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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1897
Page
2
A local shop advertises fall suits and overcoats including made to measure options. It claims ready to wear falls short and promises tailored garments with wide size ranges at about half the price of merchant tailors. The message urges customers to visit to see fit and finish.
In Wasumeron October 3, treasury officials report the second month of the Dingley law shows strong receipts. September 1897 revenue reached 21,319,644 dollars, higher than October 1894 under the Wilson law at 19,139,240 dollars, with expectations of continued improvement.
Rev Charles Ward, a Protestant curate of Felixstowe, grinds a barrel organ in the streets to raise funds for his church restoration. He collected 105 dollars after nineteen hours, facing some parishioner opposition. Mme Tosti recalls a childhood street concert with an invalid organ grinder, and plans a Paris concert with her husband to aid the curate’s church fund.
A unique Grand Army Post has formed in Indiana with Roman Catholic priests and Holy Cross brothers at Notre Dame. The group, proposed by war veterans and chaplains on campus, organized after a quorum was reached with six members. Notable participants include Brother Leander and Gen. Olmstead, with Col. William Haynes serving as the only lay member.
In New Orleans on October 3, 27 new yellow fever cases are logged with 2 deaths. Dr. Metz says by Tuesday all houses in the St. Claude district will be released from quarantine. The fever remains confined to the original square as officials wipe out infection sources on Hospital street and at the Home for Homeless Men.
Indianapolis and Columbus players settled not to continue the cup series with games only on Indianapolis grounds. The Hoosiers won three of five games and Columbus agreed to award Indianapolis the cup. Each player received about 75 dollars over expenses from receipts.
A dated city listing shows fire alarm box locations at multiple intersections including 12 Second and Jackson, 13 Fifth and Brown, 14 Fifth and Washington, 15 Seventh and Jackson, 16 Third and Washington, 17 Looney's Tannery, 18 Starch Works, 21 Second and Franklin, 23 Eighth and Franklin, 24 Eleventh and Franklin, 25 Fourteenth and Franklin, 26 Sixth and Mechanic, 31 Third and Pearl, 34 Fifth and Sycamore, 35 Ninth and Sycamore, 36 Thirteenth and Sycamore, 5 Fifteenth and Pear, 43 Seventh and Chestnut, 4h Fifth and Wilson, 46-Quighth and Union, 52 Reeves Pulley Works, 53 Terth and Hutchins Avenue, 56 Sixteenth and California, 57 Seventeenth and Orinoco Ave.
A catalog of one thousand mile tickets for the Big Four system names the lines and routes eligible for exchange. Tickets cost 30 dollars, nontransferable, with a $10 rebate if used in full by the original purchaser and returned with proper certification within eighteen days, signed by Warren J. Lynch assistant general passenger and ticket agent.
James R. Rash, representing the Henderson Fair and Racing Association, is in Lexington to promote a race meet October 13 to 16. The program includes three running races daily with purses from 100 to 250 dollars under Turf Congress rules. Rash will also visit Louisville and Cincinnati.
In Marietta Ohio an oil field deal closes with B F Shebondy of Cleveland buying 450 acres in the Big Run pool from Buckley & Bisseantz for 120000. The tract includes the Joanna Drake Ben Athey R C Way Thomas Rowell and David Green farms and contains 14 wells producing 500 barrels per day.
Indiana boy Fred Kaiser aged 2 years 8 months rides a 12 inch frame and 12 inch wheels on a bicycle built by his machinist father. He learned to ride in the parlor last Thursday evening under his father’s direction.
Vincent Thompson declares candidacy for City Marshal with Republican primary bid. Local shoe firm criticism cited, claiming unfair statements mislead the public. Thompson promotes honesty and challenges Columbus sellers to prove undercutting charges.
Mapzip October 3 report says ministerial changes won’t alter Woodford’s instructions from President McKinley. Woodford and Sagasta maintain reserve on US relations. Liberals say Spain cannot accept American mediation officially. Sagasta met the Queen Regent. cabinet to be completed tomorrow with General Correa taking War portfolio.
Interviews with Cuban leaders in New York say autonomy is out of reach but some support paying Spain a reasonable indemnity if Madrid evacuates Cuba immediately. T Estrada Palma of the provisional government says leadership distant from Spain changes cannot alter Cuba’s aim for full independence.
In a freight collision on the Nickelplate Railroad at Willoughby Ohio engineer Charles Brown of Bellevue was killed. Seven cars loaded with grain and stock were demolished. Also note a personal contact line reading a good girl to do housework at 1023 Mechanic street. Contains a stray personal ad fragment.
Discontent within the American Window Glass Company, a major Indiana glass trust, spurs threats to bolt from management tensions. C H Over & Co in Marion report tanks lit and workers ready to restart. similar movements noted at Pendleton and Dunkirk plants. Also for Critchfield lecture tickets at Otto and Daugherty Smith outlets, priced 15 and 25 cents.
Rev. W. T. Manley a Friends' preacher was indicted for forgery. He allegedly altered deeds to defraud creditors by erasing his name and substituting his wife on four hundred acres in Monroe county and twenty town lots in Lapel.
A Melbourne dispatch to the Times says Prof. David led the Sydney Geographical Society expedition to the Ellie islands between the Gilberts and Fijis. They obtained evidence supporting Darwin's theory on coral island formation. Diamond drilling to 557 feet depth did not reach bottom. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Coup about three miles northeast of the city on Sunday.
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