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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1898
Page
2
Ohio townships resident Samuel W. Fitch a prosperous farmer and loyal Republican was announced as a candidate for county auditor subject to the Republican convention. Fitch is seen as a strong addition to the ticket if nominated.
A suggestion urges residents on Washington Street to keep lights burning in the front of their homes all night during the encampment to improve the street and city’s appearance and overall impression.
Geo E. Ellis' store to serve as headquarters for Hag hunting and decorating for encampment. The piece mentions Fifth street and a familiar cry hot smoother. Includes unrelated items on Austrian relations, currency bill voting, staffing at the National hotel, and an Excursion rate notice by the National Electric Light Association.
Evidence in the Lewis murder trial was entered yesterday by 2 oclock. Attorneys Cox and Shea began their arguments this morning and closed it after noon. Judge Hord gave final instructions and the jury retired at 2:30 with verdict deliberations ongoing at 3:30.
A country resident reported that Fred Neimiller’s little niece severed one hand in a cutting box last Saturday. The incident occurred at the family property and prompted medical attention.
The text notes a rising demand for Pittsburg coal praised for clean burning and intense heat, sought by all who want a superior, reliable fuel for quality fires.
A compact notice lists names involved in a medicine head pain remedy segment. It notes Cootez Ewing and Estella Leather as participants along with Henry Gresse and Barbara Cohn. Real estate transfers reference Max Gelfins to John M Gelfins and Amelia Fiedersdorff to Lewis Fiedersdorff with parcel identifiers.
In a Wednesday night eight hour battle near Cienfugas the Regent forced American fleets to sue for peace while the Concord sank a Spaniard and disabled another. Nine ships bombard Juan Porto Rico as Sampson reportedly crushes Cape Verde fleet. Vesuvius exploded. Merritt to command Philippines with 20 000 troops. a Spanish spy George Downing allegedly hanged himself in Washington jail. Hawaii annexation moves gain approval from Senate and House committees.
Martha A B Conine a Colorado legislator was sent as a delegate to the national suffrage convention in Washington. She spoke to the house judiciary committee on suffrage results and addressed the final session on Colorado's outcomes. Born near the Catskills, she later lived in Wisconsin then Denver and champions full political emancipation for women. Her Denver circle focuses on reform, education, poverty, and ballot purification as part of a broader women’s club movement. The National American Woman Suffrage Association has grown its funds and reach, with all money aimed at propaganda and advocacy.
Ambassador White forwarded a German foreign office note to Washington detailing three categories for US fruit: absolutely prohibited, admitted unconditionally, and admitted after proving freedom from the San Jose scale. Also notes social items and local happenings.
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