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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1900
Page
3
Report from an unnamed city describes a deadly shooting during a dispute at a craps table where a man named Fabis is wounded fatally and assailants flee toward a river after beating him. The incident follows earlier unrest as guards disperse the crowd and authorities plan to transport the injured for care.
Charles R. H. Ferrell, a former Adams Express worker, was arrested in Columbus after confessing to killing Express Messenger Charles Lane and robbing the way safe on the Pennsylvania eastbound train. One thousand dollars was recovered. Ferrell planned the crime for funds before his approaching wedding to Miss Lillian Costlow. Ferrell showed no accomplices and was taken into custody after being found at Costlow’s home.
The culprit Ferrell admitted to the crime after police raised a heavy inquiry. He claimed the cash and money orders were saved or earned, with about $1,031 recovered and $150 spent. A money order bundle remains missing, tied to his sweetheart and home in Steubenville.
London reports a cipher message from Pekin warns relief via the Chinese legations is critical as defeated troops may threaten the capital. Shanghai dispatches note river blockages and marching orders for allies while Italian minister reports reach. Separate items cover a Georgia double murder, a Mexican minister’s wife dies on a train, Boer movements, Wu Ting Fang’s future, a Bloomsburg fire, a mossy mastodon find, a Seattle wreck and a Pennsylvania aluminum plant fire.
Washington reports indicate China seeks a peaceful settlement of its conflict with foreigners. Emperor Kwong Hsu appoints Li Hung Chang as envoy plenipotentiary to negotiate cessation of hostilities and resolve questions with the powers. The United States and Europe demand guarantees for minister safety, communication, and relief access before any negotiations proceed.
A promotional pitch proclaims that a large share of the nation's wealth can be obtained by those who embrace merit and advertise in The EWS. The tone urges readers to seek opportunities through the publication as a path to prosperity.
A French torpedo boat destroyer Framee sank after a collision with the Brennus off the coast. Crews were saved but reports indicate several officers and sailors perished. The Framee, 313 tons, was a recent addition to the French navy and all hands are believed lost.
In Tarpa, Tan, bias Trujille, a leading maker in the region, was detained after a Saturday night fire at NLS and Wis 22 vicinity near Tiadisinn. Memorial services for King Huro of Italy were held at Carnegie Hall by New York Italian societies. Mrs. Sheng, wife of the first secretary of the Chinese federation, gave birth to a boy in the United States. The report notes a teen baby’s birth in the Celestial math class context.
Eleven killed, many injured, when a Lehigh and New England train collided with a horse drawn omnibus near Walnutport while returning from a funeral. Victims include El Reawley and family members. many relatives of Sophia Schoffer perished. A second story notes a lightning strike killing nine in Brons, New York, with severe injuries to several including Bertha Silverman.
A garbled miscellany imitates a Tus News feel with stray phrases about dining manners and a youngster with appetite. The text appears as stray dialogue and opinions, lacking coherent narrative or clear event, person, or place details.
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