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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1897
Page
4
The column notes Turkey’s conflict with Greece, distress in the Mississippi valley due to river flooding affecting over 1500 people, and political controversy from Indiana to national figures. It cites Ex Governor Altgeld’s link to a failed bank, currency reform debates in Congress, and local Danville political upheaval.
The Indianapolis News says Republicans will not ignore the monetary reform issue in the extra session. While tariff revision is expected, there is doubt the bimetallic commission will yield a new gold to silver ratio. President McKinley’s inaugural support and the Indianapolis convention’s lines are noted, with limited public progress and cautious reporting from Washington.
The editorial argues for immediate passage of a bill authorizing the president to appoint a commission to study the money question and report in the fall. It notes business leaders nationwide sign petitions, Republicans delay action during tariff debates, and warns that inaction could shake confidence in the administration and hurt financial reform efforts. It urges creating the commission now to maximize study time before the next regular session.
The Indiana Republican State Central Committee met to accept Gowdy’s resignation as chairman and praised his leadership. George F. McCulloch of Muncie was elected new chairman, pledging broad, liberal outreach to all Republicans and to follow advice from all party factions.
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Washington April 20 The North Carolina Senator Butler has introduced a bill to forfeit railroad property for failure to meet obligations under the Union and Central Pacific subsidies. It directs the attorney general to enforce forfeiture, have the treasury take possession of roads and land grants, and the United States to own and operate a continuous line from Omaha or Kansas City to San Francisco and to fund bonds as needed.
Reports from Washington in April outline President McKinley’s study of Cuba during a Dolphin voyage and a policy to back Cuban insurgents with U S influence toward peace with Spain. Also noted are Ivory indemnity rejection, the World’s Commerce review, and nominations by the President.
In Larissa April 22 report, Greek forces under Generis Maaviomichaeli and Macris launch a morning assault toward Revini Poughaze and Strelins, attack fortified Turkish positions manned by Edhem Pasha. Despite heavy numerics and trench defenses, Greeks press repeatedly with irregulars harassing Turkish wings, ending with heavy fighting as Crown Prince Constantine reports movements toward Thessalian plains.
April 22 reports show Western roads clashing over Christian Endeavor business with contracts signed in the East. Critics say such deals break rate agreements, demoralizing the system as roads shift obligations amid mounting bad feeling and routing questions. In Toledo Harry Davis testified that Newbury and Mutchler aided his escape with whisky and morphine.
Indiana Polis April 22 report lists Thomas B. Buskirk of Paoli as State Tax Commissioner. D. H. McAbee of Muncie named State Factory Inspector. Medical Board selections include Dr. J. H. Webster of Lafayette and Dr. James N. Dinnen of Fort Wayne with several partisan designations and cities noted.
Dispatches from Maryland report widespread damage to blossoming fruit trees and vines due to a recent cold snap. In the Maryland Delaware peninsula nine buds perished near tidewater, western counties see some injuries, while crops inland suffer slightly more.
Washington April 22 Representativ e Holman had a sinking spell last evening his condition is very critical he has lapsed into unconsciousness but there is hope he may rally. Fell In the Pulpit Lima O April 32 Rev A Call fainted during a memorial address and fell unconscious in the pulpit medical aid summoned he recovered consciousness but remains precarious. India Relief Committees Carcagua April 32 The India Relief committee expanded its membership and aims to form local committees in western towns to gather grain and cash for famine sufferers. Ore Handlers Preparing to Strike Cleveland April 23 Ore dock managers plan a 10 percent wage cut for ore handlers across Lake Erie ports Rockefeller supports the cut and will pay current wages while the strike looms.
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