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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1901
Page
3
An old advertisement extols Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims kidney disease leads to heart failure and other fatal outcomes and urges mailing for a book and sample. The piece stresses personal health risks and includes the manufacturer’s address in Binghamton, New York.
An advertisement touts Loeb’s Stores as the best and cheapest for men and boys apparel. Also noted is a Sept 21 1801 auction at a residence in Siawnee township offering a large listed property including livestock, farming implements, wagons, harness, and household goods with terms of credit and cash discounts.
National Glass Company showcases twenty one plant operation on Pan-American Grounds from raw material to finished glass. Includes cutting engraving etching decorating and glass cloth products with Miss Maxine Elliott figure and glass furniture. Great Rock Island Route offers Chicago to San Francisco tickets September 20 27 with sleeper and tourist excursion options.
Fragmentary items reference a Mintiley obituary and related local notices. Names and dates are unclear, but the text indicates a death notice and short community updates in a period newspaper style.
Medical recount describes bullet wounds and tissue damage affecting the stomach and pancreas after the McKinley shooting. The account notes gangrene and unavoidability of death, with Dr. McBurney hinting at possible poison in the bullet. Names McWhinley and McBurney appear in the analysis.
Buffalo dispatch reports Leon Czolgosz accused of murder in the first degree for fatally shooting President William McKinley at the Pan American Exposition. City braces for possible riots as police guard the prisoner. national leaders set funeral plans and honors.
The new president, sworn in at Ansley Wilcox’s library, faces sudden duties after McKinley’s death. Cabinet meetings discuss an extra session, while the new leader walks guardedly and declares Thursday a nationwide day of mourning and prayer.
In a ceremonial oath at Falfelo President Roosevelt expresses intent to pursue without variance the policy of President McKinley, aiming for peace prosperity and national honor for the beloved country, within hopeful national bereavement.
The scene at the Milburn house featured Secretary Milburn and aides as the new president took the oath administered by Judge John R. Hazel. The room was filled with emotion as Roosevelt, recalling past tragedies, broke down while requesting the cabinet pledge to follow the oath of office.
The newly sworn president pledges to continue the nation on the same course. He appears visibly shaken yet manages a marble calm as he lifts his hand to take the oath, declaring a firm commitment to the ongoing policies.
Battalo Sept. 16 President Roosevelt spent a quiet day at Wilcox house after services at Milburn's while staff opened telegraphs and mail. Dozens of telegrams from ex governors, mayor, state leaders and groups expressed condolences and pledged loyalty and support to the new president. Cortelyou to continue as secretary for now due to McKinley's affairs.
Readers are urged to request a free trial bottle of Asthmalene by sending name and address. The ad quotes testimonials praising rapid relief for asthma and throat issues, notes the product contains no opium, morphine, chloroform or ether, and cites endorsements from Dr Taft Bros. Medicine Co and Rev K Morris Weebsler.
Market note reports an abundance of buggies road wagons and carriages as prices for crops trend lower. Local dealers adjust inventory strategies to move items amid shifting demand and seasonal harvest pressures.
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