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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1897

Page

2

Governing News From Covington and State Cabinet Changes

The piece reports on state affairs including John Goendy named consul general in Paris, Congress convening in a special session, presidential postmasters staying in place, and changes at the State house custodian slot. It also discusses a quart shop liquor law clarifying county licenses for selling intoxicants in quantities under five gallons and enforcement guidance from the Attorney General.

John KK. Goendy Paris

Governor Names Appointments Across State Offices

The Governor announced Wednesday new and reappointed officials including Mary R. Harper to the School for the Feeble-minded in Fort Wayne, E. A. K. Hackett in Fort Wayne, John N. Spann in Indianapolis, and continued members on the board. Vacancies filled at Soldiers Orphans' Home include George W. Ham of Hancock County and Capt. Harry Watts of Henry County. State Board of Charities names Demarcus U Brown and Margaret F. Peelle, the latter reappointed. Northern Hospital for the Insane lists W. Shek, plus Mishawak hospitals, and other entries appear garbled in the notices.

Mary R. Harper Fort Wayne E. A. K. Hackett John N. Spann Indianapolis Soldiers Orphans' Home George W. Ham Hancock County Harry Watts Henry County State Board of Charities Demarcus U Brown Margaret F. Peelle Northern Hospital For Insane Harfes W. Shek Mishawak Nis Chi Todd Republicain Busters Hospital For Iehu i ‘ Hale Republic Creations Herpes Ds Witeth

Banker Arraigned in New York for Larceny

Carlo Larsotti, banker and proprietor of a Italian daily, was arraigned yesterday on larceny charges tied to his banking business and held on $1000 bail. Meanwhile a train collision near Marsyville injured a 50 year old man and a 15 year old Miss Laura Andrews as they attempted to cross railway tracks. the carriage was wrecked and both died.

Jeti We West State House West Lacceny New York Carlo Larsotti Bi Tlatiany Americane Isreeny Oza Mimatou Ren Dewn Maysvinne Mars W. Wells Laura Andrews Port United States Cape Hatteras Brooklyn Navyyard Nina Narkveta

Walling to Hang as Governor Denies Pardon

Frasxport Kentucky March 16. Governor Bradley faced mobs urging a reprieve for Alonzo Walling before Jackson’s confession deadline. Bradley refused, citing prior court rulings and a lack of grounds for commuting the sentence. Troops will move to Newport to maintain order. Jackson, in Alexandria, said he has told all he knows and denied saving Walling.

Frasxport Bradley Alonzo Walling Jackson Williaam O. Sa40lay Kentucky Newport Plummer Moby Ordury Frankfort Lexington Hemsark Apos Hite Deouth Warranor Alexandria Scott Jackson Crawford Walling Colonel Crawford Sre Abbott Covington Sackaan Adexaydrl Scott

Scott's Emulsion Promises Rich Blood Remedy

An ad extols Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites as the best cure for poor blood and weak health. It argues pills and tonics fail where emulsion enriches blood, offering a free booklet and noting price 50 cents to 3 dollars from Scott & Benane, New York.

Scott Benane New York

Corbett Falls to Fitzsimmons in Historic Heavyweight Fight

In a dramatic ring battle viewed by about 5,000 spectators, James J. Corbett was defeated by Robert Fitzsimmons who became the world heavyweight champion. The decisive blow came in the 14th round with Corbett leaning back and collapsing in agony as Fitzsimmons pressed the attack amid cheering and shock.

Pio Carson James J. Corbett Roberts Fitzsimmons Fitzsimmons Nieces Corbett Lis

General Harrison Appears in Streetcar Franchise Case

Ex President Harrison acted as counsel in the U S Supreme Court for the Citizens Railroad Company of Indianapolis seeking to preserve its streetcar franchise against the City Railway Company. The case centers on rights to operate on Indianapolis streets and the legality of delegating franchise authority to city officials.

Supreme Court Washindoy Harrison Supreme Court of the United States City Railway Company of Indianapolis Citizens’ Railroad Company Citizens' Company General Harrison Ludianapolis

Crossing the Stream and Fading Youth in Evening Memory

A poetic reminiscence contrasts youth’s bright hopes with aging life as memory shapes a lover’s crossing of a stream. The scene blends dreamlike imagery of emrald waters, Cupid, and distant golden days with a call of life’s winter and a haunting, guiding voice from beyond. Covington Ina references appear within a larger verse fragment.

Improved Dining Car Service on the Wabash

Improved dining car service announced on the Wabash Line with meals served a la carte to let passengers choose from the fare and pay only for what they get. Also notices a call for a first class permanent Fountain County superintendent and requests strong letters of recommendation.

R.R Wabash Fountain County Philadelphia Foster

Roads and illnesses affect the community

Rainy roads slow travel while measles whooping cough and mumps appear in the area. Dr John Fruit visits near Marshfield and Foster, several families suffer illness, and road work continues with Jane Romine assisting workers. Several residents including Mrs Sanders McClellan and James Smith stay home ill.

John Fruit Marshfield Foster

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