16 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1896
Page
1
Incomplete text from a local report describes a bad wreck with references to a boy, a store, and a rough loss amount around 810000. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
The Treasury proposed to Congress an additional appropriation of 890000 pounds for an international exposition to be held in Brassela next year. The measure aims to support the planning and execution of the event with funds allocated to facilities and related activities.
Two young girls aged eight and ten were bitten by a mad dog while playing in their yard. They were taken to Paducah for treatment as wounds worsen. The dog terrorized the neighborhood before being killed.
The House, presided over by Speaker Reed, debated pension and private pension bills, a liquor sales prohibition at the Capitol, and other appropriation measures. Senator Sherman’s caucus pushed a five member committee to craft tariff and bimetallism legislation, while Hearings on industrial interests were planned.
Fragmentary text hints at a local page featuring bargains and notices. Mentions William Beatt and a general appeal to readers to check the page for deals and information. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a consumer notices item.
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