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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1900
Page
2
The piece notes declining public debt despite Philippine costs and cites a Bradstreet table showing growth in New York business payrolls from 299,957 to 386,278 employees and wage declines from 189 to 1696 with a $20 million gain. It also discusses Fremont Goodwine’s renomination and the political dynamics of district conventions and candidate defeats.
The text notes renewed interest in foreign markets for surplus products as Southern development grows. It marks St Patrick’s Day on March 17 with strong evidence of ongoing fame for the patron saint, seen in green attire and song across the scene.
The Secretary of the Navy and Admiral Dewey recommend more naval officers and ships of war citing their wartime record as justification. The 2 percent currency option and 30 year gold bonds are quoted around 205, seen as a sign of financial stability with money circulation up 33 percent in under four years.
Instruction suggests giving one fourth to one half teaspoonful in a baby's bottle several times daily to improve nourishment. For larger children, half to one teaspoonful in milk is recommended. If maternal milk is insufficient, the emulsion will quickly benefit both mother and child.
Fragmentary text mentions Scott and Huy Nie Metty, with unclear context or location. No date or outcome clear. summary reflects readable facts with emphasis on named individuals and event fragment.
Senator Beveridge and the Indiana delegation remain divided over the Porto Rican issue. His resolution to grant free trade without constitutional extension stirs the Indiana delegation and creates a notable rift.
The February Treasury statement shows receipts of 345,631,265.08 and expenditures of 37,827,000, leaving a surplus of 7,964,265. For the eight months ending February 28 the surplus receipts reached 37,074,755.22.
The record notes that Tarperrat of Charles R. Milford questioned as a party candidate for judge is not a reflection on his or Mr Milford ag woman abilities. The majority favored Joseph M Rabb and the ruling is upheld as proper, with no outcome affecting county affairs.
The Fountain county Republicans vow to fight for their friends and then work hard for the nominee no matter who is chosen. This unity is what should happen with every presidential race this fall.
A speaker argues that exports rose under the protective tariff while the Wilson bill reduced them, claiming this proves the administration mishandles national business and harms all classes.
The piece notes the impact of Boer conflict on shipping and mails, urging U.S. sea independence. It lists upcoming national conventions for Republicans in Philadelphia on June 19, Populists in Sioux Falls on May 4, middle‑of‑the‑road Populists in Cincinnati, Prohibitionists in Chicago on June 27, and Democrats in Kansas City on July 4, with platforms to be set amid unclear issues.
J A Wildman a longtime Agate leader in Indiana died at his Indianapolis home Saturday evening. He was the oldest surviving Grand Master of the State Odd Fellows a friend of Indiana’s War Governor and an appointee of President Garfield Born in Jefferson County May 2 1834 he spent his life in Indiana known for his loyal friendships and affable nature.
Exports of manufactories will reach 400 million dollars in the year ending June next. When the Republicans took power in 1861 they set a permanent protective policy, with manufactories at about forty million annually. Then 16 percent of exports were manufactur e, now 39 percent of the larger total. Yet some insist the country cannot sustain a thriving foreign trade while retaining protection.
The President proposes returning more than two million dollars in tariffs collected on goods imported from Puerto Rico last year. The sum is seen as a relief for Puerto Rico’s impoverished residents who seek public schools for new children, better public order, and improved roads.
The passage notes Puerto Rico’s fertile soil could produce goods for export to the seaboard and the United States, which presently spends money on goods from other regions of the world instead of locally grown products from Puerto Rico.
The article notes imports of certain goods rose by fifty four million dollars in the seven months ending January versus the previous year, indicating busier homeside factories. It also reports a drop of over two million two hundred thousand dollars in foreign wool imports, despite higher wool prices, suggesting protection helps American farmers provide raw materials to domestic manufacturers.
The editorial states the paper will present merits of each candidate without favor and allow readers and conventions to decide. It reserves the right to end its own role while warning against threats of boycott or persecution influencing the press. It emphasizes nonpartisanship in published content.
The Nebraska Democratic State Convention in Lincoln reaffirms the 1806 Chicago platform opposing a large standing army tariffs on Porto Rico and trusts and imperialism while favoring direct popular election of U S senators The platform largely reflects Mr Bryan influence and mirrors Populist positions amid calls to unite behind the county ticket and focus on winning elections in Fountain County
In At tica district convention last Thursday, good men were nominated and defeated. The call urged unity, forgetting past grievances and working for the Republican ticket at upcoming county conventions. The emphasis was on harmony to strengthen the party for the coming county meeting.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness shown during the sickness and death of our mother Mrs Sylvester Rhodes Mrs Charles Taylor Mr William Jones Mr Raymond Jones Also note for Jace curtains visit Loeb stores for purchases and service
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