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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1897
Page
2
A reader laments jail conditions, calling for a work house or stone pile to employ or remove troublesome felons at taxpayer expense. The piece suggests harsher confinement would reduce the number of offenders in the county jail during winter.
Early returns show Republican gains across states with Indiana and Iowa affected by local issues. The results bolster support for sound money policies and align with the party’s post election buoyancy, marking a rare pattern since Grant’s era.
The Indiana Journal notes Republicans carry Ohio Iowa Maryland and Kentucky in varying margins while King Bryan remains muted. It cites McKinley gains, factional feuds, and McLean’s influence on district results. The piece ties 1900 prospects to 1896 patterns and warns of Democratic shifts and fusion politics.
A local editor vents about loud complaints, urging newspapers to focus on news delivery rather than constant growling. Readers experience annoyance as public forums become noise dominated.
The Hope News Journal condemns the Bartholomew county press for excluding the G A R encampment effort in Columbus next year. Edinburg sees Frank Crump's new building rising as Kendall and Rowley work on the front. Columbus area paving may expand to twelve or fourteen blocks while grain dealers offer strong prices drawing farmers to haul there.
The city tabulates charges for multiple alleys between Pearl and Mechanic in Columbus with east and west side totals and a grand sum. The E and R railroad is renamed Indiana Southern under new ownership. notes on local crime, street work, and residents follow including street paving plans and letters about local societies.
Chronicle mentions daughter of Leroy Jones arriving tomorrow after two weeks visiting Franklin friends. Panhandle office receipts for October exceed September and last year. Miss Gertrude Jett is Society Editor. notes via Miss Jett care the Star. Franklin Star items report Edinburg football loss to Madison 10 to 6 and local civic notices.
Gospel services Sunday afternoon at 8 30 feature a lesson from Life of Christ Among Men. The third study continues to engage attendees. Bring your Bible and join the one hour session.
Hope News Journal reports routine visits by Henry Hilger Joe Everroad E R Shea and David Huffer in Columbus. Other items note Michael Unger, John Patterson and E T Woehler making trips and Mrs Calva Remy visiting Dr Bart Fitzpatrick. Columbus schools enroll 1497 pupils amid concerns of robberies and lawlessness.
Col John A Keith of Columbus sues Edgar E Hill known as Senor Zerega in London to break the will of Mrs Hill daughter of Keith. Willed real estate in Columbus valued at 4000 dollars to her husband. Grounds cited are insanity duress and undue influence. Trial closes with will sustained. Mrs Hill aka Mrs Berrette shot herself at Colonnade Hotel New York May 8 1896. Zerega remains in London.
An investigation shows skull fracture and severe spine injury from yesterday's fall. Three ribs broken with lung penetration. Bergen remains unconscious since noon with fever and alarming condition. prognosis is poor. Franklin Star notes he is well known locally. Railway debts policy changes cited as reducing employer liability and encouraging savings.
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets promising to cure a cold in one day. The copy states druggists refund the money if it fails and lists a 25 cent price.
Gilmore and Leonard's company showcases stars including Mickey Dugan the Yellow Kid and a lineup of Campbell Caulfield Taylor Karcher Conlan Crandall Ward Rhoades and the Chappelle sisters. The program promises an entertaining evening of song and comedy with clever timing and popular acts. Crump's Theatre hosts the show tonight with tickets advised early.
The Big Four Pennsylvania Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton and Monon ink a deal to run trains between Cincinnati Chicago and Louisville via Indianapolis. It takes effect November 14 with morning noon and night schedules. Morning Chicago to Cincinnati runs nine hours. noon eight hours. night ten hours forty minutes. Chicago to Louisville mornings at least nine hours forty five minutes. night eleven hours. Night and morning trains will run 30 to 45 minutes longer on Big Four and Pennsylvania lines.
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