24 Feb 1891
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Columbus Daily Herald
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1891
Page
1
Announcement of a 18 day sale to liquidate a large drygoods stock including $5,000 worth of shoes at about 35 cents on the dollar. The company cites a shift in business and an urgent need to close out inventory within 18 days, with strict terms and no remaining stock to move.
An ad offers a handsome Newmarket cloak for future use with no fixed price. Buyers are invited to name their own price and pay 350 in cash in future business, as the seller claims this benefits them more than a dollar’s worth of dry goods.
An advertisement urges buyers to purchase dresses now with a $3 full pattern and making charge, claiming it saves $9 later. It promises substantial inducements for early patrons and urges quick action.
Cincinnati reports the Ohio river flood worsening with water up to 55 feet 7 inches and rising an inch hourly. Newport Covington and Parkersburg report submerged districts as rail depots flood and factories suspend operations. Missouri Arizona and Arizona towns also endure record floods and casualties.
A violent clash on the main street follows a bitter feud between the Sunday Capital and the World. W J Elliott and Osborne open fire in a hat store, killing Osborne and bystander Hughes, wounding others as bystanders flee during a Washington birthday parade.
Washington reports Supt Porter of the census bureau studied private indebtedness and found Alabama and Iowa show different mortgage totals and rates. Alabama real estate debt Jan 1 1890 about 39 million, Iowa about 190 million. per capita debts 26 and 104 dollars respectively. Acreage mortgaged and interest ranges vary. main motives for mortgaging include purchase money, improvements, farm expenses, and debt repayment.
The Sherman grave at Calvary Cemetery drew thousands as a sentinel posted by General Merritt guarded the site. A circle 90 feet in diameter ringed the family plots while twelve privates three non commissioned officers and an officer were stationed to prevent tampering with floral decorations. The guard is to be quartered in the cemetery and relieved at intervals until the grave is enclosed with masonry.
Willis Clark, aged 101 years and 24 days, a pioneer of the Genesee valley and large land owner, died Saturday at Sperta, Nebraska. He reportedly left home for the last time and may have been deranged during the incident. Five Persda Bia tions and passengers, all ladies, were severely injured.
The State board of health records its year with the influenza outbreak causing 5 029 deaths The National Board bans the American Association and proclaims players free to sign with national clubs The Thurman family vindicated as chairman and a new American Association likely to gain national agreement benefits
A garbled Arkansas dispatch notes a surge of settlers moving into the Cherokee Outlet area near Lovie on February 24. The report cites estimates of thousands of settlers and legal disputes over pene tee rights and town estimates.
A report notes that on February 24 Mr Candier of Massachusetts introduced by request a bill regarding an appropriation for the Colored People’s Pageant at Wasurgerton World’s Fair venue.
A garbled report suggests Indiana lawmakers discuss a railway tax measure affecting counties revenue and state allocations. The fragment hints at committee review and vigorous opposition, with references to a company and defective machinery, all amid broader fiscal contention.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.