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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1898
Page
6
W W Lambert of Bartholomew county seeks the Republican nomination for Joint Senator from the Bartholomew Decatur district, subject to the will of the party convention.
Numerous announcements name candidates for county offices on the Republican ticket. Fred Ulrich and James Burk seek county clerk spots, Henry Rethwi sch aims for treasurer, W F Coats also for treasurer, Albert Owens and KK Colvin for recorder, Stephen Bailey B, Scott Elzer, Henry Howe, and an unnamed sheriff contender, plus Dr Louis Friedersdor s for county commissioner in the Third District.
The Indianapolis Sentinel notes factory improvements are better than last year while the Democrat claims business is no improvement. The Democrat was tasked with publishing gravel road reports and acknowledges legal rate constraints.
An anarchist argues that men who have saved and labored all their lives deserve their earnings redistributed to those who squandered their money. He notes such a class exists in Columbus.
William Beck announces candidacy for Mayor subject to Republican City Convention. William Davis also seeks the Mayor’s office, pending the Republican nominating process. Vincent Thompson runs for City Marshal under the Republican convention. David Philips also declares for City Marshal, contingent on the nominating convention. Walter Johnson appears among announced hopefuls.
J D Chanter announces candidacy for city clerk with Republican nominating action. James F Patterson also declares for city clerk pending Republican City Convention. James A Steley enters race for city treasurer opposing the Republican city convention.
When awarding a legal printing contract the Tre county commissioners should weigh circulation. A paper with 800 to 1000 readers is far more valuable than one with under 200.
The piece rails at Democrats and the Star editor over currency and tariffs while noting violent flooding on White River causing crop ruin and railroad losses. It reports Conductor Franklin’s serious injuries from a wreck and a fall by Bennett Catterson, plus social notes on a Presbyterian lunch, a Marysville visit, and a Potomac play in Greensburg.
Local controversy arises as residents question why Midway billed full legal rates before a party or gan item was reduced. The critique accuses officials of celebrating the lower charge after securing a concession.
A Colum bus party reiterates its platform in a Tuesday night session, setting out resolutions and urging voters to back the party. The statement vows to stand firm against outside advice and defends its approach amid local political tensions.
In Columbus editors clash with harsh language while Greensburg Review urges harmony. Some editors claim to defend the country by attacking dissenters. The local fireboys buy a new power horse clipper and perform precise clipping of horses, noted as neatly done.
The notice touts the advantage of owning high ground for job work at the Svar office and invites readers to call for services.
Washington letter notes Russell identified an unknown portrait near Speaker Reed as John W. Taylor, souring to era dress clues and corroboration from Captain Kennedy and Taylor’s granddaughter. Also reports Senator Foraker’s quip on a partisan Ohio decision and Louisiana purchase centennial plans with $250,000 request.
A merchant named W. E. Wyatt praises Peruna after curing grippe in a letter to Dr. Hartman, touting its effectiveness and listing testimonials and a free facts book. The piece also describes early lighting with candles and tallow, an anecdote about a watch, and a clumsy stage moment involving Miss Anna Moreau and Miss Morgan.
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