18 Jun 1895
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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1895
Page
1
An old time sale notice advertises clearance items across dry goods and carpentry lines. Reads prices on handkerchiefs thread spools and fabric with mentions of various household wares and ladies garments amid a faded list of items and vendors.
Eastern headquarters directs closing out eight local outlets in Lebanon. The large stock includes clothing hats and ladies’ and gents’ furnishings chinaware glassware and tinware with aggressive price cuts planned despite uncertainties.
Reports from Wasarsavox indicate German capital has heavily funded a Venezuelan railroad and a 7 percent return guarantee. Officials fear a future German naval presence off Venezuela as Washington may redefine Monroe Doctrine limits. Venezuelan minister Andrade says he has no knowledge of island acquisition plans though German investment is acknowledged.
New York June 19 sentence delay for ex Inspector McLaughlin arraigned on extortion in office. Counsel sought a new trial and arrest of judgment but motions denied. Judge Barrett and DA Fellows held a conference as sentence deferred to Wednesday to review legality of the police beard dismissal.
A massive forest blaze endangers Kashegua Pa and the Kinsua valley. A special train with over 100 men left Mt. Jewett to reinforce efforts to save the town as flames threaten Gaffney's chemical factory. The fire is described as the worst yet for the area.
Eyewitness account describes a funnel shaped white cloud that damaged homes, barns and outbuildings in Hawrvord and near Quin dara. Four inches of rain fell in eight hours and a river city flood followed with two boys killed near Quin dara. Subscriptions started for sufferers and overall estimated property loss reaches twenty thousand dollars.
In Birwisanam Alabama Bert Rockett former clerk confronted Albert Benson at Benson liquor store demanding back pay. A street quarrel escalated into a pistol duel leaving Rockett dead and Benson jailed with heart injuries.
Alan Mott, actor, faced preliminary examination for alleged assault to murder after firing at his wife, who declined to prosecute. The court noted the plea and a jury was convened, with Emma insisting on non-prosecution and a promise of reformation. The case moved to court and a jubilation was held in the fat room.
A local retailer advertises a large stock of ladies muslin skirts chemises drawers and corset covers from a major Boston manufacturer at 40 cents on the dollar. Garments span from 19 cents to 3 50 with prices below manufacturing cost. Ladies are urged to come in and view the bargains.
Auction listing offers untrimmed hats from 0.75 to 1.06, trimmed hats from 1.56 to 2.56, lace trimmed hoods from 0.50 to 1.00, all hats bid up to 0.25 in the sale. Includes ladies hats of various styles and bargains for buyers.
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