06 May 1885
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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1885
Page
1
An advertisement discusses apparel quality and dealer trust, noting various fabrics and suit styles from high end to affordable. It invites readers to visit a showroom window to view a seasonal display and reserve items.
An old Owens Brothers advertisement touts a broad clothing and haberdashery sale. It highlights childrens wear, dresses, sweaters, permanent finery, and new sailor hats with prices, urging customers to visit Springfield's sole general-price store for low-cost garments and household goods.
A New York based clothing house Libby Co chief executive listed as missing. Detectives from multiple counties searched towns including Tau boot and Miniday for clues to his whereabouts amid a fever outbreak and a series of recent deaths in Plymouth. Two firemen were fatally injured during a drill in New York City.
An eclectic dispatch notes Vienna declining to receive Kelley as United States Minister to Austria amid reports of objections tied to his wife’s illness or status. The item also covers shifts in British and American postings, plus market and political snippets from New York, London, and Copenhagen with varied local notes.
News from London and nearby fronts report Sir Peter Lomsden recalling discussions with British officials over the Afghanistan frontier dispute. The British government signals willingness to pursue arbitration with Russia, while domestic debates continue over taxation and policy alignment.
A front rear building at 53 Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn collapsed after girders gave way during work on a basement, triggering a fire. About 20 injured, 25 unaccounted for, many trapped as flames and debris choked exits. Fire forces, police, and ambulances battled through the chaos. several residents saved amid the ruin.
May 1 trial of Hints fid Ghort for the murder on Captain Molen began in the Oyer and Terminer Court. Three detectives questioned Phelan as the knife weapon was shown. Phelan recalled a Kansas City trip and Kansas connections, then revealed his revolver as officers pressed for details. The jury viewed the knife and jurors inspected scars on Phelan’s body. National Shouting Tournament reports and other items filled the day’s notes.
The fourteenth annual meeting of the American Fishery Zone was held in the National Museum lecture hall Washington on May 6. Papers presented include The Giant Clan of Puget Sound and Artificial Propagation at Punting on White Pink In the rmt Laken. Reports noted preparations for fish hatchery tours and organizational changes, with officials and guests attending from multiple states.
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