show wartime import duties in New York fell to 7 262 guineas from 25n, reflecting the Wilson law impact. The figures cover six months of the prior year, indicating a substantial decrease in revenue under the act.
A caller endorses Allen Board and two others as ideal Covington Ed ward councilmen. The piece urges votes for these three men, claiming they will safeguard the city’s welfare and best interests and advance the town. It stresses the voters’ role in improving their city.
Voters in the Wa bash township area mention J. M. Conover as a candidate for country commissioner from this district. Conover, a respected Fountain county farmer, is praised as honest and trusted by many friends. The Union Republican notes J. W. Bape of Williamsport as a judge candidate with a strong River district pedigree.
The article asserts the election outcome is settled with a Citizen Ticket backed by Covington’s representative, pledging local service and trust. Citizens are urged to vote for the Citizen Ticket to ensure local support and integrity in city governance.
The article notes farmers see no grounds to complain about the new task law after its first six months. Imports of certain goods show a drop compared to the same period last year under the Wilson Law, while manufacturing interests seek protection amid reduced imports.
An 1890 dispatch notes President McKinley’s administration boosting prosperity for Pittsburgh and the state. It cites reduced idle time in factories, rising production, and improved conditions across southern manufacturers, with Democrats and Populists facing political shifts and fusion talk.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a 19th century debate in Congress about the Chea platform drawn from market quotes in the World-Herald. A southern congressman published it in the Congressional Record and Texas representative Bailey moved to strike the section from the Record the next day.
The article cites H C Martin T J Ratetiif L J Ludlow Lon Lindley and other Republicans denying claims about saving $3.00. It asserts documents in the courthouse support the figures and accuses Berry of disreputable lies for political gain. The piece questions motives and editorial loyalty amid factional disputes.
The note appears garbled with fragments about tobacco use and nonsensical phrases. No clear person, organization, date, or location can be identified from the readable text.
A Covington Democratic ring tried to force Mr. Schma to decline a Citizen's ticket nomination. In Hannibal Young's office they used threats and boycotts to pressure him, but Schma remained loyal to the Citizen's ticket. The local press vows the ring will be exposed and defeated, with honest governance prevailing.
No. 9 items describe local social happenings including visits by Miss Maud and Mrs Graham to Blakeleys, Misses Blakeleys, and Mr and Mrs Tinsley of Covington visiting C H Carwile. Mentions include Ethel Lindley teaching gestures, Jasper Miller incident, Mort Crane patent claim, John Graham Rhodes remark, and a lecture by David Steel at Thurston schoolhouse.
Born to Mr and Mrs Chas Lape a thirteen pound baby boy. Barney Shields and wife visited the Hughes family in Lower Warren. Emily Craig regains health and plans a return to Gillery Hl. A Steely family and Harry Zufall visited from West Lebanon. Six conversions reported at Riverside schoolhouse. Harve Murphy led a barn raising completed in one day. Lewis Miller dies near State Line City after long illness. interment at Gopher Hill cemetery. Elmer Townsley of Coal Creek visited Hall. Gilmeg leaves for Danville.
The advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites of lime and soda. It claims to strengthen children and adults through winter, with a two month fall course for weaker adults and advises consulting a doctor.
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