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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1897
Page
1
Detective Dick and Mr. Jones debate proving Miss Peabody as thief and plan to shadow her after she receives a mysterious letter. The scene follows daylong surveillance as the detective tracks the veiled woman from the Jones residence toward a suspect quarter, with the payoff to come.
Washington officials report the Ways and Means Committee finished the coal schedule in the new tariff bill. Paragraph 435 of the McKinley act is restored keeping the coal duty at 75 cents per ton and slack coal at 30 cents per ton. The ruling increases beef cattle duties from five to ten dollars per head for animals over one year old, following Western cattlemen's input.
Ex State Treasurer J S Bartley a Republican battles a deficit exceeding 500000 as he explains deposits to state banks during a crisis. Auditor Eugene V Moore also Republican must address a 27000 shortage未 explained. Bartley blames lenient policy toward friends while promising eventual full repayment.
A Cuban official in Galveston says a second expedition is forming to land 150 frontiersmen in Cuba within two weeks. The group includes trained marksmen and is funded to cover all expenses. The report follows a previous Dallas dispatch about a 300-strong monster expedition preparing to sail for Cuba Libre.
Washington D C February 19 the immigration bill arrived at the White House at 5 pm though the rule bans congressional communications after 4 pm clerks accepted it to prompt presidential action before adjournment. The President must sign or veto by March 4 and many expect a veto to block passage before adjournment.
Miss Dora Lambert aged 23, daughter of a prominent Russiaville farmer, killed herself Tuesday afternoon in front of her brother and father after a family dispute. A revolver hidden in her dress ended her life instantly in the yard where they spoke.
In Newcastle at 12 35 today Thos Willis a colored man was hanged for killing his infant child on May 4 last The body was found May 23 dug up by dogs from a shallow grave on a farm Detectives traced the crime to Willis who confessed the killing said the child had become a burden to him
The speaker urges Oregon to elect a Republican senator after March 4 and to release his supporters from obligations. He emphasizes the Senate's current state and the need for timely action, adding that if a different Republican can be chosen, his nomination should not block Oregon's duty to the state and nation.
William J. Bryan with wife and child arrived in Kansasaus Kan Feb 19 under legislative escort. Crowds boxed the National Hotel as Bryan spoke briefly from the veranda and later addressed the joint Legislature session amid a loud enthusiastic reception.
Dora Lambert twenty three, of near Russiaville, shot herself with a concealed revolver after quarrel with her brother. She died instantly. The act caused widespread excitement as neighbors mourned the respected young woman.
Henry F. Smith wed Charlott Anderson. Joseph H. Houk united with Leota L. Newton. Ambore W. Thompson joined Mary A. Attor. William A. Tuttle married Mary Schlecg tert.
Herman Rost sues and seeks return of money after standing surety for Bauritcher. Rost holds canes and a perpetual motion machine as assets. August Easloch dies on T A Moore farm west of the city from asthma. Geo W Cooper to speak at 3 30 pm at Y M C A rooms. Mrs Sarah Patterson mother in law of Policeman Jackson ill with lagrippe at Maple Grove home. A Republican cabinet officer from Maryland noted for unusual party majority. Shelbyville Republican reports a plan to scatter five hundred barrels of potatoes and other edibles to the poor in Shelbyville within days. Shelbyville Democrat notes the effort by businessmen.
Salem Oregon report notes the Oregon House unseated twenty seven members who failed to qualify. The body adjourned until Monday after a conference where a letter from Senator Mitchell to Senator Hughes was read detailing Mitchells nomination and the minority's refusal to qualify.
The Belvedere Block store Lee Loy promotes groceries at prices that defy competition and claim no profit margin, urging customers to buy for their best interests. The ad stresses rock bottom costs and invites shoppers to visit.
Lincoln Nebraska February 19 A statement on the state treasury's financial condition shows a shortage of 527000 dollars affecting Nebraska's fiscal outlook.
A fragment lists travel routes to the Washington inauguration via the Big Four and C O rail lines. It notes a Methodist church event with a junior league luncheon for Washington's birthday, and includes a sales pitch for low priced women and children’s shoes at J A Newton 313 Washington St One Price Cash Shoe Store.
A government panel report warns oysters may spread typhoid, citing beds near sewage outlets in Southend Grimsby Shoreham and Isle of Wight while Whitstable remains safe. It argues reforms are needed but protection is possible, urging authorities to act and consumers to demand safety.
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