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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1898
Page
2
Lawyers Everroad and Brown file injunction suits. Attorneys listed are Hiram Hardea and Peter Stader with the firm Everroad & Brown.
Public notices list multiple candidates for Columbus Indiana city offices including mayor city marshal city clerk and city treasurer all running under the Republican nominating convention. Names include WM J Beck WM T Davis Joel B Davis Vincent Thompson David Philips Walter Johnson J D Hunter James F Patterson James A Sibley.
May Move Here President Ayers of the Ayers Asphalt Co considers relocating the Minneapolis plant permanently to this city. If moved the plant would employ 12 to 20 men, a valuable addition to local industry. We bid him welcome.
C W Moore says he will file truancy charges against more parents who failed to send children to school unless they begin obeying the law by Monday.
Circuit Court finished witness examination in the Noble I. Burge versus Mary and Fredrick Altemeyer case. Arguments were opened by Wilson Swengie and Munden for the plaintiff, followed by Branham and Cox for the defendants. Judge to give instructions next.
An Ohio or Indiana era paragraph touts Bicola Pills as restoring nerves, minds, and muscles, with J E Buckey praising relief after near decline. Other notes include local arrivals, visits, a court term end, maple sap shortage, and preparations for a G A R encampment in Columbus with home lodging at uniform rates.
The M. E. Aid Society met at Mrs. Glanton's home on North Franklin Street. Officers elected were President Mrs. James Perry, 1st Vice Mrs. Davidson, 2nd Vice Mrs. Angerman, Secretary Mrs. Lienberger, and Treasurer Mrs. Ensley. The group marked twelve years since its organization by Rev. Virgil Levis at the old Jackson Street church.
W W Lambert of Bartholomew county seeks the Republican nomination for Joint Senator from the Bartholomew Decatur district. The convention will decide the nomination.
Local notices list multiple Bartholomew county residents declaring candidacy for county offices. Fred C. Ulrich James Burk Henry W Bethwis h W F Coats Albert F Owens Br Colvin Stephen Bailey B Scott Elzea Henry Howe George M Orr Louis Friedersdorf seek Republican nominations for county clerk treasurer recorder sheriff and commissioner in the upcoming convention season.
It is believed the president’s wise policy will prevent war with Spain and grant Cuba independence, balancing peace and self rule in a tense international crisis.
Democratic papers admit improving times and forecast a prosperous 1898 while others deny gains to sway politics. They note farm products rising with wheat nearing a dollar, hogs at four dollars per hundred, and horse prices climbing, though the writer stops enumerating.
The text argues Austria might back Spain in opposition to the United States, citing their correspondence with powers and the idea of deploying an army in Spain to support the Alfonso dynasty. It notes money has become more plentiful and cheap, with 6 to 7 percent rates available to those with surety, contrasting with a Bryan election period when funds were scarce.
A major Chicago fire yesterday afternoon destroyed a seven story brick building in twenty minutes. About thirty people were maimed by jumping to escape the flames, with several deaths reported as officials wait for debris clearance to determine exact toll.
Dispatches from Madrid and Havana suggest U S willingness to engage in war if needed. observers note Old Glory atop the banner of freedom inspires a cooling effect on the Dons. Some fear the unleashing of the dogs of war could end a country of hot heads and murderers.
About 100 Populists assembled at Music Hall for a mass convention to reorganize the party in Kentucky. An open meeting at the Enterprise hotel featured strong speeches by party leaders and fierce opposition to the Goebel force bill. The push for a full populist ticket next year was vehemently opposed.
Town rumor alleges a well known Fifth Street resident with a Dr title circulated a petition for paving from Franklin to Sycamore. It also hints at future council efforts to pave Washington Street north to Twelfth and Seventh Street to the passenger station.
Epior Colum bus Star reports reader letters from Sunny South Fitzgerald. The writer notes 88 degree heat at 1 p m and discomfort in winter clothing. He mentions one month on site, garden abundance in dry months, and plans to start a chicken business. Grant Perry reports bail seen in Taylorsville.
A Chicago Record description explains shark fishing as an exciting sport. Fishermen use a stout chain and anchor like hook with thick rope, bait large enough for a family, and rowboat lines to pay out as the shark tires. Once surfaced the shark is killed by rifle shot.
President Burt of the Union Pacific Railroad issues an order discharge all women stenographers and clerks in headquarters. He states women cannot do the work as well as men. The move sparks discussion on employment of women in the railroad industry.
A traveler who just returned from China praises Chinese children as pretty and bright, noting social roles, dress, schooling, and play. He describes parental affection, gender differences, and the lively, colorful appearance of the kids, with observations on mission schooling and child games.
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