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Newspaper
Columbus Daily Herald
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1900
Page
2
Vice President Adlai E Stevenson leads the national ticket while Indiana choices include Governor John W Kern Lieutenant Governor Captain J C Lawler and other state officers Adams Heimberger Miner Herfer Drummond Yergin Greatbouse Horumf Henry Yergin Reinhard Adair Zollars Cornet and Cable Wood listed across counties for the election slate.
The piece notes that 140000 miners may strike for the promised “full dinner pail” under discussion in Congress. It mentions Hon J J Lentz from Columbus Ohio slated to open a campaign on Saturday and questions whether timing and leaks aim to undermine opponents. Also references a Labor Day event in Batesville Indiana with a Big Four fare and September 3 1900 date.
Mrs. E B Cunningham and children of Muncie, visiting Mrs Lillie Shultz, return home this morning. Miss Lila Burnett and Miss Lulu Rubottom travel to Indianapolis to visit and attend the military opening. Eugene Case and Bob Morris return from Seymour and Indianapolis respectively. Miss Glenore Kennard visits Miss Ethel Kennard in Seymour. Miss Emma Barbrink visits Hemington. Miss Mary Marlatt visits Miss Susie Coons. Grace Price returns from Flat Rock. Hazel and Alta Reeves plan to attend the Rushville fair. Will Hogue returns to Terre Haute. Mary and Louise Keyes travel to Indianapolis on business. Charles Smith and wife of Orinoco go to Indianapolis for business. Mrs Carrie Weldon and son move from Faugett to Scipio as future home. Ethel Johnson and Leora Bellmore of Indianapolis will return from the Vorie family visit this evening. Emma Peet of Cincinnati visits Mrs R F Gottechalk.
William Mobley died at his north Pearl street home at 3 30 this morning of typhoid fever. Funeral arrangements to be announced later. The funeral of Daniel Scheidt will be held Thursday at 1 30 from the residence, burial at Clifty cemetery. Funeral services at Clifty church Thursday at 2 o clock.
John Matthews was tried before Squire Stader this morning after leaping from a train last night. He was fined 11 dollars and 50 cents and remanded to jail to serve the sentence.
Local retailer Meyer and Bruning advertises a fall line of dress goods with guaranteed low prices. Separate items mention trial postponements, property valuations, a prize fight return, and school updates including crowded 7th and 8th grades and possible extra teachers.
An 80-year-old man named David Peak was found on a sunlit sand bar near Flatrock railroad bridge after wandering from Beatrice Nebraska to Columbus Iowa. He had not eaten or drunk for two days and was bruised with a black eye. He was taken to jail for care and awaits his son John Peak to claim him. A note and sixty cents were found on him and Sydney Reid was acquitted in a wife desertion case.
The piece profiles Admiral George C. Remey, named commander of the Asiatic station with jurisdiction over the Philippines, Guam, and western China waters. It notes his praise by peers, prior commands, and his role in the Charleston pursuit, along with miscellaneous items on Chinese views of New Zealanders, Boer War baby names, and Japan’s use of wood pulp for military clothing.
The article explains how the Duke of Albany becomes sovereign of Saxe Coburg Gotha due to new arrangements. It traces the succession through Queen Victoria’s family, noting waivers by the Duke of Connaught and his son, and the roles of Alfred, Arthur, and the viceroy of Alsace Lorraine. It ends with Albany’s rise from a penniless schoolboy at Eton to a reigning sovereign with sizable estates.
The soothing healing properties and pleasant taste of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy comfort users nationwide. Sold by Hauser Parker druggists and promoted as providing prompt and permanent relief.
Pennsylvania Lines announces low rate trips to Traverse City Petoskey and Mackinac Island on August 30 September 6 and 8. Tickets may be obtained on those dates with a return limit of thirty days from the sale date.
Advertisement seeks a young man willing to earn per month plus expenses with a permanent role. Copy drafted for Clark & Co located at 4th and Locust streets in Philadelphia.
The Seashore Mountain and Lake Resorts are touted as top summer pleasure grounds within easy reach of Pennsylvania Lines. Agents offer full information on rates train service and through car comforts and will help arrange details for vacation trips at no charge. Contact the tenreat Fei voti Lines for guidance.
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