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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1898
Page
2
A Covington Indiana newspaper item notes subscription details, announces job printing at Republican, and discusses tariff era economics. It cites historical export data under Harrison, Cleveland, and McKinley, referencing the Treasury Bureau of Statistics and claims on agricultural exports and tariff effects.
Despite past differences, Wobey and Souxp men pledge cordial cooperation this fall to back candidates aligned on currency policy. They note Populists Silverites and Democrats plan to cooperate in the upcoming congressional campaign.
The report notes diverse gains in bank clearings across U.S. cities with figures around 83 percent over January and other percent increases. It argues that national banking data contradicts campaign claims by Democratic orators and newspapers regarding business conditions and trusted figures from Luciris.
More than a dozen nations voiced protests in Washington over the Dingley tariff measure. Despite the protests exports to these countries rose after the law's passage, with five months of 1897 showing $12,247,048 more in exports than the same period under the Wilson law.
A table listing farmers crop products and their sales to other world regions. It highlights which agricultural goods moved abroad and the volumes involved, serving as a quick reference for farmers to gauge international demand.
A Veedersburg caller, John Lightie, praises Gen Lew Wallace as the best man for the country and a true patriot. He recalls Wallace’s early service and steadfast dedication, arguing Wallace deserves support and national respect.
Fragmentary passage mentions Mr Lihtie as a staunch supporter of General Wallace and implies proof of a man's worth, but lacks clear event, date, or relationship details for a complete summary or headline.
Congressman Charles B. Landis spoke in Boston on Lincoln Day praising Republican prosperity. He attacked the Democratic Party, criticized the Dingley bill and currency policy, and linked McKinley era gains to Indiana and national farmers. He denounced Populists and free silver Democrats, urged voters to decide in the next campaign.
In regular session Mayor Livengood led the Covington council with full attendance. They approved routine bills and decided to upgrade all city approaches when finances allow, a move praised for boosting trade as traffic to the city becomes easier. Councilman J L Allen championed the proposal. A testimonial notes Lo Kings New Discovery as effective for coughs and consumption with free trial bottles at Lee Allen's drug store. Also advertised: a two story eastern town house with four rooms and kitchen in the basement, for sale via Mrs John Whearley.
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