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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1897
Page
5
In a New York City car a man exhibits maniatic behavior with wild facial contortions and handkerchief signals alarming a nervous woman. She flees to the platform after a violent confrontation, aided by a conductor and police. The man returns to his seat, reading a newspaper as the scene ends.
A London theater piece notes that a first night’s reception hinges on the pit audience and the talent of the theater, with crowds sometimes reacting loudly over pricing and seating. The author observes how audience behavior can affect a show’s success or failure, including uproar over seating and program changes.
General Horace Porter describes the harsh conditions at Cold Harbor, noting swampy heat ridden camps, widespread disease, and deteriorating sanitary practices. Troops faced brutal front line duties with scarce water, poor rations, and constant artillery fire amid stench and death.
A Century article notes that a majority forms a quorum in each house and business can halt without it. It details the sergeant at arms, voting by yeas and nays, journal publication, and privileges from arrest while in session and en route to meetings.
The Kansas City Star recalls Hetty Green, the era’s richest woman, who refused general charity and vowed to square her wealth with the Lord by funding a church in the region where she was born. The project nears completion, suggesting the Reverend banking on a righteous accounting.
A rough transcription notes residents leaving a house this morning and the landlord entering. Observers remark many prospective tenants will view the property, with commentary from a London crowd about the housing situation.
The Chicago Record reports a sci fellow named Howser intends to create a cas register addressing married men's trousers pockets. The article outlines a long standing demand for functional pockets and practical design features.
A speculative survey notes dominant visions and mental intrusions influencing leaders like Caesar Napoleon and Luther, with episodes from Goethe and Talma. It mentions specters, skeletal crowds, dancing nymphs, a corpse vision in Nicolai, and Napoleon’s guiding star, amid varied cures and quixotic encounters.
Help wanted by National Star Insurance Ltd Chicago for trusted men or women to travel for an established house job. Salary $780 plus expenses. Petition permanent. Reference required. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope.
The Wabash railroad offers the quickest route to California in partnership with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe. Vestibuled sleeping cars run through to Los Angeles without change, saving twenty one hours from St. Louis and reducing travel times from other points. For details contact a Wabash ticket agent or C. B. Crane, General L a s s and Ticket Agent, St. Louis.
Pullman sleeping and dining cars run between Indianapolis and Washington via C H & U D Ry and B&O Route. Hoosier travelers may reach the National Capital with hotel quality comfort and low special rates. Daily trains depart Indianapolis 7 am with arrival in Washington next morning. berths available by contacting agents or District Passenger Agent 7 W Hayter. Pamphlets detailing the capital and departments available on request.
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