18 Apr 1894
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1894
Page
1
Ernest Kuebe Jr a renowned musician and piano maker died of heart failure related to grip. Eldest son of William Enebe founder of the firm in 1837. Death noted alongside other brief notices from Baltimore and across North America.
A local office advertises a coupon promotion offering ten cents toward a part of TRAND, McNALLY and COS ENCYCLOPEDIA. The quirky text invites readers to bring the coupon to the office to obtain the discount.
In an April publicized session members of the Greckinridge Pollard jury explained factors shaping their verdict. Testimony from Major Moore and Mrs Blackburn about a marriage promise heavily influenced the award, with damages discussed around 15000. Foreman Cule and others noted strong plaintiff witnesses including Miss Pollard and Col. Breckinridge’s conduct.
News from April reports Kelly and his Industrial Army encamped five miles east of Council Bluffs at the old ChaTau gus grounds. Disputes over promised trains and supplies fuel mutinous feelings as provisions run low. Recruits from the Black Hills and other uprisings are noted, while various Allied movements and arrests unfold along the route.
The house adopted a quorum counting rule amid a party split with 913 Democrats opposing and 47 Republicans voting yes. The same session saw debate on the tariff bill and a warning against political excesses, while senators weighed income tax impact and China treaty timing.
Reports from St Loop Minnesota describe rapid growth of railway union support as strikers block a westbound train and force cars into siding. Guards protect trains. engineers firemen and conductors may join the strike, with possible government protection sought and the potential for bloodshed.
Fashion notes describe spring styles for children with white pique gowns for girls and sailor suits for boys. Gowns feature fall sleeves, attached bodices, and full skirts with belts. boys wear kilts or white duck outfits with trimmed blouses. Details include narrow skirts, puffed sleeves, belts, and decorative ruffles. Jobe CHOLLET.
April 18 report from Centre details the wedding of Princess Victoria Melita to Ernest Louis Grand Duke of Hesse in Coburg with European royalty present. Queen Victoria arrived, greeted by officials, and dragoons escorted her. Prince of Wales attended quietly. Rome reports Crispi apologizing for heated budget debate remarks. Other items include a wandering heir sought in Ohio, a fatal shooting in Kentucky, a fire at Logan Iron Works in Lewistown, and a Milwaukee streetcar wage dispute threatening a May 1 strike.
Dispatch from Montevideo reports Admiral de Melo and crew of about 1200 tons surrendered to Argentine authorities at Buenos Aires. Condition granted asylum as political refugees. Lack of ammunition and coal pushed surrender. U.S. Secretary Gresham advocated clemency and general amnesty via President Peixoto, aiding rebels. In New York, Judge Shipman directed verdict for Venezuelan plaintiff in suit over arms shipment to Crespo supporters, finding cargo did not prove rebellion.
Two wives claim to be Townsend’s widow arouse legal action after his death at the Grand Union hotel. Wife No 1 sought access to his apartments. Wife No 2 moved to remove the body after death. Hotel manager says he does not know where the body was taken.
New York and Philadelphia exchanges show moderate turnover with unsettled sentiment and most stocks down. Prices for futures and commodities mixed with grain steady, pork and butter firm, and live stock active in East Liberty market with cattle and hogs varying by quality.
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