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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1898
Page
4
The Covington Indiana Republican offers job printing in modern style with guaranteed work. It promotes blank book and magazine binding services and directs orders to the Covington office. Subscription rates for the newspaper are listed and ongoing unless canceled at the end of paid terms.
State Central Committee calls Ninth Congressional district meeting in Nobelsville on February 1, 1898 at 1 p.m. to select a member of the State Central Committee. Representation based on votes for Henry G. Thayer with apportioned delegates and alternates by county, listing Boone Carroll Clinton Fountain Hamilton Montgomery Tipton.
The Republican State Committee and County Central Committee order Fountain County Republicans to hold mass meetings in each township on Saturday January 22 at 2 pm to elect voting precinct delegates to the County Central Committee and to choose delegates and alternate delegates to the Congressional District Convention in Noblesville on February 1. Meetings will occur at listed township sites with officers to be elected in Veedersburg.
The Hon. Dick Croker rejects the notion that Nebraska produced the sole safe leader for modern Democracy. William Jennings Bryan is formally notified of Croker’s stance amid broader debate on party leadership.
Report notes long orders for flint glass factories due to resumed work and suggests Nansen, after hearing his lectures, may possess both imagination and nerve about Arctic regions.
The reason Mr Bryan gave for declining a congressional return cites many current leaders and expected opposition in Congress while he travels abroad. The London Spectator partly agrees with Lowell that some American idealism remains hidden in the character.
Wheat exportations from this country to Europe during the past year have exceeded half of total exports. Exports of wheat reach over a million bushels, compared with the world total of about a billion bushels.
The 1897 report states Colorado led as a mining state with metals totaling 346.95K and gold at 2.4 million, while agricultural output exceeded mining value. It notes a new outlet for coal to Brazil at competitive prices and mentions English critics of US tariff law, citing a drop in British exports in 1907 attributed to tariffs encouraging US manufacturing.
The article notes strong support in the Senate for the Hawaiian annexation treaty, requiring a two thirds vote. It argues annexation would boost U S commerce in the Pacific and warns against foreign occupation if opportunities are missed. It also cites a December surplus and predicts January deficit but rising monthly receipts. It claims U S leads globally in iron and steel trade, aided by labor-saving methods and large ore reserves.
At a Columbus gathering honoring Jackson the vote to admit Allen O'Myers to the Democratic party was tabled. O'Myers tied eligibility to voting for Bryan in 1896 or the 1897 silver Democratic ticket, but many veterans opposed his claim to true Democracy and the resolution was set aside.
The report notes only 15 railroad failures in 1897, affecting 1537 miles of track with 92.5 million dollars in capital, showing improved general business. This contrasts with 1896 and 1893 levels, and with prior years of 1898 and 1883, highlighting foreclosure and reorganization progress.
The Washington Post highlights Charles B. Landis as the standout new member in recent House discussions. He counters Mugwump theories with earnest, engaging appeal and the seasoned campaigning style from Hoosierdem.
The fragment discusses a columnist writing about price agreements for a column and whether the pricing has been set. It references the United States and hints at a strong business year within living memory, noting uncertainty about final terms.
The ad urges buyers to avoid untested substitutes and insist on Scott’s Emulsion with the Scott and Bowne label. It promotes the standard cod liver oil preparation as proven after twenty five years on the market and notes a $2.00 price in all druggists.
The report praises Hanna as a strong, able candidate who wins the Senate seat after a bitter, factional struggle. It notes Republican support in the state and county conventions, while Democrats and some Republicans failed to derail him, confirming party unity and Hanna's strengthened position.
The article contrasts free trade statements with official data on tariffs. It notes that US exports in November rose by 7 million dollars under low tariffs and that the first eleven months of 1897 show a 56 million dollar gain versus the previous year. It also cites claims that the Wilson law boosted manufactured export growth by nearly 27 million dollars in 1897 compared with 1846, a rise over 12 percent.
The eleventh annual Indiana Republican League convention will meet in Lafayette on Lincoln's birthday February 12 with rail fare discounts. Officers to be elected in the opera house at 2 pm. Hon. J. D. Woodmansee to speak at 8 pm at the Lafayette Lincoln Club. Delegates include each enrolled club, details from a county manager or the League Secretary. The league aims to elect a U S Senator and Congressmen, a State Legislature, and pro‑Republican officials in 1908.
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