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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1897
Page
2
Indiana Republicans press the tenure of postmasters and pension board rules face Attorney General scrutiny. Hoosier candidates and professors from Notre Dame and Concordia seek consul posts as Indiana's civil service balance shifts. Union of politics, pensions, and cabinet friction shapes Washington chatter.
A nostalgic profile highlights Senator Morgan of Alabama as the “Old Man Persistent” persistently pushing for Cuban independence and Nicaragua canal bills, alongside tales of Senator Allison declining a campaign fund, Secretary Alger’s horseman routine, and a Treasury elevator chief who recalls Secretary Folger’s blunt rebuke.
A humorous exchange attributes last year’s journeys to “traveling mostly on my face.” The feature captures a lighthearted riff on movement and expense in a Town Topics snippet.
The Wabash announces enhanced rail service with No. 5 offering Palace Reclining Chair Cars from Toledo to St. Louis and Kansas City via St. Louis. No. 4 provides free reclining and buffet cars, No. 47 includes Free Reclining Chair Cars Toledo to St. Louis, No. 48 adds Sleeping and reclining cars Kansas City to Toledo via St. Louis, with through sleepers to New York and Boston connections.
The Big Four Route of the Central system offers a one fare round trip from all points for the Baptist Young People's Union of America convention in Chattanooga Tennessee July 14 to 18. East through trains reach Cincinnati with connections to the C and L N lines at Central Union Depot. North travelers can choose Cincinnati or Louisville routes. Contact Big Four Route representatives for rates and details.
The Big Four Route will offer special low rates for teachers and friends attending the National Educational Association convention in Milwaukee from July 6 to 9. The route between Cincinnati and Chicago via Indianapolis Dayton Springfield Columbus and intermediate points promises the best facilities and enjoyable travel. Full trip information is available from any Big Four route agent.
Epworth League convention in Toronto July 1 to 7 offers special low Big Four route fares from St. Louis Peoria Indianapolis Cincinnati Dayton to Toronto via Cleveland Buffalo Niagara Falls or via Toledo Detroit Elk's Reunion in Minneapolis July 6 to 10 also offers Big Four reduced rates for members and friends. The route emphasizes superiority of the line between Cincinnati Louisville Indianapolis and surrounding territory and Chicago assisted by the Big Four service.
Buffalo hosts the 31st National Encampment of the G A R in August. The Big Four Route offers a one cent per mile rate for all parts of its system and superior through service from Peoria St Louis Louisville Indianapolis Cincinnati Dayton Springfield Columbus and intermediate points via Cleveland or Toledo Detroit. Full information available from agents.
At the Y. P.8 C. E. Convention in San Francisco July 7 to 12 the Big Four Route will name special blow rates from all points on its system via Chicago St Louis or Peoria. Through trains run from New York Boston Buffalo Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis to St Louis and Peoria and from Cincinnati and Louisville to Chicago. Information available from nearest agent.
A 1897 Outlook preview from The Outlook magazine outlines its editorial scope and format, new magazine size, price, and subscription details. Separate notices invite California travel via Santa Fe Route, a job opening in Philadelphia, improved Wabash Dining Car service, and traveling positions in Indiana with salaries and references.
Notice is given that Edward Yorke has been appointed and qualified by the Fountain County Circuit Court as Administrator of the Estate of John M. Givens. The estate is stated to be solvent. Covington Indiana April 2.
Nashville May 1 to November 1 marks the Tennessee Centennial. The Great Southern Exposition draws nationwide interest as travelers seek best routes to reach the event. The Big Four offers through service from New York Boston Buffalo Cleveland Columbus to Cincinnati and from Detroit Toledo Sandusky to Cincinnati, with connections to the Q and CL and LL and N lines. Full information available on request.
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