17 Jun 1897
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Newspaper
Columbus Daily Herald
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1897
Page
1
Hantrrorp City Indiana county commissioners authorize county attorney to sue W. B. Fortner former county treasurer for 1800. Fortner had been allowed 1800 at the 1895 September term as compromise on a 3400 claim for salary and fees, arguing under 1879 law a larger fee allowance than 1891 and 1893 laws.
The Greenwood Indiana City Council voted at its June meeting to exhume and move the bodies from the old Baptist cemetery to the city cemetery at city expense. The article notes there are more than was indicated and mentions an ex-
A carriage carrying four women was struck by a Pennsylvania train at Bates street crossing in Localsport Indiana. Daisy Raymond of Valparaiso died aboard the train. Lillian Moore of Lafayette is dying. Fern Lambert of Logansport and Stella Foster of unknown hometown sustained serious injuries. The women had picnicked outdoors and sought shelter from a storm before driving home. the accident occurred as the carriage crossed the tracks and was dragged by the engine. The injured were taken to St Joseph Hospital.
The collier Susannah O Kelley founder near Belfast Lough during a hurricane. Ten crew members are reported drowned. The Belfast dispatch notes the disaster as part of storm toll.
North England and Scotland battered by heavy gales. Suburbs of Glasgow and surrounding countryside flooded. Railroads and lines disrupted as storm worsens. Local reports confirm damage to infrastructure and rescue crews deployed.
The 1897 lawn tennis season opens with the New England championship in New Haven while golf remains popular. Wrenn, Larned, Neel, and Fischer dominate early circuits, but a wave of younger players and new tournaments promise a broader field. Wrenn may defend Newport status while Larned eyes middle states cups and Hoboken invits. Harvard quartet leads the next generation with Whitman, Ware, Sheldon, and D. F. Davis among hopefuls.
A collage of humorous quips and social snippets from various papers including the Indianapolis Journal the Yonkers Statesman and Harlem Life. Pieces feature playful barbs about Chicago Louisville ostrich hats and marital squabbles plus quips on needful remedies and wedding talk.
A short dialogue from Demorest's Magazine features a boy named Johnny asking for the best food to eat and an elder recommending Green apples. The exchange mixes humor with a wholesome tone about nutrition.
Bulletin of short comic exchanges features Clara afraid to tell Mr Brow her age and Willie noting a man who resembles a confidence man. Humorous snippets follow about chairs for two, social triumphs, and quips from period publications like Philadelphia Press and Town Topics.
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