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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1898
Page
2
Published weekly at Covington the Republican declares it will continue subscriptions unless canceled at end of paid time. It offers job printing in best style at reasonable rates with guaranteed quality and special facilities for blank books and magazine binding.
Indiana Republicans invite delegates to a two day convention in Indianapolis August 3 and 4 1898 at Tomlinson Hall The gathering will adopt a platform on Wednesday and nominate state officers on Thursday including Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General Clerk of Supreme Court Superintendent of Public Instruction State Geologist and several judges Delegates are apportioned by county with 1616 total and each two hundred votes yields a delegate and an alternate plus a fixed vote for Fountain county for 14 votes The notice is signed by S M Spooner and Charles Hernly Secretaries of the State Committee, with assorted commentary on current events following.
The piece contrasts U S power and policy with Spains naval weakness and the evolving American stance. It notes Indiana troops preparing to invade Forte Rio and critiques party platforms and silver coinage while predicting a hard fought political year with Republicans facing scrutiny of their record.
Big 4 excursion via Covington to Frankfort for August 4 Pow Wow. Round trip fare 75 cents. Going train departs Covington 7:43 a.m. August 1. return train arrives Covington 1:35 a.m. August 5. Going trip connects at Veedersburg with Clover Leaf special to Frankfort. S.C. Kaufman, Agent.
An advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion can help delicate or sickly babies and children thrive when other foods fail. It suggests giving 15 to 20 drops in the bottle several times daily and notes usefulness in all seasons, urging consultation with a doctor.
Washington reports Santiago surrendered after Toral agreed to terms. U S troops to repatriate 12 000 to 15 000 Spanish prisoners and prepare to move on Porto Rico with projected 26 000 troops under Miles and Shafter.
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