18 Feb 1895
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Newspaper
Middletown Daily Argus
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1895
Page
1
A garbled report outlines the upcoming week in Congress with focus on the house debate. It notes expected discussion of the funding bill, potential amendments, and the debt issue under consideration. The piece mentions figures and names linked to the legislative process and timing for action.
The Pennsylvania legislature remains adjourned as lawmakers return from election and Washington’s birthday. The Senate plans one session daily for a month, while the House will hold sessions on Wednesdays Thursdays and Fridays. Committees will inspect state institutions and file bills remains heavy. Governor awaits act on additional appropriations and related matters.
A family fire in Lewistown last night killed three children aged four and two. Eli Seymour and his wife were away at a Maccabees dance. upon return the house was ablaze and the children were found dead in bed, apparently suffocated. The unknown cause of the fire is under investigation.
A midnight fire on West Street, Easton, Md, destroyed the immense Lvery stable on the peninsula owned by William Topps of Baltimore and used by C. S. Dunham. An adjoining paint shop owned by John T. Rathell and Sanel Norris, occupied by Sammel Williams, also burned. Contiguous properties suffered. roofs and nearby houses spared the town from greater damage.
The article notes an acquittal in a local case and references Governor Hastings vetoing a bill. It discusses the governor's stance against adding an extra judge in Washington County, arguing no necessity for the position. The piece mentions legislative action and a veto along with related costs.
A chaotic scene unfolds as a train collision injures several and halts a public meeting. Reports describe crushed bodies and scorched wreckage, while officials announce the opening of a Nationality of Women session and list city leaders attending. Officials warn of continuing hazards and urge caution as investigators probe the incident.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a prison cell scene with unclear names and events. It mentions prisoners, a fire, and various garbled terms from multiple individuals and places, rendering the core facts hard to parse.
The Wheeler annual meeting announces plans and candidate slate with Ten for the presidency and George De Gideon of Philadelphia favored for next racing board chair while BR Mor is named for treasurer.
The report notes minister Aeliniios acateva and references a push toward uniting labor groups under a strong railway union led by Aquerman figures. Debs appears likely to influence a broad labor coalition spanning classes, with mentions of Upper State politics and a pending conference outcome.
John Fleming an 18 year old newsboy died after a shooting in Canton Massachusetts. The boy claimed a 7 year old comrade said the shooting and did not name Evernett Wilison as the shooter. The suspect will be taken to Staughton for a manslaughter hearing.
Gossip in New York society says Mrs. W K Vanderbilt and her daughter Miss Consuelo plan a break after arrangements for the betrothal of Miss Vanderbilt to a high ranking English nobleman. The engagement is rumored to be announced once the Vanderbilts proceed to their new location.
District Assembly issues a public address on strikes that shut work for weeks, with thirty three hundred workers facing layoffs or recall as firms hire new staff. The dispute touches Brooklyn Queens and surrounding counties, hitting rail lines and lumber trades with large losses and ongoing negotiations.
A juror found not guilty of murder in a case tied to a fatal boarding house incident. The trial mentioned jealous rivalry and a stabbing in Revo, with further notes on a Delaware peach crop blizzard impact and a fatal boiler explosion nearby.
In Philadelphia on February 15 the Bergman era stage is shaken by the murder of actress Yorke Heron amid a chaotic Empire theatre performance. Gentry and associates clash over a marriage plan as Yorke faces public jeers and the audience watches a tense confrontation between Yorke and a fiancé.
A man is arrested after a confrontation during a gambling case witnessed by officers. The report notes a struggle and attempts to flee as he resists, with others nearby reacting to the scene and the ensuing arrest.
Deputy United States marshals raid Ost demaste territory and capture two brothers nine Pettijeho and surround Tony Wassell and T. J. Moore. Wassell and Moore are seized while an unknown man escapes. Large sums of money are found on the captured men.
The Minnesotan report outlines defense plans in the Hayward trial with a new witness Miss Wachtler claiming Blixa said Adry Hayward pressured him to murder Miss Ging. The text then recounts a separate arson verdict in New York leading to a dramatic courtroom scene and a report of a collapse after the verdict. A separate item notes a fatal accident near Jolastoww en express, with a 43-year-old widow and twelve children surviving.
In Veland Heb 19 Lafayette Prince, convicted of wife murder, was sentenced to death. His wife had deserted him amid abuse, and authorities reported she was later killed as part of the case. The sentence is slated for execution by hanging next May.
An official Wei Hai Wei dispatch dated February 13 reports Admiral Ting’s death by his own hand after surrender terms were demanded by Admiral Ito of Japan. It notes Japanese forces press for open naval stations, and references punitive moves toward Chinese, including losses among Chinese crews and later attempts at envoy exchanges.
The article discusses Japanese naval questions on battleship construction and cruiser roles amid strategic debates. It cites Chinese naval threats, Chinese battleships, and potential responses including torpedo tactics, carrier ideas, and broader maritime power balances. Public response greets anticipated improvements with cautious optimism.
Fragmented report from Pennsylvania notes a lynching threat after a murder amid tense mob activity. Authorities say neighbors are gathering to hunt the culprit, aiming to lynch him when found. In Chicago, Cy Cago mayhem ends with a political conspiracy verdict against Deenatl M. Chapman, sentenced to one year and six months.
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