Special bargains at J A Newton's one price shoe store
The advertisement lists prices on Cauide tan goat spring heels boys and children shoes, ladies canvas oxfords and misses items with discounts. It promotes new goods as special bargains at J A Newton's One Price Cash Shoe Store. The Flying Squadron report follows with naval updates and criticism of indeterminate sentence law after Winnie Smith's parole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Newton
Childs
Oxford
Board of Parole
Winnie Smith
Indianapolis
Smith
Anderson
Mount
Texas steamer joins flying squadron off Pt Movrue
Fort Monroe reports the Texas steamer foamed this morning at 7 30 and anchored with the flying squadron off Pt Movrue. The Massachusetts may arrive from Newport News late tonight or early tomorrow. Commodore Sebles has not received definite orders from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Monroe
Texas
At & O
Massachusetts
Newport News
Commodore Sebles
Waabington
City Fathers Meet In Regular Session
City council convened with all members present at 8 50 pm. Health report recorded 18 births and 8 deaths, and noted dirty city conditions. Resolutions appointed inspectors for the municipal election and ordered removal of Schwartzkopf scales. Sidewalk paving, curbing and guttering rules were approved along with asphalt paving scope. Fire alarm box request referred to committee. Gable private detective proposal discussed. laid over. Election committee named. pole painting ordered. $2500 in claims allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Faby
W. H. Lincoln
Joel Davis
W. T. Davis
T. G. Quick
Josh Conn
Isaac Bradford
Washington
Seventh Street
F. Schaffer & Co
Third
California
Samuel Beck
Scon Gable
Columbus
Gable
Crump
Parker
Patterson
Romine
Collins
Hamburg American Line Might Sell War Vessels to U S
New York April 7 authorities confirm Hamburg American line offered to sell the Normannia the Columbia and the Fuerst Bismarck to the government. The Fuerst Bismarck arrives April 22 the Normannia May 13 and the Columbia in May. The Atlantic Transport Company ships have been offered but the government is not ready to pay the price asked for the St Louis and St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yor
Hamburg-American Line
Normannia
Columbia
Atlantic Transport Company
St. Louis
St Paul
Bookseller ad for George H. Cummins offers latest titles
Local bookseller George H. Cummins proclaims a broad stock of the newest books and periodicals available to readers, inviting customers to visit the shop for up to date selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Cummins
Local News Snippet from Hartsville District
Will Everroad arrived back from Indianapolis this morning. Mrs. Brown of Hartsville visited her son Will Brown on Chestnut Street. Philip Spaugh, Hope’s postmaster, was kicked by a horse and severely injured in Hartsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartsville
Will
Brown
Chestnut
Philp
Spaugh
Hope
Post Master
Verely
Agar Hartsville
Fire Destroys Dwelling on Lindsay Street. insured loss minimal
A fire broke out at 9 30 Friday morning in a dwelling on Lindsay Street near the river bank owned by Mrs. Goetz. Fire department responded quickly and extinguished the flames, with estimated damage not exceeding 150 dollars and coverage by Ohio Farmer Insurance Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay Street
Second
Jackson Street
Porter Joins the Army for Five Years Letter From Indianapolis
A letter dated April 7 1898 from JuBn E Porter in Indianapolis to his father describes enlisting in the army for five years. He mentions heading to Columbus Ohio for uniforms and training, notes eight men from his group, and asks his father to tell reporters and locals he has joined to serve the old flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapoliss
Ind
Army
Columbus
Sam
Iran
People of
Jubn E, Porter
Consul General Lee to Leave Havana on Saturday
Washington reports Consul General Lee will depart Havana Saturday after receiving state department orders. The Olivette will take him and other Americans to Key West, then possibly a gunboat may accompany to protect evacuees. Cuban exodus continues as eight Cubans arrive in Key West aboard the Mascotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Washington
Havana
State Department
Gen. Lee
Cuba
Tampa
Fla
Gen.Lee
United States
Gollin
Olivette
Key West
Mascotte
Spelling Bee at G A R Club Ends in Success
The G A R last evening hosted a spelling match that proved a complete success with proceeds around $8100. Entertainment included Washburns music, Mrs Will Stevens singing, recitations by John J Cochran and Garson George, and a final contest where Mrs Orrill and Dr Roop were finalists. The prize was a handsome book and a lunch of cake and coffee was served. receipts totaled about 8 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Will Stevens
John J.cochran
Garson George
Orrill
Roop
Fitnally
Train washouts blamed on heavy rains in Indiana
Superintendent Bonebrake of the Pennsylvania Railroad says recent washouts in Indiana were caused by unusually heavy rains. He notes land clearing and forest loss worsen runoff, and the railroad will build on piles and expand culverts and bridges to provide outlets, aiming to prevent future floods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. “Boneprake
Louisville
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Pessimistic London Editors Debate Cuban Situation
London papers react to the Cuban crisis with gloom and cautious hope for Monday’s delay to allow peaceful influence. The Times sees little chance to avert conflict while the Daily News blames public demand for war in America and Spain. An Austrian minister warns Vienna in a harsh cable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily News
America
Spain
Hengelmuller von Hengervar
Washington
Vienna
St Pauls Church Good Friday Services Noted
St Pauls invites Christians to 9 30 am and 12 80 pm Good Friday services. Addresses focus on the seven words of Christ from the Cross. Noting few churches observe the hour, attendees may join to commemorate the Passion during the three hours of agony. If late, listeners will still hear half the addresses after 1 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jnitter
Christ
Ladies of the W C T U Raise Funds for Chicago Temple
The Columbus W C T U members promote the Life of Frances Willard book to fund the Woman's Temple in Chicago. They will donate every cent of their commission to the temple project as the building holds a $300,000 mortgage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. T. U. of Columbus
Frances Willard
Chicago
W.cc. T. U
Iit
Death of Rosa Parker at 19 in tragic illness
Rosa Parker aged 19, stepdaughter of Mr and Mrs John Curtiss of 1326 Mechanics Street, died last night at 10 30 from consumption. Funeral announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Rosa Parker
Ohn
Curtiss
Mechanics Street
Katahdin Sails From League Island Navy Yard
The Bam Katahdin departed from League Island Navy Yard after sealed orders. Destination unknown until sea. likely to New York or Key West. Lieut David Daniele named navigating officer. Katahdin is armed with four guns and commanded by Captain George F. Wilde, preparing a further voyage at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parladelphia
League 1
Island Navy Yard
Sither
Newark
Key West
Robert. G. Peck
Lehigh
Atahdin
David Daniele
Katahdin
Ommanda
George F
Fire department quell blaze in Cramp house
Fire department responded to a Thursday alarm at box 15. The blaze was in a Cramp family home on North Jackson Street and damaged Rabson Ensign's dwelling next door. Loss estimated at 50 to 75 dollars. Local businesses supplied services via Kinney Kinney Columbus Gas & Coke and Citizens Electric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cramp
Jackson
Rabson Ensign
Illtamsburg City Taslerance Company
Kinney & Kinney
George W. Christian succeeds Ford as agent at Jonesville
George W. Christian succeeds R. M. Ford as freight and ticket agent at Jonesville today. Ford moves to a position in the division freight agent office in Louisville and will reside there. Ernest Bot already works as a telegraph operator in the Western Union office there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Christian
R.M. Ford
Jonesville
Ford
Louisville
Ernest
Western Union
War prep ramps up at Brooklyn navy yard
The Texas departure sparked a surge in activity as over four hundred men work on converting the cruiser Chicago A receiving ship Vermont sees steady enlistment with about thirty men taken per period A Dolphin readiness to depart by Monday brings ammunition and supplies for the North Atlantic squadron
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Texas
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Chicago
Vermont
Dolphin
Marine Underwriters Hopeful on War-Avoidance Signs
New York April 7 Marine under writers show a more hopeful tone about averting war. Rates on steamships and coastwise vessels between this port and the gulf fall to one half percent from 2 percent. Vessels sailing to the oath shore of Cuba face ten percent fees. Several insurance firms reduced rates across the board, while the measles affects Prof. Adge Cracken’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gulf
Cuba
Lutheran Services This Week At 7:30 Each Evening
Church announces weekly services beginning seven thirty oclock with Holy Communion to be administered on Easter Sunday. Pastoral schedule lists daily worship throughout the week at designated times and locations.
Columbus Culture Treet Recital and Readings
A brief Columbus event features Nina Bawah reading and Berti Louise delivering Hogue recitation with Riley and Jer participating in the Monday afternoon program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Nina Bawah
Berti Louise
Hogue
Riley
War seems inevitable says government negotiates no surrender
The dispatch quotes a belief that war is inevitable, with no doubt remaining about the situation in Madrid and a possible stance against surrender to Spain. It notes cabinet consensus, potential movements, and a general expectation of action, mentioning General Lee and Havana plans amid the uncertain posture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spain
Madrid
American
Lee
Havana
Teave
Tampa
No Clear News From Havana Amid Odd Typos
A deteriorated Havana dispatch shows garbled text with scattered phrases about weather, travel plans, and a Tampa reference. Despite the confusion the note suggests no notable excitement or events at the moment.
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Speiler’s
Fortress Monitor
Schley
Minneapolis
Phillips
Associated Press
The
Gongider
Will Everroad
Monady
Barton
New Joy
Uspr
Ae and
Tian
Netti Burcham
Wm. McCalips
Dema Story
Sprata
Kentucky
Elizabeth Prather
Jonesville, Is
Wm. Whitlatch
J. K. Hall
Dr. Wisner
Boyd. Vance
Etown
John Messenheimer
Otto Wayland
Ibbie Gaston
Mary Luker
Cincinnati
George Werner
Geo. Lewis
Edinburg
Mrs. Earrest
S. A. Wilson
Franklin
McGillard Agency ‘Co. Companies
Geo, Smith
W. W. Breedia
Indianapolia
Peta Wills
Elizabethtown
Wilt Schaub
Maple Scott
Brownstown
Misa
Mary Curties
Frank Coats
Rushville
Charley Spragge
Crotheraville
J. Dunlap
Mooney
Will Henley
Spelling Bee
London Papers
St. Paul's
Columbus Gas& Coke, Co
Citizens Electric Bar's
Sam E. Updegraff
Martin Updegraff
West
Locust -Street
Shelbyville Rep
FG. Connelly
Thomas
Connelly
Hig
Gault House
Marine Underwriterters
Ereen
Jer
acReading
Mark
Awain
Mary Grifith
Gare
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