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Newspaper

Columbus Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1898

Page

2

Election praise for Salmond as trusted veteran candidate

Voters hear that Salmond is a reliable and hardworking veteran whose leadership would keep the city in good hands. The endorsement emphasizes his experience and steady record to canvas support.

Salmond

Vote for N. Davis for City Leadership

A brief voters call praising N. Davis as a capable businessman and proven steward of city affairs, urging support for his candidacy.

Vote for Prof O M McCracken in the city race

A civic endorsement urges voters to support Prof O M McCracken highlighting his qualifications and character as the best choice for public service. The message urges clear support and warns against mistakes in the upcoming vote.

O. M. McCracken

Spanish securities dip as war end outlook grows mixed

The report notes Spanish securities dropping to 386c with a chance of further declines. It adds that with stocks at par in the US market, the end of the war could be near unless an unforeseen event changes the outlook.

Government moves on gold bonds debated

The article discusses whether the government should issue gold bonds. It states the democratic party will back the president while opposing aiding money sharks. It argues bonds are the only path for government borrowing.

Democratic Party

McKinley Called North to Face War Crisis

A Democratic editorial argues William McKinley embodies courage from his Civil War days and urges unity over faction. It asserts Republicans control city streets work and rejects political favors, emphasizing nonpartisan street labor amid wartime strain.

BASE BALL Returps at Pfeffer Bros and meals offered

Baseball note shows Pfeffer Bros offers hot lunch every morning and evening return times. The terse item reflects a local business notice with schedules and dining mentions, including a numeric tag 459. The text suggests daily returns and meal service windows in a compact local ad style.

Pfeffer Bros

Stars and Stripes hoisted at city schools in display

Local note lists many city visits and events. Mrs Emma Beatty and Mrs Dr Hogue visit Walesboro and Elizabethtown respectively. Morris Rosenbush naturalized as a U S citizen. A Burnsville man shows an old Confederate canteen. Railway mileage tickets and trade pricing appear amid scattered notices and ads.

Deaths and War Prep Highlight Hamblen and Community

Ehkam Bamblen dies at home in Hamblen township Brown county with funeral set for 10 30 tomorrow. W P Hamblen is a county treasurer candidate. Drum corps rally boosts patriotism led by Chas Crabb as 26 volunteers named for blue uniforms. list expected to reach 50 soon. Various locals noted in town today including Alvis Rominger Albert Schwartzkopf and Miss Caspan with ads and frequent visits.

Hamblen Township Brown County W. P. Hamblen

To Care Headache in 15 Minutes Dr. Davis’ Anti Headache

An advertisement promotes Dr. Davis’ anti headache remedy available from all druggists. The Epworth League plans to hang enlarged picture of the late Dr Curtiss in the league room at the church. Will Davis returns to Indianapolis after visiting his parents on Third Street. he serves in the light artillery there.

Epworth League Dr. Curtiss Will Davis Third St Indianapolis Light Artillery Beecham Tony Pat

Commissioners approve pike bond issue and bridge contract

The board issued the second batch of Satdcreek township pike bonds totaling ten at 500 dollars and ten at 473 cents each, payable annually starting in one year and maturing in 1908. The Nineveb bridge contract was awarded to Lafayette Bridge Co. An Indianapolis probe into the Krag Reynolds firm reveals loose or possible criminal accounting by Chas M Reynolds with over 100000 dollars used in outside investments without consent.

Satdcreek Township Nineveb Bridge Lafayette Bridge Co Krag-Reynolds Indianapolis Chas M Reynolds

Also Mentioned on This Page

Columbus Evening Star E.H Kinney A Turpin Proprietors Ofelce Ulrich Block Fourth St Hughes’ Livery Stable Chas. A. Turpin City Editor Republican Wmsj Beck Josephjdal Hunter James A. Sibley Vincent Thompson WM Collins Third Ward Amos Hartman Fourth Ward Sin Davis Fifth Ward O“M Hartman Voure Collins N. Davis William McKinley Dr. Davis Fehring’s J. H. George Hope City Mrs Frank Norton Morris Rosenbush The United Emma Beatty Walesboro Dr. Hogue Elizabethtown Mr. and Mrs. Petticord Chicago Will Carmen Minnie Smith Joseph Swain Pike’s Peak A. J. Banker Spain Maggie Crosby Madison Ben Noblitt East Tenth Street Burnsville Teen Alex Dean Rockcreek Township Southern Indiana Railway Central Passengers Association Fehring James Cowles Miss Scott Ohio Desto S John Jacob Astor John F. Miller Pennsylvania Lines Southwestern William Walker Mr. Walker Brown Co. Banner Ehkam Bamben Chas Crabb Albert Treadway Alvis Rominger Gertie Meyers North Vernon Mary Hartman Aburghdi Robert Foster George Pence Columbus Frank and Robert Winchester Ogilville Albert Schwartzkopf Joe Andrews St. Louis Crossing Anna Jones Taylorsville J.R. Dunlap Medora David Ogilvie Waymansville Herbert Russell Sarah Schollard al Watson Will Pfeifer Miss Caspan Silvermans David Philipps Commissioners Cou Cailoring Manhattan Washington Street J. L. Gysie Lehmann& Company Lehman’s Lehman's Lehman Baby Hoods Pélées
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