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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1898
Page
2
W M Lambert of Bartholomew county seeks the Republican nomination for Joint Senator from the Bartholomew and Decatur counties district subject to the will of the Republican convention.
A flurry of announcements shows candidates vying for Bartholomew County offices including County Clerk Treasurer Recorder Sheriff and related posts. Names cited include Fred C Ulrich James Burk Henry W Rethwelds W F Coats Albert F Owens B Colvin Stephen Bailey Scott Elzea Henry Howe and George M Orr. Each seeks nomination at the Republican county convention.
Lois Friedersdorff of Rockcreek Township announces his candidacy for county commissioner from the Third District subject to the Republican nominating convention. Engy Harris of German Township declares his bid for a commissioner seat in the First District to the Republican county convention.
A broad rise in product costs chills traders as silver futures waver and investors weigh risk. Analysts cite gradual price pressure across commodities, while market watchers note potential spillover into manufacturing and consumer goods sectors.
Unsettled country conditions force postponement of the republican love feast planned for April 12 in this city until a later date is announced.
John D. Gearheart and Mary J. Wilson obtained a marriage license as listed in the official county records. The couple plans for a private ceremony followed by family gatherings in the coming weeks.
Dan Davis of Hope noted in town today as the county commissioners plan a meeting next Saturday. Court sessions set for next Monday in Nashville. Fehring drug store touted for cigars. Wm Schowe on Sixth and Chestnut building an addition to his home. Frank O Donnell son of Mr and Mrs Charles O Donnell ill with measles at Maple Grove. Rathbone Sisters hosted a social at Mrs Fred Weiler’s North Franklin Street residence with music and a general good time.
The year old daughter of Mr and Mrs M Weddle of East Columbus died last night from lung fever at 10. Funeral is tomorrow morning from the Catholic church with burial at Garland Brook. Also Minnie J Kruse four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry C Kruse died today at their home on East Sixth Street of fever. Funeral announced later.
The love feast planned for April 12 is postponed due to the unsettled national scene and senators and congressmen unable to leave Washington. W E Sprincer Jr, chairman notes the delay to a future date. Other notes mention tight rental markets, a new creamery project, flood damage along Possum Creek, Miss Della Lefevers visiting, Kinney and Kinney offering real estate loans, Gen Moyer installing a curb, and The Star newspaper receiving timely page shipments.
Consul Dent in Kingston ordered rapid action from Washington. Two fast steamers Beverly and Brookline, both Boston Fruit Company ships, left for Cuban ports to transport American citizens home. Beverly departed for Cienfuegos and Brookline for Santiago de Cuba.
An Associated Press Havana report recalls threats and warnings faced by eight American correspondents. The piece notes Cuba tensions, Florida quarantine rules, and hardships affecting Cubans with children. It also advertises Big Four Route special rates for missions and reform church events in 1898 with sale dates and agent contacts.
Londons app hant correspondent outlines an acceptable compromise placing Cuba in a Spainlike autonomous relation with Egypt as a model. Cuba would pay tribute to Spain while the United States controls Cuban finances and backs a Spanish loan at eight percent, split with one third to Cuba and two thirds to Spain. Madrid and Rome correspondents note cautious optimism but warn swift U.S. action could derail any settlement as to whether Cubans are ready for independence.
Reports state that about 1,000,000 has been subscribed by Spanish colonies in Chile and other cities to equip a fast steamer for privateering against the United States on the Pacific coast. The plan shifts from warships to a privately owned raider while gunboat Marietta is en route and U.S. Minister Henry Wilson stations in Chile.
London reports the British Government has assured the United States of its fullest cordial sympathy in Cuba policy. The pledge comes with knowledge of the latest US Spain negotiations and the expectation that events are moving toward armed intervention in Cuba. Britain is said to be more favorable than newspapers reflect.
An address by Thomas Morris to Staffordshire iron and steel workers notes remarkable gains in fine wire manufacture. Warrington wired specimens sold for 4.82 dollars per pound, 8 600 dollars per ton drawn wire used in piano parts. Pinion wire valued at 21.60 dollars per pound. Hair springs weigh 43 3 2 grains to the ounce with vast tonnage values. Barbed instruments for dentists reach 2 150 000 dollars per ton.
Paris columnist notes the craze for hip bustles and back pads in women’s dresses. Describes various materials from hair and swan down to cotton batting and crinoline, and praises sewn in, belt-secured pads for a natural look while warning against slips and a tumor-like appearance.
Harper's Bazaar notes summer gowns with draped waistlines in white cloth and mousseline de soie accents. Embroidery and sontache trims resemble spider webs while necklines offer plain or elaborately trimmed collars. Separate item discusses recent women’s legal gains in France and Switzerland granting witnesses rights and guardianship constraints.
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