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Newspaper

Columbus Evening Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1898

Page

2

Entry at Columbus Office Prompts 28 Second Class Matter

A brief item notes an entry at the Yost office in Columbus and cites a 28 second class matter designation.

Yost Columbus

City Officials Seek Republican Nominations for Local Posts

City Marshal Vincent Thomson and Parm Painters announce candidacies for City Marshal. City Clerk candidate J D Hunter and County Clerk hopefuls Fred Ulrich and James Burk enter the race under Republican nominating conventions. Public debate urges a Columbus workhouse to house inmates and reduce taxpayer costs.

Vincent Thomson Parm J.D. Hunter Fred O. Ulrich James Burk

Brown County May Build Its Own Orphans Home

Brown County faces lack of an orphan's home. The Brown County commissioners proposed to Bartholomew County to care for Brown County children for a fixed price, but Bartholomew declined. Brown County will likely proceed to construct a home for its own children.

Brown County Bartholomew ‘County Brown

Taxation debate echoes in city council clash

The letter criticizes charity abuse and urges thorough investigation of claims. It attacks Trustee Jewell as misused by lazy loafers. It accuses the Republican council of staging a tax cut to sway elections while warning of future rate increases to cover debt and rising assessments amid gold standard concerns.

Fem Jewell

Political Tax Debate Shapes Voters Choice

A speech excerpt contrasts Democrat and Republican views on taxes. The Democrat warns of higher future rates if Republicans stay in power, while Republicans claim current reductions from 85 to 77 cents per $100. The piece discusses who set high assessments and predicts adjustments next year.

Republican Council

Walter Johnson backed for city marshal in Star editor’s bid

The Star, supporting Walter Johnson, pushes his nomination for city marshal and accuses Judge Morgan of bias. It claims FE Kinney shifted parties to aid Johnson, who allegedly helped install the Star editor as councilman and later superintendant of water works, amid accusations of treachery and political scheming.

Walter Johnson Judge Morgan Mr. Johnson the Star FE. H. Kinney Star Walter Johnson Cincinnati Walters Mc Morgan Kimany Counsil Pawl

Kinney Vote Split Reflected In Council Debate

In Columbus the council tally showed 38 Democrats and 60 Republicans backing Kinney with one Republican dissent. The piece notes Walter Johnson was water works superintendent before the editor took office and underscores partisan defense of the record and party.

Mr. Kinney Columbus Conneilman Johnson Walter Johnson

Society and cultural club events in Columbus

Miss Mary Mahoney hosts friends on Mechanic Street. Conversational Club meets. Night Church Club gathering on north Pearl Street. Alma Ferguson hosts children. Mrs. Leinberg hosts twelve o'clock dinner. Clark hosts chess. Irene Hawley to entertain Columbus Culture Club at Eighth and Pearl with a program including music and papers. Miss Elizabeth Ruddick hosts cards on Northside in honor of Miss Ellen Terrell of Kentucky. guests include Elizabeth Jackson White Lorig Shane and others. Overstreet and Weller host dinner. James Glinton hosts a gathering. John Boyer builds brick walk at Beatty farm. Rev. Trautman returns from Cincinnati synod. K D Hawley mentioned as Democratic candidate for wayer. tax levy delayed. plans for new manufacturing in city. Morgen presides over receivership. Sephilean News Co. business. Candy Kitchen ad by E C Becht.

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