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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1897
Page
2
If you want a Fall Suit or Overcoat and usually buy made to order clothing you are the man we need to see Readily tailored goods claim big cuts for long slim short fat extra sizes and hard fits The message invites customers to step in and compare style fit and finish with merchant tailors while saving money
In a terse exchange, Mr Rethwick states all requirements are fulfilled with a good bond and commissions, and the Governor is expected to grant immediate possession through Mr Walker.
In Constantinople on October 1 the Sultan designates the minister of foreign affairs as plenipotentiary to negotiate a definitive peace with Greece, signaling a formal move toward settlement of conflicts between the two nations.
Marshal Trickston captured Frank Coryell in SeyMowr after he killed Mrs Eien Doliis Banks. Banks was buried this afternoon in a cemetery near Uniontown, following the arrest early today.
Oct. 11 in Cixcimatt O claims Frank BE, an African American, shot and killed his wife after a six year separation, wounded his mistress Nanie Trey, and then surrendered to police.
J B Dickson theatrical manager takes charge of a fundraising show at St Stephen’s Church Terre Haute with forty young women rehearsing for a perfect performance. Twelve end men will wear New York costumes while Lon Duddleston trains drills and dancing. the cast includes Terre Haute’s wealthy society known as the 400.
Paralyzed glass worker Jack Reed, beaten two weeks earlier by John Bell and others in Daleville, is in St. John's Hospital in Anderson in critical condition. Bell is under arrest in Anderson facing possible murder charges as Reed's condition worsens.
A dispatch from Christiania reports that the Borchgrevinck led commercial and scientific expedition to explore the south polar region will sail from England next July.
Two Chinese miners, aged unspecified, arrived on the Seattle to sell their find in Victoria. They reported taking out about $10,000 and holding Hudson Bay Company drafts as proof. The news sent excitement through Chinatown.
The Indiana Reformatory houses more prisoners than capacity with a 17 percent rise. Officials struggle to decide how to accommodate the growing inmate population as cells remain insufficient.
The American Line steamer Paris sailed from this port for New York with 3 025 000 in gold on board. The gold was signed to different New York houses. London reports that eagle prices will rise if further heavy withdrawals occur. The Bank of England benefited from recent sales.
Victoria authorities arrested Hook Taw and four Chinese men last night on charges of forging letters used in a recess investigation at Port Townsend. The letters allegedly implicated Collector Saunders and customs interpreter Wee Gye in a conspiracy to admit Chinese entrants to the United States. Interpreters say the handwriting matches Hook Tan.
Michael, known as the Walsh wheelman, set multiple marks at Wil sow Grove bicycle track. He completed a sixty minute ride covering 32 miles 1,086 yards, beating existing time records and surpassing previous one mile to thirty-two mile marks with faster speeds.
The Noble-street Methodist church in Anderson was dedicated by Bishop Ninde with assistants Rev. N D Parr Rev H Clarence Weakley and Rev Percy Powell. The new edifice is praised as pretty and well arranged though not large and Powell will be in charge. Powell is a De Pauw graduate.
Martinsville Ind Oct 11 A letter from Edith Nutter age sixteen says she eloped with Night Operator J H Smith Wednesday night and married in Chicago on Thursday. Edith reassures her mother Lottie Nutter not to worry and that she will never be troubled by id.
Washington October 11 it is stated on good authority that E Da Kotzebue the Russian minister to the United States now on leave at St Petersburg has decided not to return to this country. The reasons are said to be family related and his health is described as less robust. An announcement of his successor is expected within a reasonable time.
Col Henry D Shelton of Hughesville Pettis county says President McKinley has consented to visit Pettis county next month with the exact date to be fixed later. Shelton leads the sugar making industry to be inaugurated in central Missouri during the President's visit.
Gen Miles in Washington was reported to have returned from a European tour of military observation. He arrived in the afternoon and declined calls from the public.
Allen W. Van Deuzen art editor of Outing of New York died here Saturday morning. The notice announces the death of the editor with minimal biographical detail.
Over six months church turmoil at Clarksville climaxed last week when five gunshots struck the church from outside. Deacons pursued suspects, but they escaped. Deputy Foley led a three day inquiry and ordered six young men held for grand jury investigation.
Thieves entered Martin Brothers meat store and stole pork steaks and flour paste, amounting to about 400 cents. Bloodhounds tracked them from Orleans but did not locate the culprits, causing local excitement.
In Chicago October 11 laymen of the Methodist Episcopal Church organize to seek ministers support for a resolution urging the Neck River Conference to propose equal representation in the General Conference. A five member committee will present the measure to modify restrictive rules. Leaders expect a ministerial majority in Rock River Conference to back the plan when discussed on Monday.
A large gang of men works on the Standard Oil pipe line from Laketon Indiana west through Roan to Peru. The four inch pipes will carry 8000 barrels of oil daily from the Peru field to tanks on the Chicago line at Laketon. A second gang starts Monday and the line should be down by November 1. Some pumping machinery is now in place.
Gen Fitzhugh Lee the Havana consul-general arrived in Washington at night and registered at the Shoreham hotel. It is understood he plans to sail for Havana around mid October and may receive final instructions from the president before departing for his post.
Early this morning in Elwood Indiana Charles Hoppenwrath and John Hahn, two well known young men, quarrelled on the street. Hoppenwrath fired at Hahn at close range, hitting Hahn in the arm near the shoulder. Hoppenwrath was arrested and later released on bail. Hahn is employed as a bottle blower.
Mrs Henry P Hagen wife of a wealthy merchant was killed in a runaway crash. Her daughter suffered a broken nose when the horse bolted and struck a tree while they were driving.
Advert reads that the product cures a cold in one day with a refund if it fails. It notes price 25 cents and urges purchase from druggists like M C Dunnington and T Rominger. Additional line mentions Hartaville resident owning property in the city yesterday.
A string of cross streets including Third and Pearl, Fifth and Sycamore, Ninth and Sycamore, Thirteenth and Sycamore, Fifteenth and Pearl, Seventh and Chestnut, Fifth and Wilson, Eighth and Union, Reeves Pulley Works, Tenth and Hutchins Avenue, Sixteenth and California, Seventeenth and Orinoco Avenue appears as part of a municipal street index. The fragmentary list lacks context but records numerous intersections and locations in a single, dense entry.
A list of railroads including Baltimore & Ohio, Chicago & Eastern Illinois, Lake Shore & Michigan Southern and others details a $10 rebate if a ticket is used in full by the original purchaser. The notice, signed by E. O. Meconomg, Passr Traffic Manager, provides terms and certification requirements.
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