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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1897
Page
1
Fragmentary report portrays a Kentucky courtroom scene with references to Jackson and the Poabriau case. It mentions testimony about a carriage, Hickson and Walling, and a contested sentence, with dense political commentary on Democratic platforms and party divisions in Kentucky.
Various means of worship and activities across churches. Methodists hold sermons and meetings including Epworth League. United Brethren and other congregations announce morning and evening services with topics such as The Sympathy of Christ and Immortality. Salvation Army and Christian Church events noted along with junior endeavors and baptist classes.
A very severe wind storm struck Louisville on Friday, the worst since the tornado of March 27, 1890. Trees were blown down, houses unroofed, and several people were injured. The report notes damages and ongoing cleanup after the storm.
An infant daughter was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. George Lacy. The couple received the best wishes of the Star for their new arrival.
A political party under statutory doubt asserts an edge in correcting misstatements and retracting alleged libelous utterances. The move follows claims of defamation tied to prior remarks and seeks formal clarification.
Seymour residents mingle with visitors and arrivals while staff changes occur at the 7th Street station. A Columbus inventor touts an electric fishing reel. critics fear legal limits and call for caution amid sensational claims.
Telegraph reports from Logan County Illinois say tornadoes swept through the area killing four and crippling many. A large amount of property is destroyed and fears grow that more lives may be lost as fuller reports arrive.
Colubus manager Jura Dagen of the Western Union telegraph company has invented an electric fishing device. A battery attached to the pole sends current through the line to the hook, attracting fish which are killed by electricity. Test on White River yielded eight pounds of white perch. Fish Commissioner I Sweeney will review the legal applicability of the invention.
The Starion Print Co offers consistent, high quality printing with top materials and guaranteed satisfaction. The notice emphasizes dependable service and customer assurance for all solicited work.
James Davis of this city and John Schilling of Carrollton, Ky were longtime enemies. During a river excursion they quarreled over a girl and Schilling shot Davis through the cheek into the neck. Davis is in critical condition.
The county endured a severe storm with reports of heavy damage at Gosport Valparaiso Winchester Marion and English in Dubois counties. A morning train was struck by lightning near Gosport injuring several passengers and a school building was unroofed along with numerous other structures.
Senator Mills cites a Prohibition tale to illustrate a tariff point. He recalls a Iowa resident praising a whisky made from a special corn and water, asking why support for prohibition if its own tax revenue could fund drink sales. The man claims motives are to aid the Irish and the old nation.
A man unable to afford his home paper pursued free advice through foreign ads. He spent $1 for sobriety tips, 52 cents for beet-raising guidance, and $0.60 for household articles, all met with odd replies. Relatives share similar exchanges exposing self-deceptions and poor judgment.
William Gall through attorney Weldon W Lambert served libel notice on Republican News Co citing a June 18 1897 Evening Republican article about Wm Hall as false and defamatory. Notice delays suit for three days and warns of action if statements are not retracted.
Mr Ed Bramwell and his wife traveled to Indianapolis for the niece Miss Nannie Bramwell's wedding. Numerous locals were spotted in or visiting Indianapolis and nearby towns including Edinburg Seymour Franklin Rushville Knightstown and Connersville.
All members and traveling members of Inguashagua Tribe No 841 C R M are asked to meet at Wigwam Sunday June 20 at 8 pm to march to the city cemetery and decorate deceased brothers graves. Rev W D Rice of Connersville Ind to give a short address. Red Men to meet again at Wig Wan at 8 pm this evening to march to the Methodist church where Rice will deliver the memorial address. COMMITTEE.
State fish commissioner Z T Sweeney offers a 25 reward for the arrest and conviction of whoever dynamited fish in White river near Columbus Monday evening. He states he is ready to pay the reward.
Mr. Fisher was chosen as a delegate representing the Fourth precinct in an upcoming party or organizational meeting, marking his official role within the local delegation.
A Columbus Indiana inventor reportedly created an electric fishing reel that shocks and kills fish as they touch the line. Claims of eighty pounds of fish killed in hours of testing spark debate over sport versus slaughter and potential legal action by fish authorities. Reports also note a cyclone rumor near Louisville with limited damage and telegraph poles down between Cementville and Langdon's bottoms.
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