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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1899
Page
1
Bargain textile sale offering $1.25 linen skirts with braid trim at 6 cents. A 1,000 yard case of soft finished bleach muslin 64 cent quality. Large assortment of dress linen at 10 to 20 cents. all are said to be worth more.
Washington June 26 Secretary Alger returned after three weeks away and said he does not plan to resign over his cabinet status or his rumored senatorial bid. He reiterated Governor Pingree backs McKinley and discussed dispatches from General Otis on the Philippine situation, noting no confirmation of calls for reinforcements. He will confer with the president upon return and did not confirm any changes to troop plans.
Washington June 24 The agricultural department reports a bulletin on Smyrna fig production in California. Experiments introduced a small insect from southern Europe that fertilizes capric figs at Fresno. Insects bred for a year and promise a future California fig variety with Smyrna flavor, boosting commercial prospects for Smyrna figs.
Thirty five yellow fever cases have developed in Santiago de Cuba with five deaths reported since the start of the current period. One victim was a Fifth Infantry officer. four others were civilians. Captain Fabrigius, a popular officer, died yesterday as Cuban authorities note patriotic San Juan celebrations amid absence of the American flag.
The Rough Riders conducted a memorial service in Las Vegas at the Timenu Opera House. Rev. Thomas A. Jazell of the People's Tabernacle of Denver delivered the sermon as part of the memorial program حضور.
A June 26 Nebraska twister ripped through Bradley destroying a seven story brick block housing a store and diverse shops. Floyd A. Walworth was seriously injured, the post office was wrecked, Collins' store rooted, and homes and barns demolished. Ground was plowed by wind and livestock killed.
Five inches of rain in Havernia Neb between 6 and 7 pm caused streets to flood, cellars to fill, and merchandise damage. Washouts reported at the Burlington yard east end and along the line toward Broken Bow, with another near St Michael east of Ravenna.
A placard plagued town of Kieng Ning Foo in Fo Kien province offers a reward of 1000 dollars for the heads of missionaries amid anti foreign riots. The note signals growing dangers for expatriates and mounting hostility in the port city.
Chicago hosts a Civic federation conference September 13 to 16 to study trusts and regulation. Governors P ingree Roosevelt Stanley Sayers Mount Fancher Thomas Tanner McLaurin McMillan Painter Lee attend or be represented. J Sterling Morton declares most trusts fail due to overcapitalization and mismanagement.
The ruling states that the decision does not prejudice German claims to compensation for losses sustained during the recent disturbances, preserving their pursuit of redress. The text emphasizes that the ruling focuses on the kingship issue without affecting compensation rights.
Brest France June 24 The French first class cruiser Tage pat to s& last evening with official word she goes to experiment with carrier pigeons. The much larger Tage than Lifax may be sent to meet Sfax and transfer Captain Dreyfus by pigeons to announce arrival. Gendarmes and a leader of the anti Dreyfus league are reported to be arriving as a possible demonstration plans emerge.
London reports indicate Britain’s stance persuading Transvaal authorities toward negotiations with Cape Town, Bloemfontein, and Pretoria to reach a franchise compromise. President Kruger reportedly favors a limited settlement but resists aggressive moves, calling war rumors exaggerated and asserting Queen Victoria would prevent a larger conflict.
Almanac notes times for sun and moon rise and set across Indiana and Illinois for the period. The item outlines daily expectations for daylight and lunar visibility, typical of a regional weather almanac column.
In a letter to a Columbus friend, Mayor M B Jones of Toledo says he is willing to stand as an independent gubernatorial candidate. He advocates education over campaigning and argues parties and party machines burden liberty and progress, suggesting the era of parties may be ending.
Dutch Neal, a Chicago boxer, dies after a six round glove bout with pugilist St. Lovie. Neal collapses from a blood condition blamed on overexertion and poor fitness. Hospital reports show he never regained consciousness. The bout was a purse fight and Neal had complained of illness after the match.
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