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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1899
Page
3
Fragmentary state copy discusses Layfor as a likely Kentucky governor, dissent within the Democratic party, and governors Bradley and Taylor with votes and seating. Mentions Aguinaldo, Admiral Dewey, and Mount with vices. Includes court dates and commission notes in a scattered political snapshot.
Died at home on Patterson N. Gb at 8 30 Tuesday morning in shock to all the death. The Nation expresses sympathy and the obituary notes a deep national sorrow. Funeral will be held tomorrow and attended by residents. Cabinet Supreme Court and Senate Phillips across the Nation were in mourning.
The fragment notes a possible choice for speaker from Iowa and mentions a Senate vacancy following Vice President Hobart's death. It hints at political maneuvering and ongoing party dynamics without full detail.
The article notes Senator William V. Frye of Maine, serving as Speaker pro tempore, would assume the vice presidency as provided by law in case both president and vice president are unable to serve. He could resign or allow another senator to be elected, though that seems unlikely. It also mentions a Northern Star event and other local notices, including a theatrical side show at the new Nall venue, with doors opening at Te and performances starting at 5/4, and a health advertisement about Fly's Cream Balm for catarrh.
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