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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1897
Page
1
A travelogue describes Meteora in Greece with its cliff monasteries and daring ascents. Monks control ladders and windlasses for access, visitors face dizzying climbs, and St Barlaam stands atop a 222 foot rock with a library of about a thousand Greek volumes.
The Star bicycle giveaway selects a young lady as winner with final vote tallies published June 30 and the July 4 announcement. Despite 45 000 votes remaining, interest rises as supporters push for the favored contestants.
A group of young men will depart Saturday for John Dear's habitation on Driftwood south of Edinburg. They plan a stag summer camp and will reportedly bar female visitors by stretching a rope around the site. They expect to fish the creek and report back from Edinburg.
Shelbyville horseman Chas M Perry shipped a car load of horses to Petersville Pa. Among them was the eight year old bay pacing horse raised owned and driven by Pearl Bryan. The Bryan family says the horse was too spirited and the animal is described as a fine one.
The Columbus police threaten action against any pugilists entering the city for a July fifth fight. Two black visitors were expelled Saturday after crossing the Water Works bridge. A fight between police and slugger is anticipated if any contender returns to town.
A 16 year old named Gates drowned while bathing with two companions three miles north of the city. The water was deep and the boys could not recover him despite efforts. Bodies not recovered by press time. Gates is son of Mr Gates of Terrill Newsom’s farm and nephew of ex sheriff William Smith.
A humorous account shows James Cochrane receiving a wrapped package containing only a glass vial labeled McKinley Prosperity. He reflects on the prank as a fitting jab at public sentiment, noting the joke as a gentle reminder of political outcomes.
The town plans July events including a Schwartzkopf & son bicycle race on July Sth and a tandem showdown of Seward's and Coarg's teams. Other attractions feature a run to East Columbus and a wool market boost as Ohio farmers stock up. A local cycling sale and post office notes punctuate a busy period with ads urging shoppers to use the STAR.
The Lower House approved a resolution to form a committee to investigate claims that northern professors at the Texas State University taught republican politics and mocked the Lost Cause. The committee found no truth to the charge. A second report notes shocking riots in Key West and asserts both races commit violence. yet law often favors whites.
The Clippers, though defeated yesterday, are in demand and have received offers from the Columbus Stockings 4 and the Franklin Juniors for games in Columbus and Franklin on July 5. Both teams guarantee all expenses and the Columbus offer is likely to be accepted as the Clippers owe them a return game. Washington dispatches report Commissioner Calhoun’s forthcoming statement on Cuba, which could boost calls to end the atrocities there.
Poursday saw the Pulk canning facility produce 120,700 cans in a single day breaking the world record for peas canned. The milestone highlighted efficiency and volume achievement at the plant.
Admiral Ammen asserted that Hawaii would inevitably join America, stating the islands will in the future be either American or allied with the United States. He spoke without the need for prophetic insight, emphasizing inevitability in the territorial outcome.
A clipped notice states Oakley Death living south of town Vil will begin cutting wheat today. The line reads as a brief local bulletin from the Tribune.
A chair stolen in front of the Fashion Restaurant was recovered by its owner after the thief was confronted by a night clerk. The clerk warned of prosecution if the item was not returned, and the chair is now back with its owner. Ex Secretary Carlisle announces plan to be a delegate at the July 24 sound money Democratic state convention and will speak there. Chairman Dingley predicts tariff legislation by mid July. London lord mayor hosted princes and princesses, while London poor reportedly fared less well at meals. Mrs. Joseph Hilger of Columbus visits Dr. Galbraith Sey News mentions. Miss Georgia Cochran travels from Columbus to Brownstown.
A short ad suggests trying Stan for cheaper goods with assurance of warranty. It emphasizes value and savings for shoppers considering Stan as a source. The line hints at promoting affordability and trusted product guarantees.
Henry Yoder arrives from Indiana on a short family visit. Dennison from Maple Grove returns home. Dora Ogden travels from Madison. Dr. and Mrs. Cohn of Edinburg pass through on Madison journey. Nathan Underwood goes to Haughton on a brief vacation. Hart visits Elizabethtown. Charles Danforth spends weekend in Madison. Fare family from Edinburg visits HW. Wells. Rev Dr Curtis conducts a meeting with Glen Weaver and Gara Rhodes. The Star extends congratulations.
A woman who has done clerical and typewriting work at L. W. Daugherty & Co. pension agents is replaced, with an opening for a qualified applicant. Call early for details and to apply. The article mentions Rev. Z T Sweeney’s piece on Greek Monch ism and his writing for magazines, plus other local notes about races, social entertaining, and a chilly morning.
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