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Newspaper

Columbus Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1897

Page

3

Central Union and Long Distance Lines Connect U S Cities

Central Union Telephone Company announces nationwide copper circuits and long distance equipment linking Columbus with major cities including New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago Detroit Cleveland Cincinnati Dayton and others. Local firms and customers may request rate quotes or a manager can visit upon request.

Columbus Central Union United States New York Pittsburg Philadelphia Oiqua Dayton Cincinati Cleveland Hamilton Cadaire Chicago Detroit Maich South Bend Terre Haute, Ltd

Street Corner Pairings Map From Historic City Directory

A list of cross streets and landmarks including 12 Seecord and Jackson, 18 Fifth and Brown, 14 Fifth and Washington, 15 Seventh and Jackson, 16 Third and Washington, Mooney's Tannery, Stared Works, 21 Second and Franklin, 23 Eighth and Franklin, 24 Eleventh and Franklin, 25 Fourteenth and Franklin, 26 Sixth and Mechanic, 31 Third and Pearl, 34 Fifth and Sycamore, 35 Ninth and Sycamore, 36 Thirteenth and Sycamore, 438 Seventh and Chestnut, 45 Fifth and Wilton, 46 Eghth and Union, 52 Reeves Pulley Works, 53 Nenth and Hutching Avenue, 56 Sixteenth and California, 57 Seventh and Orinoco Avenue.

Seecord Jackson Brown Washington Mooney’s Tannery Fifth Wilton Eghth and Union Reeves Pulley Works Nenth Hutching Avenue Sixteenth California Seventh Orinoco Avenue

Train departures updated from Pennsylvania depot November fifteenth

New schedule takes effect November fifteenth with trains from the Pennsylvania passenger depot to Indianapolis Madison and other points. Ex routes show daily and Sunday only timings such as 9 48 am 9 40 am 5 20 pm and 6 30 pm with specific agent references at the Dowrin station.

Pennsylvania Sun Leuisville

Twice a Week Courier Journal Announces 1897 Changes

The Weekly Courier Journal becomes Twice-a-Week with Wednesday and Saturday issues. Each issue expands to six or twelve pages weekly, totaling 104 pages and 832 columns yearly, while continuing the Democratic mission and keeping the price at $1 per year. Henry Watterson will contribute editorials on current topics.

Courier-Journal I'Whens- Werk Papar Henry Watterson

Watch magnetism and body electricity affect timepieces

A Chicago watchmaker explains how magnets and body electricity can disturb watches. He notes watches near dynamos or near cold surfaces can magnetize or lose accuracy, and that dress, position, and jolts can cause intermittent stoppages. Women and darker-skinned individuals are cited as more susceptible.

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Neighbors Rescue on Staircase After Bitter Tenement Dispute

Two tenants Sholem Rudman and Maggie Powers collide on a narrow stairwell causing a jam that blocks the building. After a struggle their dispute ends with Powers seeking a warrant for Rudman and a five dollar fine for him. A separate note recounts eels grabbing a duckling in Dublin's Ardilaun pond and the mother duck rescuing another.

Jefferson Street New York Sholem Yoodman Maggie Powery Sholem Rudman Maggie Powers New York Sun Rudman Essex Market Court Lord Ardilaun Dublin Edward Middleton

Hollis Man Receives $200 Letter Claiming Old Theft

A Hollis New Hampshire man reports a letter offering $200 to repay a theft he allegedly suffered in Boston years ago. The sender claims to have stolen the money and asks restitution, prompting an unsettled conscience and a potential payout.

Hollis N. H Boston

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