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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1898
Page
2
W W Lambert of Bartholomew county seeks the Republican nomination for Joint Senator from the district including Bartholomew and Decatur counties subject to the Republican convention.
Fred C. Ulrich announces his candidacy for County Clerk subject to Republican nomination. James Burk also runs for County Clerk under the Republican nominating convention. Will F. Barrett seeks the Clerk of the Circuit Court post, subject to Republican nomination. Conven tidm June 4th, 1808.
PVENRY W. RETHWISCH announces his candidacy for county treasurer subject to the Republican nominating convention. W. F. COATS is announced as a candidate for county treasurer subject to the Republican county convention. William Steinkamp of Jackson township is announced as a candidate for county treasurer subject to the Republican nominating convention.
The county announces candidates for Recorder. Rebert F Owens seeks Republican nomination. RK B Colvin of Hawcreek township is named as a Recorder candidate. E M Heiner of Wayne township is also listed as a Bartholomew County Recorder hopeful.
Stephen Bailey Elzea Howe and John Dinn announce their candidacies for sheriff subject to the Republican county convention. George M Ort also enters the race. Each seeks party nomination at the republican nominating convention.
Louis Friedersdorf of Rockcreek Township files as candidate for county commissioner from the Third District subject to the Republican nominating convention. Henry C. Harris of German Township declares for First District county commissioner pending convention action.
Edward Romine declares his candidacy for Bartholomew County sheriff subject to the Republican nominating convention. The announce appears in a local political notice with formal party designation and placeholder identifiers.
Wa J Beck earns praise for boosting Columbus with public buildings and better streets. He helped cut bonded debt and lowered city taxes from 85 to 77 cents on the dollar, promising further cuts if Republicans win.
City Hall and the city fire department have their equipment funded with about $30,000 in total costs paid, resulting in tax reductions for local taxpayers.
The Stak questions why a 56000 bonded debt was added by a previous Democratic administration and notes no improvements. It claims Republicans cut debt since 1894, with taxes dropping from 85 to 71 cents and about 30 000 bonds paid off, urging continued GOP rule to erase bonded debt.
James A. Shirey touted as a top city officer candidate and urged election of Sibley. The piece notes Columbus taxes payable in two installments and claims Republicans reduced taxes from 75c to 77¢ per $100, arguing future tax cuts if the Republican ticket wins.
The Star invites readers to pick up 1500 copies, promising honest reporting and accurate content. It emphasizes truth and condemns yellow journalism while inviting households to try the paper as a trustworthy source.
A London sourced cable reports the Spanish fleet destroyed in the Philippines as American forces land and Old Glory rises. Other dispatches from Madrid and Washington note martial law in Madrid, invasion orders for Cuba, and bombardment plans against Havana by the Atlantic squadron.
J D Hunter known as Cal C candidate for city clerk is praised as a man who can fill the office with credit to himself and to the city. He is said to enjoy broad confidence and has endured many misfortunes, deserving a large electoral vote.
O M McCracken, principal of the schools in the Fifth ward, is presented as a strong candidate who would watch Fifth ward interests and deserve a large election majority.
Axwes HartMan is described as a successful and reliable candidate for the council. The message urges voters to cast their ballots tomorrow, claiming HartMan would be a safe and prudent choice.
In the First Ward residents are asked to return William Collins to the city council after four years of service. Supporters call him the best councilman the city has had and urge a vote to keep him on the council.
The Big 4 offers a special excursion train from Columbus Indiana to Cincinnati Ohio on Sunday May 1 for one dollar round trip. Departure from Columbus 8:00 a m and return from Cincinnati 7:00 p m Tickets valid only for this date and train Attractions include a Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati baseball game and other events Marriage licenses issued to John Bozell and Mary E Cox Sherman McKay and Elizabeth Scott Irwin Rominger of Hope transacted business in town
Vince Thompson, an old soldier and former sheriff, is praised as a strong marshal candidate. The plea urges voters to support Thompson for the marshal position.
Both parties would benefit from voting for S N Davis to represent the Fourth ward. The city’s interests would be well looked after with his service on the council.
Ward Salmond pledges to safeguard city interests and claims to be the safest choice to manage city affairs. He stresses pride in public service and trusted oversight.
Special Telegram reports the Oregon steaming northward at 11:30 am toward Key West with the intent to engage in action against Havana. The commander has directed readiness to join any taking of Havana.
A discussion among local clubwomen on whether women should be free to embrace ugliness as a social statement. The piece argues the idea is old and sophistic, noting vanity exists in both sexes and that opposing nature is as old as the hills.
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