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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1902
Page
4
In a distinguished English scientist's survey of nineteenth century discoveries, the Beaumont oil-field trade is notably omitted from the enumeration of major advances. The omission highlights what the author deems essential yet overlooks the sector impacting energy exploration.
An executive order from Peestoisa Roossvne directs department heads to prioritize veterans for senior roles. Senator GuebWwiNk signals interest in the 1904 lieutenant governorship, while Mr. Goodwin is praised though blocked by Republican candidacy. Filipino goodwill toward the United States rises amid debates over grievances.
The document outlines apportionment of delegates and alternates for the Nonth Congressional District of Ledana. It lists counties Boone Clint Hamilton Montromer Carroll Fountain Howard Tipton with a total of 287 delegates and 24 alternates. The Republican Central Committee will set the time place and method of selection.
The congressional convention is scheduled for March 20 1902 and will be held in Kokomo. Local party leaders announced the venue and date for delegates and supporters.
The Judicial Convention is scheduled for February 18 at 1 p.m. in Attica. The notice confirms the event and its location.
The article notes cordial receptions for German princes and prominent citizens. Boss Croker claims he is down and out, then returns. Suspicions arise about Adelina Patti style farewells. Congress, not the Canal Commission, will decide the Isthmian canal route as the Nicaragua bill gains support in the House and state canal committee.
Some democratic papers claim Prince Henry's visit signals a revival of imperialism and expansionist sentiment, interpreting royal presence as a renewed push for empire.
Democrats claim solid standing within the party as E. H. Novexer John Cronk and H. C. Martin are named to the executive committee by Chairman Mellett. The party discusses reorganization after a recent setback and Gov. Opg.1 removes the Buffalo sheriff for neglect of duty signaling decisive action.
The House Democrats confront the question what is a democrat with no clear answer. The column notes the ship subsidy bill facing unanimous condemnation by England and others as argument for its passage. It also mentions Mexican superstitions about Pan American conference earthquakes and a clock theft in the Senate marble room. County candidates delay in entering the race as a committee forms.
A Northwestern University professor who has argued Bible stories are untrue and harmful worries about his location as he grows older. The public figure questions his future stance and potential status in the academic community.
The Senate will eventually approve the finance measure by a majority of the committee members, while Democrats plan a lengthy debating session first.
Maryland representative Mapp introduces a House bill to set a minimum wage of two dollars per day for women in government departments excluding certain classifications like carpenters and piece workers, based on an eight hour workday.
Embers of the Denute committee discuss reforms to second class mail privileges as popular. Lewis Nixons, a ship-builder, backs the slip subsidy bill and aims to sway congressmen, signaling a rift in the Democratic party.
Secretary Roer lauds the marines for their excellent work in the Philippines and China. He hints that the soldier and sailor too will receive proper recognition.
A local note praises planned memorials in Washington to honor Washington Lincoln and McKinley. It frames the effort as a Republican civic initiative recognizing countywide support, despite Washington not belonging to any party.
RicHarp Croker, Squire of Wantage, England, told fellows he would return and be buried in New York. Records show he was effectively buried last November, suggesting the promise was inaccurate.
President Roosevelt sent a special embassy to attend King Edward's coronation after a formal invitation from the British government. Ignoring the invitation would have been boorish and discourteous, the article notes.
A graphic narrative recalls a man driven to drink and ruin in Kh g man, where a fatal shooting and bludgeon attack near a saloon led to his death. The scene unfolds with a grieving wife, three sons, an aged father and aunt, as the dying man curses his vice and a violent chain of events ends with multiple shots and a brutal death near the doorway.
The record notes the top price paid for country produce at Leacott's Grocery, accepted in cash or trade. This summary preserves the historical pricing detail without embellishment.
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