Joint Senator Nomination Slated for Bartholomew Decatur Union
W W Lambert of Bartholomew county seeks Republican nomination for Joint Senators from the Bartholomew and Decatur district subject to the party convention. Local business entries for Manhattan Clothing Co at 816 318 320 Washington street Columbus appear alongside.
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Manhattan Clothing Co
Washington Street
Columbus
W. W. Lambert
Bartholomew County
Bartholomew and
Decatur Coontiss
Local Officials Enter GOP County Race Slate
County candidates announced for clerk treasurer recorder sheriff and commissioner across Bartholomew with nominations pending at the Republican county convention. Names include Fred C. Ulrich James Burk Henry W Rethwisch W F Coats Albert Owens Kh B Colvin Stephen Bailey Scott Elzea Henry Howe George M Ort Louis Friedersdorff and others.
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Stephen Bailey
Bartholomew County
Repub
Can
Mexican Official Cites Silver Price Fluctuations as Trade Constraint
The U.S. Minister to Mexico reports that the Mexican Secretary of the Treasury in his annual review flags silver price volatility as a key barrier to foreign trade. This highlights concerns over currency and export dynamics influenced by silver markets.
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United States
Mexico
State Department
Mt Bryan State borrowers cut seven million in mortgage debt
The Mt Bryan State residents reduced their mortgage indebtedness by about seven million dollars in the past year despite no free coinage of silver in 1896. Farm mortgages released totaled 14,767,090 dollars, with new mortgages filed at 11,844,000. In cities, six months of 1897 saw 1,890,000 filed and 4,245,000 released.
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Mt. Bryan
Gysir Urged to Accept Second Ward Council Nomination
Citizens urge Joan Gysir to accept the Second ward council nomination stating he would be an excellent representative and likely to be elected if nominated.
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Joan Gysir
Representa
City Offices Filled by Republican Mayoral and Clerk Candidacies
Several candidates announce for Columbus Indiana city offices subject to Republican nominating conventions. WM J Bec seeks mayor, Walt Davis also runs for mayor, Jop Davis named as rival mayor candidate, Vincent Thompson runs for city marshal, David Phillips for city marshal, Walter J. Wantner for city clerk, James Patterson for city clerk, James A Sibley for city treasurer.
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WM. J. Bec
Republican City Convention
Walt. Davis
City of Columbus
Davis
Vincent Thompson
David Thilips
Republiciuy
Walter Johnson
James Patterson
James A. Sibley
Predictions of Dingley bill faults proved wrong
Opponents warned of price surges and fiscal shortfalls but receipts exceed expenses and consumer prices fall. Dun's Review notes cotton goods and boots show lower prices in 1898 than 1897 despite duties on hides.
Paving the Streets Debate and Republican Appeal
An editorial urging Columbus voters to back the Republican ticket to back public improvements and laboring men. It argues that if politicians had prevailed, streets would stay unpaved and calls for support of the party favoring progress.
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Columbus
Republican ‘Party
Iroquois Club sets April 23 meeting on sound money fusion
The Iroquois Club in Chicago fixes April 23 for a gathering of sound-money Democrats to consult on the coming campaign. They reject fusion proposals from Chairman Jones, Butler, and Towne that would unite populists, silver Republicans, and Democrats in support of free coinage.
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Iroquois Club
Chicago
Jones
Butler
Towne
Local Social Notes and Public Works Update
Miss Lizzie Clist and Hazel Spring er visit Miss Lella Vaught of Martinsville this week. W. E. Springer and A. R. Anderson bought another cattle load for spring feed. John Reynolds visits Dupont to see his ailing sister. The town considers deepening the well condemned by the state board of health and contracts Burna Anderson Merrill. Gas found in H. J. Sater yard. Spencer Carter moves to Clifford.
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Lizzie Clist
Hazel Springer
Lella Vaught
Martinsville
W. E. Springer
A. R. Anderson
State Board of Health
Burna, Anderson & Merrill
February 1898 Failures Less Frequent Across Classes
Failures in February 1898 were smaller than in all but three of the last fifty two months. Though a short month, it shows above average in several branches, yet the record indicates failures were unusually small across most classes. From Dunn’s Review March 5, 1898.
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Dumn
Silver standard nations slip as Asia shifts toward gold
Loss of Chin, Japan, Russia and India from silver standard ranks hits free coinage advocates. Reports from China show silver price volatility breeds dissatisfaction with the silver dollar and a move toward the gold standard as soon as feasible, following Japan’s example.
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Chin
Japan
Russia
India
China
One Year of McKinley Administration Promises Fulfilled
The first year of President McKinley's term closed with broad fulfilled promises. Business improvement occurred, currency and financial integrity were strengthened, a new tariff enacted, treasury receipts aligned with expenditures, and industrial revival followed with more factories and higher wages. Farmers saw price gains across products.
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McKinley
Free scientific exam with best eye glasses at 421 Washington
A local ad promises a free scientific eye examination and suggests selecting top eye glasses at 421 Washington Street.
Personal notices from a small town morning travels
Chas Caldwell and wife and sister Bertha Gelfis traveled to Knox. Mrs John DeBoss and Mrs Charles Sparrell to Edinburg. Geo Caldwell to Indianapolis. Lydia Ross from Michigan visiting Caldwell daughter Gree, to Chicago. Dan Wertz came from Fiat Rock. Dean of Rushville passed through town. Kate Pedrick to Jonesville for the day. Prof E O Butler to Seymour. Will Nieble and family returned from Edinburg. Ed Frost from Indianapolis visiting family. Josie Hutchins is very ill. H W Nickerson ill at 12th and Chestnut. J A Newton selling shoes cash only with low prices.
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Lydia Ross
Michigan
Gree, Caldwell
Chicago
Burge vs Altmeyer trial continues in circuit court
The Noble Burge case against Fred Altmeyer and Mary Altmeyer remains ongoing in circuit court. The report notes Famous Eagle Shoe Store as a busy Columbus retailer with bargains across all departments.
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Noble
Burge
Fred Altmeyer
Mary Altmeyer
Petersville Notes Brighten Spring and Local Happenings
John Wilson had his hair cut and Uncle Tom Rodgers had his barn roof painted. Mrs Covert and Mrs Joliff show improvement while James Wineinger moves to Middletown. Coroner Coffey searched for Trustee Miller as schools plan five more weeks. a grapho phone concert by Geo Beals and the Hope boys wowed the town. A buckboard near the Orinoco car narrowly avoided collision on Third Street.
Republicans of the Fourth Precinct Meet for Delegate Selection
The Republicans of the Fourth Precinct will meet at the marshal's office on March 28, 1898 at 7 30 p m to select a delegate to attend the county gathering and organize party affairs.
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Fourth Precinct
Third precinct Republicans meet for city convention delegates
The republicans of the Third precinct meet at D F Dolls paint shop on Monday March 28 1898 at 730 pm to select 13 delegates for the city convention. C W Moons Committeeman. The L C Moore Shoe Company owners sellout sale continues with big results.
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Third Precinct
D. F. Doll
C. W. Moons
L.C. Moore Shoe Company
Bartholomew County Politics: Moss Backers vs Kids
The Indianapolis News notes a heated Bartholomew county tussle between Moss backers and the Kids. Some readers favor a Democratic triumph in the city race, while critics warn that ineffective rulers invite ruin, though such dissenters are few.
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Indianapolis News
Bartholomew County
War complications loom if U S declares on Spain
The report suggests a possible global clash with Germany Austria and perhaps Russia if the United States and Spain go to war. It notes England might ally with the United States and warns that broad opposition could undermine any united front.
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United States
Spain
Germany
Austria
Russia
England
New Suits Involving Steenholzer Hamblen And McQueen
Legal notices reveal Abram L. Steenholzer Lisureal Hamblen and Benjamin McQueen face suits to be released from bands. W. W. Lambert listed as issuer. Aity.
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Abram L. Steenholzer
Lisureal Hamblen
Benjamin McQueen
W. W. Lambert Aity
Republicans of Fifth precinct to meet for delegates
The Republicans of the Fifth precinct will meet in the vacant room in the Ulrich Block next to the Star office on Monday March 28 1898 at 7 30 p m to select nine city delegates. E H Kinney.
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Fifth Precinct
Ulrich Block
Star Office
E. H. Kinney
Early Lady Sheriffs and Women in Public Roles
The article traces early hereditary lady sheriffs of Westmoreland Isabella de Clifford and Idonea de Leyburn and notes Anne de Clifford as 1648 high sheriff for over two decades. It cites Ela countess of Salisbury and Nicholas de la Haye, cites four queens regnant before Victoria, and records of women serving as justices of the peace Waren marshals custodians of castles and keepers of jails, highlighting limited official rights for English women.
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Westmoreland
Isabella de Clifford
Idonea de Leyburn
Anne de Clifford
Ela
Countess of Salisbury
Wilts
Henry III
Nicholas de la Haye
Lincoln
John
Henry Til
Queen Victoria
England
Mary Tudor
Elizabeth Tudor
Mary
William of Orange
Anne
Southwold
Suffolk
Westminster Review
Famous Eagle Stoe Store Tops Columbus Retail Scene
The Eagle Store in Columbus attracts shoppers with a busy crowd and widespread shoe bargains across departments. Crowds fill aisles as bargain hunters seek discounts on footwear and related goods.
Hemstitching Leads Handkerchief Fashion Change
Harper's Bazar notes hemstitching replaces scalloped edges in new season kerchiefs. Embroidery remains popular but frayed scallops vanish as hemstitched edges appear on all fabrics, even $25 to $30 imports. Embroidery may extend to the hem, signaling a lasting trend.
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Harper’s Bazar
Temperance Union to carry out Willard plan on bonds
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union officers announce they will follow Frances E. Willard's plan regarding retiring the Chicago temple trust bonds. Cornelia M. Dow, daughter of Neal Dow, continues as custodian of the sample fund and will receive all contributions and place them on interest.
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National Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Frances E. Willard
Chicago Temple Trust
Cornelia M. Dow
Neal Dow
Portland
Willard
Bicola Pills Promoted For Nerves And Health
An advertisement cites claims that Bicola Pills strengthen mind and body, aiding nerve power and health. The Turners of Philadelphia promote the product with testimonials from J. E Buckey of Nation Hotel Washington DC noting dramatic weight gain after use. Columbus agents Hauser Parker endorse the small liver turning pill for sick headache and digestion.
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Turners
Philadelphia
J. E Buckey
Nation Hotel
Washington, DC
Bicola PI
Columbus
Hauser & Parker
Spring work chores and local notices from Mt Liberty
Farmers prepare for spring work as Jos A Downey plans to enter Indianapolis business college April first. John W Butler to return to family homestead near Stone Head for farming. Mrs E Downer injured in buggy accident near Pikes Peak with scalp wound. John Burkhart ill with grip. Local taxpayers discuss asphalt for highways. Eliza Lucas and brother to move saw mill to Taggart farm on Big Salt Creek. Quiet wedding: Murphy Handshaw and Grace Patterson. William Henderson ill with lung and kidney troubles. North Salem school, taught by Alph Evans, closed with exercises after poor weather.
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Eliza Lucas
Big Salt Creek
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Dew
J. L. Gysie
Columbus Evening Star
E.W
Proprietors
Fred C. Ulrich
James Burk
Henry W. Rethwisch
W. F. Coats
County Recorder
Albert F Owens
Kh. B. Colvin
Huwereek Township
Republian
Sherify
Scott Elzea
Sherif
Henry Howe
Clifty Township
Republican County Convention
George M. Ort
Louis Friedersdorf
Rockcreek Township
City Mar
Crey Clerk
Wanter
Dun
L. J. Trent
Indianapolis
Mrs
D. M. Branham
North Madison
Edgar Bradford
John Reynolds
Dupont
John Messenheimer
Chas. Wainscott
Pupont
Mrs. Stillabower of
Mr. and
Mrs. Polk Beshears
H. J. Sater
Spencer Carter
Clifford
George Schinnerer
Steve Wood
Buck
East Third Street
Wes
Ferguson
PHOTQ
J. H. Arnold
Colum- Indiata
Chas. Caldwell
Bertha Gelfis
Knox
John DeBoss
Charles Sparrell
Edinburg
Geo. Caldwell
Dan Wertz
Fiat
Rock
Mr. Dean
Rushville
Kate Pedrick
Jonesville
E. O. Butler
Seymour
Will Nieble
Ed Frost
Josie
B. M. Hutchins
H. W. Nickerson
Chestnut Streets
J. A. Newton's
Price Cash Shoe Store
Circuit Court
Famous Eagle Shoe
Petersville
John Wilson
J E Steenbarger
Tom Rodgers
James Wineinger
James Finkle
Middletown
Mary Taylor
Coffey
Ville
Miller
Geo. Beals
Hartsville
Hope Boys
Third Street
Lady Sheriffs
Eagle Stoe
Miss Willard
Ina
MT. Liberty
Jos. A. Downey
Business College
John W. Butler
John Buckhart
Stone Head
E. Downer
Pikes Peak
John Burkhart
Ness
Taggart Farm
Mr. Murphy Handshaw
Miss Grace Patterson
William Henderson
North Salem
Alph Evans
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