06 Aug 1894
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1894
Page
1
Corrected price list from The News by Geo. E. Cramer secretary Frederick Elevator Go. Flour per barrel and flour family per double saw per bushel oats per bushell corn meal per 100 pounds wheat per bushel rye per bushel prime bright Clover hay price 8.00 per ton 00.00
A Gettysburg letter reports a Westminster Baltimore Electric Railway feasibility conference at the Eagle Hotel in Waynesboro. The system could extend 23 miles to Gettysburg via Frederick Littlestown with reserve power from Hoffer's 180000 plant. Governors support and local boosters anticipate Gettysburg’s inclusion. The Virginia State meet showcased notable Rambler riders and records set by Bly Mullikin Walter Eckhardt W F Sims. Local sick list notes Mrs. Geo A Gilbert Sr Howard Norris and Z Jas Glitager improving.
Democratic tariff conferees meet in the Senate committee room to push a possible report within 72 hours. Sugar, iron ore and coal dominate talks while Louisiana opposition to bounty terms tests concessions. House conferees seek extended bounty timing and tax provisions, with adjournment possible after tariff and appropriation bills.
Thieves broke into Elijan Anderson's meat market on Broad Street at dawn and stole cash meat and poultry after forcing the safe. Police pursued to town outskirts where the culprits dumped the loot and vanished into the early morning.
Lewis Rogers, son of Wailer Rogers, dies from injuries after a playmate Frack Conn, 19, and stepson Jerome Miller are involved in the incident. Other youths, including Gifford Rogers Frank Rogers William Johnson Charles Susim and George Watters, were present. A gunshot from a child sparked the tragedy. Conn surrendered to authorities afterward.
Reports from Tokio and Beiliu describe Japanese forces gaining a decisive victory in Corea and capturing positions near Kashan. Other items note riots in Kobe and Zh China, a Chinese ironclad sinking a Japanese warship, a bridge accident killing several, and local court actions including teacher salary cuts and a will dispute over a Zion church bequest.
General Caceres has been elected president of Peru and installed in office on May 10. A series of violent incidents include a train theft involving Paul Ia perski and Adolph Schuanzter cut into 10 pieces. Mobile clerk J F Summerwell dies by overdose after a financial shortage is found. A feud ends with S P Barnett killing Overseer D M Saunders and his son Joe Mitchell is fatally gored in Texas. A Maryland couple’s gun suicide follows infidelity discovery. An apple crop is affirmed while chestnuts promise a large harvest for the boys.
Reports describe violent attacks on Attica residents by a mob on the Jackson street crossing of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois line. Injuries include a fatally wounded man and a badly injured companion. a U S Marshal and deputies are mobilized. a vigilance fund is raised to prosecute and protect. Other cities report arson scares in Ohio and a yacht race in Britain. various local incidents fill the wire.
Bishop Watterson asserts Catholic societies must avoid liquor-related abuses after a hasty marriage of church groups with temperance work. He publicly refused recognition to a city division for hosting beer entertainment, urging restraint and aligning with a March pastoral letter promoting total abstinence.
Pittburg prepares for the twenty eight national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic to be held Sept 15 16 with large veteran dedications and free quarters for many. Anticipated parades and festivities include naval and army veterans, arches and extensive illuminations across the city.
Baseball records of the Pensanta championship clubs compiled from this issue show Surpa, Losgar, and other teams' standings, game results, and top performers. The list highlights key players and match results, reflecting the season’s competitive balance and club performance.
Saturday results across the National League and Pennsylvania and Eastern leagues show New York sweeping Brooklyn in two games, Boston defeating Washington, and Cincinnati beating Pittsburgh. Eastern League notes list scattered city matchups with Providence, Syracuse, Wilkes-Barre, and Scranton results.
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