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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1898
Page
3
The Covington Republicans discuss local editorials and 1896 era politics. Mentions Charlie Landis faction strength in several counties, Populist convention stance against fusion with Democrats, and William Jennings Bryan's speeches contrasting American monetary policy with Mexican silver use.
Ambiguously worded notes depict Japan maintaining the gold standard as Senators Mantle Dubois and Pett oppose concessions. The piece suggests persistent commitments by an ex-candidate and broad media reactions across New York journals.
A quarrel over a replacement portrait in the treasurer’s office draws Republican voters’ attention and prompts questions about favoritism and age. The dispute centers on the substitution of Atchintey’s image with that of Bryan.
Wrann Bell Scherer Stewart and Martin are commended for their work as county officials with no grounds for condemnation. The group is described as a powerful two pair in local governance.
A fragment notes Mr. Bryan stating his desire for "good real" and records that remaining U S citizens broadly agree in a quiet setting. The text emphasizes support and shared sentiment among the population.
The narrator derides calamity howlers for overlooking that 1727 fewer business failures occurred in 1887 than 1896 and that the total value of failures was 372,000,000 less than 1898, dismissing such figures as unimportant.
City council discussions favor a partnership to build a new building with an opera house on the second floor and city offices on the first. The Republican praises the plan and hopes talk leads to tangible results before it fades.
The report notes higher January revenues under the Dinetes law than November, signaling month by month growth in earning capacity since enactment. Despite heavy interest and unusual first month expenses, a deficit is likely in January but free traders will soon stop calling for deficits.
The article argues that wage reductions in New England cotton mills are driven not by the Sherman act but by internal competition. Southern manufacturers with lower wages and freight costs undercut New England, forcing mills to lower production costs and wages to stay viable. It decries Democratic claims and urges examination of actual market conditions.
The article argues the Treasury gold reserve tops 162 million dollars and warns against gold drainage via the greenback redemption cycle, urging bipartisan currency legislation. It notes rising sugar beet processing and consumption, with U S sugar use swelling from 1896 to 1897 and most sugar still imported. calls attention to America's leading sugar beet lands.
The county party faces trouble yet the city slate is largely set with Mayor Miles and treasurer Harlow named. Clerk McGeorge and ward candidates Mayer Brown and McMahon appear, while marshal race pits DeHaven against Hegg. Two extra contenders Boord and Simms may join the ticket.
The press talks of thirty to forty million dollars yearly paid to soldiers not entitled to pensions. Under Judge Lochren and President Cleveland the pension roll was combed for fraud, thousands of pensions denied or delayed, and only thirteen fraud cases found after extensive investigations costing about $300,000.
The article notes uninterrupted advancement in the iron industry since McKinley’s election and the end of free silver. It cites a 40 percent rise in December iron consumption and January blast furnace output at 227,000 tons weekly, with continued optimism for 1897. An order has been placed with the Pennsylvania Railroad alone for...
A druggist remarks that Scott's Emulsion is "Just as Good as Scot's" and is sold cheaper. The line portrays pharmacists’ view of the product, suggesting perceived quality and price competition in pharmacy practice.
The ad warns buyers to avoid untried substitutes and insist on Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites of lime and soda. For twenty five years on the market it is the proven choice. look for the Scott label with man and fish and the price of $1.00 at all druggists.
The article notes a prosperity boost from protective policies and honest money. It claims Warren county papers misrepresented prize fights and implicates sheriff Cal Scherer, stating no county fights occurred locally for years and many events happened across the river.
The piece extols Hon. E. H. Nebeker of this city as the ideal choice for chairman of the Republican state central committee. It cites his long, effective party work, broad support in Fountain County, and favorable mentions by the Indianapolis News. It contrasts Nebeker with Bryanites and notes anti Bryan sentiment rising in the East and among editors like Arthur McEwen.
The ad touts Bleee Bitters as the best vegetable medicine to restore nervous energy and vigor, stimulate the liver and kidneys, aid digestion, and act as a blood purifier and nerve tonic. Bottles are sold at Lee Allen's drug store. Also promotes Gates’ Fifth Annual Mexico Tour with a special train itinerary from Memphis to Chicago via multiple cities.
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