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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1897
Page
1
A rambling update covers Mr. Griffiths tariff stance shifts and free trade debate, mine strikers camping and clashes with authorities, a Chicago line train wreck killing four, and National League scores. It notes a Bradley faction threat in Kentucky politics, a Louisville firm’s assignment, and possible Britain participation in a Washington monetary conference.
Three weeks ago at Vernon during the sheriff’s absence a domestic incident led to John Cain, a county jail inmate, assaulting a woman and fleeing. Marshall Schooler and Tom Brown tracked him to the city, aided by extra officers, and Cain was arrested and jailed. The sheriff telegraphed and returned Cain to Vernon. He faced embezzlement charges and carried a revolver, two razors, a steel file, a file saw, three watch chains, and watch charms.
Farmer Martin Funk of near Markland testifies that in 1894 Griffith presided at a Democratic mass convention in Vevay where resolutions endorsed Cleveland and the gold standard. Funk, a Cleveland and Carlisle supporter, says Griffith later shifted on money, while he remains aligned with gold standard. Vevay Reveille.
Names like John Phillips John Ogilvie and Charles Patterson appear in a string of city weekend visits and travels. Reports note illnesses in several residents including typhoid fever and other ailments. A Hartsville death and funeral are recorded along with social visits and a wheel trip from Chicago University. A local ad offers horse and phaeton for sale.
John A. George's Great Race Meet teams with L A W Baker and S Ruddick to stage an illuminated bicycle parade in Columbus on August 12. Ruddick seeks support from local businesses to ensure a memorable event as thousands of visitors arrive for the race and parade.
A powerful electrical storm swept through the Columbus area yesterday morning causing extensive damage. Lightning struck multiple buildings and a barn in Clay township while roads and streetcar routes suffered washouts and flood effects on Tenth street and nearby avenues.
Tornado struck near San Jose Illinois Friday causing seven deaths and many injuries. Reports describe darkness, flashes of lightning, a funnel cloud, and a roar as the storm moved from the north, sending people to cellars and safety. Local notices mention ongoing Alaska boundary discussions, press advances in Columbus, and civic concerns over office-seeker crowds.
Notice states due to work on a new press and engine the collector will gather payments this Monday and Tuesday instead of the usual Saturday and Monday. After this week collections revert to regular days. Cisas. A Turpin.
Frank A. Gentshh, pension examiner from Columbus, called on veterans at the Hope office. Attorney W. W. Lambert and treasurer-elect Henry Rethwisch of Columbus visited town. Frank Flanigan, J. D. Sidener of Columbus spent Sunday with friends. Dr. J. W. Arnold treated rupture cases in town. Ed Sewards and Miss Mattie Lewis from Columbus stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur May. Uncle Ben Robertson of Columbias is in town this week.
A verses tale on advertising folly ends with a joke about one ad not proving worth. The second item notes Japan agreeing to submit Hawaii's dispute to arbitration.
W A Stevens assumed charge as postmaster of the city at seven last night with Rush retiring to take a traveling position with American Tobacco Co. The change follows a Senate confirmation the prior Saturday and suggests no immediate staff changes. The article also notes Christain Endeavor convention officers elected at Bethany Park with Jessie Brown and others named.
George Nieuaber secures preferred creditors with six chattel mortgages totaling 24440 and two real mortgages totaling 28400. Unsecured claim of 200 noted. Chattel liens list Caroline Tieman Susie Coons Nancy Coons Aug Linschmidt Henry Lowe with indemnity on notes. Realty mortgages include property to F A Greiser of Cincinnati for 1320 and a residence mortgage to Tom Wolf for 1600.
The Methodist church announces Rev. L G Adkinson D D of New Orleans University will preach. Classes at 9 15 Sunday School 2 Epworth League 6 30 preaching 7 30. United Brethren church has SS at 9 30 and evening service with officers elected. Holy Eucharist at 10 45 and 7 30 evening song. Everyone is invited.
August Hill was arrested on a wife desertion charge and will answer before Police Judge Dennison tomorrow at 10. Hill posted a $50 bond for his appearance. The couple were married about a year.
Warren Coots and his wife of East Columbia have separated. Coots travels to Illinois and then Springfield to secure two witnesses in his pension claim. Mrs Coots will be joined by her sister Mrs Lucy Buba of Martinsville to live with her daughter.
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