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Newspaper

Columbus Evening Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1898

Page

2

Judge McComas Rivals In Maryland Senate Race

Jance McComas, once popular in Washington politics then on the Supreme Court bench, gains momentum to succeed Senator Gorman in Maryland. Gov Lowndes’s withdrawal shifts Republican favor toward McComas, with observers calling his election the likeliest outcome. Personal items note travel and local court actions. Rev. S W Goodnight dies aged 88. local veterans post elects officers for 1898.

Maryland Lowndes Washington Judge McComas Senator Gorman Senate

Treasury Sees Pleasant Start to 1898 Despite Pensions

The U S treasury opens 1898 with a better outlook than in years. A December surplus of about 1 750 000 is noted, with expectations that most months will show a surplus, excluding December and perhaps April due to pension payments. The December surplus did not include Union Pacific purchases. President McKinley and Republicans, especially Chairman Dingley, welcome the trend.

U.S. Treasury Union Pacific Railroad McKinley Dingley

Social notes of city gatherings and club events

Miss Minnie White hosted a small luncheon at her Seventh and Franklin streets home. Columbus Culture Club enjoyed a program on topics from The Golden Gate to Helon Hunt Jackson led by Mrs. Hinman and others. The Vesta Club dance at City hall drew about forty couples. Fremont and Davin presided over the New Year family reunion at Ninth and Chestnut with around nineteen attendees. The Aid Society of the M E church also contributed to community activities.

Vesta Club

Lien Cases End With Partial Judgments In Court

Dunlap & Coats vs Melissa and James Johnson ended with plaintiff awarded 22.60 on a 25 demand. Judith A. Keith vs Thos B Wrather Adm of May D Hill estate awarded 47.92 to the plaintiff. Reeves & Co. vs E H Ross continued with many witnesses. jury expected tonight.

Dunlap & Coats Melissa Johnson James Johnson Thos. B. Wrather D. Hill Reeves & Co E. H. Ross

Shortage Rumors Hit Terre Haute City Finances

Terre Haute Ind January officials Janis ports Madison and Duncan report a about 15000 shortage in ex City Treasurer Wesley Hauck accounts. Hauck calls error and says he can show proof. Hauck a Republican candidate for state auditor and former city treasurer for four years. predecessors had shortages of 4000 and 20000. Finance committee handles the matter.

Terre HauTz Ind Janis Ports Madison Duncan Wesley Hauck

Injury in barroom fight involving Fitzsimmons in Wisconsin

In Suesorean Wisconsin on January 8, a barroom brawl left attorney Martin Hughs in precarious condition. The incident followed a criticism of Bob Fitzsimmons show by Hughs, with Edward B. McDaniels accused of striking Hughs and rupturing a vein. Also involved were fighter champion Bob Fitzsimmons and Charles Seaman, son of U.S. Judge William H. Seaman.

Fitzsimmons Martin Hughs Charles Seaman William H. Seaman United States Federal Court Hughs McDaniels

Murbarger Captures State Welter Title in Straight Falls

Sam Murbarger defeated Herbert Hale at the Empire theater to win the welterweight state championship in straight falls. He dominated with aggressive play, securing the first fall in seven minutes and the second in seven minutes, using crotch and hammerlock holds to pin Hale. The lighter than Hale but the stronger man by training, Murbarger began strong and controlled the bout. The Sentinel notes the upset result.

Sam Murbarger Empire Theater Herbert Hale Murbarger Hale

Mexican criminals get a stay in Diaz assassination case

In Mexico City ten men condemned for the assassination attempt on President Diaz, including Anulfo Arrega's assailant, were granted a temporary stay of execution while the Supreme Court reviews their appeals. The final hearing is set for January 24.

Diaz Supreme Court

Sub-Committee on Encampment Finance Called to Meet

The encampment finance committee sub committee is convened tonight at 7 30 sharp in the Mayor s office. Members include W A Mooney Wm Brockman John L Gysie John D Lyle Richard Shea Johns Crump E Tuttle Wil G Irwin M T Reeves M O Reeves W J Beck P H McCormack J N Maran chairman urged to attend promptly as business begins.

Ment Finance Committee Mayor’s Office John L. Gysie John D. Lyle Richard Shea Johns Crump E Tuttle Wil G. Irwin T Reeves M O Reeves

Also Mentioned on This Page

Manhattan Clothing Co Washington Street Columbus Columbus Evening Star E.H Kinney, Co. A Turpin, T Proprietors Jance McComas House Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Mr. and Mrs. Grimes Pullman, Wash Ington Albert McDoughal Chil Dren Terre Haute Lewis Bozell Ol and Jesse Lewis Fiidaly Stella Yoder Anderson Sam Gaddis Spend Robt. Gaddis Terrenante Beck Salvation Army Ambrose Dobson Squire Palmer Dobson S. W. Goodnight Cumberland Church Thornton Evansville Mr. Goodnight Kentucky Flat Rock Ing Daniel Clowd John L Coley Jr V John McCartney William Bristol A Fatel Daniel Cox Joshua Spurlin Charley Thomp G N Cookson Thos Wooley Q M John J White Minnie White Cunch Seventh and Frank Lin Streets The Columbus Culture Club M. F. Hinman the Golden Gate Anna Mciwen Arwine Col. C. Fremont Davin Helon Hunt Jackson Carrie McCoy Mrs Fremont Davis Ninth and Chestnut Street Aid Aid Society of the M.E. Chu Circuit Court Judith A. Keith Terre Haute Fitz Edward B. McDaniels Murburger Sentinel Fehring’s C. F. Schaefer & CO East Third St J B Cook & Son Southwest Cor 2Nd and Jackson Sts Citizens Candy Kitchen C. Reynolds City Cafe F.m.watt Third Street John G. Lay Postoffice Opp John M. Newcomb Jackson Street W. H. Fulwider Jos Stobo Stobo Hustler Queensware and Nation Store Chas. P. Pruitt Washington St Cubs Toys Henny Meir 4Th Street Henry Meir M. J. Hirth Car 10Th and Mechanic Sts Bruning &Vonstrohxe Sycamore St FEF Donner Will R. Carman 6Th St. Bet Franklin and Mechanic John Hughes W. H. Buxton Wayland & Wells Amos E. Hartman Scott, Baker Scott’s Clarence W. Adams Waddington Fred Wolland Ciurtis Il. G Peall & Dennison Rosenbush & CO T.G Franklin St Chas. Danforth H. Piel J. A. Hughes Cor 4Th Franklin Walon’s Sanders & Taylor J. E. Ferguson Ferguson H.M. Bolmes & Bro Loy E.w.ragsdale Coumbus Ladies Bazar Myr. Reiaing & Co G. W. Steinberger Grace Phoenix Drug Store Hauser & Parker New York WM. Conholt M’fr L. Ros M. A. Snively Corileth and Home Ave Frank McNeal He, Langdon & CO Davidson & Henderson Winans Henry von Fange Geo. Fellows V.l.griser Q. J. Noblitt Anderson I J Brennan J A Baily William Brewer A Clifford C H Ethel Geo Godxoid William Halsey Geo Huehner Menry Teilly A A Sullivan P Weber Ladies Jacobs Mrs. Lizzie Spaks Wilmie Warner Ethel Wilson Mrs Laura Wx. Stevens, P. M City of Mexico Tion Anulfo Arrega A Mooney Wm. Brockman W J Beck George Schinnerer Steve Wood Buck East Third. Street Ite Hilger-Strauss Co Ise
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