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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1898
Page
2
Palma, head of the New York Junta, reports the Cuban army numbers 28 000 well organized troops. He adds equipment and rations are lacking but Uncle Sam will supply both. Next Saturday is the time to select delegates to state congressional and senatorial conventions for Republicans.
Worries rise that the Spanish fleet may shell coastal towns, with residents anxious over potential attacks and authorities preparing defensive measures along the shore.
Chas Ellis arrived from Columbus and staged two largely attended performances of On the LVoto mac during the encampment. Ellis plans another show here soon featuring local talent Frauglio Star.
Voters in the West precinct of Rockcreek Township meet in Burnsville on Friday June 3 to pick eight delegates for the county convention in Columbus on June 4. Committeeman Isaac F Jackson and notices about local graduations and area movements appear among diverse town items.
The Columbus Daily Star notes a temporary reduction to a five folio issue due to equipment issues but returns to a six column layout. It lists charity dispensed last week totaling 4.75 and urges Trustee Jewell to review township assistance cases before distributing funds. It states that any able bodied man can find work in the city.
A nostalgic verse laments three sisters returning home, recalling their beloved cottage, graceful smiles, charming singing, and the soothing silver voices that brightened days. The fragment evokes memory of cherished family harmony and gentle domestic scenes.
The State of Indiana charged Frank Roberts and Samuel Williamson with robbing Terman Conover on the trail to Columbus. Judges and court appointed attorneys argued to quash but the motion failed. Separate trials requested, with Roberts seeking a jury and Williamson a bench trial as the case moves toward next term.
The government aims to supply coal comparable to Pittsburg quality for Spanish bunkers. Officials note the material’s high heat and long-lasting burn, meeting demand for a clean, efficient fuel source.
A series of declarations announce candidates for Bartholomew county sheriff subject to the Republican county convention. Names include Stephen Bailey Scott Elzea Henry Howe Jo an Dinn George M Ott Edward Romine with nominations dated for June 4 1898.
County official Louis Friederedoref of Rockcreek Township declares candidacy for Third District county commissioner subject to Republican nominating convention. Henry C. Harris of German Township announces for First District county commissioner pending party convention.
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