18 Apr 1884
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1884
Page
1
A newspaper account documents a powerful wind event near Mechanics town and Lonaconmy with structures torn, plaster showers, and injuries. It reports casualties including a miner named John Vexinder crushed at Koonts mine and others hospitalized or recovering, with damage extending to buildings and property.
The Navy Secretary issued a proclamation offering a $25,000 reward for discovery or rescue of the Greely Party. It warns private citizens not in military service to pursue the case and notes a select group of thirty or more people.
A reform group and Grand Army of the Republic officials met at the National Hotel in Washington to discuss funding and support for a home for Confederate soldiers and veterans. Major Alexander Hone proposed a governance plan with equal representation and an executive committee to select trustees.
A boy resolves to obtain a desired object through determination and negotiation. He endures, believes, and works tirelessly, achieving his goal and gaining pleasure from success. Persistence shapes him into a capable, successful man.
The Washington Monument Society met at the White House on Veterans Day afternoon to inform Congress of the likely completion date. The monument is expected to be completed by November with the stone set by August and the September and October months allowing time for the pyramidal roof.
A reformulated old advertisement promises a liberal reward to anyone who can show a case of liver kidney or stomach complaint that Electric Bitters will not quickly cure. The offer guarantees satisfaction or money back and states the medicine, priced at fifty cents, is sold by Garruté and Steele.
London cable reports a Monaco tragedy involving a beautiful woman known as The Countess who, after gambling losses at the Casino, killed her two year old daughter and then herself with a razor. The affair remains shrouded, with authorities concealing her identity.
A Har risburg newspaper office lampoons the intelligent compositor who edits copy by bungling counts of barrels petroleum lard and bungholes. The piece notes how the type-setter can strike editors and reporters with a single misprint while listing local visitors and staff updates in a brisk, period voice.
The regular Board of Aldermen meeting approved previous minutes and a series of reports. Mayor's finances show fines and costs. market receipts were modest. hall rent set at 50 dollars. various repair projects and street improvements authorized. use of city hall for a dramatic performance approved for 15 dollars. Telegraph road name change proposed. Several committee reports on clams and street work referred. fire company hose purchase discussed. Hotel arrivals listed. election of officers for Minnehaha Social Temple for six months documented.
A medical pitch notes that illness stems from a disordered stomach and promotes Croft's Celery and Chamomile Mitters as a speedy remedy. Sold exclusively by Steiner Brot Groggists with emphasis on relief from headache languor and melancholy.
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