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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1897
Page
1
In a presidential era report, Bryan calls Gage “a daisy” and suggests that greenbacks should be retired while Sherman act silver is sold and Treasury notes redeemed. He advocates ending gold warehouse roles and questions Gage’s influence on daily life.
New York Feb 1 Robert Fitzsimmons plans to travel to Nevada on Feb 12 to begin training for a bout with Corbett. Manager Martin Julian postponed his West trip due to a family illness and expects four weeks of hard work will prepare Fitzsimmons. Photographers have shown interest in the fight images, though arrangements remain unsettled.
George Ibach faced Lawrence court on a charge of attempting to wreck a Bo & OL LS train at Burton's Gap near Mitchell last November. He confessed to Washington Gazette reporter Lonsserit implicating others, three of whom were jailed in Cincinnati then released on alibi. Ibach says a last moment flag prevented the wreck and that an accomplice wounded him. he was moved from Bedford to Salem due to jail conditions. The trial to be watched with interest.
The Supreme Court granted the writ of certiorari sought by Attorney General Harmon in the care of the steamer Three Friends and scheduled the hearing for February 15, the third Monday in February.
Washington Letter reports on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee amending the arbitration treaty to exclude politically sensitive questions. It notes General Russell A. Alger's nomination as Secretary of War and discusses McKinley’s incoming administration. Ex-Queen Liliuokalani’s Washington visit triggers speculation, while a new bill on international monetary conferences passes Senate scrutiny and heads to the House.
Electric light users face new insurance charges for ground circuit power. City of Columbus will suspend electric car service and run mule cars unless old rates resume. Frankhrix February 1 reports Hervey McCaslin leaves home. wife Eva files for divorce and $4000 alimony citing cruel treatment and incompatibility. The couple married in 1873 and have daughter Ethel, a musician. Defendant reportedly not contesting.
Samuel Swangood, fifty five, a respected Plymouth resident, was sentenced by Judge Capron to two years in the penitentiary for forgery. He forged notes over ten to fifteen years using neighbors as sureties, totaling about 3000 dollars, pled guilty after indictment. He is a member of the sanctified sect and held a prayer meeting before arrest.
Athens Post notes a broad list of accepted barter items on subscription including hay fodder corn peas potatoes turnips fence posts feathers scrap iron honey soap shingles tobacco clothing lumber coal livestock ducks axle grease beef hides and more. The item highlights a community barter system and calls for inclusive payment in kind.
Massachusetts Republicans in Congress report John D. Long has been offered and accepted the post of secretary of the navy in the incoming administration. The Toledo Blade notes cabinet members are whiskered, a move seen as pleasing to populists. The German American society plans a Thursday meeting on Second Street with a fine literary program.
In CiexaGo on February 1 the tug X E Van Rale drifted northeast after signaling distress in open ice. Jesse Spaulding attempted rescue but bucked the ice for two hours and retreated. About ten men labored aboard the tug. Also on February 1 in Kokomo Bertha E Barker of Monroe township won a divorce from Charles Barker. she is thirteen and he twenty-one. The couple had wed after a brief elopement.
Senator Harris of Tennessee, confined to his room by illness, rests comfortably after a relapse of grip following his return to Washington from his wife's funeral. Senator George of Mississippi shows a fairly comfortable day according to his physician.
Detroit reports President Van derbeck of the Detroit Western League Ball Club has signed shortstop Robert G. Allen formerly with Philadelphia. He will replace George Stallings who moved to Philadelphia.
The parents of Will Boyles learn of his murder in Charleston Illinois where his uncle Ed Henderson, intoxicated, struck him with a sledge hammer as he left a foundry. Boyles will be buried in Hartford City.
Wabash freight depot assistant cashier W T Werth and clerk J H Mitchell are hospitalized after being beaten and shot by two men last night. Werth was hit by two bullets and Mitchell by one. both are expected to recover. Police consider the motive unclear and note a possible street altercation rather than robbery or revenge.
Henry Johnson arrives at the Prison from Knox county to serve eighteen months for larceny and makes an unsuccessful jail break attempt. Also arriving are Charles Boaman Vanderburg county three years burglary James Madison from Brazil two years shooting with intent to kill in his second term Griff Witherspoon back for fifth term. Five of the group have previous terms. Jeffersonville Journal.
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