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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1898
Page
2
W W Lambert of Bartholomew county seeks the Republican convention nomination for Joint Senators representing the Bartholomew Tecatur district subject to party will.
Local notices announce candidates for Bartholomew County offices. Fred C. Ul rich and James Burk seek County Clerk. Henry W. Rethwildt runs for County Treasurer. Albert F. Owens and R. B. Colvin for County Recorder. Stephen Bailey Scott Elzer Henry Howe and a sheriff candidate unnamed compete. George M. Orr and Louis Friedersdorf seek County Commissioner First District.
Multiple candidates announce for Columbus Indiana city offices under Republican nominating convention rules. WM J Beck and WM T Davis seek mayoral nods, with Davis identified as a mayoral hopeful. Vincent Thompson and David Philips announce for City Marshal, Walter Johnson and J D Hunter for City Clerk, James Patterson for City Clerk, and James A Gibley for City Treasurer, all subject to the Republican nominating convention.
A call urges residents from Tur County and Frown County to attend the April 12 event in the city regardless of party. The message emphasizes unity and participation in the Republican gathering.
The acquiescence of Spain in the Cuban relief measures of the United States signals a confession of inability to suppress the insurrection or prevent her own people from starving.
The militia organizations of many States are likely to gain from the current war effort through better arms equipment and mobilization facilities. Even if they are not called out this will be a lasting national advantage.
Louis Friedersdorf of Rock Creek Township announces his candidacy for commissioner. An old county resident, he emigrated from Germany in 1837 and has long been part of the community.
Congress has not voiced support for pledging Cuban bonds to back independence. European reports say Spanish bondholders totaling two million favor independence on that basis, while a number of Congressmen who have spoken show opposition to the proposal.
It is credible that European governments are detailing naval observing officers in case of war between the United States and Spain. The conflict would be brief with a foregone conclusion but could feature major naval engagements shaping perceptions of modern fighting machines.
Joel Davis announces his bid for mayor of Columbus. A Republican with long service to the party, he is described as having broad local support across factions. If nominated he would campaign vigorously and, if elected, govern with credit to himself and the city.
In Rome Georgia William Jennings Bryan argued against the claim of ample money, insisting bimetallists demand greater currency and a system using both metals. The opposition label him dishonest, noting current money abundance and that under free silver only silver would circulate.
The fragment recalls a 2 year old Wilton deficit law and a strapped treasury. Congress faced a request to vote 50 million dollars and observers asked where the funds would come from.
Miss Ida George and other locals visit relatives in Hope and North Vernon while several residents travel for visits and business. Indianapolis and Petersburg residents are noted visiting Columbus. The Famous Eagle Shoe Store claims busy status with store wide bargains. A rumor about a Philadelphia style ship explosion proved false as a grapevine telegram.
The committee on arrangements met with the commissioners this morning and they subscribed $50000 for the encampment fund. This afternoon the commissioners visited the orphans' home in East Columbus.
State of Indiana versus John S Teany in wis Pete Teany pled guilty and was released on good behavior. Also Indiana versus Wm Lewis for first degree murder with trial set for May 10. Burge versus Atemeyer and Altemeyer heard before judge and jury today. Indiana state case versus John Ford of Jonesville for keeping a gaming house fined ten dollars and costs.
The Rockcreek Sunday School Convention will convene at the Christian church in Burnsville on Sunday March 27. An afternoon session will discuss teachers meetings including timing and conduct. Opened by H. H. ONeal and led by Frank Hiner.
A group of G A R men and local citizens asked county commissioners to contribute to the G A R encampment fund. W F Kendall J N Maesh and P H McCormack spoke, and the board agreed to an initial $500 gift. The city council may follow with a donation as May state encampment approaches.
Fair and warmer tonight with Tuesday showers and cooler in the far north. Mrs. Ed Kiser of Chicago visiting her mother in law on Fourth St. Geo. Werner away for a weeks visit with Mr. Brusel at Hammond Ind. Born to George Ulery and wife a fine boy. Shoes advertised by J. A. Newton's one price cash store. Committee on day decorations to meet Tuesday at city hall. Rev. Frank Morris preaches at M E church with Miss Margaret Till singing. Eagle Store incident at Taylor and Sanders where Pfeiffer cut head requiring three stitches. Miss Nannie Ballard to learn millinery trade with Mrs. Amanda Williams on Fourth Street.
No one may supply house numbers except D. F. Doll. Henry Howe of Clifty and Herman Aldenhagen of Waymansville were in the city Saturday. Mrs Henry Nolte, formerly of this city but now in Indianapolis, is very sick. The fire damaged stock to be offered for sale in this city by H. D. Minces arrived today. Miss Kate Andrews of North Vernon, with relatives here, was today paralyzed.
A Detroit Free Press anecdote depicts a flirtatious young man challenged by a stern, blunt father who reveals four sons-in-law and a plan to keep his daughter from an unsuitable match. The exchange ends with the father warning of drastic measures if he proceeds.
The article notes heavy coastal and city defense artillery firing projectiles of about 500 pounds over ten miles. It emphasizes that these large guns are operated by skilled crews who can hit their targets with precision.
Ida Burgess, a Chicago house decorator and choral painter, rose from decorating the Illinois state building at the World's Fair to the Lunt Library in Evanston. A pupil of Paris decorative painter Oliver Merson, her second year abroad featured a Paris salon exhibit.
Aunt Cherry Mallory testified about the hog killed by a Louisville and Nashville passenger locomotive. When asked to describe what she knew she said the train hit the hog, remarking in a sharp court moment that it “tooted and tuck ’im.” The item appears amid a collage of local society notes and a Kansas City Journal quotation praising revival and prosperity.
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