Post Office Declares Second Class Matter at Columbus
In Columbus Indiana the item notes the post office entry as second class matter marking its distribution status.
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Columbus
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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1898
Page
2
City Officials Enter Republican Candidate Field
City Marshal Vincent Thompson declares candidacy for City Marshal pending Republican primary. David Chillips also seeks City Marshal nomination at the Republican convention. County Clerk James Burk runs for county clerk awaiting Republican nominating convention. City Clerk J D Hunter announces bid for city clerk pending Republican nominating convention.
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Vincent Thompson
David Chillips
James Burk
J.D. Hunter
Columbus Voters Told of City Improvement and Low Taxes
The speaker emphasizes that Columbus should favor the republicans who promise city improvement and low taxes. Supporters are urged to back the party to gain both goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
City Republicans Call for Ward Committeemen and May Fight
The message urges residents to choose good men as ward committeemen and a capable chairman, then prepare for the May campaign. It stresses selecting qualified leaders and being ready for upcoming political action.
Marcus Hanna and Democratic Critics in Ohio Legislature
Questioning why Democrats oppose Marcus Hanna in the Ohio legislature. The text portrays Hanna as devoted to the Republican cause and a friend to the poor, suggesting political motive behind opposition.
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Marcus Hanna
Ohio
Young Confirmed as Indianapolis Customs Surveyor
A. A. Young received a telegram from Senator Fairbanks in Washington announcing his confirmation by the senate as surveyor of customs at Indianapolis. He will assume the office within ten days and will provide a bond of 40,000. Franklin Star.
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A. A. Young
Senator Fairbanks
Washington
Indianapolis
Senate
Young
Franklin Star
Praises For Four Democratic Leaders Named
The earlier council era earned praise for improvements to the city with four Democrats cited for their duty. John Carr John Stobo M O Reeves and George W Caldwell are the individuals named for their contributions.
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John Carr
John Stobo
M. O. Reeves
George W. Caldwell
Republicnas—Columbus Tax Cut Parade After Building Boom
A local column praises a Republican council for major Columbus improvements including City Hall fire department and water mains extending to suburbs. It cites cries of ruin from critics and notes taxes have stayed low at 85 cents per $100 while taxes were cut to Y0. The council approved a tax reduction payable in two installments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Paving Washington Street Promises Prosperity for 1898
The speaker praises the council and mayor for pursuing Washington street paving. The town needs the improvement and argues it will raise property values, with opposition fading as Columbus anticipates a new era of prosperity in 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ance Committee
Wm. J. Beck
Washington Street
Columbus
Mexico Admires Bryan Yet U.S. Tends to Wish Him Away
The text notes that Mexicans favor Mr. Bryan while Americans would prefer he leave politics, suggesting broad approval abroad contrasted with domestic weariness and calls for his residence to change.
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Mexico
Mr. Bryan
Democratic remark questions party nominating process
A prominent Democrat said yesterday that every other Democratic voter sought a nomination. He argued that if they realized how contented city residents are with the current administration they would not press for the nomination so aggressively.
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Democratic Party
Mrs Carrie Robertson Visits Miss Blanche Patterson Browns Town
Mrs Carrie Robertson of Browns Town is visiting Miss Blanche Patterson.
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Carrie Robertson
Brownstown
Blanche Patter
John Bird and Wife Visit Columbus Relatives Last Week
John Bird and his wife visited relatives in Columbus last week along with Miss Anna Gaser, according to Sey.
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John Bird
Anna Gaser
Columbus
Noe Family Visit Noted by Brownstown Banner
Wm. F. Noe and wife of Columbus along with Edgar Noe of Houston visited their sister Ella McMahn in this place last week, as reported by the Brownstown Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Noe
Columbus
Edgar Noe
Houston
Ella McMahn
Brownstown
Mrs Miller’s Clay Township Pie Bill For Family Use
Mrs Philip Miller of Clay township bought three hundred eighty four pies for her family from January first, 1897 to January first, 1898. The note documents personal consumption rather than commercial sale.
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Philip Miller
Clay Township
Remy Family Hosts Guests In Indianapolis And Columbus
Mrs. E. A. Remy entertained guests including C. J. Remy of Columbus, Dr and Mrs Fitzpatrick with children from Hope, and Mrs Charles F. Remy of Indianapolis last Friday, according to state reports.
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C.J. Remy
Columbus
Fitzpatrick
Hope
Charles F. Remy
Indianapolis
E. A. Remy
Sey
Dentist Delights Dogs With Golden Teeth
A Columbus dentist C A Huffman boasts of a dog with gold teeth after a seven month old Mexican stock canine was chloroformed and its front teeth crowned. The dog reportedly shows teeth on cue and the item appears alongside other local news including reformatory inmate counts and arrivals for petit larceny sentences.
City Council Sits Briefly Amid Legal Proceedings
The council met briefly last night and cleared a slate of matters. The docket includes the case New Suits Sarah Brinkley vs. Eugene I Huber assignee of Wm Brinkley and Oscar Fiegenbaum receiver of Brinkley Furniture Company with Everroad Brown as attorneys.
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Sarah Brinkley
Eugene I. Huber
Wm. Brinkley
Oscar Fiegenbaum
Brinkley
Furniture Company
Everroad & Brown
Reeves vs Ross case ends in adjournment to Saturday
The time today was taken up with the lawyers argument. Marshal Hacker represents the plaintiff Reeves and J F Cox with David Emig represent the defense. Court adjourned until Saturday at 9 a m.
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Marshal Hacker
J. F. Cox
David Emig Atorneys
Mayor's Court Hearing Delayed as Groves Is Sick
The preliminary hearing for Skip Groves on malicious trespass was set for 9 am before Mayor Beck but Groves, jailed and ill, did not appear and the trial was continued indefinitely. Also noted are fire alarm tests and a Columbus visit by Henry Maley. Seymour News.
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Skip” Groves
Pear
The Poetry of Nature and a Bonnets Oven Misadventure
The piece contrasts the poetry of earth with everyday scenes and cites Charles G. D. Roberts on nature's expressive power. A Philadelphia Record anecdote follows where a society woman’s bonnet is roasted in the oven during a rainstorm while two gossips chat in the parlor, a kitchen fire failing.
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Earth
Keats
Charles G. D. Roberts
Forum
Philadelphia
Irish share of foreign born U S falls since 1850
The piece notes that Irish migrants currently make up about 20 percent of the foreign born population in the United States, down from over 40 percent in 1850. It adds a quip about a boy who took the largest cake piece at tea, later recalled as a future great politician.
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United States
Philadelphia
Nan’s Engagement Sets Clergy Vocation Question
A fragment notes Nan has entered the ministry and is engaged to another clergyman, highlighting a personal vocation decision amid next steps in life.
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Nan
Chicago
Local business cards advertise flour mill and services
C F Schaefer & Co promote Patent Roller Flour with mill on East Third Street and urged to buy their Litty flour. Chas Danforth offers broms of all kinds. Mrs H Piel managers the Gold Mine invites visits to compare, J A Hughes runs the Fashion Livery Feed and Sale stable with special rates and Waltons pictures priced at 1.50 per dozen.
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C.F. Schaefer & CO
East Third
J. A. Hughes
Una Franklin
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Buck
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GEO. Schinnere
Belvedere Block
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White House
Hilger-Strauss Co
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