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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1897
Page
2
The note records the post office at Columbus Indiana being designated as second class matter with EH Kinney listed, dated July 29 1897.
Major Charles W. Lee is listed as a candidate for Representative in Congress from Indiana's Fourth District, Switzerland County. The brief entry notes his candidacy without additional platform details or election mechanics.
The Columbus Star declares patriotic resolve, champions Columbus first, and advocates securing the Strauss Pants Factory in Seymour. It notes slower business but expects broader national improvement, highlights rail and agricultural activity, and questions a Mooney fence story tied to insurance orders amid labor strife.
A fragment discusses betrayal by a false friend, likening such a person to Judas who would sell his honor for thirty pieces of silver. The tone hints at moral outrage and warnings about duplicity among companions.
Hon H C Bent former deputy pension commissioner spoke Wednesday night at the courthouse. He did not reveal his love for the old soldier nor how he cut about thirteen thousand pensioners from the rolls or that he cut his own pension, yet he was reinstated before his term ended. He accused John Sherman Grover Cleveland John G Carlisle and Mark Hanna of opposing labor and farming, but omitted note that farmers earned seventy per bushel and that business was reviving, as claimed by leading Democratic papers.
Princeton reports miners at Aryshire and Little mines east of town continue operations while Maule mine in the city is idle. It now appears a portion of the workforce will return to work tomorrow. France leads nations inWorlds Columbian Exposition participation but the United States delays for Paris exposition space concerns. Indiana names a new pension agent with J D Leighty set to succeed Martin Van Buren Spencer on August 15.
The Chicago and Southwestern railway announced it will carry free of charge all provisions or aid to striking miners. Mayor Duniady called a mass meeting of citizens to support the miners.
Indiana polis Journal notes doubts about export bounty policies in Germany, France, and other beet sugar producers. It argues tariffs equalize competition, deny real discrimination, and cites Japan’s stance on Hawaii annexation as a separate diplomatic pressure point.
E A Ford, general passenger agent, says new mileage book to go on sale Aug 1 across 32 roads will curb mileage abuse and boost use by traveling salesmen. He notes Western and Vandalia lines see solid through traffic, with earnings recovery since July 1 and overall improvement in local passenger operations.
J. A. Newton's One Price Shoe Store slashes prices on men’s footwear with Black and tan options reduced from $3.50 to $3.00 and other styles trimmed to $2.50, offering fresh clean stock at bargain rates.
The Indianapolis Sentinel proclaims it offers abundant news on McKinley's administration and state government. It highlights wide circulation, thorough service, and dispatches from across Indiana and foreign countries, urging readers to subscribe to daily weekly and Sunday editions.
Lee Loy lists prices for Lion coffee Our own roast soap peaches tomatoes bananas lemons and beans at the Belvedere Block store. Items include Lion coffee 124 per pound Our own roast 15¢ and bananas 10¢ per dozen with lemons 200 dozen valued at 30¢.
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