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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1897
Page
2
The page lists E. H. Kinney as managing editor and Chas A. Turpin as city editor. Gertrude Jett is noted as society reporter. The item indicates Columbus Indiana post office entry and second class matter status.
Columbus Indiana August 12 1897 after the election the writer hopes all are satisfied and notes republican gains in several townships indicating farmers approve current times.
The text argues that Democrats cannot gain satisfaction from Tuesday’s election, noting an already strong district and an off year where the opposition tends to prevail, concluding that in a general election with improving times they will not secure a majority.
The article argues open campaigning would have helped Republicans more than a still hunt. It praises the party for presenting a strong standard bearer equal to the Democrats, notes the tariff bill’s benefits, and states Republicans did well in the Fourth district and are prepared for 1898.
George Emerick Newbern suffers flux while Mrs Sallie Gant recovers from chills and fever. Hank Hunter moves to live with Mera Weber. Pastors Kendall and Boatman conduct Christian church services all week. J W Shaw to provide hot meals at the Farmer's Fair. Maggie McCallie improving. Ray Pierceson of Cincinnati visiting relatives. Mrs Hornton of Ohio visiting sister Mrs Will Sprague. W H Stott and wife visited John Dunn's family. A child was born to Stearn Davis and wife. Lee's township majority stands at 12.
Lockman notes hot dry conditions as farmers plow and citizens travel to Nashville to hear ex governor Mathews. Anna and Emma Huffman visit their father John Huffman of Piken Peak. Wiley Spurgeon handles legal business in Nashville. A A Manuel opens Becks Grove hardware stock.
During a recent circus in Christianburg two cinnamon bears escaped their keepers and frightened widow McKinney who fired at the animals to drive them away. The bears were recaptured later.
The State Board of Agriculture unveils a new Indiana State Fair program for 1897 with exciting races and large entry fields. The grounds feature white buildings, improved walks, shade trees, and a new streetcar access to near the grand stand. Military days on Thursday and Friday promise large prizes, while Indianapolis Day and Musical Day are expected to draw big crowds for a comprehensive display across all departments.
Weather prophets forecast a spell of warm weather followed by violent storms with thunder wind and rain. Reports note distant earthquakes and caution readers about hazardous skies while other items announce the death of James Bond age 20 years 7 months at his father J C Bond’s home and a suicide attempt by a Cleveland man. The rural delivery system in Bartholomew county earns praise from the Franklin Star as it helps farmers receive daily papers.
Thomas Denham was assessed $1 and costs for assaulting Jesse Allery near the Republican office where Denham is employed. Denham claims Ulery provoked him, and a charge of provoke to be filed against Ulery by Denham was noted.
A Times dispatch from Berlin notes Emperor William elevating Grand Duke Cyril and Grand Duke Constantine to chief roles in guards and awarding honors to Russian ministers Muravyov and Witte. Brussels reports Belgian expedition leader De Gerlache declining a physician’s offer due to ship space. Britain commissions the Virago Brasher Quail Sparrowhawk for overseas torpedo flotilla duties, convoyed by cruisers.
A dispatch reports a major blaze destroying most of Matislavi west of Moghiloff on the Sozh river. About two hundred houses burned, a renowned Jewish synagogue and six seminaries ruined, prompting relief and rescue concerns amid the government of Moheely. CHANOUNIX, France records four French officers achieving a Mount Blane ascent via Balmat’s historic route after four tries.
The Sentinel proclaims the coming year will see state government in Republican hands. It touts wide circulation and rapid dispatches from across the state, noting the Indianapolis Daily and Weekly Sentinel’s extensive news reach and a twelve page Weekly edition. Subscribe now.
A Montevideo dispatch reports the government asserts war will be renewed when the twenty one day armistice expires on July 10. Negotiations for a compromise are expected to fail.
London reports the engagement of Hermoine Schenley to Captain Arthur Hay of the Queen’s Own Camerons. Hay is brother to the Earl of Ercole and a Highland light infantry officer. The couple’s marriage links Pittsburg property interests to the English aristocracy. A large British force is reported bound for the East, with Egypt as a suspected destination. Berlin notes Baron Von Thielman succeeds Count Posadowsky-Wehner as imperial treasury secretary.
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