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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1894
Page
1
In Frederick a community minded town supports the Home for the Aged. The board appeals for contributions to meet expenses and improvements after a favorable annual report. Legislation seeks 3000 for two years to fund hosting apparatus paint and other upgrades. Five inmates currently, with applications pending.
At the Reformed parsonage on March 22, DF Rev. Dr. Eschbach united Edward Perkins and Miss Mary L. O Brysn of this county in marriage.
Reports from Aswostowix Pennsylvania April 4 describe rising fear of bloodshed as coal miners and coke workers strike. Deputies guard Frick and McClure plants while mobs raid company stores and workyards. At Leith works a clash left two workers beaten and near death. Authorities fear widespread destruction and possible military intervention.
WASRINGTON April 4 The house naval committee moves a further step to cut armor plate funding leaving the item at 4.06 per unit. The action yields a total reduction of 2.5 million dollars from estimates. Death of Senator Faulkner's Mother Mrs Mary W Faulkner 77 mother of United States Senator Faulkner died in Winchester West Virginia yesterday.
The House ended a deadlock over the Eleventh Minnesota seat with ONeill as representative after a tense party vote. In California Mrs. Esed was seated on a tied roll call. The Senate’s tariff debate saw smaller crowds as Senator Allison denounced the bill while Senator Morgan moved a reported bill without amendment. A clash between Senators Harris and Reed marked the day's close.
In Chicago and suburbs a stormy election produced 23 aldermen for Republicans and 11 for Democrats. Ward conflicts left several bruised. one candidate was shot in a saloon brawl. Annexation of Evanston and Morgan Park carried by wide margins amid disorder at polling places.
The long running board controversy nears resolution as the supreme court agrees to original jurisdiction if quo warranto proceedings are filed by the attorney general. Ogley with Stall assists in preparing papers, and the court vows a speedy decision.
The court monitors the Ganz case with the coroner's finding of violence and a grand jury scheduled for April 11. A fatal fight among tramps in Waves Pennsylvania ends with one dead and several arrests as Officer Seafert is wounded during the arrests.
The Breckinridge Pollard trial featured cross examination over typewritten letters from Madeline Pollard to Louise Lowell and addressed to Miss Pollard. Judge Bradley allowed proving the existence of the letter but forbade recalling its exact contents. Louise Lowell testified she copied the letters for Colonel Breckinridge. The court heard clashes between Breckinridge and Wilson, with Miss Pollard testifying briefly and the audience noting the lively exchange.
Closing quotations from New York and Philadelphia exchanges show a subdued stock movement with limited concerted action among room traders. Wheat and corn futures soften while beef, pork, and lard markets hold steady. cattle, hogs, and lambs show mixed to steady prices across East Coast markets.
Coremara April 4 Governor Tillman proclaims sole control of municipal police and marshals, says he will relinquish power once emergency ends. He cites arrest of Constable Gain at Sumter and warns interference with state officers, while reports from Darlington note favorable adjustment and no immediate troop removals. Whisky raiders retreat to Urancebury as probe into censorship and interstate telegraph fines advances in Congress.
A fire under a barber shop beside a theatre in Olneyville caused a chaotic panic during a St Mary’s Catholic church youth event. Eight people were trampled, six injured on fire escapes, and Mrs. James T Kennedy seriously hurt with uncertain recovery. One woman reportedly had a broken back amid the escape injuries.
New York April 4 Willam F L Zell former NY Athletic Club treasurer and Lenigh and Wilkesbarre Coal employee was sentenced to fat on. Zell pleaded guilty to grand arcs i first degree for altering the backs of the company Y1 years in state. 7H Workman Eurand to Death. Philadelphia April 4 in an expansion of as at the Eliza furnace John Joyce a top filler was he ws death. John Higgins, a fellow workman, who tried to rescue him, was fatally injured. Joyce's body burned to a crisp. One of the Daetists Dead. Reaping Pat John Hares colonaravi George Reading bot shot in a duel st Ver y evening last by died at the Potentiary Government in Kansas. Spring Wind Kansas April 4 at the city election here women were elected to fill all municipal offices including mayor councilmen and nelias nace.
A violent clash at Kansas City polling places left several dead and wounded as Catholic and American Protective Association workers fought over mayoral candidates. Authorities say the riot followed earlier brawls at other precincts with shots fired near Fifth ward, Campbell streets, and Southwest Boulevard.
A report from Kentucky in April describes a fatal family dispute. John, age 20, was killed by his brother after a day out returning home under the influence of liquor. The incident follows a prior disagreement between the siblings. Marriage licences listed include John C. Gaff and Helen Adams, both of Emmitsburg district.
Coxey's Commonweal army reaches lower Allegheny and camps at Exposition park after a noisy reception. Police warn they will act if crowds grow disruptive as Frye's and San Francisco contingents join the national unrest coverage.
Three Price children warned to death in Bentuille Indiana fire described in fragment. Parkersburg election results show Republicans winning most seats and one Democrat for city council. Disjointed items mention Latin American politics and individuals across multiple locations with unclear context.
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