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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1897
Page
2
The essay recounts friction in Pullman, noting residents’ dissatisfaction with founder Mr. Pullman’s strict regulations and the later strike. It argues such experiments show how difficult it is to regulate others’ lives even with philanthropic motives.
Deputy U S Marshall E O Rose captured Ols Brickley south of Biurron. Brickley robbed the Moorkirk post office last April and is taken to Fort Wayne for a preliminary hearing.
Washington Oct 19 fourth class Indiana postmasters were appointed today James B Walker at New Bells vile Brown County replacing J B Cook resigned Oscar S Perigrine at Card Spring Scott County replacing J I Thornell resigned James H Hill at Toledo Huntington County replacing John M Davis removed
Detective Samuel Allander reports Union City man Cadwallader, sought on embezzlement charges from 1896, is believed to be Charles II Cadwallader. He is jailed in Janesville, Wisconsin, and charged with shooting William Butters of Janesville.
Wood and coal dealers in the District accuse Col. R J Bright sergeant at arms of the Senate of letting fat contracts to favorites without proper bidding prices. Other parties threaten an investigation of Brights disposal of condemned Senate furniture and fixings.
Captain Earle says he never represented himself with the New York Cuban Junto and that his headquarters are in Cincinnati where General Ryans and Morton Hawkins oversee affairs. He denies being an impostor and identifies R. M. Goff of Indianapolis as state treasurer for all donations.
In Jackson on October 19 the State Board of Health reports one new case at Clinton involving a son of Dr. Miller. Nittayama reports no new cases and the sick are improving. Edwards records four new yellow fever cases with patients described as ill but progressing.
In Mobile Alabama on October 19 the sixth fever week starts with five new cases none fatal and eleven recoveries. New patients include Raymon Villanova J F Holberg Norman Forest Nellie Sullivan J i Brombley. Weather turns chilly with overcast skies and light rain. Flomation becomes depopulated as about two hundred residents remain only nurses and the sick.
A Madrid dispatch reports wide discussion on a Spain Portugal alliance now under negotiation. The Portuguese minister of marine, visiting Madrid, says the accord could be completed at any moment.
Shelbyville Indiana October 20 Thomas Angle halted his rushed marriage to Jessie Kennedy after authorities learned he is already married in Greenfield He fled prompting a warrant for his arrest on charges of stealing a watch from William Hinnel near Cave Mill and taking jewelry from Miss Kennedy Meanwhile police pursue the fugitive through the area
The plaintiff, Sullivan, sues the Wabash road claiming a nerve system injury from a wreck last November when the fast mail derailed near New Haven Indiana. He says he was laid off seven months and is now a physical wreck.
Vincennes Ind Oct 19 The dry goods firm of Ohnemous Owlin was closed today by an attachment suit brought by Ralph L Smith of Nashville Tenn to recover 1428 alleging it is due unpaid Sheriff Orndorf levied on the goods and battles to satisfy the claim
In Vienna the Unterhaus session degenerated into chaos as the Left pressed obstructive motions from 6 pm until 2 am. A roll call at 1 am sparked clashes between Leftists and Richtists, ending with President Dr Katherin adjourning the sitting to 11 am.
Households across Thin City enter a friendly competition titled For This Fine Piece of Kitchen. Lively participants include Mrs Fred Ulrich Georges Habig Mrs Fred Kollemeyer Mrs Tom Hull and others. Local notables like Mrs Lee Loy Albert Owens Oliver Ong George Clutch and Dick Jones are listed among entrants in this community event.
The October 19 issue of Simplicissimis features a cartoon captioned Plebs does not know the difficulty of reigning. Each day brings care. Shall I paint, poetize or solve social problems seeking to lampoon the burdens of leadership.
An advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a permanent cure for constipation. It claims low cost per dose and urges readers to buy from druggists, highlighting Dr Miles' Pam as a remedy for headaches.
A party of Dervish horsemen raided several villages on Saturday, killing eleven men and capturing women, children, and cattle. An Anglo Egyptian cavalry detachment pursuing them routed the Dervishes, who abandoned their booty and fled toward Atbare.
The notice urges readers and advertisers to settle debts owed to the newspaper office. It stresses that funds are needed to run the paper and that all parties, including the collector and readers, should have payments ready when bills are presented.
The passage reflects on Mr. Pullman’s creation of the Pullman industrial town. It praises the plan as one of the best undertakings, noting his fortune from manufacturing and his effort to provide homes for workers. The text extols the town’s well-designed houses, modern improvements, and paved streets.
Mrs. Mary Nail files a $1,000 damages suit against 80 year old real estate man Day alleging an attempted criminal assault at his store several weeks ago. Day, described as decrepit and feeble with long business tenure, faces ridicule from friends over the charge.
The note advertises office printing including Dodgera, letter heads, note heads, bill heads, statements, envelopes and business cards. It highlights new type and presses and urges readers to give the Star a share of their printing with Kinney and Torri.
Evansville Indiana October 20 A bold attempt to wreck the northbound Cannon Ball on the Evansville Terre Haute Rail road was foiled when a cross tie was placed on the track and fastened. The tie was dragged for about a thousand feet before the engine freed it, delaying the train as it moved toward the city outskirts.
Notice offers a combined subscription deal for the Weekly Star and the Twice a Week Courier Journal at 1.25 for one year. It mentions the Weekly Star and Weekly Sentinel at 1.25 for a year and hints at a merchant who keeps in demand goods and avoids overcharging customers.
Notice indicates candidate announcements will be printed daily or weekly until after the convention for two dollars. It notes Arbor Day observances on Friday October 29 with school tree plantings flag raisings and purchases of classroom pictures.
A historic classifieds snippet advertises medical laxative cure claims and a political candidate naming window through Columbus Morning Star. It promotes a clubbing rate: Twice-A-Week Courier-Journal and the Weekly Star for 1 year at 91.25 and urges advance payment for renewals or new subscriptions. Sample copies of Courier-Journal offered.
The outbreak adds four deaths and fifty six new cases in New Orleans with deaths also reported in Franklin Louisiana and Biloxi Mississippi. New cases rise in all affected towns including Montgomery and Flomaton where thirty are ill and the town is deserted.
Mrs Brussell of Hammond visits her daughters Mrs T E Otto and Mrs George Werner in the city during her stay.
City Marshal Vincent Thompson declares candidacy for City Marshal under party rules. County Clerk James Burk announces his run for county clerk at the Republican nominating convention. Jacob Chambers enters as a candidate for Sheriff of Bartholomew County subject to the Republican nominating convention.
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