29 Mar 1898
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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1898
Page
1
Report says laying service pipes on Fourth Street, delayed by rain, is rapidly progressing toward completion. Workers cleared trenches on Fifth Street uncovering preserved old shell track cross ties needing sharp axes to sever.
The Holden Company presented The Westerner under the A A K of P in this city. Cast includes Jim Errol and Andrew Burk with strong work from Simon Deans and lively singing by Alice Opie and Maple Summers. Local notices mention pumpkin contests and grain shipments, with scrolls of theater praise and business updates.
Delegates to the city nominating convention were chosen at last night's Republican precinct meetings. Precinct by precinct tallies include First precinct seven delegates led by Calmer Bradford and Sam Helman. Second precinct twelve with EF Tuttle and Will Lincoln. Third precinct thirty three with Jno N Marring and Frank Gilbert. Fourth precinct nine with J W Perkinson and Wm Treadway. Fifth precinct nine with TG Quick and the 9:30 train note. Sixth precinct thirteen with A W Mason and Newt Hall. Seventh precinct seven with James Cowles and Phil Knorr. Eighth precinct twelve with A Dillmano and Seph Huffer. Ninth precinct ten with Geo Clutch and David Chitty. Thirteenth precinct ten with Jno Hudson and Lewis Artz. Fourteenth precinct nine with Lewis Mobley and Frank Brown.
The notice advertises low round trip fares from Cincinnati April 26 to May 1 with tickets on sale April 23 24 25 26 27 28, return by May 4 1898. Also promotes Pennsylvania Lines excursion to Indianapolis for the League of Bimetallic Clubs of the Ohio Valley convention April 5–6 with return by April 9. rates via lines agents and city stations.
Headquarters for the latest books and periodicals of every description. Geo H Cummins, bookseller, offers a wide range of volumes and periodicals to readers and collectors.
Workmen exposing gas pipes on Washington street uncover a large walnut stump believed to be from the long vanished tree that once stood at the site. Residents recall the stump hid for over fifty years and relic hunters have carried away pieces. Additionally, Republicans from the first and second precincts meet at Sam Herman’s tie shop on April 4, 1898, to nominate a councilman. The Woman’s Musical program at Presbyterian church opens at 2 o’clock, with committee in charge.
A compact review highlights London press reactions to a controversial issue as editors debate accountability and public sentiment. Column scrutinizes editorials and opinion pieces, noting tone shifts and potential biases across major papers.
In the Maine Report summary the St Jamés Gazette insists Spain owes reparation and humbl e apologies to the United States over the cruiser incident, warning the country to walk warily. The Westminster and Evening Standard debate diplomacy versus war while other items note local candidates and community events.
Columnist notes a roundup of towns and events as night falls, mentioning Ed. Call and a varied list of neighborhoods. The piece sketches civic life with references to local streets and communal concerns.
OCR fragmentary text lists unclear public notice details with stray names and phrases. The readable parts reference a location and possible official action but lack coherent context or complete dates or entities.
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