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Newspaper

Columbus Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1898

Page

2

E H Kinney and A Turpin Proprietors City Editor

E H Kinney and A Turpin are listed as proprietors with City Editor duties noted. The brief line identifies ownership and editorial leadership in the newspaper.

Lambert seeks Republican nomination for Joint Senator

W. W. Lambert of Bartholomew county declares candidacy for Joint Senator from the Bartholomew and Decatur district subject to the Republican convention.

W. W. Lambert Bartholomew County Bartholomew Decatur

Bartholomew County Republican slate announces multiple county offices

A list of candidates announces for Bartholomew county offices under Republican nomination rules. Fred C. Ulrich James Bure Henry W. Rethwisch and W F Coats William Steincamp Albert Owens B Colvin E M Heiner Stephen Bailey Scott Elzer Henry Howe George M Ort Louis Friedersdorf Henry C Harris appear for county clerk treasurer recorder sheriff and commissioner races. Also ad for No-To-Bac tobacco aid.

Fred C. Ulrich James Bure Henry W. Rethwisch Henry Howe Cluty Township

Paving Delays Spark Rhetoric on City Administration

The Herald argues the streets would have work only under a Republican council and mocks a “business administration” claim. It notes an encampment looming, street paving underway, and forecasts work finishing by the G A R encampment, despite rain concerns.

Business Administration Republican Herald

City Ward Nominations Highlight Tax Debate for Columbus

The piece lists Democratic nominees Dr Dry den in First ward Hon P H McCormack in Second ward Charles Reeves in Third Sam Bray in Fourth and Son Kellible in Fifth. It argues Republicans equal the Democrats, touts tax cuts and street labor pay at 1.50, and pledges to erase 56 000 in bonded debt if Republicans stay in power, warning against returning the city to Democratic control.

Cond Ward Charles Reeves Sam Bray Kellible The Columbus Republican Party Council Democratic Party

Star editor comments on Republican president message

A Star editor notes a Republican president issued an important message this week but does not share the editor’s view or provide readers with a copy or summary of the message. The piece urges the editor to reveal thoughts or contents to the paper’s audience.

Star

Important Monday Herald message risks war with Spain

The Herald reports a high level message deemed very important, well received except by a few young politicians. The president is ready to execute Congress's wishes and time will reveal his sound judgment. A war with Spain is warned against rushing into, as it could last ten years.

Congress Spain United States

Rush of War Preparations Buries Previous Lethargy

April 18 in Washington reports a surge of activity at the Navy and War Departments as Congress looms. The Navy acquires steamships St. Louis and St. Paul and Cmdrs Sigsbee and Goodrich may command them. A flying squadron sails for brief practice while officials await Spanish fleet moves. Civil notices mix with candidate chatter and local business updates.

Navy War Departments Congress Navy Department American Line St. Louis St. Paul Sigsbee Goodrich

Breathing health elixir advertised for vital cleansing

An advertisement touts a tonic named BV supposedly beneficial for kidneys liver and bowel cleansing. It claims relief from headaches fever constipation and biliousness and urges readers to buy a box for 25 cents with dealer availability.

Vascarets

Local Notes on Residents and Medical Visitors

Howard Williams has recovered from measles. Mrs. Sohn Beal of Edinburg visits Mr. and Mrs. Sam Beal on Fourth Street. Sim Henry moved to property on Eighth Street between Union and Wilson and made improvements. Dr. Chas Peddigrew of Flat Rock stays at the hospital with Dr. Banker for the summer after graduating from Iobianapolis.

Sohn Beal Edinburg Mrs Sam Beal Sim Henry Eighth Street Union Wilson Chas Peddigrew Banker Hosipital Dr. Peddigrew Iobianapolis

Plucky Young Woman Delivers 18 Mile Mail Run Daily

Emma Stoddard, a United States mail carrier, has courageously completed an 18 mile Canton to Ponkapoag route twice daily since earning the contract last fall. Despite winter darkness and harsh conditions, she continues the post office duty without quitting.

Emma Stoddard United States Canton Ponkapoag

Summer Hammocks and Velvet Braid Highlight Fashion Trends

Fashion notes describe summer hammocks as stylish indoor adornments in gray fishnet and bold cushions, suitable for corners or alcoves and pairing with understated furnishings. Black velvet ribbon trims are versatile, used on skirts, bodices, and hats, while millinery moves toward pink roses, ostrich feathers, crinkled straws, and velvet combined with nasturtium hues.

Somme New York City Harper’s Bazar

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Manhattan Wefo Manhattan Clothing Co Washington Street J. L. Gysie Columbus Evening Star E.H Kinney A Turpin Proprietors Ulrich Hughes’ Livery Stable Citizen’s Bell 108 Chas. A. Turpin City Editor CLERK W. F. Coats William Steincamp Jackon Township County Recorder Albert F. Owens Recorder B. Colvin Hawcreek Township Republian E. M. Heiner Wayne Township Stephen Bailey Scott Elzer Republican County Convention George M. Ort Louis Friedersdorf Rockcreek Township Henry C. Harris German Township Tax Democrats Dr. Dryden P. H. McCormack Naval Strategic Board General Lee Cuban Lee Havana TQX Porto Rico War Department Frank ‘Snyder Fred Moher Clifford Ed Romine E. E. Stacy Secetary E. W. Titus Sterling Remedy Co Chicago New York Reeves & Co S. N. Davis Fourth Ward Hedrick Oscar Snirley and Minnie Talley C.C.C Says Bor Howard Williams Fourth Street Uor Behman’s Lehman's WM. J. Beck Joseph Dal Hunter James A. Sibley Vincent .Thompson First Ward WM. Collins Secron Ward Ward Salmond Third Ward Amos Hartman N. Davis James Howe Fifth Ward O. M. MW Cracken White House Casterie Greeting Warners Warner Bilger-Strauss Warner's Gs Models Shanes
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