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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1890
Page
8
Our store offers Storm Coat Ulsters and overcoats at low prices. Black and blue Cheviot coats drop from 18 to 12 dollars, Ulsters from 20 to 15, 15 to 10, and Storm Coats from 12 to 8 dollars. Trousers offered at 5 dollars and up. More styles than you can study.
The article celebrates the completion and opening preparations of a grand edifice, detailing construction progress since September 1587, praised by architects, with James B. Scott as superintendent. It describes exterior Romanesque features, a marble reception room, nine library rooms, and a grand hall with a 1100-seat capacity, acoustics, lighting, and an organ recital program for opening days.
Havana February 9 General Salamanca the late Captain General of Cuba was honored in elaborate funeral rites. Troops lined the route from the palace to the cemetery as military honors were rendered. The hearse was drawn by eight horses and wreaths adorned the coffin. Foreign consuls officers press and thousands attended the solemn event.
In Birmingham a revival near Cowlburg shows Mattie Stevens, a young woman, slipping into a trance last Thursday night after a fervent religious experience. She has not opened her eyes or eaten voluntarily for days, with doctors deeming the case remarkable and hopeless.
In Heresa Montana the Republican House and Senate stayed in session until 2 30 this morning eight measures were passed. A sheriff Parker arrival last night counted toward quorum and Lt Governor deemed present. The chaotic scene contrasted with a plea for orderly proceedings.
Miss Jennie Whitehead, 17, a resident of Hamilton at the State Institute for Feeble Minded Youth, was scalded to death after an inmate bathed her while an attendant was away. Superintendent Dr. Doren said the accident violated institute rules and led to convulsions before death.
A switch left open caused a collision between the Pacific express and a freight near Marsh's Run. Fireman Morton of Baltimore was killed. engineer Isaac Stormer and Jacob Vogel suffered serious injuries. express messengers J A McCahen and J H Pownall were hurt but not seriously. The brakeman who left the switch missing after the crash.
In Miami on a February night a 75-year-old father killed his son John Morton and shot his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Morton, after an argument. He fired through a window with a rifle, wounding Mrs. Morton who died an hour later. The elder man admits the killings and says he did it on purpose.
Advertisement touts Santorn's Radical Cure as a focal and constitutional remedy for catarrh. It claims to free the patient from suffocation, improve breathing, sleep, and senses, and to cure all stages from head cold to severe decay. The package includes a royal raprcal cree and tarhal bolvent with a novece, sold by Potrze Deve & Chemical Corporations in Boston.
A New York medical college president discusses la grippe or Russian influenza. He links its origin to Asia and electrical changes, describes symptoms such as congestion and sore throat, and advocates Doily’s Pure Malt whiskey as a remedy to restore circulation. He warns to choose pure whiskey to fight the epidemic.
A bold promotion touts Kaufmanns' bargain spree with unprecedented reductions on winter items. Overcoats are highlighted as specially marked down with substantial savings promised, urged to attract patrons to shop for deep discounts.
The store urges ladies to call to view cut prices on cloaks wraps jackets shawls and more as it clears out old stock and starts a new season. Remaining English Seal Plush garments are offered at half price amid a fast week of bargain hunting.
The Furnishing Goods department moves to the right upon entry while the Hat department shifts to the left. The Neckwear area doubles in size with new spring novelties and a sample display is shown.
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