19 Apr 1894
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1894
Page
1
Indignant Lexington women react to an upcoming May 5 oper house event as neighbors and husbands voice strong opposition. The scene centers on a public meeting with criticism of the speakers and the handling of civic affairs.
A grand royal gathering marked by a military welcome for Emperor William and other royals. Queen Victoria’s family, including the Duke of Coburg and the Prince of Wales, attended lavish events at Coburg with torchlit processions, state guards, and a fireworks finale amid tightened precautions against anarchist threats.
In Washington April 12 the Senate and House debated the consular appropriation bill amid wider topics and sharp partisan notes. The tariff bill drew the most sustained attention with differing views voiced by Morrill Cameron and Quay against and Turple in favor. Mills signaled a closing speech as a Democratic move to influence the finance committee.
Detroit April 1 Verne County sheriff lies in precarious condition after being struck with shovels during a riot by around 400 Poles and deputies over trench wages for pipe laying near Grosse Pointe. Two Polish workers are dead and several injured including deputies and reporters. Police arrested about twenty Poles as tensions rise citywide.
The piece surveys coats and capes of light materials with unlined garments, gigot sleeves, and satin facings to keep shapes. Capes vary from velvet to lace and satin, often black with cream guipure, while some net capes serve only as street fashion. Rich trims, high collars, and Parisian oddities dominate, though many outfits provide little defense against cold.
The Coxey movement gained tentative Senate attention in executive session as lawmakers debated protecting the Capitol grounds from organized crowds. Committee chief Harris said existing laws suffice, while officials expected police to enforce rules without a large armed show.
A DC Supreme Court filing seeks a mandamus to reinstate Eugene J. Gaddis, a civil service clerk dismissed amid disputes over politics. Gaddis, from Attics, Ohio, rose to a $1,600 salary before a 1892 demotion, alleging coercive pressure to change political action. Judge Bradley set an April 10 show cause hearing for Secretary Carlisle.
A garbled dispatch lists various disasters and incidents including a cholera like epidemic in Portugal, unrest in New Jersey and Arizona, a bank manager in Barrabe refusing a loan, a double tragedy in Onkeloces Iowa, and a misdated court proceeding, all conveyed in broken lines with unclear details.
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