18 Feb 1891
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Newspaper
Columbus Daily Herald
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1891
Page
1
Room must be vacated by March 15 and the entire stock sold in Columbus. Low prices and bargains drive the sale with dry goods offered at own figures. Ladies Newmarkets are highlighted with prices well below manufacturers’ costs, many from 10 to 20 dollars, all to move before the deadline.
Our entire line of all wool 50c cloths 36 inches wide is offered at 9c. All of our 6 cf cloth is available at 30c with a 54 inch width.
Large stock of ladies kid gloves offered at 39 cents each, with varieties in shades and sizes, previously priced from 75 cents to 1.25 dollars. Includes a broad range of colors and fits for all customers.
A Columbus shoe stock worth 510000 is described as all new goods being offered at unprecedented prices. The vendor notes the supply remains large and must be cleared within the next 50 days.
Senator Quay of Pennsylvania delivered a forceful Senate rebuttal to repeated accusations of personal and political corruption. He labeled every claim false, detailing contested financial actions, pledging to refute all charges with final, historical truth. Samuel Gustin Thompson supports Quay, stating he never defrauded anyone.
Cincinnati February 18 Arrangements are being perfected for the national convention of Republican clubs to be held in Cincinnati on April 21 and 23. President Hermann reports letters from clubs nationwide promising attendance and aid for a highly successful gathering. Speakers invited for a mass meeting at Music Hall on April 21 include James G Blaine Depew Alger Reed McKinley Foraker Spooner Langston and Al Yammer.
The funeral of Admiral Porter in Washington drew the President Cabinet officers and Congress members. The procession included 100 marines, 500 cavalry and artillery, 600 National Guard and G A R members, with services at the home and interment in Arlington.
A detailed account notes the casket closely resembles the one used for General Sherman’s wife. Only family and intimate friends may view the face before final closure. Reports mention illness and iodine treatment altering features. Also, dispatches describe a Greek island wreck with nine dead and other disasters feared. Notable nuptials include John Jacob Astor Jr and Ava Willing, with over two million dollars in gifts. Astor’s residence presents a million-dollar mansion gift from William Astor. Separate items cover a bricklayer James Flint’s son killed by an accidental revolver discharge, Springfield political ballots, and a lynching report from Texas.
The bill expands appellate reach to all misdemeanor and contract disputes not exceeding 1000 dollars. It authorizes an intermediate court on appeal and names siting for street improvement controversies. Also notes city officials and school commissioners may incur bonds for projects. EVANville and Charlotte wire updates report bank embezzlement arrest in Ritter case and a rail derailment near Newton.
Markets show quiet trading with wheat flour and oats steady or firmer. Cotton, butter, and lard quotes move slowly while live poultry and gasoline prices edge variedly amid thin demand.
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