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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1897
Page
1
A long community list reports accidents, court cases, and local happenings from Vermilion County. W.T. Cunningham dies. Miss Hovey's death follows a Friday incident. John Neher’s fatal saw accident shocks Crawfordsville area. Public notices and local ads border a thread of civic updates.
The report details deaths and investigations surrounding Dr Riaz in Covington Indiana and nearby areas. Letters from residents praise Home Comfort Range stoves, noting durability and savings on repairs. Statements from Levi Mead, Mary M Zetulen, and Joan Dern support the range’s quality and a charitable tone for a local enterprise. The document also mentions a governmental position and negotiations with Spain affecting local affairs.
A brief interview notes Cuban army readiness to resist Spain and seek total independence. Captain Smith, an American in Gomez's bodyguard, says autonomy or reforms are unacceptable as all Cuban troops demand absolute independence. He reports disciplined troops, growing arms, steady supplies, and no yellow fever or smallpox cases among forces on the island.
Wabash County Attorney reports a new law requires annual audits of township trustees accounts by the county commissioners. After loan authorization, the trustee may borrow to the full amount without further hindrance. Governor Mount receives notice Loyal Legion to cover Nancy Hanks Lincoln grave in Spencer county.
The tariff reform committee of the Return club sets up Washington and local offices to sustain the agitation during tariff debate. Chairman Calvin Tompkins reports ready arrangements and pledges business leaders from cotton lumber wool woolens linens silk paper and tobacco will attend in Washington ahead of Senate discussion on each schedule.
Washington reports the administration plans a public announcement on Cuba early next week during a Nashville trip. The president will weigh the issue amid free hours before returning to the White House. Navy amendments and congressional nominations were also noted in the dispatches.
The consul general covers efficiency and improvement in the U S consular system. He praises results and revenue self sufficiency while urging language training higher salaries and broader staff. He calls for stricter inspections of consulates and better pay for minor officials.
The national provisional committee of the silver Republicans gathered at the Leland hotel with 32 states represented. Notable members included ex Senator Du Bois, Senators Mantle and Pettigrew, Representative Hartman, and others as they plan a permanent national organization and aim to elect congressmen and influence the next presidential campaign. The meeting adopted resolutions urging immediate establishment of bimetallism through free coinage of silver and gold at a 6 to 1 ratio with full monetary attributes.
EL Commercio argues European powers acted diplomatically to avert bloodshed in the Greco Turkish conflict. It compares King George, Cleveland, and McKinley as peaceably disposed but unable to check popular demands. The piece warns a belligerent stance could draw the United States into a war with Spain and Turkey aligned with American interests.
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