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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1897
Page
6
In a tale of pranks and letters, Milton Nobles proposes a new stamp scheme and sends stamped envelopes to Washington and Sheboygan. A Brooklyn postmaster and Postmaster General Vilas become entangled as a special messenger delivers a pivotal letter at night, igniting a series of curious actions.
The widow of J. H. Allen accepts 1000 as settlement from the railroad company after a wreck described as one of the costliest in railroading history. Travel was suspended for four weeks, with loss of life and heavy damage to track and cars costing the company several hundred thousand dollars.
David Murry was arrested on a governor's requisition from Ohio on charges of swindling farmer Druckenmiller out of 3000 dollars. He is linked to a noted gang of goldbrick and tinbox swindlers that allegedly operated from Indianapolis for three years led by Red Adams, with estimated farmer losses of 150000 across states.
The fragment notes Daniel Lambert described as the most noted obesity in medical annals, born in 1770 and dying at age 40 from excessive fat, weight listed as 719 pounds, with unrelated remarks about plays and historical queries.
An excerpted debate discusses Cuba relief, American intervention, and the presidency. It notes consular reports confirming famine and illness in Cuba, predicts potential U S action if Spain fails, and reflects strong public expectation for humane aid and stability.
A Kansas City reader praises Peruna as a family remedy saving doctor bills and aiding his wife daughter and himself. The piece touts Peruna as essential for catarrh and other ailments and notes Dr Miller will visit Covington Indiana offering free examinations and treatments.
In a curious, fragmentary report from a New York Sunday Journal piece cited by the Washington Star, a missing dime from a congregation prompts fear of theft among members. The debate centers on who in the group could be responsible while moral reflections punctuate the text.
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