DOMINION NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 20 March 1920, Page 3

DOMINION NEWS.

FIRE AT WELLINGTON. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wellington, March 19. A fire late last night partially destroyed au 0 u twurstoried l building close to Quinton's corner, Lambton Quay. Tlii' premises were owned by 0. Duigan, Wanganui, and leased by D. W I rice, auctioneer, who occupied the ground floor. The tenants of the other portion were Linley and Portman, manufacturers' agents, and Misses Gardner and Richmond and others. Ihe surrounding premises were of wood and a big conflagration was prevented »y the good work of the brigade. The insurances so far ascertained l are:— Building, £IOOO in the Northern Office £iso in the South British; on Price's stock £3OO in the South British; on Miss Richmond's effects, £2OO in the South British. THE PALMERSTON TRAGEDY. Palmerston N., March 19. In connection with the finding of the w m '° f WOman M «y Ethelinc V\ ebby with her throat out yesterday" an inquest opened this morning and was adjourned for a week. The police are investigating the case but no arrest has yet been made. ILLEOALY ON PREMISES. Palmerston N , March 19. An unknown man was found on ttie premises of Johansen and proprietors of a drapery store, last night. When discovered the man made off, 'but left a hat behind. The police arc investigating.