Mid summer clearance sale promotes velvet rolls
Readable notice shows a clearance event offering 12 rolls of Velvet at 1.25 each and a reference to a Momnette car. The fragment implies a local sale with discounted fabrics and a vehicle mention.
14 Jun 1899
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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1899
Page
1
Readable notice shows a clearance event offering 12 rolls of Velvet at 1.25 each and a reference to a Momnette car. The fragment implies a local sale with discounted fabrics and a vehicle mention.
General Lawton led a lengthy action near Manila at Cavite Viejo, with support from the Monadnock and gunboats as American forces fought insurgents. Many Filipinos were killed or wounded while two American soldiers died near a bridge. Reports from Washington noted intense fighting near the navy yard and heavy losses claimed by both sides, with reinforcements expected.
The platform critic condemns the war department management and Governor Stone. It denounces the appointment of Senator Quay to the U S Senate and a 1 million reduction in public school funds. The Republican legislative majority is censured for not passing reform measures.
Terrible suffering and famine threaten southern Russia while seven provinces in east European Russia face worse conditions than in 1801 and 1892. About half of 11 million people suffer starvation and disease as relief money is wasted on high agent pay and seed corn prices deter farming. In Kazan district no child born this year is alive according to a Russian authority.
In Guanajay Pinar del Rio Cuba Lieutenant Colonel Bisbee pays Cuban troops who bring arms or certificates showing arm delivery. 471 weapons delivered to the mayor. General Leonard Wood and his family left Santiago for Boston New York and Washington. The city council renamed the main street Wood in his honor.
D K Parsons of Chicago increased support to Marietta College by 25000 dollars meeting conditions for a 75000 dollar campus endowment. Trustees announced that the college debt was paid and the gift brings total endowment to 225000 dollars as of June 14. Opinions on U S Germany island moves noted.
The item notes over 900 sleamitters striking for a uniform gain, Dent reports retirement plans for politics, Dr. Lawson Talt dies in London age unspecified, Thealomol of Miami college Oxford marks diamond anniversary, Prof Frank I Lillie linked to Vaswor collage diary, Ammon Hood Trade convention in Cincinnati with delegates, national agenda to be refined, shipyard output cited at 80 million dollars, children Christensen missing near North Platte, Nebraska, chamber of indictments referenced.
The June 14 New Richmond Wisconsin tornado devastated the city, with fatalities likely around 10 or more and possibly over 200 in total. The business district vanished beneath brick ruins while homes suffered widespread damage. survivors sought safety in churches and schools as debris filled streets and waterways. A local pastor Rev Dr Degnan recounts the cyclone’s approach and his frantic efforts to shelter and aid residents, describing a cone shaped cloud and walls collapsing under a terrifying surge of wind.
A tornado destroyed the village of Hermans last night, leaving only the public schoolhouse and a small dwelling intact. Widespread debris filled the main street, with dead bodies scattered and some corpses badly disfigured. Wires are down and residents brace for further updates as authorities assess the destruction. The report notes the town’s extensive damage and the potential for additional storms in the region.
General Wheeler recognizes Helen Miller Gould for her support to regular army soldiers in the Spanish American War. He presents a lavish scrapbook of about 1,000 articles and illustrations, bound in red russet with gilded edges, to Irvington on the Hudson. Wheeler hopes to push a Senate award and a gold medal for her patriotism.
The Enquirer reports Paris Allen Co of New York has contracted J W M Fields of Oversboro Kentucky to supply output from the Pili Westillery for one year. The contract covers from 3500 to 5000 barrels yearly at about two and a half cents a gallon. The Kentucky Distillers and Partners firm is led by President Bradex with active backing from the industry.
Last week in the Tinnevelly district of the Madras presidency clashes between Maravars and Kullare on one side and the Shamari on the other have grown alarming. The unrest has spread over a wide area of about 100 square miles with several villages burned, alarming local observers.
The Chicago and Cincinnati markets depict varied grain prices with no clear direction as corn and wheat shift while futures for July and September show modest gains and losses. Livestock prices remain steady to higher with cattle and hogs noted as steady or rising amid unsettled demand, and a disturbing county burial report notes pauper remains missing and alleged improper disposal before burial and sale to medical colleges.
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