War talk and political moves spill from Covington notes
Cobbling together a mixed set of local verse and national politics the clipping notes President McKinley’s plan for a special Congress session, Governor Bushner naming Mark Hanna to Sherman’s Senate seat, and the era’s war talk with a wary view of a distant conflict. It also mentions Harrison and Hanna reactions and a newborn joy in a Covington household.
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Bushner
Mark Hanna
Senator Sherman
U.S. Senate
In Greece’s Rebellion East Powers Back the Turks
The piece contrasts western inaction during Ottoman Christian slaughter with the furious reaction when Greece rose in rebellion. It claims the great powers supported the Turkish government while remaining silent during the sultan’s massacres of Christians.
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East
Don’t
Greece
Birthday inferences and national icons provoke a digressive note
The Hoopeston Herald comments on George Washington’s birthday being celebrated 163 years ago and compares him to St. Patrick in a roundabout observation. The piece humorously questions the Gregorian calendar method and hints that Washington’s impact rivals Irish national symbolism, alluding to past frontier figures.
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George Washington
George
St. Patrick
Ireland
Hoopenston Herald
Weil
Johnny
Bulls
America
Scathing critique of Despatch editor in Chicago publication
The Republican denounces the Chicago Despatch and its editor Joseph R. Dunlop as a scandalous publication. It condemns the scare headed double lead article and calls for harsher penalties, arguing such vile writers should be barred from society to protect the country.
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Republican
Chicago
Joseph R. Dunlop
Dispatch
Indianapolis News condemns Senate fee and salary bill
The Indianapolis News attacks the Senate’s fee and salary proposal as unfair and insufficient to fund duties. It opposes county officials free access to treasury vaults while urging change, deeming the current law unjust and the new bill more just in its aims.
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Indianapolis News
Senate
Anyoho
Republican
Treasury
Fathers urged to review Covington Cl M N boys order
A letter to parents asks scrutiny of the Gospel Echo fraternity, urging a fair investigation into its management. The writer argues the order aims to teach national history and avoid condemnable conduct, noting initiations may be noisy but insists boys should be allowed to be boys.
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Cl M,n Boys
Covington
Gospel Echo
Legislative Doings Across Two State Assemblies
In Indianapolis and surrounding notes the legislature debates rail and labor bills, charity and education measures, and local charter reforms. The senate passes several Vandalia bills, child labor, and police reforms while the house advances appropriation and tax measures, hospital funding, and insurance laws amid partisan clashes.
Two Cents a Mile Bill Killed by House
In Indianapolis on February 25 the house defeated East's two cents per mile railroad fare bill after a three hour debate. The railroad committee majority report opposing the measure was adopted by 51 to 39 vote.
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Pranapolis
Senate
House
Jernerau
Metropolitan Police
Willoughby
Commtter
East
Heneecock
Scca
Resalaien Cotidenmmus
Liferta
Pulite Schouls
Lesans
Seusun
Funes Fey
State Universite
Vhes
Fort Warner
Jeffersonville
Indianapolis
Senate Committee of Fees and Salaries
State House
Mesars
Shiveley
Self
Watson
Hawkins
Nicholson
Temperanes
State Lignnur League
Pettit
Vaile
Iral
Muenrier
Txpranapers
Devisiannaire
Westnesdasy
Luam
Fort Warne
Littleton
Thomas
Willenghby
Knox County
Senator McCord
Monahan
Jackson
Washington
Orange
Mrr. Reynolds
Temperance Committee
Wars and Means
Ways and Means Committee
Quartermaster General
Iie
Auditor
Attorney General's
Central Insane Hospital
Northern Hospital
Eastern Hospital
Soldiers’ Orphan Home
Prison South
Prison North
Southern Hospital
Ate Soldiers
Purdue
State University
India Napolis
Railroad Committee
Beware of Mercury Containing Catarrh Ointments
Warns readers to avoid catarrh ointments with mercury as dangerous to the senses and health. Recommends Hall's Catarrh Cure by P. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free. Describes internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and urges buying genuine Hall's Catarrh Cure from druggists at 74 cents per bottle with testimonials available.
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Hall
P. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Co
Foster Items Spark Town Pride and Local News
Kent town leads as Foster items report a wreck on the Big 4 viewed by most residents. Updates note Mrs. Geo Faughner convalescing, roads in poor condition, and several residents visiting friends. Also mentioned are health issues, a surgical trip to Indianapolis, and local society notes including the Rambler and a biting remark about last week’s items.
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Foster
Kent Town
Targleson
Geo. Faughner
Enoch Lape
Wm. Mondy
Nellie Phillips
Ino, Fox
Jacob Ricketts
Idianapolis
Wm. Sanders
Best Way to Travel to New Orleans by Rails
The Best Way To travel to New Orleans and return is via Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad. Two vestibuled trains run daily between north and south. The New Orleans and Florida special carries through sleepers between Chicago and New Orleans via Gulf Coast. Special Mardi Gras rates. For details contact nearest C. and EB. IRR agent or address C. L. Stone G. P. o&T. A. Chicago.
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New Orleans
Chicago & Eastern Iinois
Florida
Chicago
Gulf Coast
C. L. Stone
G. PL
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