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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1898
Page
2
Entry lists show E H Kinney and A Turpin as proprietors. The notice indicates the Columbus Indiana post office categorized as second class matter for mailing.
City and county races appear as multiple candidates announcing for offices. Vincent Thompson, David Philips, J D Hunter, Fred C Ulrich, James Burk and Albert F Owens all declare for various posts including City Marshal County Clerk and Recorder with nominations pending at Republican conventions.
A circa early 20th century letter attacks a republican city government for failed house numbering, noting Marshal Schooler and a livery stable, urging voters to act in May. The Herald questions the piece while acknowledging a painter finishing street signs.
A new city committee will be called together shortly to choose a chair man and provide a room for the transaction of business as the opening events begin Monday.
A partisan summary claims Republicans have a clean record, pointing to debt repayment, city improvements, and a tax reduction from 85 to 7i per $100. The passage asserts pride in the city’s development under Republican leadership.
A proposal allows payment in two installments half due in spring and half in fall. Supporters call it a progressive measure to fund city needs while keeping taxes low and weeds under control.
New officers for the G A R and the W R C were installed at the G A kt Hall amid decoration and speeches. Visitors included Prof A H Graham and Miss Myrtle Whitlatch surprised by the Daisy Club arrival, with social events and upcoming encampment plans announced.
Thos Welsh aged 45 died this morning after falling from a stone train on the Madison embankment. The train had just been loaded and four children survive him with his wife deceased. Bartholomew county considers a strong candidate for joint senator.
At 11 05 this morning the jury, after more than nineteen hours deliberation, found Coryell guilty of murder in the second degree and imposed a life sentence in the prison north. He was too overwhelmed to walk back to jail. Many jurors favored harsher punishment. a new trial motion is expected tomorrow.
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