06 May 1890
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Newspaper
Columbus Daily Herald
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1890
Page
1
Advertises a last big clearance at the White House in Columbus Indiana. Cutting prices on Henriettas, Brilliantines, and French serge robes with multiple pieces at half to 69 percent off. Includes towels at four cents and other fabric reductions as stock is rapidly reduced.
The page features A Strauss and W B Wallace selling 5 and 6 size ladies shoes at 1.00 with claims of value, plus a divorce suit by Isabelle Burns against John Burns for child custody. It notes bridge damage from high water near Corman's Ford and a push for deeply discounted stock by Jos I Irwin. Also mentions a Far West romance, a who's-who of whooping cough remedies and tollgate abandonments in Shelbyville and nearby.
In Little Rock on May 5 during Clayton inquiry Judge McClure nearly fired his pistol at the Hon Carroll Armstrong while Mrs Hooper labeled the Jeffersonville witness a liar. No significant testimony followed.
A large demonstration in London draws about 170,000 workers from various industries to protest wages and conditions. Organizers claim broad support while police estimate attendees below the official count.
The May 6 Hyde Park labor demonstration drew an estimated 500000 people with 150000 in the park and 170000 along processions. Speakers including Michael Davitt urged an eight hour law, while committees pressed Parliament for shorter hours and higher wages. Reports from the continent describe strikes and protests across Europe as workers push for eight hours.
In Calvary Cemetery on Sunday, Dr Patrick Henry Cronin was laid to rest after a year since his murder at Carlson cottage. Over 1000 mourners attended as Sheridan Guards and Illinois Drum Corps provided honors. Religious services were led by Rev Father Muldgan and other clergy in attendance.
Washington May 6. Kentucky delegation plans a private marble room holding and a Senate chamber funeral for Senator Beck with an Blackburn oration. Pallbearers named. the procession travels by a Chesapeake & Ohio train to Lexington for burial. Rumors name ex Speaker Carlingle and Breckinridge as potential successors amid Kentucky's adjournment countdown.
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