06 Dec 1889
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Newspaper
Columbus Daily Herald
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1889
Page
1
A newspaper notice reports severe overstocking of woolen goods. It notes late shipments were rejected, and offers steep cuts on sealskin plush coats, Newmarkets, cloaks, blankets, underwear, hosiery, caps, and fascinators. Deals include 18.60 on a seal plush coat and 12.00 on a walking coat, with many items labeled as all wool or heavily reduced to clear stock.
The Cronin trial progresses as Donahoe and Hynes spar over defendants Kunze O Sullivan and others. The prosecution contrasts past statements with defense alibis while questioning identifications and the handling of the murder case. Witness accounts, alleged conspirators, and the body identification debate dominate the morning session.
Dec. 6 reports Silcott, cashier to the House sergeant at arms, fled with 672000 in funds entrusted to him. Officials and colleagues sought his whereabouts, fearing a planned departure or untoward incident. The incident disrupted payroll as senators and representatives debated next steps and adjourned.
Washington December 6 The Chicago effort to locate the World’s Fair continues with Illinois and other northern lawmakers caucusing to assign outreach roles. A Senate committee on the fair expands from seven to thirteen, with figures from New York Massachusetts and Missouri viewed as possible Washington representatives. Other items include Brazil’s royalists opposing an American Zollverein idea, a Bloomington fraud probe into W Fursman totaling around 150000 in loans, a Sligo Pennsylvania mill explosion injuring three workers, Austrian snowbound rail traffic, a Michigan hotel fire with two bodies found, and a Chicago coal dealer Alfred C Buah assigning assets of 10000 with 60000 in liabilities.
A seven story hotel the Monongahela House in Pittsburgh burned, trapping no guests as 200 occupants evacuated safely. Ownership by Clarke Miller and the Crossan heirs valued property at 500000 with losses under 100000, papers transfer priced at 475000.
New York December 6 The Herald publishes Henry M Stanley's letter detailing Africa exploration and perilous march with the Fear column. He cites mutiny illness and death among officers, yet praises endurance, faith, and a guiding “divinity” shaping their fate.
Statistics show the Lynn fire destroyed 12 509 cases of shoes worth 800 000 dollars. Dealers lost stock valued at 500 000 with 250 000 more on heels taps and counters. R E Hillard losses include 11 000 sides of sole leather and 11 000 cast soles totaling about 100 000 dollars.
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