09 Jan 1897
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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1897
Page
1
The office was crowded from morning to night as supporters praised the scientist for progress. Patrons credit his science and skill with positive, lasting care, urging immediate action now to avoid dangerous delays.
The famed Dr Jeffers treats chronic illnesses without knife and claims advances in methods. He says he helps rheumatism paralysis deafness catarrh female troubles dyspepsia liver and kidney disorders skin diseases and piles. No free consultation. call early for relief.
Governor Claude Matthews last message to the Indiana legislature calls for strong action against trusts, notes debt reduction and pardons, touches on a boundary dispute over Green River Island, and appeals for support of the Cuban cause. He advocates accounting with the Vandalia Railroad and outlines finances and public affairs.
Inpranaronts reports a cat-and-dried arrangement designates Thomas Dolan of Philadelphia as permanent Chairman of the National Monetary Conference starting January 8. The unusual phrasing hints at a settled leadership for the organization.
In Franklin a man forced entry into Eccles’s drug store firing no shots as the revolver was empty. Clerk Seneca Drybreed and Mr. Eccles hid under a counter until Marshal Layster arrived and disarmed the intruder who was taken to jail. The assailant, intoxicated, refused to give a name. The militia company ridiculed the incident. President McKinley’s inauguration signals promised prosperity from the Republicans.
A Mor tana horse owned by Orsian Edwarda in Pants Kentucky displayed hydrophobia symptoms this morning and was killed with an ax to prevent animal bites. The same horse previously ran off near the Kentucky Midland Depot and bit three men while tangled on a trestle, requiring restraints to allow a Midland train to pass.
Washington reports the government plans to prosecute the vessel Three Friends and her officers for piracy without foundation after a voyage into Cuban waters. The ship returned from its last trip and allegedly used its guns in the incident.
Western Indiana reports repeated burnings and a governor pardoning arson convict Patrick Duffy of Jefferson county after a fifteen year sentence. New insurers form in La Porte Warrick and Gibson counties while existing agents shift to life work. The Indiana League hosts its sixth annual meeting at the Spencer House in Indianapolis with officers elected and a banquet.
Eleven experiments with a new explosive apparatus were conducted on a beach at Mainz as part of Cuban war preparations. A hole twelve feet deep was dug, and a proposed kite delivery system, wired to a distant point, was tested but not deployed over water. Officials examined piracy law, noting that firing on a Spanish cruiser does not alone prove piracy, per international law.
Ashland Kentucky January 8 Nat Campbell Norfolk and Western conductor found dead near Kenova Christmas. His family offers 500 dollar reward for crews leading to the detection of his supposed murderers.
A terse Cleveland Leader quip notes disappointment over no lynching in Kentucky yesterday and questions who stole the rope, reflecting on sensational crime talk and local notoriety.
Kentucky residents rapidly reduce a whisky surplus of 90 million gallons. December shipments valued around $60,000 are noted in the Dallas News report.
Jacob Mann and three family members on North Union Street in Lima Ontario were bitten by their pet dog during a frightening attack. The animal frothing at the mouth displayed strange behavior, and Mann tried to subdue it with a club before being bitten himself. Hydrophobia is feared.
Local agents recover the Burdsal Paint Company line in Indianapolis after years with Lloyds. Other large risks are near turning points and agents feel a measure of jubilation over the development.
Nathaniel Straughn, 105, near Enawhsut, is believed dying at his residence. He has not been seriously ill before this past month when grip complications began, sparking concern among family and friends.
Exwoop, Inc. reports a family reunion after a long separation. In 1872 Mrs. Anna Patterson lost her husband and placed her two daughters Flota and Celia in good homes before moving west. She remarried and settled in Chicago. Four years ago Flota was found in southern Illinois. Now Celia has been located in this city.
The Chicago Tribune notes a convict saying I beg your pardon and Gov. Altgeld granting a response. The report frames clemency as a political act within 1890s Illinois court matters.
James Ramage aged seventy six died last night in Papuca County of old age. He was widely respected and among the oldest residents. His passing ends a lengthy lifetime noted for civic involvement and community service.
The State Trades and Labor Assembly adopted a resolution urging trustees of state institutions to purchase only Ohio mined coal and ore, applying pressure to direct procurement to local miners.
The St Louis Globe Democrat notes Illinois has no native governors born in state. It highlights seven Ken tuckians serving as governor and mentions Governor-elect Tanner from Indiana, reflecting a pattern of nonnative leaders.
The piece sums six days of Kentucky lynchings to three factors: lack of gubernatorial pardon power in ten years, grand juries failing to indict, and trial juries failing to convict, with local politics heavily influencing courts. New Orleans States.
W A Howard assigned all assets to C Solomon for creditors. The transfer includes 200 acres in Bartholomew county, 20 shares of Summitville brick company stock, and all merchandise in W A Howard & Co store at Hope along with household goods farming implements notes and accounts.
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