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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1894
Page
1
Summary of Freddie market quotations and local price lists with grain, beef, pork, and dairy trends. Includes live stock notes for New York markets, with beef, pork, and lamb pricing, and a brief stanza on recent crime sentences and a suffrage bequest. Also reports yacht race results with Britannia taking line honors and Carina close behind.
The strike commission in Chicago examined Roy M. Goodwin of the American Railway Union who urged nationalizing railroads and major industries as a cure for strikes. Professor Bemis backed a national arbitration board, while several railroad workers testified about blacklistings after applying for work. Howard warned of government blacklisting linked to the Union Pacific and urged hands off railways. A. R. U. figures stressed distrust of a standing arbitration board. The session continues with Eugene Debs expected as a witness.
Howard Radcliffe, a farmer, found Major Russell shot dead in Barbour County. The victim, linked to a feud, had a rifle wound to the heart. Russell and his wife were previously acquitted of poisoning Mrs. Amanda Welch. A notice warned Russell to flee the country, but he ignored it and carried a large revolver and a wine thief as he was killed in an ambush.
Albert Perrin, 34, living at 37 East Ninety third Street with his wife and children, was arrested by detectives for allegedly larceny of $10,000 in jewelry ten years ago. In 1884 Perrin worked as a traveling salesman for Nast, Greezeing & Co. of San Francisco, who claim he decamped with their temple jewelry. They learned he was in New York recently.
Dispatches from Yokohama Aug 5 report Japan capturing Li Hung Chang era boat Bang Yang and striking a Chinese ship. Chinese defense efforts grow near Shan Esi Kaung as Japan pursues the Chinese squadron. Korea may sever ties with China and Tokyo announces a 250 million loan.
The R G Don weekly review notes limited enthusiasm in the east and steady satisfaction in the southern central and southwestern states if the tariff bill becomes law. It cites a tentative recovery in demand, continuing iron and steel price pressures, and a strong shoe industry rebound. Texas cities foresee good cotton prospects while western states show mixed interest amid crop damage. Obituaries report William G Taylor hanged for wife murder in Virginia and ex Governor Charles Robinson’s death in Kansas.
News briefs report dissatisfaction with President Crespo in Venezuela amid recent insurrection and battles near Meridia, predicting broader revolts within months. Additional items cover wage talks in Philadelphia glass trade, ex President Harrison’s campaign plans, Kansas City Catholic schools dispute, Campania ocean liner record, and assorted national notices and crime reports.
From Alabama headquarters in Birmingham thousands of Kolbites copies spread statewide for the county meetings on the 23rd. Resolutions claim fraud in 1892 and the recent election, vow not to recognize the government, and call for an honest election league, signaling possible trouble.
A brief Senate session focused on appointing Mr White of California to the Finance Committee. Mr Hill urged a caucus to involve New York in the decision, but the resolution passed without action. Other measures included a conference report on appropriation bills and a tax bill discussion.
Terreh Haute track saw three world records broken with Oakland Baron clocking 3.10 in heat two of the 3.50 trot and Alix finishing the mile in 2 05 6. The day featured fast times, favorable track, and Monroe Salisbury guiding Alix to a strong win as Ryland T chased.
William Miller a bank examiner with two years in service shot himself in the head in the private office of the Second National Bank of Altoona Pa after returning from dinner He had just completed the examination of the bank s assets and left a letter to Comptroller Eckers seeking guidance on re opening and restoration of business He was about 45 and from Mercersburg with no stated motive beyond mental anxiety as the cause of his action
Baseball scores from New York Philadelphia Washington and others are listed with results. National League and Eastern League results accompany a State League summary. The text shifts to political notices including a Washington appropriation report, Texas Democratic ticket, Indiana shipwreck, Mexican bandits, a California snow discovery, North Carolina executions, a cycling record, Ohio fusion nominees, and West Virginia cow dispute deaths.
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