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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1897
Page
2
City Editor reports a Worcester fire destroying $1,000,000 in property. The day features multiple legislative items advancing or failing in the House and Senate including bills on county commissioner acts, mutual insurance company incorporation, alumni representation on college boards, and a penalty for selling a voice. The session notes a defeated bill repealing a land ownership prohibition.
The community debates the postmaster position as August ends Rush's term. Supporters praise his courteous service and civil service suitability. Prominent candidates seek the role, but only one can win with encouragement to work harder for the Republican cause.
A city article discusses Indiana farmers boycotting local merchants amid cash system adoption. Factories closed last summer, 500 to 1,200 unemployed, pushing dealers to carry debts or switch to cash. Farmers' clubs face pressure from metropolitan wholesale agents selling at retail with freight added.
Dr. Kur em's Poultry Powder is advertised by Ernst Stau Lautin & Co. Druggists of Columbus Indiana as a healthy aid for poultry to lay more eggs. The Enquirer notes farmer satisfaction in the region and mentions farmers' clubs or lack thereof. Samuel Jones is critiqued in the Louisville Commercial.
A young wife and husband separate over the economy debate. They could afford only one bicycle, a trivial quarrel that reveals a growing rift. The wife admits tears and seeks her parents, insisting the split is permanent. The exchange underscores financial strain in marriage.
Chicago Times Herald notes the Church of England carries high payrolls with primate Archbishop Canterbury at 75000 dollars and dozens of bishops each earning from 9000 to 50000 dollars. The piece argues the church is an expensive institution with a lofty per soul cost.
In Chicago on March 8 John Corwine a United States navy paymaster who vanished from Newport R I was arrested and confessed to robbing the Government of 10000 while serving as paymaster for two years. He offered no excuse for his acts. Corwine is forty two, married and had access to Newport society and carried a fine reputation.
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