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Newspaper

Columbus Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1897

Page

5

Central Union and Long Distance Lines Reach Midwest Cities

The Central Union Telephone Company announces upgraded service linking Columbus with major cities including New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago Detroit and Cleveland. Copper metallic circuits and long distance equipment are now available with rates quoted on application to the manager.

Columbus Central Union Unter States New York Pittsburg Philadelphia Otiqua O. Dayton Cincinati Cleveland Hamilton Cadmore Chicago

Delicately carved earrings and clocks across history

A New York Times excerpt surveys ornate timepieces from Versailles to Japan. It notes earrings that display ocular detail, bells that chime the hour, a Versailles clock fixed to time of death, and a planet clock with orbital data. It also describes a Japanese landscape clock with a tortoise hand and hourly bird and mouse.

Versailles Louis XIV France England Mealdes Europe N. Y

Liberty Tree Transfer and Historical Tribute in Newport

H Audley Clarke and Dumont Clarke transfer the Liberty tree site at Thames and Farewell streets to Newport Historical Society. The deed enshrines the tree as a memorial to the Sons of Liberty and a symbol of public liberty and resistance to tyranny, dating from 1766. Included are historical notes on the tree’s dedication and its role as a public monument.

H. Audley Clarke Dumont Clarke William A. Clarke Newport Historical Society Thames Street Farewell Street William Reed William Ellery John Collins Robert Crook Samuel Fowler America Sons of Liberty George III House of Hanover American Historical Register

Milwaukee meteorologist to return for health reasons

William Vacuty Vince Alne Weather Bureau official will soon return to Milwaukee for an indefinite period due to impaired health after a severe grip illness. Recovery is slow, with the veteran meteorologist facing a prolonged convalescence.

Milwaukee, Wis William Lvacuty Vince

Not Exhibited at Indianapolis Kennel Show

Items note dogs taken to Indianapolis by Ben Thomas for exhibition were not displayed due to a mistake. Mr. Tomas believes the dogs would have won prizes as they outclassed others in their class. Also appears are local notices and advertisements including coal, wood, insurance, real estate loans, and local events.

Indianapolis Ben Thomas Mr. Tomas

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