22 Feb 1897
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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1897
Page
1
The detective, after tailing Miss Peabody, confronts her about a past veiled interview. In a restaurant light, she recalls him, exposing his deception while he realizes her innocence or guilt may be unclear. The case deepens as party memories collide with truth.
A Shelbyville Republican note laments the passing of Union veterans at rising rates while contrasting the dwindling old soldier ranks with ongoing mortality. Separate Insurance Press item commends Metropolitan Life for its underwritten policies and low rates, urging readers to contact agents for industrial or ordinary coverage.
A fashion column notes that salt in French cookery means a teaspoonful, trims skirts will be prominent in upcoming gowns for day and evening wear, and black gowns with jet garniture and diaphanous fabrics are in vogue. It highlights accordion pleats and fabrics like mousselaine and crepe de Chine as current trends.
The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company announces a cash dividend equal to ten weeks' premium on all industrial policies issued in 1879 80 81 82 87 and 92 that are in force on their anniversaries in 1897. About 600 000 policy holders will receive roughly 600 000 in total, in addition to mortuary dividends. President Hegeman aims to impress with grand, panoramic moves by the firm.
The St. Louis team reports to Cincinnati on April 4. Sullivan the pitcher of Boston becomes a father. Jack Sheridan will umpire all Reds exhibition games. New Orleans Mobile and Montgomery seek entry to the Southeastern League. Tommy Corcoran expects a meeting with President Brush in New York late next week. Anson is called a high ball hitter yet a teetotaler. Luther Taylor from Winchester Kansas is praised as a pitching wonder. Bob Allen aims for reentry training next season. Denny Long says Baltimore will farm pitchers Arnold and Garvin to Reading. Jowett Meekin joins Rusie and Chauncy Fisher in training at French Lick Springs. Hot Springs weather is fine and training is progressing fast. Maj Fulton, Baltimore rooter chief, visits New Orleans with the Reds early next month.
Albert Chevalier may appear next season in a musical comedy he has written. Nat Goodwin’s new play is praised as one of his best in years. Charlie Hoyt’s Buffalo debut on Feb 15 scores a hit akin to Trip to Chinatown. Francis Wilson Lula Glazer and the Half a King company receive glowing reviews. Chicago engagement a success. Jessie Bartlett Davis favors boiled carrots for complexion. Agnes Booth to star in L Arlesienne at Broadway after De Wolf Hopper engagement. Mrs Adelaide Hermann says Hermann the Great trusted in astrology. Triangular operatic trio Lillian Russell Della Fox Jefferson de Bugells now a done deal. To Frank Murry is owed credit for originating the scheme and pushing it to success.
Dispatch from Jacksonville reports Consul-General Lee urging urgent US naval intervention in Cuba over the alleged murder of Dr. Ruiz, an American dentist, in Guanabacoa prison amid friction with Spanish authorities.
Alexandria reports the Furst Bismarck arriving from New York via Algiers on a cruise. New York confirms the Massachusetts arriving from London and Philadelphia on February 20. Feb 20 sees the Bergensland sailing to Liverpool and Genoa, while the Fulda arrives in New York.
The article notes larger sprockets and new crank and handle bar fastenings for bikes. Otto Dorner of Milwaukee is named chairman of the L A W good roads committee for his reputation in road work. L A W membership rose from 39 323 to 73 752 in 1897, an increase of 44 419, while 1897 models feature dust proof beachings reducing dust buildup near bearings.
An Yale official notes the Lampson estate may total about 500000. It is chiefly real estate and mortgages in Leroy New York with a favored 150000 provision for an auditorium ahead of three professorships. Endowment depends on estate funds and the auditorium site is under discussion.
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