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Newspaper

Columbus Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1897

Page

2

Tailored Ov Ns Pants Advertising Slant

An advertisement touts ready tailored Ov Ns Pants offering superior values, advantages, and low prices across all lines to persuade customers to try the product.

Hidden menace of dynamite on railway lines discussed

The text laments a surge toward gold and Africa while noting Treasury costs of 196 million in gold and 153 million in silver. It suggests public belief in harsh penalties for the dynamite saboteur who endangered a passenger train, despite resolutions to the contrary.

Treasury Department

Silver and gold debates sweep across politics and presses

The New York Journal and San Francisco Examiner push for full Union Pacific value while gold reserves rise to over 151 million. Turf on wheat and silver prices sparks Bryan's Ohio campaign explains. Spanish Cuba stance firm. bequests enliven Pullman charity. Moraine Star recounts its Columbus growth and shifts to an evening edition starting November 1 1897 amid tariff quarrels on shoddy imports.

THE New York Journal San Francisco Examiner

Tariff Debate on Woolen Goods Faults and Fight

The article criticizes imported woolen goods made in England rushed into the U.S. market and claims their fabric fails after wear. It argues that the tariff act will yield better American woolens, and predicts buyers will demand American made goods to avoid shady imports.

England

McKinley era sales compared with Cleveland plan in Union Pacific deal

The piece contrasts McKinley administration efforts to maximize the government’s Union Pacific claim with Cleveland’s approach. It notes the potential loss of 20 million dollars under Cleveland, the subsequent bids under McKinley, and argues the better sale and higher value were achieved, tied to economic conditions and policy shifts. It cites railroad employment and earnings changes and mentions a major Wabash Railroad loss, plus a convention notice and excursion rates.

Morgan Syndicate United States Union Pacific Cleveland McKinley White House Republican Party

Mrs A Strauss Visits Memphis Town in the West

Mrs A Strauss visiting in Memphis Town is reported to be in the west future. Artie Brazzell is to be married soon. The price of oats in the market now brings 18 to 20 cents. John Werner, once suffering from a poisoned face, is much better.

Memphis Artie Brazzell John Werner

City notes and personal items from a midwestern paper

Last day to pay the second installment of city tax without penalty is Monday November 1. City treasurer B52 Qhi- 3 HeStsney. Quill Mitchells child improving. Noblitt furniture offers wallpaper and mouldings at 529 Washington. J N Marsh returns from Brown county outing. Art Brazzeli resigns from St Denis bar to join Orinoco furniture. Laura Stevens of North Vernon visits Lillie Rice of Orinoco. Walter Duffys sells dressed poultry. Mrs C M Watson of Columbus visiting Seymour friends. Rev Al Woods leaves Smiths tank house for farming. G G Schmitt and L H Rowell from Columbia on business.

HeStsney

Hay Load Among Largest For City From Allen Farmers Team

A wagon carried over two tons of clover hay in one of the citys largest loads ever, delivered yesterday by Allen Farmers team. Brown county politics heat up as Democrats plan their November 2 primary with candidates active day and night. A London Syndicate pressuring for a delayed Union Pacific sale claims the government could net 20 million more than the reorganization bid.

Allen Farmer Brown County

One Thousand Mile Tickets List for Big Four Issue

The document lists many railroads attached to one thousand mile tickets for exchange and specifies that the books sell for $30 and are non transferable. If used entirely by the original buyer a $10 rebate is offered if the cover is certified and returned within eighteen months. E. O. Mecomick and Warren J. Lynch sign as officials.

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