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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1897
Page
2
The notice outlines advertising rates for daily and weekly papers, including inch based pricing for various durations, word charges for locals, and special terms for contracts. It notes that yearly contracts not carried to expiration will revert to monthly rates and that long contracts may get special quotes.
The piece notes a growing deserter trend from the 16 to 1 policy as converts to free silver speak against it. Gov Buise of lawa says many who backed the 16 to 1 plan last year have renounced it, citing candor and common sense.
The Journal notes Senator Fairbanks has rapidly earned respect in the Senate, entering without prior national office but proving himself a clear headed, capable figure within a few months. It cites his St Louis convention chairmanship and friendship with the president as initial prestige later justified by merit.
A garbled summary notes fiscal estimates on cholera losses, a governor’s report, and populist opinions. Mention of Hawaiian annexation prospects, a reference to Grover Cleveland era flag, and rumors about John J. Palmer shedding political skins repeatedly.
A fragment notes JPC-AEE claims the city hosts the largest and most complete line of bicycles and wirgele simulators with a top equipped livery and repair shop in the state. It also mentions carp migrating downstream in the Aankakee river and local concerns about fish and air. A classified note advertises a wastep-man with $109 to start legitimate light manufacturing with $4 to $8 daily profits and a personal interview at 230-3 Care Star.
Brazil reports a man named William Jarboe, age twenty years, arrested this evening for attempting to cash a forged fifty five dollar check. The instrument bore the guardian Floyd Granain’s name, drawn on the Zeller and Richell bank. Jarboe has prior reform school terms and recent release. New York murder mystery deepens with little hope of early solution.
The Indianapolis Sentinel proclaims its large circulation and broad news coverage. It touts McKinley era politics and state government alignment, promising extensive domestic and foreign news and urging readers to subscribe for weekly, daily, and Sunday editions.
Reported results show votes tallied for a Columbus contest to select the Star prize wheel winner by 5 o clock last evening. Listed are candidates Susie Coane Lou Stadler Emma Moore Anza Tooley Dot Matthews Jessie McLeod etc with several withdrawals and scattered totals noted.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Mrs Anvad Foi of Gwrpneyive and Mr Evins of Evans Bros Tadley. It hints at establishing a large carriage factory and concerns about breaching English factory rules. The text is unclear and partially unreadable.
A Blackstone Street resident Miss Slats, 22, awoke to a burglar who threatened to kill her if she did not surrender. A pistol was fired into the intruder’s breast, killing him. Miss Slats is in critical condition. lynching rumors circulate as police investigate. In Boston, Black ministers protest Nashville plans to move the Colored Baptist Association session to another city, urging support for Boston.
Sale notice for a first class Columbia phaeton in very fair condition offered at a reasonable price if sold at once. Phaeton 18 Jes? than three sek lipuer ab its office. Firman Rodemal of Washington, D C, charged with the murders of Katie Hacraes who died at her home in Olney, Ill, refuses to go to that city for stin without a requisition. Two women's indicted at Evansville Indiana for the murder of a child. They are also accused of poisoning both their husbands for insurance money.
Fragmentary note references the United States and the National Republican League in connection with dissemination of political information. President McKinley is named in passing within the era context.
A daytime fire at 11 30 a.m. destroyed parts of Grandview in this county including the store of J D Lopp and adjacent properties such as J D Lopp, J L Powell druggists, the Masonic Hall, Town Mall, George Billingsley residence and several warehouses. Total loss reported at 20000 with 15000 insured. Cause unknown.
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