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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1897
Page
6
Greensburg Indiana report of a deadly duel near Moores Hill between twins George and Calvin Holmes, 22, cousins to Miss Higgs. The quarrel over a wealthy county family daughter escalated after Calvin returned from visiting Miss Higgs, ending in a fatal confrontation.
A jailhouse notice reports John Pendery of Dnairk in custody on allegations tied to a brewing disturbance. Authorities allege a fight occurred near a street market and multiple witnesses named two suspects with brief descriptions.
In Marion County Indiana the Baldwin jury bribery trial faced delay as the state sought a 10 day postponement due to the absence of Phonias Seward, an important witness believed to have been intimidated into leaving the state. Fire and related incidents also reported across the region with multiple losses and injuries.
The state railroads must install interlocking plants at grade crossings and junctions, with about 400 plants planned costing from 2 to 10 dollars each. Big lines favor the law. disputes linger over Lafayette and cost shares. The update amends train stopping rules for faster, safer crossings.
A full blood Indian fighter famed as a nest officer in the army and known across the republic as Cycle Lupe dies at 55. Queen Victoria travels with bedchamber ladies. Lady Antrim joins the continental expedition amidst fatigue on royal duties. Hay for sale advertised. Clover and fine hay available. Indiana teachers convention set for April 1–3, 1897 in Elkhart with special Wabash rail fare.
Recent reports describe a young Londoner named Marconi unveiling a novel radiance labeled as an electric wire system. He demonstrates wireless messages through thick walls and across Salisbury Plain, with potential for long distance transmission and new research directions.
Rev. D. M. Wood said federal authorities will not pursue his son Will Wood. Post office inspectors found nothing in letters to Scott Jackson and Alonzo Wahng about Pearl Brian that could form a case. Wood notes Will serves in the U S Navy on a vessel earning wages and cites recent rumors as untrue.
The notice announces the resumption of trains between Peru and Montpelier with daily service except Sundays. It notes connections at Peru and Montpelier with trains to St. Louis and Detroit, enhancing travel options on the line.
On November 4 the Wabash line will launch sleeping cars between St Louis and Los Angeles. Trains depart Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1:15 PM after arrival of the Wabash from Chicago Toledo and Detroit. Inquiries to Wabash ticket offices in St Louis.
Advertisement seeks faithful men or women to travel for a responsible established house in Indiana with a permanent position, salary 750 dollars plus expenses. Reference and SASE requested. The Nationalstar Insurance Building, Chicago. The Wabash Railroad advertises train routes and sleeping car service linking Chicago to southern and coastal cities, inviting inquiries to agents for printed information.
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