16 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1898
Page
1
The Star carries the latest news while factories run full time. Parties align for a battle on May 3 as public praise rises for L. A. Sealin’s poem from yesterday’s Iran.
Geo H Cummins runs a fishing tackle shop in the city offering Jarest line products and related gear. The ad notes Geo H Cummins as the proprietor and highlights local availability of tackle items.
Fehring's Drug Store advertises fine cigars and a clearance of men and ladies shoes with prices cut to one dollar and one fifty. The ad touts new stock, all sizes, claiming items are fresh and true bargains with a no false advertising pledge from J A Newton of One Price Cash Shoe Store.
There’s comfort in wearing the clothes this house makes. The line emphasizes faithful fashion in every facet. The Spring Topcoatings Suitings and Trouserings await selection for a refined wardrobe update.
War and Navy Departments issue broad orders to move 22 infantry regiments to New Orleans Mobile Tampa and Chickamauga with Shafter Coppinger Wade and Brooke to lead. Navy chartering fast ships Yorktown Youmuri St Paul St Louis Paris and purchasing vessels for transport and patrols as Cuba intervention looms. Senate spends over twelve hours on Cuban resolutions and is expected to act with Foraker rider. an ultimatum to Spain could follow if Cuba not ceded. Charles Henderson to face preliminary man slaughter exam near Pike's Peak with fifty witnesses summoned.
An old advertising claim promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets promising a cure in one day. The ad notes a money back guarantee if the remedy fails and marks genuine tablets with L B Q on each tablet, priced at 25 cents.
A theater note lauds Mr. Downing's performance in Ingomar, praising his robust physique and refined touches, and noting his ability to convey sympathy with the play's manhood allegory. The piece also mentions surrounding artists and local social notes including a Tampa telegram, a community gathering for Mrs. Penning, and war service plans.
The notice states Pfeffer Bros. offers hot lunch each morning and returns every evening at the business. It mentions a schedule tied to daily operations and a 469 reference code.
Washington reports a major mobilization as six cavalry regiments and twenty two infantry regiments plus artillery units are ordered to rendezvous in the south at Chickamauga New Orleans Mobile and Tampa to prepare for possible action with Spain. Transport contracts and logistics arranged with railroads and steamship lines.
The weekly crop bulletin notes winter wheat and rye sown under adverse conditions but overall good prospects for a fair crop. Rains in the south and frosts statewide slowed growth. fruit buds injured in a few localities while peaches bloom widely. Dry central and northern weeks aided oats and corn seeding. stock remains in good condition. Local notes mention Fehring’s cigars and Denham death. spring goods advertised at several shops.
The column notes Kinney & Kinney loss adjustments and urges readers to consider their accident policies. It mentions Mrs. Lou Early and children visiting Indianapolis, a forthcoming city improvement rumor, and political jabber about Republican and Democratic themes. Kate Daughert leaves for Sioux City to wed Anthony Maronsk. The ice cream freezer exhibition is praised. Captain Aikip of Hope may be the sole candidate for representative.
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