13 Jan 1897
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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1897
Page
1
Habeas corpus hearings opened in Shelbyville Indiana to recover Florence Schmall a 13 year old girl from Louisville whose mother died in 1890. Adolph Schmall accuses no kidnapping and seeks custody. The Werver family is named as the guardian.
Jan 12 report says Republican senators plan a caucus to pass Wolcott's international bill on silver guniference with strong party support. Washington June 12 notes the general arbitration treaty signed by Sir John Pauncefote and Secretary Glory and ready for Senate review. Lexingron Kentucky reports Amands Ames, a 17 year old girl driven insane by her father’s actions, tried then sent to the Eastern lunatic asylum.
In Jefferson City Missouri on January 12 the state democratic fusion electors cast their ballots for William J Bryan for President with 15 votes for Arthur Sewell for Vice President and 4 votes for Harpies E. Viatson for Vice President Q Cox publisher of the Kansas City Times was chosen to take the returns to Washington
In Atlanta Georgia on January 11 the Georgia electors convene in the Senate chamber with James W Ropvertese presiding. The electors vote for William J Bryan for president and Arthur Sewall for vice president. A messenger election is underway with five candidates.
In a 32 year first, Maryland voters cast electoral votes for President and Vice President. The ceremony occurred today in Annapolis with Republicans from across the state gathering in the capital to mark the event.
Perry Poyoee told a Star reporter yesterday he plans to manufacture L000 wheat fana for the upcoming season, signaling a shift in production focus and potential market impact.
Washington June 11 1897 Republicans of the Ways and Means Committee will start drafting the new tariff bill this week after hearing from interested parties. Chairman Dingley notes the 1890 McKinley era contrast, aiming to protect American producers while balancing government receipts to cover deficits. Police and public notices follow with local incidents listed.
The article notes President Cleveland once opposed a tariff bill as an outrage and refused to sign, but now claims it has benefits despite its public backlash. It mentions the Loud bill on mail rate restrictions, its move to the senate, and political reactions including remarks by Representative Johnson of California.
A Europe circulation claims at the Battle of Plevna General Skobeleff was saved by a young Polish soldier. The Russian offered 100 rubles or the Cross of St. George. The man asked its value and chose the cross plus 95 rubles, valuing honor over money.
Philadelphia sportsmen hunting deer in Cross Field County were chased by a bear after running low on ammo. A guide fled to a farmhouse where his wife trapped the bear inside and killed it with an ax. The hunter praised the woman for facing the danger, noting her courage in danger.
Reports from Bell County describe ancient mines along the mountains north east of Belton near Nahin Creek likely worked by Spaniards Indians or Aztecs. A recent gold discovery near Belton has revived talk of reopening these mines with a group already operating, planning to ship ore to the smelter at Eagle Pass after initial smelting. The town watches progress closely.
A young man on a bright trap approached a demure woman in Central Park and offered a ride. She assessed him and the pocketbook she held before asking about the cost to go to the art museum as he rode away rapidly.
The article explains a method described by C. B. Gary in Hunting and Fishing the Florida. It details placing corn to attract wild turkeys and progressively building a cone shaped log box that narrows the outlet, catching turkeys when they enter to feed. The final opening prevents escape with wings spread.
A London hotel clerk denies receiving a 3s 20 note from a country guest who feared pickpockets. A lawyer advises a two day plan to recover both £20 notes with a friend as witness, guiding the countryman to reclaim the money through a staged sequence. The plan succeeds.
Prince Max of Saxony, aged 26, who recently moved to London as a Catholic priest at St. Boniface Church in Whitechapel, renounces his claim to the Saxon throne. He left the German army years ago to join the monastery, reportedly influenced by an attachment to Princess Fedora of Schleswig-Holstein. He greets workers humbly, saying he is a priest first and a prince second. The piece notes zoologists observing left handed tendencies in animals and cites Dr Livingstone on the subject.
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