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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1897
Page
2
Hap Senator Wilson of Washington, praised as an obliging lawmaker, faced a plan by a New York yellow journal to stage a personal confrontation in Attorney General McKenna's private office. He left Washington early, unaware of the alleged setup, and had not returned.
The passage argues President McKinley supports Hanna's election by the Ohio legislature and dismisses defection rumors. It notes the Indiana post office filing, and asserts Kinley’s familiarity with Ohio politics and the strong belief in Hanna's win among both enemies and friends in Washington.
President Ingalls of the Big Four predicts general prosperity for 1898 noting rising employment and fair wages. He claims times are better and laboring men will find ample work with cost of living stable through the year, marking a return to brighter conditions not seen since 1892.
President McKinley argues the growing European grab of Chinese territory and distant moves by others necessitate rapid annexation of Hawaii. He has pressed senators and may send a special message to urge immediate disposition of the treaty, though fate rests on potential votes and Senate mood.
C. D. StarLeTon of Iowa reports that the Republican party in Iowa is better managed than in any other state. He says the political line up has helped unity and growth within the party.
Vintage patent medicine claim promises a one day cure for colds using L B Q labeled tablets. Refunds offered if it fails to cure. Genuine tablets show L B Q on each pill.
William Moore and Charles Graham alias Benny Ping plead guilty to larceny this morning. Several witnesses examined. case continued due to absence of others. Henry Stader, Wm Riley and John Wright pleads not guilty and a trial is set for January 5, 1898. Henry Hegerman vs Wm Steinker on replevin note was decided in favor of the plaintiff.
Tom Tracey of Australia and 508 Walcott known as the Barbadoes Wonder fought six rounds to a draw in Chicago last night. The Overman Wheel Company, maker of the Victor bicycle, has assigned and closed its plant.
The Joint Commission of Fedeca ion of the Methodist Church and the Methodist Episcopal Church South plans a January 7 meeting in Washington. SNC North of Boston is among candidates President McKinley may appoint to direct the twelfth census. Theodore Winkoisky died and two others were likely fatally injured in a Chicago brewery vat explosion. William Abbott, administrator of the Laura Cole estate, is receiving bids for the land likely to be sold to the highest bidder soon.
Horace G Burt former Third Vice President of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company is chosen President of the reorganized Union Pacific. The move signals a major leadership shift in the railroad group and the Western rail network.
A prominent New York Republican reportedly solicits party peers in Lexington Kentucky to join an anti civil service secret group called the Americans, said to have a foothold in several states, according to Courter Journal.
The annual State Teachers' Association meeting begins this afternoon in Indianapolis. Teachers from across the state will attend and share ideas to renew interest in their work. Several Bartholomew county educators will be present.
Columbus Lodge No 58 L 0 C F elected officers at their meeting last night N G J D Emmons V G Charles Boshen Sec Charles A Reeves F B F H Seward Treas Howard Tompkins Adam Kellar Trus David Stobo W F Taylor
The Monday Literary Club held a travel themed meeting at Mrs G L Curtiss home near Pearl and Twelfth streets. Guests included Mrs Chas Jackson of Columbus Ohio and Mrs Chas Remy of Indianapolis. The club featured Bayard Taylor responses Motto The Day and readings on travels in Germany and Spain with current events.
CF. Schaefer and Co offers Patent Roller Flour at East Third Street with a promise of best white Lilly flour. Chas Danforth manufactures various items and invites mail orders. MRs. Reynolds runs a trusted day house on Washington Street, renowned for Sunday dinners.
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