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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1897
Page
2
A fragmented OCR text fragment mentions dates and directions, lacking clear subjects or events. No identifiable people, places, organizations, or concrete actions are readable enough to summarize a specific event or notice.
Fragmentary text suggests a political wagering on November results involving Populists and U.S. senators. The tone hints at victory expectations amid uncertain lines about ballots and success.
A Tollanapedis city ordinance declares it a misdemeanor for theatre proprietors or public amusements to allow women to wear any cap hat or bonnet and to permit spitting tobacco on the premises. The measure targets attire and tobacco use in public venues.
United States Senator Charles W Fairbanks is re-elected by a majority of 21 as the state welcomes his continued service. The piece notes the Free Silver Democracy and Populists’ past opposition to Voorhees and reflects on a fusion scenario and its possible effects on representation.
Friends of W H Billett editor of the New Castle Courier push his appointment as Assistant Secretary of the Navy under McKinley. He served in the UK Navy and is familiar with military and sea affairs, combines journalism with party service, and is praised as a worthy gentleman.
John H Beatie longtime Rovsville Tribune editor and American Press Association worker was interred at Rock Creek Cemetery Washington Morning. He wrote sketches on odd societies traveled abroad and authored a Mormon book sold for 29 00. Beatie known in Indiana and spent last years in Washington.
The Indiana Republican League holds its annual meeting in Indianapolis on February 12. A business session at 6 oclock p.m. in the Marion County Courthouse will elect officers and select one manager from each Congressional District. Delegates come from enrolled Republican clubs. Governor Mount and other leaders will speak, followed by a reception at the Denison hotel in the evening.
Advertisement extols Scotts Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites as a fat making food that builds rich blood and strengthens nerves. It targets thin, sleepless, and nervous individuals and offers a free book, with price 50 cents or 3 dollars from Scott & Bowne, New York.
The Indiana General Assembly debates salaries and court reforms as the senate passes an appellate court bill and considers a constitutional amendment on initiative and referendum. In a separate session, Senate and House honor Senator Fairbanks after his election to the U.S. Senate with applause and a formal address.
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