Turpin Plans A New Columbus Chapter
A. Turpin of Columbus Indiana announces plans to establish a new chapter in the city in June 1897.
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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1897
Page
2
Classified Advertising Rates and Terms
The page lists daily and weekly advertising rates with unit prices for different durations such as daily one inch and weekly one inch. It details rates for locals in daily editions including word charges, black letter rules, and special/contract pricing with adjustments for ad runs and expiration.
Neighbor in misfortune seeks timely aid
A neighbor faces a misfortune and is urged to receive help rather than gloat. The text counsels lending support now with the expectation of repayment when the neighbor can return the favor. The tone is cautionary about pride and generosity in dealing with others.
City band invites Columbus to July 6 Jay Cook hippodame
The notice urges residents to attend a city celebration featuring a Jay Cook hippodame on July 6 with live attractions, fireworks, water, and affordable gin bread. It promises a welcoming atmosphere and asks friends to join in the festivities.
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Jay Cook Hippodame To
Declaration Echoes in Call to End Cuban Rule
A historic proclamation compares current policy to independence struggles. The speaker asserts Cubans’ burdened leadership seeks liberation and urges decisive action regardless of consequences, with global attention fixed on the United States.
Columbus to Host Next G A R Encampment
The city urges immediate organization and committee appointments to prepare for the G A R encampment expected to bring 20 000 honored guests. Officials say extensive preparation will advertise Columbus nationwide and requires every citizen to contribute.
McKinley may aid Cuban patriots soon says dispatches
Reports from Washington say President McKinley plans action in favor of Cuban insurgents within two weeks. The public anticipation centers on U S interference ending Spain's cruelty as the Cuba crisis nears a focal point.
Do We Want Hawaii and the Cuban Question
The Cuba issue lingers as Hawaii and the Sugar Schedule consume presidential attention. The Iachian treaty heads to the Senate, while Hawaii annexation faces strong Democrat opposition over debt. Proponents argue American interests in Hawaii justify territorial status and warn Japan against war, noting Japan’s large Japanese population and threats to intervene if Hawaii is annexed.
Old man misreads orders then finds cherries for sale
In a small town soda shop a polite elderly customer with a slurred speech tries to order. After several misinterpretations by the staff it is revealed he has ripe cherries to sell. A separate tale notes a man seeking rest amid a mice outbreak and a quip about finding a quiet place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Bep
Nobody Killed but a Railroad Man and an Engineer
The poem mourns a rail disaster where a lone engineer dies saving passengers while a refrain emphasizes nobody killed but a railroad man. The piece follows with notice of a treaty for Hawaiian annexation and a storm damage report about a large apple tree uprooted on North Washington Street. The treaty transfers sovereign rights to the United States and places Hawaii under a territorial government while debts up to four million dollars are assumed. The Japanese government protests the treaty as the storm uproots a large apple tree owned by Herman Rost on North Washington Street.
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Herman Rost
Washington St
Awful Liar and Summer Strawberries Story
A local note: Levi Dolen tells about large strawberries in Oujo that slice like tomatoes. Also references Canton and Franklin Star, plus updates on lights, boxing, and events. Multiple small items include market fish, July plans, and local visits from Columbus and Nashville figures.
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Levi Dolen
Oujo
Canton
Suith Valley Cor
Franklin Star
Sentinel urges Indiana readers to subscribe for state and national news
The Indianap olis Sentinel promotes its daily weekly and Sunday editions under McKinley era politics. It claims broad state and foreign coverage, urging readers to subscribe with yearly rates and noting the Weekly Star includes the Indiana State Sentinel weekly edition.
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Indianapolis Daily
Weekly Sentinel
Sentinel
Summer Tours Big Four Route To Mountain Lakes and Sea
Summer tours offered on the Big Four Route promise special low rates to destinations around Lake Erie and beyond including Putin Bay Islands Lake Ontario Niagara Falls Thousand Islands Adirondacks Lake George Boston New England resorts and Great Lakes cities. For rates routes and times contact any agent or E O McCormick Passenger Traffic Manager Big Four incl Aug 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putin Bay
Lake Erie
Lake Chautauqua
Niagara Fas
Thousand Islands
St. Lawrence River
Adirondacks
Lake George
New England
New York
Boston
Great Lakes
Cleveland
San
St. Louis
Chicago
Bic
Big Four
Dr. Karem's Pain Extractor At Stahibuth's Drugstore
A peculiar medical device named Dr. Karem's Pain Extractor is described as being offered at Stahibuth's Drugstore, suggesting a historical ailment treatment from a local vendor. It mentions a palais of all kidds, indicating a quirky or dubious claim in the product listing.
Republicans of Bartholomew County Set Primaries for Delegates
Bartholomew County Indiana Republicans convene at 2:30 p m on Saturday June 19 1897 to elect delegates from each precinct for a county convention in Columbus on Tuesday June 22 to nominate a Congress candidate for the Fourth district succeeding the late William H Halman basis of representation is one delegate per every hundred votes or fraction over fifty for Gov J A Moyat in 1896 precincts listed with counts in Columbus Tp Clay Tp Chitty Tp Flatrock Tp North South German Tp East West Hawcreek Harrisville West Hope East Hope Wayne North South Rockcreek East West and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartholomew County
Indiana
City of
Columbus
Congress
Wim
J. A. Moyat
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Dr. A. Rice
Indianapolis
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Indianapolis Sentinel
State Sentinel
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Detroit
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Mt. Clemens
Mackinac
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E. O. McCormick
G. W. Coopf
B. Cooper
Cooper ‘& Cooper
Attorn
Masonic Bullasr
J. D. Ammons & CO
Irwin
Columbus, Ind
W.W. Lambert
Attorney-At-Law
Irwin’s Bank
W. CG. Roland
M.D
Griffith
Fifth St
Western Union Telegraph Office
Citizens Phone 21
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Patent Office
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Ernest
Sterling Remedy
Chicace
Montreal
Baptist Church Bulletin
White House
Hilger Strauss
Cily
Lililid Nhil
Sherman Vonstrohe & Co
Crump’s Theater Building
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Wat. Strickian
F. C. Union
J. JH. Arnold
Columbus Optician
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Beington Barney
Bartsville Crosslope Millers Lambert
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