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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1902
Page
4
Dave Hunt and Pitchfork Tillman clash over Cuba tariff policy while anti democrat sentiment grows among voters. German agrarians push tariff war, seeming out of touch with Prince Henry as commercial demands trend toward fulfillment. A San Francisco Manila steam line is now established.
Fire insurance companies attempt to balance risk by raising premiums though the effort does not always work.
Australia endures seventh straight drought while a London publisher offers a $20,000 prize for a continuous 100 mile balloon flight by Santos-Dumont. The note invites readers to feel fortunate in times of scarcity.
Roosevelt steadies relations with Congress despite distressing wartime reports. London and Washington buzz over Sunday amusements as Covington debates the issue. The King and Queen face sharp criticism for attending Sunday concerts.
The U S government reduced its debt by 1 370 846 last month while adding 2 060 449 to the Treasury surplus. Opponents cheer the Colombia interference in the Panama canal dispute. General Gomez urged Cuban fidelity to the republic. The Industrial Arts and Expositions Committee recommends about 1 000 000 for the St Louis Exposition building and exhibits. Governor Chavano is said to have kept a White House invitation for a dinner in honor of Prince Neary but cites ill health and plans to duck hunt.
In this city Hos Lreas Nebeker is discussed as a potential strong candidate for Judge of the Twenty-first Judicial district in four years. Nebeker is described as a splendid judge timber and would be a winner if persuaded to accept the post.
John Hyde, a satirist with the Department of Agriculture, has sued a New Orleans cotton brokering firm for allegedly stating that his crop estimates were crafted to influence the cotton market. The case centers on accusations that Hyde's figures were used to sway prices.
The death removes a Tingis politician who has long occupied a peculiar sphere as an American figure. The writer urges charity for his acts and believes he at least meant well.
The passage argues that if the Senate cannot suspend its members the senators enjoy greater privileges than others, but the claim is deemed worthless and would be tested by the Supreme Court.
Present indications show the House repeal of internal revenue war taxes will pass the Senate with no material amendments. The failure to cut the bill contradicts confident predictions that the Senate would slash it.
Supporters of Judge O P Lewis urge Perry to run as representative noting his good judgment and oratory skill. They say he would faithfully represent Fountain County and strengthen the community.
AroBLican votes carried the Philippine tariff bill through the Senate earlier than anticipated as debate began. Democrats found that prolonging discussion only gained the administration more voter support for its Philippine policy and ceased speaking.
Ordnance experts estimate the Manila Bay ammunition at fifty thousand dollars and the destruction of Cervera’s fleet off Santiago at four thousand eight hundred sixty three dollars. The people have long agreed no money was better spent.
The speaker vows the Republican party will carry through to the end of Congress, meeting Cuba Philippines the Isthmian Canal and ship subsidy questions with responsibility to the people, insisting the party will not shy from public issues and will settle them on the right side.
Reports across the state praise Senator Goodwine of Williamsport as a likely 1904 gubernatorial candidate. He is described as a quiet unassuming gentleman whose character and republican fidelity mark him as a strong, popular contender.
A column argues for James Bingham as Attorney General nominee, praising his qualifications and fitness. It asserts his nomination would strengthen the Republican State ticket and ensure able and efficient leadership of the office.
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