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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
7
A daring scheme is described as never having a dollar taken by force, highlighting vigilant personnel on duty and ready to act decisively in defense. Authorities emphasize preparedness and swift response to any threat, underscoring ongoing security measures.
A historical account recalls an 1880s plan to loot the U S treasury via the Fifteenth street sewer leading to the vaults. Martin Broadfoot allegedly intended to flood the tunnels, carry gold in rubber bags downriver, and be assisted by confederates. Secret Service later overhauled the security with time locks, steel safes, three eight hour watch shifts, and reinforced alarms to prevent any repeat of such a bold scheme.
A veteran survivor recounts a vivid Solferino battle told to Robert Shackleton for U War per's. He recalls the fear at first, the brutal hand to hand fighting near San Martino, bayonet wounds, and nights of sleep amid dead and wounded as shells burst and men battle amidst mud and smoke.
The State Board of Agriculture releases its judge list before the fair. FE S Morse of Chicago handles draft horses, Mr McDonald of West Lebanon awards coach horses, and T W Bell of Chicago officiates light harness and saddle classes. Jury includes specialists for cattle, dairy, sheep, swine, and poultry with judges from Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Missouri.
Purdue University plans its most extensive exhibit at the State Fair with Prof. G. J. Christie in charge. Demonstrations include spraying mixtures seed selection and dairy butter making. A reunion for all students is set for Thursday September 10 with President Stone and Deen Skinner in attendance.
An author’s notebook excerpt references a 5 AM Rose with a sonnet and cold water breakfast, a retired evening, and neighbors bothered by rattling knives. A exchange shows a poor man losing sight while seeking work, with mentions of St. Louis Republic and Chicago Record-Herald in a clipped, fragmentary mood.
Notice is hereby given that the executrix of the estate of John W. Sullivan has been appointed by the Circuit Court of Fountain County Tudison. Elizabeth Ann Sullivan is the Executrix. The estate is deemed solvent. Also included is an advertisement for Kidney kidney relief products sold by Hedges Drug Co.
The Trustee of Wabash Township Fountain County Indiana invites sealed bids by August 29 1908 at the office for road wagons to haul children to public schools. Bids must include a bond equal to bid amount and comply with plans. The Trustee may reject any or all bids. L Becke loymer Trustee August 7 1908.
Charles H. Spinks notifies Fountain County Indiana officials that he will apply September 10 to the board of commissioners for a license to sell intoxicating vinous malt and spirituous liquors in quantities under five gallons at a time with on premises drinking for one year. The business is in Stringtown Wabash Township, in a front room of a one story building on Lot 5 in Gish Nebeker Co's subdivision, part of the NE quarter Section 1 Township 18 North Range 9 West.
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