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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1896
Page
2
Attorneys ACESON and Walling filed a motion for rehear seg and the court granted their vidage extension. The audit petition now dead, with speculation that Walling may be the focal defense. December 17, 1896 notes indicate warmer weather tonight and Thursday.
The text discusses locating another factory in Columbus that would be of importance to the city and would employ at least sixty workers. It argues the plant would benefit Columbus and the surrounding country, noting an opportunity to grasp the chance if available.
The new Silver Teekly edited by William E Newcomb debuts with eight fine features and local commentary. Mentions William Jennings Bryan as a presidential figure and hints political contention within the Democratic party while noting electric light plans for North Vernon and city ownership considerations. The piece references a populist debate and a rise in population with a speculative per cent figure.
An American writer cites a London Truth piece claiming intermarriage among European royalty causes a catalogue of diseases and deformities from facial flaws to insanity. The author argues royal cult weakens intellect and social equality erodes mental vigor, likening regal lineage to losing primeval tails through lack of challenge.
An old lawyer recalls a comical North Carolina jury caper, where a barn verdict leads to laughter and disbelief as the squire questions the foreman about the verdict. The piece notes London Needlework Guild figures with the duke of York contributing many articles to the exhibition. It also mentions a Red Jacket club medal believed to have been given to Seneca chief George Washington.
Fragmentary text describes three trials ending in confession. A tobacco reference mentions cigars and a pipe passed to a young man who laughed at the tale. The passage lacks clear persons, places, or events.
A Washington Star column recalls a boy’s playful dream about a fairy queen and three wishes. He insists on a fourth wish, keeping the tale light with a wink at savvy childhood pragmatism.
A city man in a Prince Albert coat debates with a woman about bicycles, claiming they are a passing craze while she notes rising criticism. The exchange touches on exercise, expenditure, and public opinion as the scene unfolds in the pages of the Washington Star.
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