25 Feb 1897
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Newspaper
Columbus Daily Herald
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1897
Page
1
President refuses clemency for James B Wilson, an Indianapolis editor convicted in 1895 of mailing obscene papers. He criticizes indecent publications and notes public morals are protected, despite numerous petitions for mercy. The president says he will not interfere with the court sentence.
The president refused leniency for James B. Wilson editor of the People and will have him jailed for a two year term. Attorney John W. Kern says no further hope. A senate resolution grants 205 for journal clerks, part of a recurring salary grab. William J. Bryan attended a banquet in Washington hosted by John R. McLean.
Curiaco Feb. 24 pool rooms in Chicago Elmhurst Roby and Washington Heights dropped about 75000 on the New Orleans third race. Onondaga was backed to win causing high losses with Elmhurst closing and Roby seeking loans. Featherstone-Ryan bettors were top winners, with Cincinnati also reported.
The first drawing room of the season at Loxpox featured the queen in the throne-room with the princess of Wales and the duke of Connaught. Only diplomatic corps and privileged aristocrats attended, with the princess of Wales presenting in the queen's absence. The duchess of Devonshire stood in for Lady Salisbury in presenting the diplomatic ladies.
Reports from Lixin or Luxony Nebraska dated February 24 describe growing doubts about how much of ex treasurer Bartley's shortage is tied to actual bank deposits. Speculation says up to 300000 may be in banks while much could be lost in a broken private bank with Bartley’s involvement. A full investigation is underway and funds show a 537000 shortage.
C W Schroeder of Columbia City Ind believed to have drowned himself in Lake Michigan after his father refused to fund the farm he leased. The youth had married and moved to Malta Ill. He wrote his wife of despair and lack of aid, saying he would jump into the lake to end it. His father-in-law received a note and an accompanying photograph.
The Nichol son quart shop bill is set for a special order this morning with expectant debate. Indications point to a lively session and a likely passage by a solid majority.
Ralph Cross, a longtime prospector who helped locate Arnot coal beds, was found dead under a mound of clay after a cave-in near Kilbourne Potter County. Once worth about 100000, his wealth disappeared when his wife deserted him with another man.
Senator Hawkins moves to recommit bill 194 the general medical measure. The Commercial club insurance bill repeals the 10 percent penalty for home companies not settling losses within sixty days. Senate rules sessions set for 9 30 and 1 45. Senator Allen proposes to protect Americans in Cuba with battleships sent to Cuban waters. Bluffton shoe factory to resume under I N Horrell after receivership with 50 000 debt. Big Four rail wreck near Culver’s Station derailing fourteen cars. Knighten guild linked to land grants of King Edgar. Etymology notes on Nightengale lane Crutched Friars Miles lane Marke lane Sermon lane Sise lane Gutter lane and historic name origins.
The article lists measurement conversions for lengths, volumes, and weights including cupfuls to pints and quarts, eggs to pounds, and various sugar and liquid measures. It ends with a humorous exchange between Mrs Meek and Mrs Freak about a husband and money.
The full blood Sioux child Zintka, rescued four days after the Wounded Knee battle, now cared for by Col. Colby and his wife in Beatrice Nebraska after losing her mother and parents. The child, known for her intelligence and kindness, attends kindergarten and shows strong ties to her Sioux heritage.
The Manx cat, from the Isle of Man near England, is a robust tailless breed with a thick head and strong hind legs. It hunts rats and birds, is swift and fearless, and behaves more like a dog, following its master and fighting for him. Scientists speculate tail loss from ancient disease. tailless cats also exist in Siam Burma and Crimea.
Forest and Stream recounts coyotes cleverness in farm life. A dog is chased and nearly killed by a pack after a lone howl. A miner notes a coyote luring a badger by taunting it until help arrives, showing stratagems used by prairie wolves.
A vintage kitchen instruction to boil half pint milk with a small onion and clove, strain crumbs from stale bread into the milk with butter, simmer ten minutes, then season with salt and pepper. It promotes red pepper as a liver friendly condiment that repels malaria and intermittent fevers.
The London Field recounts a live rat caught on a British naval vessel escaping a trap and killing a gull that pursued it. The rat used the gull as a sail and rudder to steer toward shore, but the final outcome is unclear as the ship moved out of sight.
An English custom once used gibbets along the coast to display bodies of smugglers and other criminals as a warning. Dover Castle reportedly hanged and varnished three men in 1822, and Portsmouth dockyard arsonist John Painter was hanged then tarred in 1776 with repeated varnish over 14 years.
A witty exchange features Bettie Witless and Sallie Knowall as they joke about why a boy stays barefoot. The quip notes he has more feet than shoes, signaling playful social satire in the column.
A brief Chicago Record description explains making a toy balloon from tissue paper for a few cents. It guides cutting sheets into strips three feet long, assembling edges, adding a wire neck and cross pieces, and using cotton to connect. Inflate by burning alcohol on cotton to heat air and lift the balloon.
Sir John Lubbock notes in Scientific American that an ant kept safe died aged 15 on August 8 1888, the greatest insect age recorded. Another ant of the same species lived to 13, illustrating remarkable longevity under protection.
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