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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1897
Page
2
R. H. Willett, cashier, reports that Crawford county seeks full depositors payoff and bank reopening after the Leavenworth bank’s shutdown. Negotiations underway to settle accounts.
Congress will see the Dingley bill advancing rapidly when it reconvenes next month, with the new law already on track to provide ample revenue within a few months.
The report warns that if Mr. Bryan delays his trip to Mexico he may fail to reach in time to protest the adoption of the gold standard. Sources from that country indicate financiers and statesmen are seriously weighing such action.
Township trustees confront able bodied residents on aid eligibility, questioning why they did not take work offered by the Pan Handle railroad for 35 to 50 positions. The Dingley law enters into discussions as a four month operation shows earnings and ongoing activity.
The article notes that in the first year of the Wilson tariff, twelve nations that opposed the act increased their imports from the United States in August and September, with shipments rising by about 25 million dollars compared with the same months last year, presenting a challenge for Democratic leaders.
Reports indicate Japan may adopt the gold standard soon, following recent Chinese advisories that endorsed the shift. The guidance suggests a coordinated move toward gold as the monetary anchor, with both nations signaling readiness to implement the policy.
A dormitory at Taugaloo Negro University in Mississippi was completely destroyed by a blaze. Firefighters battled the flames through the night but the building could not be saved. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.
Analysis shows Stark county Indiana sugar beets yield 22 percent sugar in juice. The Atlantic and Pacific Aerial Navigation Company plans an airship voyage to the Klondike. Fort Sheridan court martial questions Capt Levering over Private Hammond’s treatment. Kansas Board of Agriculture reports 21 percent rise in value of livestock and farm products since 1896. Reichsrath in Vienna faces disruption with President and Badeni fleeing. Ada Rehan statue builder Higby seeks to fund a $1,050,000 gold statue for Paris 1900. Nan sen declines St Louis hospitality to preserve Arctic lectures. Arson and threats occur in Kentucky as homes are attacked. Thanksgiving dinner brings 300 Americans to Hotel Cecil in London with Hay and others addressing crowds. Americans in Berlin Stuttgart Dresden and Frankfurt celebrate.
Practical oyster recipe describes selecting large oysters, flattening, coating with crumb mix, butter dipping, cayenne, and broiling three minutes per side then serving on brown bread sandwiches. Thanksgiving games noted with Cornell holding Pennsylvania 4 to 0 and Carlisle Indian defeating Cincinnati University 10 to 0.
Sleeplessness nervousness headaches and unrest said to be cured by Dr Miles Restorative Nervine with a money back refund if the first bottle does not benefit Mrs Henry Bruns of Grand Junction Iowa testifies to relief from sleeplessness nervousness headaches and irregular menstruation after using Dr Miles Nervine and Nerve and Liver Pills.
John Reed of Clifford returned from Brownstown. John Anderson and Charles Glick of Elizabethtown attended the teachers association in the city. Mrs Phebe Daniels arrived from Indianapolis for Mrs Jos Daniels funeral. An ad offers a paying Washington Street business for sale with small capital required. Enquire at this office.
The Monday Literary Club will gather next Monday afternoon at Mrs H M Campbell Franklin Street. The programme includes responses from Benjamin Franklin The Club Duty and beauty of sharing intellectual privileges Mrs Swift Club Federation Mrs Campbell Literary Clubs Miss Zoe Codk Current Events.
Mrs Joseph Daniels died yesterday afternoon at the family residence at 10th and Hutchins Ave from consumption. She had been in poor health for weeks but appeared strong until a sudden decline in the afternoon. She leaves a husband and four children. The funeral is set for tomorrow afternoon at the residence.
The Sentinel proclaims the best newspaper circulation in the state and hints at a year filled with McKinley administration news, cabinet actions, policy details, and state capital events. The piece positions Sentinel as a primary source for upcoming government and Indiana state news.
A fragment notes a wood shed and burgers connected to J A George. No clear event or date is given. details are sparse and likely truncated.
Curiaco HL reports a cold front causing rain to turn to snow tonight with improving conditions expected by Saturday. The outlook shows clearing skies and cooler temperatures.
The Woman's Musical Tonight presents the second open day programme at the Presbyterian church with a season favorite list. The church is decorated in palms and flowers with white and green colors, pleasing attendees. Prices at the Lexington horse sale were fair for some, but many animals sold cheaply and three were given away. The President is expected to devote much of his message to Alaska and needed governance. The Vanderbilts plan Chesapeake and Ohio branch lines into coal fields, stirring talk of eventual control of eastern and western coal trade.
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