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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1897
Page
2
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No decision reached on a settlement of the long mining strike as delegates split, with leaders favoring compromise while a majority oppose. The interstate miners convention in Columbus Ohio adjourned without action, though prospects for a settlement appear favorable.
The remark claims the Times will win sympathy for H. E. Wells by continued attacks, just as it did for Geo. W. Caldwell John Stobo and Dan Crow, suggesting a pattern of press retaliation.
The piece praises C B Gooper M O Reeves Joby Carr Fred Dahn A J Dipboye M A Lock Jim Sibley John Suverkrup and John Overmeyer for free advertising that earned them friends. It asserts the paper’s Republican stance and commitment to reporting news without abuse while urging continued good works and prosperity.
The Star lists names of students planning winter courses with their institutions including Hanover Indiana University Purdue Butler State Normal Ann Arbor Washington Exeter College and Wabash, DePauw, plus others awaiting confirmation and possible enrollees.
A fragmented Seymour News item warns of a person planning vandalism by punching tire holes. It notes local events, shop ads from Leinberger’s, a child’s improvement, fair plans, and district political tensions. The Shelbyville Republican targets dancing girls at the fair. The note urges readers to pay debts and support the newspaper. General Longstreet’s marriage is mentioned.
A reflective piece on making the most of each day and leaving a positive ledger. Also reports: Blevins finds diamond and gold near Spearsville. gold sold in Chicago. insurance company meetings in Saratoga NY. the Union push among non union firms. a jack-o-lantern anecdote. Leinberger ad. extra weekly mailing. Jos Wooley to Tennessee for asthma. Prosecutor Shea arriving to investigate a white cup outrage.
A prominent Democrat praised the newspaper for its news coverage and asked to be added to a yearly list, offering $5.00. The note emphasizes generous readership and support for journalistic coverage.
Special to the Star reports Charlestown pastors enjoyed varied vacations touring Deputy Camp Meeting and the South including Alabama Georgia Tennessee and Lookout Mountain. Returns note prosperity and active employment with local concerns over harvests sickness and rising costs amid a full Charlestown fair preparations. A Syracuse fight was halted in the fifth round with honors even. Ohio Democrats seek full state ticket. Railroad travel light and Smiley Boat sales strong.
A Newark ad notes J. A. Newton’s One Price Cash Shoe Store claims lower expenses allow cheaper shoes. The notice also mentions A E Hartman moving into the John Gent Flouring Mill on Franklin Street, buying and shipping butter eggs and poultry with special prices on produce.
The Weekly Star announces it will be issued twice weekly at one dollar per year with days to be announced later. Readers are urged to subscribe and consider gifting a subscription for friends away from home. Also promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine product with 25 cent price.
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