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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1898
Page
2
W. W. Lambert of Bartholomew county enters the race for Joint Senator representing Bartholomew and Decatur counties, subject to the Republican convention war.
Various candidates declare for Bartholomew County offices including clerk treasurer recorder sheriff and commissioner. Names listed include Fred C Ulrich James Burk Henry W Rethwischeh W F Coats Albert Owens Colvin Bailey Elzea Howe Orr Friedersdorf with announcements subject to Republican convention and nominating decisions.
Fragmented report notes rapid industrial development in the South since the Dingley Act with mills expanding. Nebraska farmers reportedly paying off mortgages quickly while investing in speculative ventures. The text is garbled and incomplete.
Multiple candidates announce for Columbus Indiana city offices including mayor and city marshal clerk treasurer and submit to the Republican nominating convention. Names cited include WM Beck WM Davis Joel Davis Vincent Thompson David Philips Walter Johnson J Hunter James Patterson James F Patterson James A Sibley all seeking Republican nomination.
The passage states that when a man accepts the nomination as a delegate and attends a convention he is bound by duty and honor to support the nominees chosen there.
Dispatch from Anderson Indiana notes steady prices near the season’s high and an exceptionally strong demand. Glass manufacturers report activity at the highest point of the year since 1890, with a very favorable outlook.
The piece notes intense battles among Republicans for nominations at the upcoming convention. It urges supporters of all candidates to unite after the vote and back the eventual nominee with the same vigor used for their favored candidates before the convention.
Secretary Gage in Cleveland argues that the value of labor should be judged by life’s comforts, not currency amounts. He warns that abandoning a common medium of measure disrupts relations between labor and products, forcing a new valuation system.
A fragmented clipping references international relations and a republican party stance on global trade, signaling party positions amid external pressures. Key names or dates are unreadable but the tone suggests debate over tariffs and cooperation.
The piece quotes a Cleveland speech by Secretary Gage and notes a Republican voter recalling promised prosperity. It mentions figures on 1897 crop values and farm income compared with 1896, ending with a quip about clover seed.
A jumble of social, political, and editorial snippets notes Mrs. Frank Kennard hosting a Ladies' Social Club, reactions to Spain and diplomacy, and Republican precinct meetings in Omaha. It cites plans to nominate councilmen on April 4 1898 and references to Carl Duran comments and European royalty canvassing.
The fragment notes speculation that Spaniards are disappointed the President did not demand indemnity from Spain, which would have sparked lengthy correspondence and shifted focus from Spain's withdrawal from Cuba.
An advertisement extols Diamond Dyes as the only reliable choice for fast colors on cotton and mixed fabrics. It warns against dyes marketed as universal for cotton and wool, noting fading under sunlight and urging buyers to avoid cheap imitations for lasting, bright results.
The piece dismisses Dupuy de Lome as a remnant from the past and argues the current US president earns praise for steady leadership. It foresees McKinley pursuing greater challenges than his predecessor, predicting a more exciting pursuit than duck hunting.
The Republicans of the 7th and 8th precincts will meet at Kramer’s Shoe Shop Monday night in April at 7:30 p.m. to nominate a candidate for councilman. By order of committee. The notice reflects party action and local politics amid a period of community contention.
Sadie Holmes of San Francisco has become Lady Bretherton after a family fortune transfer. Her claim rests on English entail laws giving the Wales estate to the heir’s eldest daughter. Holmes, 21, says the London documents and legal papers confirm the inheritance as she and her father plan to travel to England.
A London Truth comment mocks sandwich girls while praising Mrs Rose Denny the Spokane city stenographer. Denny, official secretary to Spokane, earns $90 monthly and reformed the municipal code in 1896, indexing it for attorneys and others without extra pay.
A New York employment bureau clerk laments the job gap for women. She notes five domestic placements per job seeker versus sixteen for women seeking higher work, calling the situation pitiful. The quote highlights class and gender disparities in employment opportunities.
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