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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1898
Page
2
E. H Kinney Co Turpin proreterans entered post office at Columbus Indiana as second class matter.
City officials and candidates including City Marshal Vincent Thompson David Philips City Clerk J D Hunter Fred Ulrich James Bark and County Clerk James Bark compete for nominations in the Republican bloc. Albert F Owens seeks the recorder post, each announcing candidacies under party nominating conventions.
The report states Mayor Beck is viewed as a fitting choice for a preliminary role in the G A R encampment preparation.
The Republican council reduced the property tax rate from 85 cents to 77 cents per $100 assessed value, easing the burden on homeowners and businesses. The move signals fiscal tightening or revenue adjustments within the city budget.
Local political observers report a formal push urging Mayor Bree to seek reelection, citing district needs and leadership continuity. The move targets the upcoming nominating process with support from several community groups and pledged endorsements.
A city committee planned to meet tonight to choose a chairman and secretary as it gears up for the upcoming spring campaign.
The piece urges the Republican party to avoid missteps and to present capable candidates with forward looking ideas when the convention arrives. It emphasizes choosing men of strength and progress.
People asked to contribute to the G A R encampment respond nobly. Saloons in Columbus reportedly guarantee more than one thousand dollars.
The G A R encampment is assured, funds will be provided. Praise goes to the finance committee and secretary Mr Marsh, plus all citizens for their liberal donations.
In a terse political note, Bryan’s followers warn New York they can proceed without him. Republicans respond that they will win New York again in 1900, echoing 1896 dynamics and securing the state’s electoral votes.
The article forecasts a strong year for Columbus in 1898 with full factory operation, high labor demand, a healthy money market, and good prices for farm goods. Real estate should rise and overall prosperity is expected.
An old advertisement for Wo-To-Bac markets a tobacco habit cure claiming to make weak men strong and blood pure. The notice lists a price of 500.51 and notes a guarantee, with a reference to apothecary-style makers.
Republicans aim to elect only men who attend all meetings and manage polling for each precinct. The current committee did solid work with few exceptions, but few ward representatives attended regularly. The party will choose energetic members then appoint a capable chairman and executive committee to prepare for the May election.
EvEnysBODY agrees on one subject to make the G. A. Ki. encampment a success and focus efforts on organized participation and event outcomes.
In 1898 the policy dispute centers on free silver at 16 to 1 versus sound money and fair wages. The debate sets two competing economic lines, with proponents and opponents arguing for monetary standards and worker pay.
A listed roster shows Arizona Columbus Volunteer Firemen including John Kline Mike Kline Jin Schell Henry Schoonover Geo Werner and Dan Beatty among others. The item notes several residents traveling to Indianapolis and local fever cases along with a missing ring on Third Fifth or Washington Streets and wind damage citywide.
A political note suggests Republican turmoil in Ohio amid claims of discontent within the party. The author hints at a shift to the right in forthcoming elections and implies changing alignments in the state.
S N Davis is named as a candidate for councilman in the fourth ward. Air Debmec is listed as a candidate for councilman in the third ward. The note urges paying carrier boys and mentions a city committee to be named that night. A late night rain is described with a remark about getting home by boat down Washington street.
The son of Mr and Mrs Walter Webb of Sandcreek township died this morning. Burial set for tomorrow at 10 o clock at Section Cemetery.
Three factory whistles blew at eight o'clock signaling the curfew ordinance's entry into force. Kids scattered across the city as the city announces a prolonged whistle from a factory to mark the hour.
Citizens urged to attend a city hall gathering at 7 30 AM Friday January 2 with a program in vocal music. Eminent speakers including J B Dodge Commander R M Smock Gen Lew Wallace Col Zo A Smith Walker W E Shilling and RA H Graham will discuss the coming encampment and its importance to patriotic residents.
Mrs Jobo Rebennack entertained the Ladies Aid Society of the M E church yesterday afternoon with an elegant lunch. In the evening a supper was served and well patronized, yielding about twenty dollars.
The forecast calls for clear and colder tonight with fair conditions expected Friday. Frigid air is anticipated to settle over Chicago and surrounding areas with dry skies and light winds.
Rental listing notes a property in good condition available for rent at 42506 Hauser and Piiaten. The fragment provides a terse address and condition, implying a local housing ad.
Washington January 19 the Senate confirmed Charles Page Bryan to be Minister to Brazil and E H Conger of Iowa to be Minister to China in a slate of diplomatic postings announced today
Fragmentary advertisement mentions White Lily flour at Wal ton's with visuals on display. It references a town setting and a price of 1.50 per dozen, but details are incomplete and names are partly obscured.
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