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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1897
Page
2
Dr Hunter announces his withdrawal from the senatorial race in Kentucky over his signature plan while hoping for a later reversal. The note reflects personal decision and timing as the Story Company editor appeals for verse and news tips.
A Monday fire at a Washington Indiana building caused about 25,000 in damage. The blaze occurred after a 3 40 nec and all occupants, including children, escaped without injury. Insurance coverage is listed at 25,000.
The Republica party pledged improved times if successful and warned the present Congress to deliver relief. The piece urges politicians to honor voter rights and asserts that failure will shorten the Republicans’ run in government.
The Baptist Ladies Aid Society will meet this afternoon in theil parlor for the monthly business session with full attendance expected.
A Washington Star reporter laments lack of courtesy from male travelers toward women, noting frequent demands for lower berths and reluctance to yield upper berths for lady passengers. He argues upper berths are safer and better ventilated, yet men monopolize the lower berths on trips.
The Inter Ocean notes The Humanitarian Teague of London condemns vivisection of animals and cruel cooking practices. It urges banning boiling lobsters and skinned eels, tearing crabs and pork from menus to spare animals from cruel deaths.
A curious tale from a Washington Star commentary recounts a young man who introduces his father to cigars and a pipe, prompting the elder to Console his defeat after three tries. The narrative shifts to a woodland pageant where a teenage couple discuss desires and a queen’s three wishes.
A young man in a Urnee Albert coat argues bicycle riding is a passing whim and a waste of time and money while others claim it is good exercise. He notes rising disfavor as bicycles are increasingly blamed for abuse and distraction in daily life.
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