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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1900
Page
2
A historical column critiques Kentucky politics, noting voter disgust with Democratic leadership and Gobelism. It questions anti expansion sentiment in Democratic papers and mocks minor papers for lacking political news while contrasting broader national issues and party platforms.
An OCR fragment notes TurCULANS pursuing home rule, Peru embracing the gold standard, and a skeptical Indiana congressman criticized for ignorance on Porto Rican tariff questions. The piece hints at future shifts and political maneuvering without clear specifics.
A single company in the Philippines deposited 1200 with the paymaster of their regiment for transmission home and for safe keeping. Sensationalists claim rioting and drunkenness, alleging corruption of natives by these men.
The State Department suspects Russia is meditating a coup in China to curb American trade. The report notes a large U S naval concentration along the Chinese coast as a response. The President vows not to allow China to be deprived of trade without consequences.
Bistoe Potter returns from the Philippines with strong expansion views, claiming that all travelers experience a shift toward governing perceived inferior races. He asserts the Anglo-Saxon race cannot witness other peoples without a wish to rule.
The Kentucky legislature adjourned amid debate over modifying or repealing the Gobel law. Critics warn a fall erection election could be tainted by fraud and violence, urging use of the Tucker act to prevent state theft and possible reversal of the election.
The piece argues for free trade with Puerto Rico while limiting constitutional reach, praising independence from party coercion and defending lawmakers who follow personal judgment over party dictates amid internal conflicts. It condemns those pressuring nominees for self serving reasons.
The text condemns opposition to a legislative effort and defends the Republican Party. It asserts duty and integrity under criticism, praising past results and predicting passage of a bill. The speaker cites Verto tec and Die Slee Ireliet hal dutitis as framing devices for national interest.
The piece contrasts Democratic pressure for tariff relief for Porto Ricans with a presidential proposal to refund duties collected since U S possession and future duties, a plan totaling over two million dollars for immediate relief, amid party dispute and rhetoric.
On Friday evening a speaker denounced the party’s leaders for using speeches alibis and tricks, asserting the public will no longer accept their statements as sincere or worthy of serious consideration.
Foster residents report Fred Ricketts at work on a new home while talk swirls about a night operator on the Big 4. Louis Boughner heads to Danville March 31 for spring term. Isaac Fulton and Simon Johnson relocate to Covington. George Clem plans a new dwelling south of Foster and Ed Daller goes to Indianapolis for Masonic rites. Community notes include court juror Mark Dennin, Bert Kinney's summer return, and a party at John Villars. A store investment may be forming and locals debate freedom and manners in a candid, village voice.
An old advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for skin troubles by regulating stomach liver and kidney function. It claims weak health leads to pimples blotches and a dull complexion and promises strong nerves bright eyes and a rich complexion for cent purchases at Lee Allen's drug store.
Advertised notice lists Effie Russell W H Sloan and Lulu Squires for the week ending March 28 1000. Callers are to mention advertised when inquiring. F W Bop P M
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