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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1897
Page
2
If you want a Fall Suit or Overcoat you are the man we want to see. Ready to wear clothing is not so good but our tailored goods prove otherwise with big cuts for all sizes. We can fit slim long short fat and hard to fit. Step in and see suits and overcoats equal to merchant tailors in style fit and finish at about half the price.
CHAS A. TURPIN is named city editor and GERTRUDE JETT is listed as society reporter in the staff box. The notation reflects roles in the newspaper’s masthead.
The piece notes Matthews as a candidate for senator whether Turpie runs or not. It argues a modern Democrat should not wait for an aged figure and predicts Turpie's successor will be a Republican. It also mentions Justie Field’s resignation from the Supreme Court having long been foreshadowed.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions an accident policy with benefits and Kinney. No clear event or names beyond Kinney. The readable text is insufficient to determine a full news item or outcome.
Governor Mouat designates Arbor Day on the 23d of the month urging general observance in Indiana. Transplanting trees is advised and the first state wide Arbor Day is to be made as general as possible. Pennsylvania meanwhile has arranged for observance in public schools.
The article notes critics claim Gener al Tracy is a Platt tool, but as secretary of the navy he championed efficiency as the basis of employment and carried it out. Admiral Brown credited Tracy with making U S navy yards capable of building ships as well and cheaply as private yards.
The silver mine owners and Bryan organs nationwide hail Mayor Taggart re election as support for free coinage of silver and a reaction against the current standard. If voters who opposed 16 to 1 had voted differently, Taggart would not have won.
The text argues for naming the proposed northwest Alaska region Lincoln a fitting choice for the new Territory, noting it has not been used for recent states and suggesting continuity with territorial heritage.
The combined statements of Cleveland banks show loans up more than 1,000,000 since the last report, while Pittsburgh banks report a similar rise since July's Dingley bill passage. The loan surge supports business growth and active circulation, signaling prosperity.
The writer questions claims that the Rothschilds own American railroads and suggests any such story is used as cheap demagogy by a man who thrives on sensational rhetoric. The piece hints at large dead investments but muses the family likely owns little U S rail property.
Judge New in North Vernon rules the garnishee law from the last Legislature unconstitutional, affecting the exemption rights of resident householders. The decision comes from the circuit court in North Vernon, Indiana, on October 15.
Coroner Kleinbuch received a check today from Clifton Arizona for expenses in the death by own action of George T. Foster of Liverpool England at the Belknap Hotel. funds come from William Foster, brother of the deceased.
Constantinople dispatch reports all preliminaries for an offensive and defensive alliance between Bulgaria and Turkey. It states the Roumanian governor generalship would become hereditary in the Ferdinand family.
In Elkhart Indiana Harry Sherman thirty and William C Weaver a respected resident were struck by a Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Limited passenger train at the Tenth street crossing. Sherman was killed instantly and Weaver gravely injured with death momentarily expected. The horse and buggy were destroyed.
Crawfordsville Oct 15 County Health Officer Keegan closed Black Creek schools due to diphtheria. The outbreak has prompted several schools to shut down as a precaution and to prevent further spread.
Two farmers arrived in Janesville with gravel samples from their Rock county farm showing gold in fair quantities. Reported October 15. The discovery is eight miles from Janesville, Wisconsin.
Kinney and Turpin urge all debtors to pay their bills promptly when the collector presents them. The notice stresses the newspaper must be funded to operate and asks everyone to settle outstanding amounts.
A large section of boiling vats at the Central sugar factory in Cambrial, near Lille, collapsed today. Fourteen workers were burned or crushed, with two confirmed dead and several others in critical condition expected to die.
Dr. John Mitchell, a local veterinary surgeon, reports tuberculosis found in Colton dairy herd. State veterinarian notified to inspect. City health officials warn that 20 percent of deaths may stem from consumption and infected milk is seen as a leading cause.
In Martinsville Indiana on October 15 a case drew interest as Bryan and Coble of Paragon sued Mrs. Sarah Goss for 1 dollar while she countered with 1.35 dollars. After three trials the court in Squire Baldwin's court found neither claim valid. Costs excluding attorney fees total about 100 dollars, though 35 cents would have settled the matter at the start.
The secretary of the interior names E. B. Reynolds of Hagerstown Indiana as special Indian agent and designates appraisers for abandoned military reservations. Oliver C. Applegate and Rufus Moore are assigned to Fort Klamath Oregon. Edwin S. Archer and George W. Rutherford to Fort McDermit Nevada. Ezra F. Barne and Hamilton McCain to Halleck Nevada. Charles M. Scribner and Alvin W. Eager to Fort Fred Steele Wyoming.
The Kenmawa wedding of Harry Vilas son of ex senator Vilas Wisconsin and Helen Ford daughter of FE A Ford Penn lines executive West of Pittsburgh was held at 8 30 pm with Rev Kumler officiating. Maid of honor Mary Esther Vilas and best man Charles F Vilas attended. Guests arrived from the West and the couple left by Ford’s private car. The event was the social highlight of the week.
The notice advertises subscription options for the Weekly Star offering both print and online access for one year at $1.25, with details blurred but indicating a promotional price for the period.
A severe earthquake struck Granada and parts of Andalusia at 4 PM yesterday. The tremor had north to south oscillations and lasted several seconds, leaving residents panic stricken.
Evansville news reports Henry W. Birkenmeier shot himself upon learning Miss Mary Gilles planned to marry another man. He died shortly after in his home this evening.
Dr. W C Banta seeks appointment of a receiver for Highland Sanatorium in Martinsville Indiana where partners fail to cooperate though the institution is not insolvent. The discord among partners prompted the action as of October 14.
The President announced appointments including Michael Nathan of New York as assistant appraiser of merchandise in the district of New York Edgar T Wheelock of Wisconsin as registrar of the land office at Wausau Wisconsin Henry McCrossen of Wisconsin as receiver of public moneys at Wausau Wisconsin and T Jay Buford of Oregon as agent for the Siletz Indians agency Oregon.
A three month crime wave by an outlaw band in northern Madison and eastern Tipton counties steals farm goods and cattle and burns at least twenty barns. Farmers form a vigilance committee as depredations push many to brink. Insurance ad for Kinney Kinney follows.
A close friend believes Representative Henry Johnson cannot take an active role in next session due to poor health. Johnson failed to regain summer strength and may spend part of the winter in a warmer climate for recovery.
City Marshal Vincent Thompson declares his candidacy for City Marshal under the Republican primary. County Clerk James Burk announces his bid for County Clerk subject to the Republican nominating convention.
Office Dodgers Letter Heads Note Heads Bill Heads Statements Calling Cards Horse Bills Envelopes Business Cards and all other kinds of job printing Prices as low as the lowest Give the Star a share of your printing New type and new presses give us unequaled facilities to please Give us a riat and you are our customer Knowney & Torri
A list shows various business and intersection references including Mooney's Tannery and Starch Works with multiple cross streets Franklin Eleventh Fifteenth Pearl Chestnut Wilson Union Hutchins Avenue Orinoca Ave. Reeves Pulley Works is also named among the locations.
A list of Big Four railway lines accepts one thousand mile tickets for exchange. The tickets cost 30 dollars, are non transferable, and offer a ten dollar rebate if used in full by the original purchaser within eighteen months with proper cover certification. E. Q. Mecomick Passager Traffic Manager and Warren J. Lynch Assistant General Passenger and Ticket Agent sign the notice.
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