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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1894
Page
1
The piece outlines Coxey's followers marching toward Washington with calls for reform and discusses arrests, a police response by Superintendent Moore, and threats of mass labor shutdowns in the building trades. It notes incitement charges, a man burned in a home invasion, and rumors of Fenian plots amid broader social unrest.
The document quotes Governor Tillman accusing Cleveland and Northern bankers of destroying the Democratic Party and pressuring a North South Populist realignment. He calls for a Memphis or St Louis convention to unite gold and silver factions against the money power. He also decries corruption in securities and vows a strong Populist stance.
Fragmentary account describes violence in East Asia with mentions of Vietnam Emperor, Japan incidents, a Buddhist temple, and a Corea powder plot. It notes a mine fire at Haratezan killing 735, and clashes in Japan over treaty entry with 4000 combatants. revenge motives and bribery underpin a Corea conspiracy.
The famed mind reader Prof Goshaun died in Philadelphia recently while performing a mind reading test. He had spent several days in the city about six weeks earlier and gave two exhibitions at Minor Hall and a demonstration at The News office witnessed by many. He was a small man who spoke freely on mind reading.
The Census Bureau bulletin lists Frederics for municipalities over 4,000 population. It cites assessed property value at 4,000,000 with per capita 485.22, total tax levy 60,100 and per capita 207, debt excluding sinking fund 507,000 per capita 61.88, true value of real estate taxed 53,000,000 and assessed value 2,600,000.
Funeral services for Tre Fanersi of William Hargett were held Saturday morning at Feagaville Church. Conducted by DF As, Hedges, and H Ditmar the rites included pallbearers P. K. Hargett Charles Renz Steven Thomas Albert Castle Milton Culler and WW Rhoderisk. Burial followed at Mt Olivet Cemetery. C G Carty Funeral Director.
Brengle of this city captured a fine otter in a trap along the Monocacy River. The animal measured about fifty inches in length and weighed 15 pounds.
Washington dispatch describes lawful charges against Coxey followers under vagrancy laws, possible penalties including fines and workhouse confinement, and police plans to enforce Capitol limits if the Army of the Commonweal arrives. Major Moore warns Congress may grant permission to parade.
Frank Kennedy is crushed to death and Frederick Roeing possibly fatally trapped beneath an elevator during repairs at Columbes Cloak company. The cage escaped all escape routes as it moved without warning, trapping the workers.
The Reformed Guild met led by Edwin Kemp on the subject Christ and the title ones. Deacons and elders were installed at the Reformed Church. Rev B L Watson preached in Burkhart's Hall Yellow Springs. The M C A monthly business meeting is set for 7 30 tomorrow in Kemp Hall. The board of Home Missions meeting will be held at Grace Church Pittsburgh with Rev Dr Eschbach as a member. Rev Beale’s illustrated sermons drew larger Presbyterian attendance last night using purple canvases and three seven foot panoramas. The pastor urged readers to find copies of Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress to better follow the course.
In Point of Rocks, Monday’s poll of about 62 ballots chose M. Boyle as Burgess with 48 votes on a Low Taxation platform, defeating A. J. Colbert who had 20. Council members were D. O. Welling 45, George Hickman 48, B. F. Stouffer 48, John Roderrick 44, while L. M. Wright 18, C. M. Elliot 17, H. J. Spaulding 23, John Nichols 18. Taxation defeated 12 to 5. Judges were B. L. Hickman, George Hickman. clerks C. W. Wright, S. E. Thomas.
Hotel arrivals listed include Grrr Horst Jno Hood L K Obdyke H Wilson R Doone Carus Hooss stevi J N Fitch ner Lambert Repp McCarthy McDuek Pat terson Burt Montgomery county and others. Real estate transfers show Wilcoxon to Wilcoxson in Frederick city for 250, Probee to Probee 700, Tucker to Duvall 12, Sprigg two acres, Holbruner to Crouse one acre 1100.
The Frederick post office lists advertised letters remaining for Mrs Lizze Brown Mrs Rody Bricton Miss Laming Meckle Hellen Wils Helen Walker Frank Baker Chas Cramer Wm J Johnson Bimi C Routzat. A novel ice cream freezer contest on East Patrick Street saw two married men race speeds with one finishing in twelve and a half minutes while the other lagged behind as the crowd timed the event.
Yong Lee known as Yong Size Lee filed an application through deputy collector Edward Roontz for a certificate of registry and received it from collector Murray Vandirer on the 4th instant.
Mrs Mann of Eset Church street has recovered from illness and Miss Bessie Tyson of East Church street is improving after grip. A shooting match is set for Wednesday at 2 PM between the Frederick Gan Club and Ballenger Creek Club on the Mc Devitt farm near Frederick.
A thief broke into foreman Shoemaker of the P. R. R. repair gang on East 6th Street and stole 65 dollars in cash a gold watch a ring and some silverware. Witnesses urged to report seen persons to the News.
Reports from Madrid note Spanish authorities investigated a Cuba bound arms shipment in New York sent by insurgent leaders linked to General Menzime Gomez. A raid seized rifles and carts, with customs officials suspended amid bribery suspicions. The incident led to tighter scrutiny of Cuban refugees in the U S and related extradition efforts.
A powder and fireworks factory explosion at CGXN Howmane & Bro. in Blackford, Perrisether April 9 killed twelve and badly wounded several others. A fire spread to adjacent buildings, destroying a trunk factory and whisky distillery as embers sparked further blasts. Local officials and prominent citizens were listed among the casualties with a broad shock felt across the city.
A murky report lists various crimes and scandals: Wu, detained in New Yorker, faces election frauds. actress Kate Mor robbed of £1003. Julia Barns assaulted on a Baltimore road. Kansas school fund securities misdealings prompting investigation. In Boston a large family affair. in St. Louis Henry Eauregard killed himself after a quarrel with Emma Strahl. Guthrie ex-cashier G Wythe jailed over missing $7000. surety company sues.
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