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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1898
Page
2
A garbled political notice from Covington Indiana discusses Democratic principles and party aims. The text hints at campaign material and organizational printing services offered by a local Republican or political editor, but many words are distorted and unclear. The piece reflects party rhetoric and internal debates on election activities.
The piece discusses newspaper ownership rules including payment for undelivered papers and discontinued subscriptions. It shifts to a wartime editorial stance praising President McKinley, urging national unity, and framing the Cuban crisis as leading to inevitable war with Spain.
A Crawfordsville Renew criticizes Clinton County populists for nominating a local ticket and refusing to fuse with Democrats. The piece praises political independence and urges Democrats in other counties to act similarly.
The article praises General Wallace for relinquishing his United States Senate bid to offer military service. It contrasts his patriotism with critics and recalls a 1892 moment when William Jennings Bryan attacked Wallace, highlighting lingering political tensions and fierce public commentary.
The piece contrasts General Wallace’s selfless service with Mr. Bryan’s Washington presence. It accuses Bryan of sowing discord to undermine the administration and hinder national welfare, portraying him as pursuing personal ends over the country's good. It questions whether Bryan’s patriotism rivals Wallace’s.
The Citizens Meker slate lists a native Covington leader as mayoral candidate, praising him as educated and loyal. It endorses the former city marshal for police duties, Clark for City Treasurer for financial integrity, and a rising young man for City Clerk. It also nominates J L Allen for Councilman in the 3rd Ward and another strong candidate for the 4th Ward, claiming broad local support and electoral certainty for May 3.
A Covington civic appeal urges voters to endorse a slate of trusted, law abiding citizens for city triage affairs and budget oversight. The letter stresses honesty, fiscal responsibility, and safeguarding taxpayers funds and the city’s good name as ballots are cast. It urges straight party voting and entreats voters to consider ballots carefully.
The London Mail reports that the custom of speaking passing ships is fading as captains grow complacent. Col Hozier and Capt Froud urge revival to reduce hazards and spread news to shipmasters and the public. An old skipper confirms the decline and recalls past exchanges of names, destinations, and reckonings.
The judge questions a man about a $600 bond and lists his assets including building, stock, furniture, and a note from seven years ago at College Corner. Nearby items discuss Antwerp horse slaughter and theft losses in Britain, plus an advertisement praising Grain-O as a coffee substitute.
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