25 Feb 1898
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Newspaper
Columbus Daily Herald
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1898
Page
1
Consul General Lee reportedly wrote to President McKinley arguing the Maine wreck was deliberate. He states in his opinion the ship was wrecked on purpose and cites evidence in the correspondence.
Havana reports Premier Sagasta cabled Washington calling the torpedo or mine theory absurd while Spain argued the harbor defenses around Havana include torpedoes and mines. A Havana correspondent contends the Maine may have been blown up and outlines contradictory expert views on the wreck.
John B Stoll voices strong critique in the South Bend Times, condemning anyone who publishes untruths or misrepresentations as deserving contempt. He argues a newspaper in charge makes such offenses more injurious to the community and public life.
At Garrett Indiana on February 24 Fred Simons aged fifty shot his two young daughters aged two and four then killed himself using a pistol. Mrs Simons and their six year old son survived as neighbors were called. Simons had been a Baltimore and Ohio railway ticket agent and later a car inspector who was dismissed for cause.
H Benefield, traveling collector for Aultman-Taylor Co., was collecting in Brown County yesterday and visiting his brother-in-law James R McCoy of the city. He then returned to Indianapolis last evening en route to Toledo Ohio for wholesale line leadership.
John and Charley Spragg were acquitted of illegal voting in the Jackson County removal election contest after a trial in Brownstown. Charley arrived by the 4:08 evening train and was jailed briefly after a loud entrance. John returned on the 10:30 train. Boxing brokerages report Kid McCoy matched to fight Gus Ruhlin of California. contracts posted for March 9 if Fitzsimmons or Corbett do not accept. McCoy plans a Hot Springs bout March 3 for 2500 dollars, then a string of exhibitions leading to potential matches in March.
Trustee James Sparks of Harrison township spoke at the Htrap office praising the Democratic convention ticket and predicting easy victory if Democrats perform their duties. He endorsed Sheriff candidate Whittington as strong and capable, and noted satisfaction with the ticket overall. Also mentioned are Adame Express Co. agent C H Hiner visiting the city and residents W H Dowell Paul Scofield and family returning home from Franklin and Shelbyville.
A collection of humor clips and quips from old columns. A maid asks for the secret of conversation while a sage offers brief wisdom. Other vignettes include a fashion joke about hats, a husband wife exchange, and a mother daughter scene about housekeeping and chewing gum for tinware repairs.
A Chicago Post quip recalls a promoter offering votes for 500 dollars and a legislator naming 1000 as price. The New York Weekly notes a wedding confession about finances after vows. The Louisville Courier Journal comments on sympathy for the blind versus the deaf with a running joke.
A Chicago Record note jokes that a poem needs help with its feet. The editor suggests taking it to a chiropodist because its feet need attention. The poet asks why sixty. The quip centers on wordplay about feet and form.
Ledgerby notes Daybake back at his desk after a protracted illness. Bilfile remarks a concern over costly floral tributes, joking about two dollars each. Chicago Journal reports the exchange.
A light verse from the Chicago Record celebrates waking late after hearing a six thirty bell. The joke hinges on sleeping in till eight and the harmless humor of morning routine.
A witty exchange in the New York Journal questions judgment of horse flesh with a quip about not eating any. The brief item captures a humorous moment reflecting newspaper banter.
A man builds a grand castle of airy notions in Harlem Life but when he moves in he discovers the dream is only a flat. The anecdote contrasts lofty plans with a modest realization in a humorous tone.
A Detroit Free Press reader remarks on a cat seen, noting it resembles a Maltese cross. The exchange highlights the unique markings prompting curiosity about the animal’s breed or appearance.
A collage of light quips from newspapers shows a dinner guest honored by sharing gizzards and liver, a poultry shopper seeking a fat goose, a child and mother dialogue, and a teasing exchange about a burglar waking the cook. The snippets reflect domestic humor and social banter of the era.
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