23 Dec 1889
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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1889
Page
1
Announcement urging readers to buy now ahead of inventory in a store with heavy stock. Promotes shopping before stocktaking to clear merchandise. Ends with a call to action for customers to take advantage of reduced prices.
Christmas praise for practical gifts that deliver lasting joy over decorative trinkets. The tone encourages prudent shopping and sensible presents that enhance everyday life.
Washington notes Mrs Harrison struggles to fit a family council with holiday hospitalities. A Christmas tree will grace the Blue Chamber for Benjamin Harrison McKee. Major and Mrs Parker and Mrs Dimmick join the day, with a candlelit tea and a 2 o'clock family dinner. Mrs Harrison plans to attend other events if health permits, while Mrs McKee hosts New Year receptions in her stead. The report adds Countess di Montercale and Mrs Knox arrive from Pittsburg, with possible reconciliation talks between Count and bride. A Kansas City agent, James Parker, commits suicide over financial troubles. his body is recovered from the river.
Hackensack New Jersey December 23 The Hopkins will pending probate shows most wealth to the New Jerusalem Swedenborgian Church in New York City. Wife and four children named with a son to receive only 1000 dollars. Family friends expect a will contest as a two month old document faces legal scrutiny. Hopkins, editor of the American Sentry, had given about 3500000 to charity and claimed a railroad invention. Tornado and hailstorm strike Nasava New Hampshire causing extensive damage and injuries. Brazilian Da Fonseca witness slander claims reported as not serious.
Washington Butler and P M Hodge faced trial for neglect as overseers of the poor after five family members faced extreme privation. Ed Wisherman sick in a home, weekly relief slipping from $3 to $1.25 for a family of five, with starvation conditions, lack of medical aid, and a stillborn birth during a relief trip. Defendants were discharged.
Buffalo experiences a rare mid winter storm from 3 to 4 am with thunder and near continuous lightning. A 60 mile per hour wind toppled signs and damaged buildings. High lake whitecaps and widespread destruction followed as debris and structural failures appeared across the town.
Petrolia Pennsylvania faced a devastating blaze that destroyed the business district after a morning start at Klingensmiths store. The town of 700 will likely relocate as losses reach 85000 to 100000 dollars with most insured sparsely. No deaths or injuries reported. Notable losses include the Central Hotel and several stores. Firemen failed to save due to clogged water pipes in the frame structures. The Episcopal Church post office Western Union and Oil Exchange were among the structures destroyed.
New York December 23 news reports that James Mutrie has signed to manage the Brotherhood team, a move described as possibly a joke or a legal quibble over Sabbath signing. The $5,000 salary and the contract terms are under scrutiny amid Players' League tensions.
Nixes Ohio reports a wholesale bloody murder where Charles Sheler his wife and three children were found dead with throat cuts at ear to ear in the early morning. A razor used, purchased Saturday, and motive whispered as a drunken family feud. The scene drew a crowded, shocked crowd outside the home.
Indiana Pa December 23 a four year old girl died from severe burns after lamp oil spilled during a corn popping game at Mrs. Wegley's home. The blaze spread quickly as she fled outdoors and was later rolled in blankets but succumbed to injuries this morning.
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