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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1897
Page
2
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The ad touts Pittsburg coal as the ideal fuel for homes with a warm grate fire. It promises a bright burning flame, economical consumption, and no dirt or stones, making it the clean choice for drawing the family together at the hearth.
Indianapolis reports the selection of John H. Kern as City Attorney with high praise. The piece argues for efficient territorial government for Lincoln and Alaska regions, warning against unnecessary borough-style states and noting ongoing docket and organizational challenges.
The speaker announced the intention of returning to the state and making two speeches as part of campaign activity. The remark suggested a Republican victory would underscore that the politician is politically dead, though the outcome hinges on the Nebraska election.
Cana and Japan worry about 100,000 Russian soldiers at Vladivostock frontier. They cite the coronation oath pledging to enrich Russia and fear an orientalist expansion policy backed by force.
The New York Commercial Advertiser backs General Tracy for mayor and says the Henry George party may easily constitute the strongest opposition. It notes Republicans and sound-money Democrats split between Tracy and Lew, and laments failure to unite behind one candidate.
Recent statistics show the United States banking capital at 5.15 billion dollars versus 4.55 billion in Britain. In 1870 US bank capital stood at 2.4 billion against Britain’s 3.6 billion, and most of the increase occurred after the so called crime of 1873.
A group of railroad men and capitalists studying sugar beet farms near Santa Fe New Mexico found beets weighing one to six pounds. Analyses by the Territorial Agricultural College indicate sugar yields of 15 to 18 percent. They express surprise at strong results from Rocky Mountain valleys over 7,000 feet in altitude.
The editorial urges a 10c per hundred dollars tax to attract factories, arguing it would create work and boost business. It lauds recent removal of surplus poles on Washington street as a step forward and demands removal of hitching racks around the Court house square to preserve the square’s dignified appearance.
President McKinley selects Hon. John A. Kasson of Iowa as Special Commissioner with plenary powers to negotiate reciprocity treaties under the Dingley tariff. Kasson has long served in Congress and held diplomatic posts including minister to Austria Germany and U S Commissioner to the Berlin Samoa conference. France negotiations may lead off the diplomatic push.
The city aims to host 15000 to 20000 visitors for the May annual State encampment with hotels and halls ready. A committee seeks to raise 3000 for an entertainment fund to welcome veterans and promote Columbus across Indiana. Citizens are urged to participate and future dates will be announced.
Fine Work. You can get at this office Dodgers, Letter Heads, Note Heads, Bill Heads, Calling Cards, Statements, Horse Bills Business Cards Envelopes. And all other kinds of job printing. Prices as low as the lowest. Kinney & Turpin invites a share of your printing. New type and new presses give us unequaled facilities to please.
An advertisement promotes a combined sale for the Weekly Star and Twice a Week Courier Journal at $1.25 for one year and a combined offer of the Weekly Star and Weekly Sentinel for one year at $1.25.
The public notice announces candidate announcements in the city and county. candidates may be listed for convention events and related filings. The document notes a fee of $2 for convention placement.
A fragmented archival snippet describes a cemetery at a church and two merchants. One neighbor thrives by stocking in demand goods and avoiding what customers do not want, highlighting local trade dynamics in a quiet street scene.
Jackson Mississippi reports the State Board of Health bulletin detailing two new Cayuga cases and two suspicious cases, T C Nixon dies, Clintor reports one case under treatment and one suspicious case, Edwards lists two new cases both white with three deaths Mrs Penfield Gus Havenkott Jr Fannie Bryant two white and one colored. The sick are doing very well with no one critically ill.
The notice asks readers who owe money to settle accounts with the newspaper. It stresses that all indebted individuals, including the reader, should be prepared when the collector presents a bill and emphasizes the need to receive payment.
Advertisement notes Cascarets candy cathartic promises relief from constipation with a 10 or 25 cent price. It claims druggists refund money if not cured and mentions Dr Miles Pan Pills to stop headaches at a cent a dose.
Four men named Kelley were arrested for disorderly conduct after resisting arrest. Marshal Ross overpowered them and placed them in jail. a revolver belonging to saloon keeper Bloss Blaver was found on one prisoner. The inmates damaged their jail cots and the door, delaying removal for trial until a locksmith freed the lock. Dan and Lee Kelley were bound over. the others face trial tomorrow.
A lively Friday auction in the community features bidders such as Mrs. Tom Kote Mrs. Chas Jones Mrs. Lee Loy and Albert Owens among others. The crowd includes Jonathan Smith Walter Coup Charles Norton Hal Daffy and several Mrs and Mr participants while bids reach various amounts noted beside each name.
Anderson October 19 In a blast along the interurban road north of Anderson a hole opened in a stump route is so deep that its bottom has not yet been found A chunk of rope over a hundred feet long failed to touch bottom Local lore holds that an underground river or channel runs through Madison County from northeast to southwest
City Marshal Vincent Thompson declares candidacy for City Marshal subject to Republican primary. County Clerk James Burk announces for county clerk at Republican nominating convention. Jacob Chambers also announces for Sheriff of Bartholomew County under Republican convention.
A list of intersection names and local sites including Mooney's Tannery and Starch Works along with crossings at 12th and Jackson through 18th Streets and Washington, reflecting a historical city map snippet.
Mosile Alabama reports six new yellow fever cases and one death in the last 24 hours. Names include Mrs Deshon Herndon Ernest Grube Mrs E Smith Dr George A Sheldon and Joseph Brettel. Nellie McKnight dies. Total cases 170 deaths 22 recoveries 106 under treatment 40. Warm weather increases case numbers while deaths stay low.
An old newspaper ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a cold cure in one day with a money back guarantee from druggists. It also advertises political candidate notices with column announcements and a convention timing and a $2 advance charge for a listing.
A marketing note announces a joint clubbing arrangement with the Twice-a-week Courier Journal and the Weekly Star. Subscribers renewing in advance or new subscribers paying in advance may receive both papers for a single price. Sample copies of the other Journal are sent free on request.
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