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Newspaper

Columbus Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1896

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Banate Foreign Relations Committee Delays Cuba Resolutions

The Banate Committee on Foreign Relations met to consider Cuban resolutions. No action was taken and the panel adjourned until Friday to gather more information from the State Department and to verify Consul General Lee’s report. Sentiment favored reporting one resolution, though its form remained undetermined.

Wasatsetos Banate Committee On Foreign Relations Ita State Department Cuba Lee

Silver Dollars and Hardin’s Willing Hands

Lexisaton Kentucky December 16 Gen Watt Hardin the former silver mogul visited the city seeking subscriptions to a new Louisville daily paper. He reported the silver outlook is bright despite poor reception and the recent election.

Lexisaton P. Watt Hardin Kntucky Louisville

Plea For Time To Seek Another Hearing Granted

In the Scott Jackson case a 30 day extension to file a petition for rehearing was granted by the Court of Appeals. The mandate will be held until the petition is decided, likely in late January or early February. A similar motion in the Walling case is expected soon.

Franxfort, Kys Scott’ Jackson Court of

Ex-Congressman Conza sells Washington paper to Hutchins

In Washington on December 16 ex congressman C G Conza of Indians sold the Washington Morning and Evening Times to Stileon Hutchins. Hutchins has appointed Jono OB Oberly formerly Commissioner of Indian Affairs to run the paper.

Washington, D. C Todey Washington Morning and Evening Times Stileon Hutchins Hutchins Jono OB. Oberly

Indiana Legislator Plans Reform Bills for the County

A newly elected representative from the county in the Indiana State Legislature intends to introduce several bills to address conditions in the county. Principal measures include redrawing state legislative districts to ensure two representatives and one senator for the county.

Exwoop, Inc Ovene

Pardons Granted in Deer Lodge Murders Case

Governor Richards pardons Edward Clark and his wife, both serving seventeen year terms for involvement in the poisoning murder of John P. Stewart at Deer Lodge. They had served one year. Stewart’s wife Mary testified, later alleged misdeeds, and Stewart died by suicide after confessing.

Helena Mont Stewart Gov. Toole Gov. Richards

Liability of local agent for insured logs loss case

A court case in Chicago ends with the Southern Insurance Company paying 2500 dollars plus interest after ruling agent York negligent in canceling a contract. The judge, Foster,oversaw the trial and judgment reached 2637.50. Separate items note a severe snowstorm in Litchfield County and Hammond ward gerrymander decision in Lake Circuit Court plus potential further action.

Frank CO York Acing Southern Insurance Company Salioa Southern Foster Insurance Company Chicago Times Herald Hammond’ Ward Lake Circuit

His Own Executioner. Henry Embree Dies in Accident

Princeton Inv. Dec 16 Henry Embree a wealthy farmer near the city attempted to dislodge from his buggy when his gun discharged, killing him instantly.

Princeton Inv Henry Embree

Barrog Takes Interest in Devin & Co Agency Move

Barrog retires from fieldwork and gains an interest in the agency of D T Devin & Co. The change signals a shift in ownership and management dynamics within the agency, though specifics of the stake or timing remain to be clarified.

Barrog D. T Devin &Co

Barrow Resigns as Special Agent for Insurance Firms

J.8. Barrow resigns his post as special agent for the Delaware and Reliance Insurance Companies serving Michigan Kentucky and Indian States to take a position in the western department offices in this city.

Barrow Delaware and Reliance Insurance Companies States

Local Notables Visit City Amid Holiday Break

A stream of visitors arrives in the city yesterday morning and today, including musician Prof. E. O. Butler from Franklin, Elizabethtown resident Will Sprigger, Miss Daisy Shane from Columbus, and Rev. Percy Kendall. City residents and local figures such as Charles Curvin, Dick Gook, and Alva Polland also appear in the arrivals and departures noted as part of the holiday period.

Butler Franklin Charles ‘Stickens Acthard-McDaniele Alva Polland Kentucky Apring

Young Men Sign Up to Go to Cuba

Two local youths reportedly formed a company ready to sail to Cuba with about thirty others expressing willingness to join the venture, according to the Times Star from Huntington West Virginia dated December 16.

Hountington W. Va Cuba Times Star

Escape of a Desperate Prisoner in Tennessee Jail Break

NashVille Dec 16 Gus Thomas a notorious Hardie county moonshiner escaped from the new jail at Jackson tonight by cutting his way through a brick wall. His brother was in jail and helped him plan the break.Authorities fear he will kill five witnesses aiding in his prosecution.

Nashville Tenn Gus Thomas Hardie Jackson Wee Thomas

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