16 Dec 1890
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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1890
Page
1
Gen Alfred Terry dies after a brief illness at age sixty three in New Haven. Wireless dispatches report from various sections confirm the general’s death and note the ongoing trial of French criminal Eyrand. Special to the Tribune.
Special dispatch reports a crowded Paris court as Eyrand faces trial this morning with mixed views on outcome. Spectators expect either acquittal or possible hanging amidst high excitement.
Patsy Kerrigan and Andy Bowen duel tonight before the Puritan Club of Long Island City for a $1500 purse. John L. Sullivan will attend to witness fair play as other noted sportsmen gather, reflecting the club's affluent, lightly regulated venue across the river.
London December 16 Sir Henry James Liberal Unionist will preside at a dinner for historian Froude by the Liberal Unionist club tonight. The event marks the first major political gathering since the Parnell exposure and the Liberal Nationalist Alliance split with implications for Liberal stance toward Gladstone under new conditions.
Ex unt Miss Mary S Abell daughter of the late Amnah S Abell of the Baltimore Sun will become a novice at the Convent of Visitation in Georgetown after entering as a postulant and a year of preparation. She is noted as one of Maryland’s wealthiest women and has long been a member of Re...
The article notes the heiress inherited 2 000 000 from her father and rumors claim she plans to give it to the church. A sensational tale follows about Edna Merrill granddaughter of Dr Merrill taking a solo trip to Louisville to see Santa Claus, aided by a police escort. The report ends with an ad pitch for a White Sewing Machine as a Christmas gift for wives.
Notice to stock holders of the New Albany Tribune Company announcing the regular annual meeting on Tuesday January 6 1891 at 730 p m at the Tribune office. All stockholders requested to be present. Jasper Packard President John W Edmondson Secretary Treasurer.
A period ad touts a range of wares including wagons, carts, velocipedes, doll carriages, drums, tool chests and muff prices. It highlights a Scharf 344 east Market location and urges customers to buy a full sized muff at various price points. The copy also promotes a selection of handkerchiefs and Christmas umbrellas.
An ad notes Puff and powder boxes in celluloid at Conner's Drug Store and urges Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier to cure scrofula and impure blood. It references a New York physicians dinner for Dr. Oliver W. Holmes and claims the nation seeks Dr. Buli's Cough Syrup amid calls for liberty from disease.
A well authenticated report from Chicago says Sitting Bull the famed Sioux leader was shot dead during a confrontation with United States authorities resisting arrest. The event marks a dramatic end for a principal figure in Sioux resistance.
A sale at John J. Morgan My Tailor in the Odd Fellows Block Market and Bank streets offered hats and furnishing goods well below their usual prices in a bid to clear stock. The event drew shoppers seeking bargains on clothing and accessories.
Secretary Rusk highlights Dr. Wiley’s sorghum sugar process as key to profitable U S production. The method removes gums from juice using alcohol precipitation, increases sugar yield, reduces cost, and allows year round production with smaller facilities. He urges a $20 000 grant for trial at experimental stations.
In Washington, December 16, Morrill’s Vermont credentials laid on the table. A bill to extend homestead holdings to 160 acres passed. Oleomargarine and pure food measures were laid aside. The elections bill progressed as Colquitt spoke. Hathaway sworn as Montana postmaster. Treasury deposit details requested. Indian depredation claims bill advanced creating a three-judge court. Ways and Means backed bond-extension for imported goods to Oct 1, 1891.
An Alaskan exploring expedition passed through San Francisco five months earlier. The party included E. G. Glave and W. H. Wells among others, sent by Frank Leslie's. Glave returned recently. Wells and others were later reported to have serious trouble, splitting into three groups and facing starvation in the interior with scarce flour.
The Senate Republican caucus committee proposes a bill to buy 12,000,000 ounces of silver and issue treasury certificates monthly to replace National bank notes, with bonds up to 100 million dollars at 2 percent interest to retire existing bonds.
The city touts its rail access from all directions and cheap fuel as strong assets for manufacturers and business growth. South Bend visitors consider locating a plough factory there while local shops offer discounted fabrics at Hedden Phelps & Co compared with higher city prices.
Advert shows deep discounts on cloaks children's misses and ladies garments with prices cut 25 to 50 percent. J K Woodward markets the sale and notes dramatic reductions amid a fraught scene mentioning Salvation Oil as a remedy.
The dwelling owned and occupied by Mrs. Catherine Woodlock near Henryville was destroyed by fire early yesterday. The blaze is believed incendiary and the elderly owner and her two daughters barely escaped as embers fell. The property was fully insured and no salvage was possible. Tramps seen prowling after dark are speculated as likely culprits.
A long list of Indiana residents and towns appears as inventors seeking patents with C A Snow Co and agents for procuring patents in Washington DC. Names include Beeson Milton Broyer Roann Kitselstan Ridgeville Kortrump Huntinburg Lowe Thorntown Nickerson Worthington Tennison Mount Vernon Van Zant Noblesville Wagner Indianapolis Wiselogel and others announcing patent activity and urging readers to share the news.
The Common Council met with all members present. Petitions on Poplar street well, Madison street vapor lamps, and Vincennes street crossing were referred to committees. Fire Chief urged water improvements. Beeler street upgrade approved. Beeler water issues noted. liquor licenses issued to sixty seven. A New Albany Power Co ordinance passed. water pressure review committee formed. The Dice will case continued.
An old advertisement extols Simmons Liver Regulator as a universal remedy for torpid liver and constipation. It touts improved health, lists conditions like dyspepsia and nervousness, and features a Macon Georgia testimonial claiming no disappointment.
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