29 May 1897
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Newspaper
Columbus Daily Herald
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1897
Page
1
Indiana political scene centers on General Lew Wallace as a potential U S Senate candidate to replace Turpie with 1899 term. Republicans discuss support plans, rival hopefuls include Hanly Steele and Mount, while Democrats eye Turpie’s departure and multiple contenders prepare for a likely contest.
James Barnes was sentenced to two years in the state reformatory for attempted assault on a twelve year old child of Asbury Still last week. Barnes had been out of the penitentiary six months and returned to the area then remarried the wife who aided in sending him to prison and had obtained a divorce while he was at Jeffersonville. He is a Kentuckian. Mrs. John Nugent left last evening to visit friends at Hartford City.
The Miles expedition to study warfare costs prompt questions as Captain Morse handles expenses. The government funded travel includes a $500 steamer stateroom and other lavish costs, sparking gossip in the War Department about official duties and presidential permission.
In Roxomo Indiana on May 28 the United States goblet and tumbler works at Greentown faced a carrier boys strike over extra pay. The forty five workers walked out but the strike failed as nearly all boys returned to work and the plant resumed operations.
A seven year old daughter of James Leatherman near Canton attempted to fry an egg while parents were out. Her clothes took fire and she died last night from burn injuries. Memorial services will be held at the Christian church in East Columbus at 3:30 tomorrow afternoon conducted by Rev. O D Maple.
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