25 Mar 1898
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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1898
Page
1
Washington dispatch states President McKinley asked Secretaries Alger and Long for the fastest possible timetable to prepare for war. The move signals high US tensions with Spain over Cuba, with navy and military roles outlined and peace only if Spain withdraws from Cuba. Local notes mix in about mailing delays, political meetings, and community happenings in Columbus and Greensburg.
The piece argues the nation cannot delay war actions against Spain as Congress and the public demand decisive steps. It cites Proctor’s testimony on Spanish wrongs, Maine, De Lome affair, and Cuba independence as motivations for armed intervention and swift presidential leadership. Miss Mayme Wert shows slight improvement after illness.
Classified row seeks two girls for general house work with inquiry at the Stan office. Also advertises a widow aged woman or good girl for house chores at 1404 Mechanic Street. Local notes mention a boiler metal dispute and political committee plans for ward meetings.
Minnie Sanders and Gertie Bell were tried before Mayor Beck for intoxication this morning and released on good behavior. The notice promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a refund if ineffective. genuine tablets show L. B. Q. on each, price 25 cents.
Miss Ruth Morgan is convalescent. Charles Williamson is ill with the measles. Mrs Marshall Taylor, previously ill, is not improving. Miss Mildred Messenheimer also ill with the measles.
Last night Miss Etta Kellenberger hosted a surprise gathering at her home after prayer meeting. Friends joined in games and music with attendees including Mr and Mrs Frank Pruitt and several Misses Birdie Effinger Vernie Almond Emma Sater Mable Childs Ida Bennett Ada Taylor Stella Keith Viola Shultz and Messrs Ed Pruitt John Cochrane Kert Kellenberger John Rynerson Oliver Tunner Jim Cochrane Edgar Kellenberger and Walter Rynerson.
An elderly Civil War veteran speaks to his son Adrian promising to pass liberty, courage, and his blue flag legacy. He recalls Stone River and the march to defend home and country as battle drums fade and the final charge nears. The scene ends as many comrades fall and the war’s memory endures.
The U R K of P district convened at the St Denis hotel with all companies represented except three delegates delayed by high water. Officers for the year were re elected and delegates listed from Madison Greensburg Seymour Jeffersonville and New Albany. The meeting aimed to prepare for Indianapolis encampment in August as the fourth regiment receives post of honor. Officials noted district membership about 350 across nine companies.
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