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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1898
Page
2
The new democratic Columbus council shows division over paving plans. A Saturday meeting revealed opposition to a paving resolution for Third and Sixth streets with Washington and preliminary work toward rail access. The piece questions if the measure will progress.
Silenced ships moved in formation as a thousand voices cried Remember the Maine. Dewey led repeated charges across Spanish lines and issued orders to capture or destroy Spanish forces in the Philippines, claiming the war’s decisive moment for the American Navy.
In the Fourth ward a meeting will select and recommend a councilman who will be elected at the next council session. The event signals the ward gaining a second representative. A commentator from Midway offers guidance on the choice.
The text reports party feuding in a city, with a Republican mayor voting on a tie at an early Democratic council meeting. It criticizes Marsh’s advocacy and notes mixed views on firemen pay, police force satisfaction, and concerns over future actions.
The Columbus council faces a decision on continuing street improvements. The piece expresses cautious optimism that the plan will proceed, but doubt remains about its future.
Street paving efforts are advancing to improve conditions ahead of encampment pest work. The project focuses on repairing surfaces and ensuring durable surfaces for upcoming operations. Local officials urge ongoing cooperation and adherence to schedules.
Book by Maret Halstead titled Country in War heads to the Cie market. The author name alone is expected to create high demand and boost sales potential amid anticipated strong reception.
The following local soldiers passed the mustering officer at Camp Mount on Saturday. Edward Henderson Charles Bond Henry Huffer Elmer Huffer Charles Craick George Olmstead Percy Lukes J. Surry Charles Maring Charles Melencamp Ed McCatie John Meclintie John Wil George Robbins Arthur Moore E. E. Mecclintic. Many of these young men reside in or near Newbern.
Miss Mary Boynton aged about forty five died Sunday morning in an Indianapolis hospital after years of illness. She was daughter of the late Dr A G Boynton a leading Elizabethtown physician. Her remains passed through the city Monday on the way to her home for funeral services.
The circuit court convened with Judge Hord presiding. Jurors drawn include Christ Simmons Ohio township Charley Hodler Ohio township George E Cook German township James A Barker Fiatrock township E B McQueen Flatrock township John Compton German township Zeb Ty Danner Hawcreek township E A Rominger Hawcreek township N H Patram Clay township C Able Wayne township David E Dunn Rockcreek town Peter M Rhoades Harrison town Grand jurors A B Pancake Flatrock township George A Bleasing Clay township Orlando May Columbus township Vincent Browning Columbus township A Remy Sandcreek township Wm Renner Nineveh township.
W. W. Stader releases a new rate book for insurance firms. The Republican county central committee plans a meeting in Columns on May 4. Nationwide business failures rise this week. Theo E Otto is praised as a good choice for school trustee. A son of Al Phillips broke his leg at the driving park. Andy Ettinger will offer lunch meat and ice cream. Herman Von Strode and Captain Graves pursue army service. Carroll L. DeWitt, Glens Falls agent, visited Hartsville. Dr E G Regennas reports Hope numeration totals: Whites 147 males, 197 females. Colored 9 males, 5 females. total 518. Crump in Kokomo reports wheat sold for 106 dollars and 3500 bushels of corn, with expected 30 cents per bushel. New federal law of March 3 1897 bans mutilation of coins with penalties of five years and 2009 dollars fine. Mutilated coins cannot be passed even at less than face value.
Dominican officials report heavy firing off the north of Monte Cristi about 50 miles from here. Rear Admiral Sampson's squadron engages the Spanish Cape Verde fleet. The firing began about 9 o'clock this morning. The American fleet was due to arrive in Puerto Rican waters yesterday. Sampson aims to destroy the Spanish ships and then blockade or bombard Puerto Rico. Atlanta cable: Lampton’s fleet to meet the Spanish Armada and bombard Puerto Rico.
Special telegrams report Sampson confident at Porto Rico as forces from Second and Third regiments and eight artillery head to Chickamauga. Fifty thousand troops ordered to land in Cuba by Sunday. Gomez tells McKinley quote readiness. Oregon and Marietta at Bahia Brazil at ten this morning. Christ Leatherrock and Benj Letherrock appear in a terse Knoxville item with a small probate note. Mrs. Josh Durnall noted in Nashville.
A guide offering free information about Washington DC for teachers and visitors includes a map of the capital, train times on the Pennsylvania Short Lines, and reduced fares for the National Educational Association meeting in July. Respondents should send a 2 cent stamp to W. Richardson, District Passenger Agent, Indianapolis. June 1.
The Columbus Fuel & Ice Co advertises Pittsburg lump and nut coal and top anthracite. It notes dry beach wood as the best option, offering block and stove wood for sale.
Local candidate Thomas Brown announces availability for painting and paper hanging services. People may leave orders at nearby paper stores seeking his skilled workmanship and reliable service.
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