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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1897
Page
3
In Muncip, March 14, police uncover a full nickel counterfeit outfit after years of spurring reports. They suspect Joseph Sanders, found dead on Selina pike a year ago believed killed to prevent a death-bed confession. Authorities continue investigations into the case.
The Aachen and Munich gains admission in Indiana while Park Theatre valued at 120000 with 32000 insurance from twenty companies highlights risk. Providence Washington seeks admission but lacks required assets. Indianapolis agents Hirst and Ward join Welch Ward after Carlon retires. Meyer named state agent for Delaware and Reliance. Rushville agents Thomas and Erms disrupt rate collection, creating ongoing irregularities.
The insurance Herald reports dirty cellars caused a $25 000 loss in Indianapolis in the past week. Discussion grows on hiring an assistant inspector for the inspection bureau to increase building inspections, with expense as the only barrier. The board runs on less than 1 percent, and 12 companies might consent if losses can be reduced.
An orator criticizes national decline and equality neglect while a farmer and auditor discuss liberty. The dialogue highlights rotation in office as a remedy and questions why power resists change, with a humorous exchange on political ambition and public virtue.
Two deaf men discuss love on a bus as one tells of asking Mabel to marry her. He attempted words with his hands but failed, noting she turned off the gas in the dark. He wonders if she rejected him or hid conversation to prevent talking in the dark.
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