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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1898
Page
2
President McKinley visited Camp Alger on the Virginia side of the Potomac and reviewed 13 000 of the 20 000 volunteers assembled there. He expressed high satisfaction with the spirit shown despite equipment shortages preventing full participation.
In a patriotic Senate address, Sexatron Gorman argued for government bond issuance to fund war efforts, opposing silver certificates and greenbacks. He warned that without bonds the President would be obliged to issue them under existing law, noting no war has been fought without bonds.
The passage argues treason lies in opposing annexation of Hawaii when the President and Cabinet deem it a military necessity. It contends free speech can be dangerous, cites sugar lobby opposition, and asserts Congress must annex regardless of private opinions to safeguard Dewey era victories.
If Wanted to Buy A carload of horses mares and mules from 4 to 8 years old I will pay the highest market price Must be in good flesh Will be at Schoolers stable every Friday and Saturday for the next six months Charles Uicker Summer underwear at Lienbergers John Gant of Flat Rock was in town today For up-to-date 1898 wall paper see Geo E Ellis at Geo W Campbell New York factory line For blends and colors it cannot be excelled If Mrs Ella Meek and children of Peoria Sr who has been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs James Perry returned home this morning
The article notes about 30,000 troops will be carried in a short voyage from gulf ports to Cuba. Start from Tampa and Mobile is suspected with convoys under Admiral Sampson. Four separate expeditions may land at four points, possibly including Puerto Rico, with insurgent support and large mobilization at Chickamauga ready to replace Florida departures.
W W Lambert of Bartholomew county is a candidate for Joint Senator from the Bartholomew and Decatur district subject to the will of the Republican in convention.
Fred C. Ulrich is announced as a candidate for County Clerk subject to Republican nomination. Will F. Barrett announces for clerk of the circuit court, subject to Republican nomination. Convention June 4th, 1895.
The notice advertises Dr. Davis' anti headache remedy and urges readers to obtain reliable insurance via Wilisey and Witney. It also notes the STAR newspaper is not filled with plates but provides latest news. Finally it requests all persons indebted to E. H. Kinney by account or mortgage to call and settle.
A precinct summons residents to Kings store in Maple Grove on June 3 at 7:80 p m to elect delegates for the County convention.
County auditor race headlines Samuel W. Fitch of Ohio township as Republican candidate subject to the June 4 1898 nominating convention.
Treasurer Henry W. Rethwisch announces his candidacy subject to the Republican convention. W. F. Coats is announced as a candidate for county treasurer under party nominating rules. William Steinnamp of Jackson Township is also announced as a Republican county treasurer candidate.
County recorder race names R B Colvin Hawcreek township and E M Weiner Wayne township as Republican candidates subject to party convention decisions. Albert F Owens is unannounced for the recorder post.
Multiple candidates announce for sheriff of Bartholomew County under Republican nominating convention. Stephen Balley Scott Elzea Tenry Howe George Ort Joan Dinn Edward Romine among those asserting candidacy ahead of June 4 1898 convention.
County official John G. Parcheck of Jonesville announces his candidacy for County Commissioner in the Third District, pending decision at the Republican nominating convention.
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