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Newspaper

Columbus Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1897

Page

2

United States and Cuba Recognition Debate

Fragmentary text argues for U S recognition of Cuba to preserve memory and duty. Source unclear on event or date. language suggests a diplomatic appeal and international memory question.

Classified ad rates and terms from daily publication

Local ad rates list by inch word, with durations of one year to one month. Rates include daily and weekly spaces, with special local advertising contracts and discount structures for multiple insertions.

Decoration service duty to the dead urged by common council

The article urges turnout for the decoration service as a duty owed to the dead and emphasizes the common council should select a capable person for the school trustee position. It notes the Cuban matter is nearing focus and trusts President Mehkinley to handle it.

Convention Call Sparks Columbus Debate

The Stan and the Times, two Columbus papers, championed holding the Republican Congressional Convention locally. The question remains why these outlets pushed for a Columbus venue.

Washington Street Paved With Asp Halt Considered Among Best

Searx is in no condition for war and the Spanish government would not declare war if the Cuban patriots are granted belligerent rights. The fragment hints at a debate over infrastructure and foreign policy with a speculative tone.

Searx

If They Mean Business Politics and Business Are Convertible

The fragment argues that business interests drive political alignments and that policy and commerce are interchangeable. It suggests if all issues were decided by men of affairs, politics would gain deeper national relevance and become inseparable from business, linking profits to political support.

Wolves Increase Threaten Northern Wisconsin Settlements

The report notes rising wolf numbers in Bayfield Washburn and nearby areas, with a pack killing a man trapped in a tree and a Spooner woman seeking refuge in a tree. Sheep calves and horses suffer depredations as wolves grow bolder in deep snows, prompting calls for protection and removal.

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How Kerosene Refined and Its Surprising Uses

Article explores Whiting Indiana and Chicago oil refiners, noting kerosene and other light oils from crude, wax byproducts used in gum and candy factories, and coke fuel from still residues. Highlights large refineries, waste minimization, and multiple end uses from the same crude.

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The Gray Wolf Threat Described By Hunters and Ranchers

Reports from across the region describe the gray wolf as numerous and destructive to Livestock in Montana. Hunters note its cunning and elusive nature while range riders observe strong steer losses as wolves prey on warm blooded animals, making wolf hunting slow and perilous.

Montana

Kerosene Refining Process Described at Length

The article details the refining of kerosene in Ohio noting sweeteners as a factor and the use of wire brushes to remove odor. It describes condensation, steam washing, vaporing, and final acid treatment in an agitator with a blower before pumping to storage tanks for shipping.

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Extravagant Handwork Dominates This Season's Fashions

The piece notes heavy silk embroidery and 72 designs sewn by hand, with jeweled lace, spangles, and delicate tucks. It highlights hand seaming on every sequin, ornate collarettes, and numerous tucked sleeves and sheer fabrics as prevailing styles this year.

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Prince Max of Saxony Becomes Catholic Priest in London

Prince Max of Saxony, fourth son of King Georg of Saxony, has taken vows as a Catholic priest at St. Boniface Church in Whitechapel London. He renounces all throne rights, left the German army years ago, and cites an unrequited attachment to Princess Fedora of Schleswig-Holstein as a reason for withdrawing from royal life. He has won local goodwill among the poor and told a workingmen club audience he serves not as prince but as a priest and fellow laborer.

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Japanese Letters Note Literary Activity and Oyster Health

The article surveys Japanese literary vigor, criticizing overreliance on periodicals and English style debates while noting substantial work ahead. It mentions an upcoming five year government project on a war history and a 16-member imperial university committee editing Japan’s history. It transitions to a local report on oysters and typhoid, detailing risks from certain beds and urging reforms and consumer vigilance.

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