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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1897
Page
2
The Columbus Star lists publication terms for daily and weekly editions, rates per inch, and local advertising charges. It notes post office handling as second class matter and identifies Chas. A Turpin as city editor with ownership by E. H. Kinney and A. Turpin.
The piece compares American politicians to sport fans, arguing many play at politics as pastime. It notes notable exceptions like Blaine and Tilden while describing local figures as amateurs who study returns and draft slates, risking public harm if not restricted to their jurisdictions.
The powers gathered to arrange permanent peace between Turkey and Greece may fight over terms before an accord. The Council warns Washington Street must not be paved. Citizens speak up as cereals are good and prices stable.
Readable fragments report that St Washington Street has been paved, detailing the new asphalt surface. No further specifics on date, officials, or district provided.
In a House debate on a 50000 relief appropriation for Americans in Cuba, Mr. Livingston urged recognizing the Cubans as the path to end trouble. Mr. Hitt pressed for presidential action toward independence, saying the President is taking steps, with Spanish sources noting Cuba war seems hopeless.
A Chicago inventor devised a water powered clock housed in a small circular box suspended in a frame. The device uses compartments resembling a water wheel and a constant trickle of water moves the drum to indicate time by the position of an upright indicator.
Local appeal invites readers to submit advertisements to the Star office promising stronger exposure and higher returns for businesses and individuals seeking results from ad campaigns.
The ad urges customers to avoid deceptive sellers and buy at J A Newton where expenses are kept low. It lists Ladies Serge Slippers 5e, Boys Tennis Shoes 35c, Ladies Three Post Slippers 50c, Ladies Strap Sandals 75c, Youths Tan Shoes 1.00, and Niagara bicycles at J A George.
The text notes women ready to attack Rudyard Kipling in the upcoming women's congress, alleging his poem released four reins and describing it as rag bone and hair in a savage tone. It hints at female leaders of the congress turning against him.
Several names besides M. R. Sultzer are mentioned for the congressional nomination. Mentioned are Wm. T. Strickland of Bartholomew County, O. H. Montgomery of Jackson County, T. C. Datehler of Jennings County, and Mayor Charles W. Lee of Switzerland County.
The Republican convention to select a candidate for Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late W. S. Holman should be held in Columbus.
The Hartford Courier reports wild, half-starved cattle in Connecticut woods near West Hartford and Windsor, likely strays from summer pastures. A separate piece quotes an English artist among Arabs, describing Bedouin hospitality and the sacred guest in the tent, along with cultural norms about gifts and bribery.
A dense list shows city officials and ward names alongside street-and-planting landmarks. Names include Mayor W J Beck and City Clerk John Ruverkroph with several councilmen and the county superintendent noted among street intersections and local enterprises.
A Detroit press summary recalls a Danville tale of fear at an old tree where a murdered man was reportedly hidden. Hunters fled after hearing voices, and a prior similar case linked to Louis Streat remains unsolved. The piece also includes a streetcar vignette of a mother and child enduring seating etiquette amid amused onlookers.
A Dallas News anecdote notes wild bear meat is rare and resembles old hog meat. A butcher once sold a tame bear carcass with skin as proof, fetching 50 cents a pound as holiday novelty, while noting pet bears differ from wild game in flavor.
The Land of Promise is in the eight Great Southern States pen etrated by the Southern Railway. One way settlers tickets and round trip excursion tickets are sold by lines leading south to view the Great Country. The Southern Railway runs to Asheville and Hot Springs NC the Land of the Sky, America s Greatest Resort of Health and Pleasure. Through vestibule trains from Cincinnati and Louisville. Through Pullman Sleepers from Louisville to Aville Ky.
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