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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1898
Page
2
Multiple candidates announce for county clerk and clerk of the circuit court with Republican nominating conventions. Henry W. Rethwisch and W F Coats listed for county treasurer, plus William Steinkamp from Jackson township as treasurer nominee. June 4 1898 convention date noted.
Albert F Owens Hawcreek township candidate for recorder subject to Republican nomination. Rk B Colvin Hawcreek township named as recorder candidate subject to Republican convention decision. E M Heiner Wayne township listed as recorder candidate subject to Republican decision.
Stephen Bailey Bartholomew County announces candidacy for sheriff subject to Republican nominating convention. Fareherty names Scott Elzea for sheriff. Henry Howe of Clifty township seeks sheriff seat under party convention. George M. Ott announces candidacy for sheriff. John Dunn of German township authorized as sheriff candidate pending county nominating convention.
Louis Friedersdorf of Rockcreek announces his candidacy for county commissioner in the Third District subject to the Republican nominating convention. Penry Harris of Germintown township enters the race for county commissioner in the First District at the Republican county convention.
A fragment reports war over a 00,000 bond issue saddling the city with debt tied to a former Democratic council. The brief hints at political blame and financial strain from past governance.
Warp Salmond, a veteran who has fought many battles for the country, is urged as a fit councilman candidate. The ad urges voters to cast a ballot for Salmond, highlighting his record and experience.
Amos Hartman described as a soldier and business man should be a good councilman. S N Davis urged for Fourth ward voters to choose him, noted as a good business man and well qualified for the council.
Prof. 0 M McCracken appears set for a landslide win in the Fifth ward election. The message urges voters to back McCracken as the man for the place and to vote for him.
Local names join the war effort as 125000 troops are pledged in days ahead with about ninety volunteers already enrolled. Kinney firm insurance advice and Dunlap and Coats partners named in liens. Social notes mention Ralph Owens family visiting Edinburg and Robert Franklin at Logansport hospital while Happy Jack visits the injured conductor.
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Polie Wade of Edinburg transacted business in town. A drive for patriotic support urges fair elections without money. John Cramp advances a street car line as a new track nears completion. David Doll thrives with cigars and fine brands attracting locals. Real estate transfers are listed amid a Saloon trouble report involving Kemp and Tucker Williams. arrest resistance and a street confrontation follow.
The American Asiatic squadron departed Hong Kong amid anxiety over the Spanish fleet after Cadiz. A secret Congress session signals Hawaiis annexation move. The Spanish cable is cut while the Mangrove sails from Key West with the south end of the cable aboard. The Marblehead proceeds to Cuba with a cabinet resignation delivered.
A New York On editorial notes a split among cycle clubs over women competing in century rides. Some favor excluding women from endurance events citing strength and propriety, while others urge cautious inclusion. The piece also touches on fashion shifts toward French style and gold accents in table settings.
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