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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1897
Page
3
An item from the Big Four Railroad branch advertises photographs at $1.49. The copy criticizes the gallery as selling cheap material and employing cheap labor, labeling the setup as a cheap gallery.
A critical excerpt discusses a Turkish plot against Armenians, alleging police complicity and statecraft. It notes foreign witnesses, the Bosphorus drownings, and a public aversion to a fish diet amid massacres, reflecting intense repugnance of the era.
A New York Mail and Express tale recalls two young society men who dressed in a baggage car to reach a Lenox dance on time, one arriving with clothes but no tie. The piece then traces Grany entry into Maysville Debating Club in January 1837, listing early wins on affirmative sides in debates on liberty for Saphe Anna and slave emancipation.
Trading figures list prices for corn oats timothy clover and seeds along with cattle hogs horses fowls butter eggs lard flour and brand. Indianapolis market notes show firmer cattle and hogs with higher prices while wheat declines and clover seed demand ends.
The office announces that only E. H. Kinney and Charles A. Turpin hold any interest in the Star. It denies any intent to sell or transfer any stake to another person and asks the public to take notice.
The Y P and E Convention in San Francisco July 7 to 12 will feature Special Low Rates announced by the Big Four Roure. Through trains run from New York Boston Buffalo Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis to St. Louis Peoria and from Cincinnati Louisville to Chicago with full details available from agents.
Nice lot of small shoots for sale by T. G. Quick 15312. Dyes of all kinds at Stahlbuths. New pattern hats shown daily at our millinery opening. White Blouse and White Rabbit Easter Egg dyes at Stahlbuths drugstore 15312. Vault cleaning by Fred Dahn. Room for rent on Washington Street at George Werners meat market 1518. Prices low for shoes and sandals. J A Newton 813 Washington Street. The Weekly Star and Courier Journal subscription offer.
The Big Four Route will name special love rates for this convention and highlights a line from St Louis to Toronto via multiple midwest and Ontario cities. Apply for full particulars.
Jurors from the Graham murder trial sue the county for $16 each after being paid only $2 per day. They claim the delay prevented separation at night and contest the county’s low daily rate. Judge McClure had limited payments, prompting the suit tonight.
The Big Four Route serving Cincinnati Louisville Indianapolis and surrounding territory to Chicago offers special low rates for members of a benevolent society and guests. A big storm Roxoma caused fatalities and destruction April 15. Henry Johnson of Liberty township learns his father Henry Johnson died in Oklahoma storm. his brother John Johnson reports his wife and children perished. property destroyed and Mrs Johnson senr critically injured.
The Bic Four Route offers Special Low Rates for teachers and friends attending the Milwaukee meeting. The Bre Four line serves Cincinnati Indianapolis Dayton Springfield Columbus and Chicago with through train service and direct Q and C and L N connections. Full trip information available from Bre Four Route agents in Nashville.
The Big Four Route announces round trip fares for the Baptist Young People's Union of America annual convention. From the east direct Cincinnati connection via routes with the Q and L&N in Central Union Depot. From the north option to Cincinnati or Louisville. for rates and full details consult a Big Four representative.
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