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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1898
Page
2
W. W. Lambert of Bartholomew county announces candidacy for the Joint Senatorial District combining Bartholomew and Decatur counties. His bid is subject to the will of the Republican convention.
Local column lists numerous candidates for county offices in Bartholomew county subject to Republican nominating conventions. Names include Albion, Burbe, Henry W Rethwisch, W F Coats, Albert Fowens, B B Golvin Hawcreek, Stephen Bailey, Scott Elzea, Henry Howe, and George M Friedersdorf for sheriff treasurer recorder and county commissioner, all seeking party nomination.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference the Dingrey law totals reaching $205,126,031 13 in the first eight and Wilson law with a balance of 4 418 in favor. No full context provided.
Local officials announce plans to repave Washington Street led by the city’s public works office. The project aims to improve road surface, curb ramps, and drainage, with anticipated disruption to traffic during daytime hours.
The passage urges a fair city election in Columbus and a direct vote on raising rent and taxes to 1.25 per 100. It argues Republicans seek an honest election to reflect the people's will. Telegraphic news on the war question is quiet but suggests war may be inevitable if Spain does not concede to America.
The message urges workers to back the Republican ticket, signaling a heavy campaign period for laboring men this spring and a focus on party alignment. It emphasizes continued work opportunities and Republican support.
A brief political pitch urges continued improvement and prosperity under the Republican ticket with emphasis on voting for party candidates. The message frames economic gains and stable governance as the path forward.
The city reports several cases of measles among residents including Mrs. McNeal’s improving condition and Miss Florence Morgan’s illness. Travel updates include John Phillip Sousa’s Indianapolis concert dates and Mrs. Higgins visiting Flat Rock, with various locals moving, visiting, or returning from events and trips around Hope, Pikes Peak, and Indianapolis.
Market notes mention Fehring drug store for cigars and Lienberger Easter tie. A report shows national business failures drop in 1898 first quarter with 1 112 failures and liabilities of 7 878 085, down from 1 475 and 20 735 454. Nebraska records declines from 41 to 21 failures and liabilities from 1 534 500 to 102 000.
A jumble of 19th century notices touting the Star paper and local ads. Mentions to focus on fire insurance Kinney & Kinney cigars at Doll's store and best Havana cigars in Columbus. Also references to the G A R encampment and plans for a flight of boarders, along with local subscriptions and poultry shipments to New York.
Daniel Hook and Julia Carves obtain a marriage license as the city readies for the G A R encampment, expected to bring one of the largest crowds Columbus has seen. Frank T Cramp’s loss on North Jackson Street will be settled tomorrow by Kinney and Kinney's senior editor.
The fire department arrived within a minute after alarms sounded this morning, a marked improvement from the past real time. Two fires, one yesterday and one today, show the system’s value in saving property that would have burned earlier. William J. Beck urged adoption of the fire alarm system.
New data show failures in the first quarter totaling 3,969, down from 4,512 in 1896. Liabilities reached 62,518,926, compared with 949,088,088 in the same period last year.
Minnie J. Kruse will be laid to rest at Garland Brook Cemetery after a funeral Sunday at 2 PM at her east Sixth Street residence, conducted by Rev. Swift. Rosa Parker aged 19 died of consumption today at her North Mechanic Street home. Burial at the city cemetery after a 11 AM service tomorrow.
Stetson's Uncle Tom's Cabin company performed at Music Hall with two fine shows drawing larger audiences. The parade bands and the Saturday night theatre crowd attracted a great turnout. The Lewiston Daily Sun notes the literary society of Orinoco meeting tonight at the Northside School building with a popular program for the young community.
Wm Collins of the First ward is praised as a superior councilman. Ward Salmond, described as an old soldier and loyal Republican, is hailed as a capable and diligent city council candidate. One resident asserts no better man lives in Columbus.
Thirty Chicago ice firms have merged into the Knickerbocker Ice Company of Lake County. The new company's capital rises to 3 million dollars with 2.5 million in 50 percent thirty-year first mortgage gold bonds to be issued soon. The merger follows a report of veteran crews reenlisting and a nod to American spirit in naval service.
A Madrid dispatch reports French, German, Russian and Italian ambassadors met with Senor Gullon, Spain’s foreign minister, to present a joint note urging peace. Gullon said the Spanish cabinet was unanimous in recognizing Spain had reached the limit of conceding U S demands.
Mapnip April 7 report says the Cabinet, after consultations with the Foreign and Colonial Ministers and reviews from the Ministers of War and Marine, reaffirmed all previous decisions without modification. During the session the Foreign Minister visited the palace several times.
Advices from Santiago de Cuba say the Brookline sailed at 6 PM with United States Consul Pulaski Hiatt and others and will reach Port Antonio tomorrow. The Beverly arrived at Cienfuegos and will sail for Boston with Consul Owen McGarr and other Americans, stopping at Key West. Consuls Dent, de Kingston, arranged charters. A Jamaican bank remained open after hours to supply gold. The Knight murder trial at Kingston stalled as jurors reportedly fail to agree.
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