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Newspaper

Columbus Evening Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1898

Page

2

Republican nominees for Bartholomew county offices announced

Multiple candidates announce for county clerk treasurer recorder sheriff and county commissioner positions in Bartholomew county, all subject to the Republican nominating convention. Names include Fred Ulrich James Burk Henry Rethwisch W FE Coats Albert Owens R B Colvin Stephen Bailey B Scott Elzea Henry Howe George Ort Louis Friedersdorff.

Fred Ulrich James Burk Henry W. Rethwisch W. FE. Coats Albert F. Owens R. B. Colvin Hawcreek Township Bartholomew County Republcan Scott Elzea Henry Howe Clifty Township Republican County Convention George E M. Ort Louis Friedersdorf Rockcreek Township

Republican tax cut message targets city voters

A campaign note urges residents to recall a Republican tax cut from 85c to 77c per $100 assessed value. It calls voters to remember ward meetings next Monday night and to nominate men supporting Columbus, accusing opponents of backward steps.

Republican Party Rspublicans Columbus

Nomination for Columbus Mayor Sways From Republican Support

A fragment indicates J. Beer won the nomination for mayor over Wm. T. Davis and Joel S. Davie, with claims that the party backs the current city government and its policies including tax reductions. It notes voters’ views and delegates’ stance amid a Columbus political scene.

Wa. J. Beer Wm. T. Davis Columbus Republican Party

Easy Dye to Make New Spring Gowns from Old Suits

Advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as a cheap, lasting solution to revitalize faded gowns. It promises brilliant, fast colors that won't fade or crack, with simple directions achievable by children. The copy urges using Diamond Dyes at ten cents per package and warns against imitations.

Preacher Rev Davis Delivers Sermon at Romine School House

Rev Davis spoke at the Romine school house last Sunday and pleased listeners with a well delivered sermon. Rev Willis Bond from Azalia is expected to preach at the Mission tonight at 7 30. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend. A millinery opening is announced for Thursday and Friday March 31 and April 1 at the White House.

Davis Romine School White House Columbus

Licensed Teachers Pass Examination List

A notice lists teachers who passed the recent examination held last Saturday. Names include Amassa E. Pearce three years Ira Smith two years Frank Taylor two years Mrs. Della Henry two years Walter Stewart one year Abigail Gilday one year Lula Kemp one year Elma Kemp one year Bert Baker one year L. F. Spaugh one year Retta Dipboye one year Katie Doyle one year Minnie Straussner one year Ella Dehmer six months Alice Butler six months Verna Taylor six months Harry Newton six months Nora Mohr six months.

Abigail Gilday Lula Kemp Elma Kemp Bert Baker L. F. Spaugh Retta Dipboye Katie Doyle Minnie Straussner

Reward Offered for Window-Breakers Evidence

A $10 reward is offered by R. F. Gorrschauk for information proving the identities of the boys who broke the windows of his house last night.

R. F. Gorrschauk

Republican Right of Choice at Convention Honored Fight

A political note honors a man who stood for his choice before the party convention. The piece emphasizes republican principles and the act of challenging the party process in a public forum.

Citywide Vote Prompt Calls Citizens to Support Ticket

An editorial urges every man with city interests to vote for the ticket nominated last night, appealing to both republican and democrat supporters to unite behind the slate.

Republicans Set Meetings for County Nomination Officer Roles

The column notes a court case with a $5,000 penalty and announces Republican County Centre Committee gathering in Columbus on Saturday April 2 at 1 30 pm. It also lists precinct committee men urged to attend, a milliner job move for Miss May Wiedner in Logan, Ohio, and a Republican meeting for nomination of a councilman in Ulrich Block next to the Star office on Monday April 4 at 7 30 pm.

Republican County Centre Committee Columbus Ulrich Block

Beck Supports Fair Wages for Columbus Laborers

The laboring men of Columbus are urged to recall that William J. Beck has stood as their ally and favors good wages for workers who toil.

Times

Convention Yields Strong Unified Ticket for Columbus

The convention last night backed a strong ticket with broad appeal. It urged Republicans and Democrats to support the slate to keep Columbus standing second to none.

City of Columbus

President McKinley Faces Possible War With Spain

War news this morning points to conflict with Spain unless the Senate and House capitulate. War has not been declared yet though fiery resolutions were debated in Congress. If war is averted the President will be praised for his stance.

Spain Congress McKinley

Alaska Climate Trials To Test Crops And Weather

The Agricultural Department will conduct two Alaska investigations this season. One tests practical vegetables and cereals that can grow in Alaskan soil. The other, with the Weather Bureau, seeks general climatic conditions to gauge Alaska’s potential population growth.

The Agricultural Department Alaska

Runaway Horse Wrecks Wagon Near Local Stores

A horse pulling a grocery wagon escaped from Lienberger's store and bolted up the street to John Y. Story's residence. It crashed into a tree causing the wagon to overturn and suffer considerable damage near Frank McNeal's grocery wagon.

Frank McNeal Lienberger John Y. Story

President admits Spain autonomy plan fails

The President concedes that Spain's autonomy scheme has failed and warns against chasing rumors that he might use influence to persuade officials or audiences regarding its future.

Ladies Aid Society Plans Meeting at Mrs Hege's Home

The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church will meet tomorrow afternoon at the residence of Mrs. John Long with Mrs. Levi Hege hosting. All members are urged to attend at the usual hour following the recent precinct meeting notes naming Moss Backs and Kids groups.

Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church Levi Hege John Long Moss John Vv. Story H. M. Campbell B. Scofield Frank Hood D. Stillinger W. T. Davis John. A. George Ww. Oo. Hogue Walter Hathway James Perkinson Wm. Schooler Pug Gill Dan Vanney John Davis Frank Hogue al White Geo. Lacy Dave Brisban

Marriage License and Local Meeting Reported

Marriage license issued to Marion Watts and Nora E. Davis. Local political meeting announced by Republicans of the 7th and 8th precincts at Kramer's shoe shop to nominate a councilman. Various short notes mention residents visiting relatives and travel to Indianapolis and Taylorsville.

Kramers Shoe Shop

McKinley Likely to Maintain Pacifist Cuban Policy

After a two hour Cabinet meeting the president will not abandon his pacific stance on Cuba nor act against Spain until current Sagasta negotiations fail. If war is declared Congress must bear full responsibility and no Cuban relief message is planned now or soon as public outcry subsides.

Spain Sagasta Congress Thingamy London

Lady Bretherton Inherits Welsh Estate In Fairy Tale Turn

Sadie Holmes of San Francisco rises from telephone girl to Lady Bretherton with a $1,000,000 fortune and Welsh estate after English entail laws pass to the eldest daughter. She confirms the surprise transfer with London lawyers papers and plans to travel to England with her father.

Sadie Holmes San Francisco Lady Bretherton Wales Lady Jane Breth Erton London Papa Holmes England Chicago Times-Herald

The Sandwich Girl Debate and Spokane’s Stenographer

A letter laments the rise of women as sandwich graphers in city streets while praising Mrs. Rose Denny the city stenographer of Spokane. Denny earns $90 monthly and revised Spokane’s municipal code in 1896, indexing it and making it useful for attorneys, all without extra pay.

Rose Denny Spokane Wash Denny Spokane Chronicle Spokans

New York Bureau Worker Praises Higher Employment For Women

A New York employment bureau worker voices sympathy for women seeking higher paid work rather than domestic service. She notes five domestic jobs per applicant versus sixteen for better skilled roles, calling the situation pitiful.

New York Employment Bureau

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