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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1898
Page
2
A Fountain County fragment discusses General Blanco resigning amid Havana talks. It criticizes local Republican trustees for shifting papers and betraying party lines while praising party loyalty and duty to the electorate.
Fragmented notes mention Recorder James T Bell Surveyor Albert Wilkinson Coroner William Rice Prosecuting Attorney James Brisley and Commissioner Tod Ratcliffe. The text shifts to unrelated musings on ailments health and random phrases about Manila and Cuba.
A humorous remark notes that the map loving worker uses his head not his hands, and compares him to a woodpecker who also uses his head, calling the bird the biggest bore of the lot.
The idea of Weyler serving as a Spanish commissioner stirred criticism in Spain. It could gain approval only if commissioners met in General Gomez's Cuban camp before he learns of orders to cease firing.
As peace arrives, reports show Garcia Gomez and their forces fought valiantly. Critics had aimed at camp followers and refugees, but American papers praise the Cubans for energy and courage. McKinley’s full confidence in their worth and justice is anticipated.
Surviving members of Company C of the 86th Indiana Volunteer Infantry held their eighth reunion at Osborn Prairie church grounds. Veterans traveled from near and far, including Chicago, Warren, and Veedersburg. A grand feast preceded church services with speeches by Capt. Billings and others, ending with a love feast and a final song. Next gathering set for August 12, 1889.
Little Vivian Rice visits Stone Bluff while Fred Bell and Guy Hart travel to Portland. Ida Rhodes and Ora Robb go to Ye d do Wednesday. Miss Bessie Robb joins Echo office. Mrs. Julia Crane and Ada Bibee visit Thos McCoy and family. Mrs. John Evans improves after illness. Dinner with Grant Gossett and wife. Frank Milmore and Gen Elton seen nearby. Three Hundred Spaniards killed and Americans killed in days. Prizes offered by Upton's Magazine with gold rewards for best problem. Money to loan on personal security. Chicago July 2.
The Castilian flag captured at Cavite on May 1 1898 after the Manila Bay bombardment is presented to Senator William E Mason of Illinois. The flag, sent by the Olympia crew, honors Mason for his pro Maine statements and patriotism while reflecting on naval heroism and Spanish treachery.
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