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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1891
Page
3
An excursion to Bay Ridge organized under Frederick Ritemen's auspices carried 465 local passengers this morning. The turnout increased during the trip between there and Mbont Alrp, with the Charlesville Band providing the ex-wlosiste entertainment.
A leading citizen warned emigration may follow if the influx continues, as Detroit swells with veterans parading to hotels and camps. Notables such as Secretary Redfield Proctor, General Fairchild, and ex president Hayes are warmly greeted, while hustlers plan for the 1892 encampment and department delegations push for separate accommodations.
A woman about 32 is found dead near Fresh Pond Ridgewood with choke marks, thumb and four finger impressions on her neck. Coroner Homeyer and Dr. Vincent Judson conduct inquiries at the scene and morgue, while observers note a fashionable dress yet signs of financial hardship.
Numerous Chicago and New York items report Bertram C Webster the horse owner and bookmaker sought for murder in a jealousy case. Charles E Goodwin died after being shot in an apartment at 205 West Forty second street. Evelyn Webster and Frances Romaine were arrested with Webster missing. Witness statements describe a confrontation in which Goodwin was shot after an attempt at striking Webster. Police traced the events as a domestic feud with Webster fleeing.
Michsel Geelick, 50, in Austrian, confined in Chicago county hospital with suspected leprosy. Rev. William N. Petry, pastor of Central Presbyterian Bowling Green, Ky., died in the pulpit likely from heart disease, age 40. Edward C. Moore of Tiffany & Co., New York, died at Hastings, N Y, age 1. He belonged to the New York Chamber of Commerce, Union League, Manhattan and Aldine clubs, and the Architectural Learnt. Bayless W. Hanus, minister to the Argentine Republic under Cleveland, died suddenly at his home in Creylandsvile, Inc. The family faced poverty and hardship after his death.
Unrest erupts at the Omaha and Grant Smelting works as workers demand eight hours with pay, resisting new schedules. Police guard the plant while strikers rally in Bohemian and Polish areas, bricklayers join the walkout, and threats of a broader labor action spread.
A general strike of pavers ordered today stops all labor on the Broadway Cable road project as non union men are said to have been ousted. Contractors face serious disruption while street portions remain torn and business slowed amid the labor action. A separate note reports Abraham Backer’s $4,000,000 commercial paper failure shocking New York creditors.
A column of names and movements lists residents and visitors spending a week or two at Ocean Grove and Asbury Park, with many trips to Baltimore, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, and Chicago. Notables include Mrs. Dollis Whitley, George Townsend, General Brad Johnson, and Hon. Louis McGomas, among others, plus family visits in Emmitsburg, Westminster, and nearby counties.
Baseball on East Third Street between the Snow Balls and the Sports was postponed due to players being out of the city. Stanton's nine defeated Roberts Sports 38 to 8 on Development Company's ground. Stanton's team to play the Orioles this evening. A four inning clash on the Third street lot saw Harness Makers beat the Newspaper team two to one, with Bentz managing Harness Makers and Lebberz managing Newspapers.
Vernon Phelas son of Charles Phe bus of Center street attended the Mount Airy Camp Meeting Sunday last. While waiting for the Frederic k train a stranger struck him on the right eye with a black object and vanished. Phobus could offer no words with the assailant and suspects a mistaken identity. The eye flesh was bruised.
The Frederick column notes the death of Rev. Robert F. Wayman a colored preacher and former pastor of the A M E church, with details appearing in yesterday’s cate News column.
The article reports Queen Marie of Belgium near death in the Leopold dynasty amid a cascade of royal misfortune. It notes Carlotta the insane widow of Emperor Maxilian, Stephanie widow of Crown Prince Rudolph, and heir Baufdoin's mysterious illness, while contrasting Russian imperial pageantry and a strong London strike wave with 35,000 strikers and 20,000 wagon drivers facing long weeks and low pay.
Aug 4 Barcelona erupts as fifteen armed men attack guards at the Barca lona garrison in a bid to force securities down. A short battle leaves several wounded before the attackers are surrounded and to be court-martialed. London questions whether speculators acted alone. Senor Zorilla denies involvement. In New York a 21 year old Martha Wien is charged with attempting to drown 12 year old Dennis Sullivan after an accidental brick toss escalates into assault.
Armaéas Crry Aug 4. Jackson Donnelly, a wealthy farmer living five miles from town, and his wife were found murdered yesterday. Supposed motive centered on money, with the suspect likely to be charged after authorities flag the crime scene.
United States engineers miscalculated at Finns Point opposite New Castle leading to a pier gap between sections from New Jersey shore to river end. Parts sunk, contractor changes, and piles must be redone to align ends. Completion slipped from October 1 as the government funds cover costly corrections.
A UK style racing summary lists multiple Brighton Beach races with horses such as Dinie Fidelio Refrata Clotho Meriden Virgin Raleigh Queen of Tramps and Arnica Airtight Kate Clark and riders like L. L. Aug 4 and Harry Ireland. Times recorded include 1.0134 and 1:24. Lab Ststh race notes and seventh race with Kate Clark first and Retrieve third.
Readable race results cover Gloucester and Saratoga meetups with multiple horses and times. Entries include Carnot Homet, Nelle James, Fannie Lewis, Count Me In, Vance, Arizona, and other names, with distances from furlongs to miles and varying times. Garfields Park and Philadelphia market notes follow, detailing stock quotes, bonds and flour prices, plus a Lebanon railroad incident report.
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