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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1899
Page
3
The Vine editor of the dharsane weekly Press vacated after facing questions about trust coverage. About forty percent of his editorials are anti trust, reflecting a focus on business practices and regulatory critique.
Fragments indicate political maneuvering around a senator and pressure strategy by March. Names and places are obscured but Crawfordsville referenced with Beveridge as a potential figure. The readable bits suggest a news brief on political deadlines without clear events or outcomes.
The Globe Democrat notes Croker is not running the party, condemns Bryan Jones Bailey and Western Southern chieftains, yet fears Eastern sentiment is overshadowed by Western Southern wreckers. The party risks another disastrous defeat under the current machine.
In Indianapolis a county representative, Mr Lief, declared he was a Populist and voted for Turpie. The mixed ticket election raised questions about whether the vote acknowledged his election or his Populist belief.
The county needs better roads into Covington to ease farmer merchant and doctor travel and reduce costs from bad weather. The Globe Democrat argues the Democratic split between Croker and Bryan factions risks weakening the party, noting Bryan’s push toward one party.
Fountain County earns praise for enduring patriotism from Civil War era days and the Spanish War period. The city of Covington welcomes veterans marching with the throng, their hair aged blue with pride as they mingle in streets. Local inquiry suggests Fountain County vests a higher veteran proportion than neighboring areas.
The piece notes eight regiments in the sixties with three companies from here in the 68d Ind nft and at least one company in the 13th and 14th, plus substantial numbers in the 10th vot doth TZd and 86th. It praises Fountain County’s record, recalls Co G 158th Ind in the Spanish War, and lauds local veterans’ service and duty though many are aged.
Richard Croker, in an interview dated January 2, denounces the 16 to 1 binding issue as settled by 1896 when McKinley won. He argues Democrats push it again to divide the party and recalls the 1896 crisis when expectations of silver coinage caused bank runs and tight credit.
The Indianapolis Sentinel denounces outdoor aid as a flawed township system and argues for county run relief. It cites Fountain and Vigo counties to show uneven distribution and claims pensioning of paupers is misrepresented and inequitable. It urges a methodical basis for aid beyond trustee discretion.
A Covington business figure praised the local newspaper's community value but warned politics and business are inseparable. He suggested a nearby city would be better off without its three Democratic papers, though his view was from a business lens rather than politics.
The passage argues that Democratic papers fueled free silver and free trade policies, causing business stagnation and credit restrictions. It contends capitalist reluctance, bank borrowing limits, and public credit pain followed Democratic influence, with sharp claims about history and political cycles.
Township trustees stage a vigorous protest against teacher resignations and consider inserting a clause in contracts requiring surrender of a portion of salary if resignation occurs without trustee consent. They argue such changes disrupt schools and cause annoyance and vow to pursue the action.
East End residents note Sunday visits and social calls across nearby towns. Harry Smail of the East End and Harry Randolph of Silverwood are mentioned with travel distances. Mrs. Ida Rhodes and Mrs. Grant Elwell dine with James Ashe and wife. County Superintendent Grant Gossell visits Richland township schools. Various local residents are noted in routine family or work updates.
The Fountain county bar adopts resolutions opposing the proposed judicial district change arguing it stems from a Benton county bar quarrel with Judge Thompson. It notes near equal voting populations and warns against placing salary decisions in a commissioners board. Fountain seeks its own district with Benton and Warren joining. Oxfor d Tribune ad promotes Dr King s New Life Pills with claims of relief for constipation headaches and liver troubles.
The Perrysville Record editor has judged Bro Moore based on light pokes at rival editors. The Kingman Star and Blillsburg Times trade barbs as editors contest a looming clash. The Star, itching for a confrontation, is portrayed as eager to draw a fight while other papers avoid sinking to petty exchanges.
An advertisement warns that neglecting a cold leads to serious diseases like consumption bronchitis asthma or catarrh. It promotes Otto's Cure a German throat and lung remedy claiming to cure any cough or cold and save from consumption. Sold by druggists at 25 or 50 cents per bottle.
The Sweet Ammerman case unfolds as Mrs. Sweet testifies for hours in Warren County court. Judge Rabb denies the divorce in both the initial and cross complaints, leaving the couple tied and children unplaced, likely to reconcile for family care.
An old promotional note extols Grain-O as a coffee substitute for children. It claims Grain-O is made from pure grains, prepared to taste like coffee, and available in 10¢, 25¢ price points at all grocers. It emphasizes health benefits and affordability.
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