03 Jun 1897
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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1897
Page
1
Advertises heavy discounts on summer dress goods with 50000 yards on sale, trimmed hats, and cheap textiles. Highlights hats, men s shirts, underwear, calico, and factory-priced yarns and cassimere. Claims widespread bargains across dress goods, carpets, draperies, and millinery. Emphasizes factory pricing and continued value across departments.
A Washington dispatch notes John W. Foster may be the new U S minister to Spain with the president praising his diplomatic fitness and confirming inquiries into Foster’s relations with Spain. The Senate moves on the tariff bill with amendments largely rejecting Wilson-rate proposals while a reduction on a West-proposed duty on anvils is approved. The foreign relations committee backs a Chile treaty revival and a 1865 loan adjustment, and a revenue cutter incident reports eleven drownings.
A Senate committee report accuses C. W. Spaulding of misusing funds at the University of Illinois and ties former Governor Altgeld to substantial borrowings from Globe Savings Bank. The panel contends Altgeld knew of the bank’s insolvency and used his influence to secure loans for himself and others connected to the bank and university board. Other items include party platform notes, minister resignations in Spain, Kentucky distillers seeking insurance, and a U S. commercial congress opening in Philadelphia with President McKinley speaking.
In Panamena on June 3 a grand banquet drew about 1,600 attendees in the western hemisphere hall. President McKinley and Secretary Wilson attended with key officials from Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, and other South American governments, plus the Chinese minister. The hall spanned a full block and featured flags, a Marine band, and a Germany orchestra.
Farmer James Webster once worth 850000 may die in the county poorhouse after panic era burying 30000 in coin. mind failing he recalls hiding it but not the place. Nearby, unearthing war of 1812 soldiers at Courthouse Park reveals many remains in rudimentary coffins. Also reports a couple struck by a train near Kilied Manton and a tornado watch in Birmingham with record heat and rough wind gales.
A forthright Indiana item traces the death of Thomas Purdy from throat paralysis after lengthy illness and starvation, reports on the Blackburn trial and district clergy actions, plus scattered notes on reunions, weather, accidents, and local misdeeds. The bulletin blends court, church, and civic updates across multiple towns.
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