Veterans Tie Court Contest at Columbus Post Office
Veterans enter a tie game as a post office in Columbus Indiana lists second class matter status, reflecting archival notice of mailing.
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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1898
Page
2
Veterans enter a tie game as a post office in Columbus Indiana lists second class matter status, reflecting archival notice of mailing.
City Marshal Vincent Thompson and David Philips announce their runs for City Marshal and subject to the Republican nominating convention. J D Hunter and Fred C Ulrich enter bids for city clerk and county clerk respectively. James Burk and Albert F Owens seek county clerk and recorder nominations under the Republican banner.
Fragmentary line suggests a political dispute about a Democrat paper and a critic’s stance. It mentions advising an old man to continue, implying no harm to the speaker. No clear event, date, or named entities to anchor a fuller summary.
The text notes a young successor not inheriting a political role, while factories are set to run at full scale soon. Washington street paving will create abundant labor, signaling a bright economic outlook for Columbus.
Widespread belief holds the president plans intervention to back Cuba if needed. Public sentiment wishes for an end to conflict and a swift end to hostilities.
The president is thought to decide on civil service rule changes, with an order expected any day. The modifications align with cabinet recommendations submitted to the Senate in recent communications.
Representative Dalzell of Pennsylvania criticized southern Democrats over a 238000 bill to cover alleged war damages to the Book Publishing Company of the Southern Methodist Church. He recalled a 25 year old unanswerable report by a House subcommittee that called the claim unworthy of attention, sent to guard the Treasury. Columbus prepares for a new encampment.
The Tur Democrat editorial lauds Judge W. C. Duncan as incorruptible and loyal to the democratic ticket. It asserts he never sold out for personal gain, resisted resignations from the administration, and stood firm in the community regardless of party pressures.
The House Republican leadership backs the president on Hawaii and attaches a motion to table a resolution seeking authority to negotiate a Hawaii annexation treaty. The plan would use four million dollars of the public debt from the U S Treasury. Democrats failed to block the move as the Senate offered no new developments on the treaty.
The Times endorses Jim Brown, praising his track record as county assessor and justice of the peace. It notes Brown’s past success as a seeker and argues Republicans can boast about four years of administration, claiming the city will be safe in their hands.
Chas Maley visited Columbus this morning. The Lewisville division of the Pennsylvania railroad hauled 864 loaded freight cars last week. Walter Dykeman of Columbus spent Sunday with friends in this city. Potted plants removed from Estport school rooms in an attempt to prevent scarlet fever. Health regulations grow increasingly prohibitive and limit offerings.
A new independent telephone company has been organized in Indianapolis. Citizens Trust plans a metal circuit line to Indianapolis to connect with the new company when its plant is ready, promising lower rates. Miss Amy Woolley begins her duties on the STAR'S reporting staff today, while Miss Gertrude Jett remains in her existing role.
Mt Liberty reports health good and community life as residents visit neighbors. Farmers suffer wind damage to fences and timber while a large barn near Gnanapone falls with minor damage. Local trades, a Sunday mail petition, and school events are noted along with several sick or ill individuals and a new milk wagon.
The Sterling Remedy Company plans a possible relocation from its current base in Detroit. A Seymour bid for the plant could influence politics, with Mayor and Tom Taggart weighing in as strategic factors. Dr Monroe may oppose any move due to perceived discrimination against Elixir Vitae.
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