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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1900
Page
5
Feck, an African American, was sentenced to life imprisonment after pleading guilty to the assault of a girl, following riots in Akron. He was transported quietly to Columbus with troops at the station and nearby routes.
John N. Clary real estate agent advertises multiple properties for sale near Hood's Mills Liberty Pike Telgraph Third and West Patrick Street Frederick Maryland. Listings include farms of 253 and 195 acres with new buildings and a 14 room house plus several small parcels and a frame dwelling. Includes office contact for F G Thomas & Son and general insurance at 20 West Patrick Street Frederick Md.
Williamsport PA Aug 23 widow Mrs Wisin Spencer was robbed of 135 dollars two weeks earlier. Farm hand Leonard was dragged from bed by 30 masked men, his rope repeatedly used in attempts to force a confession. He protested innocence and was nearly strangled before being warned to leave the state. News of the incident shocks northern Pennsylvania. Also reports ministers urging restraint on strikes and church leaders signaling actions in Hazleton and Freeland.
The 18 inch Gathhaman torpedo gun, largest ever built in the United States, was tested at Bethlehem steel works to measure shot velocity and gun strength. It stands 441 feet long, weighs 59 tons, and cost 65,000 dollars for the experiment. General Miles expressed satisfaction with the results.
Antetica troops, with American, British and Japanese forces, repelled outside Tsim Als WW, killing many and taking prisoners. The village was burned as relief forces clashed with Chinese defenders six miles southwest of Tseo Tsin. Casualties included one American wounded and six Japanese. the engagement followed reports of empress dowager and provisional government moves in Shanghai and Peking.
The heavyweight bout at Coney Island Sporting Club ended with Bob Fitzsimmons defeating Sharkey after a punishing two rounds. Fitzsimmons delivered inside work and body blows while Sharkey attacked wildly, with the crowd amid uproar as the referee ordered the finish. About 6,000 spectators watched the battle.
The date Aug 25 Will reveals inheritance plans for Princess Hatzfeldt widow Mrs Huntington and Archer Huntington. It allocates 1070000 in trust for Princess Hatzfeldt and 500000 for Mrs Huntington life care plus life rights to Southern Pacific stock. Public bequests total 100000 to Hampton Institute 25000 to Chapin Home and gifts to the Metropolitan Museum total 2465000 in cash and art. The estate value is hard to gauge due to missing holdings. Bequests to Princess Hatzfeldt and other married women are for their sole use and not liable for their husbands debts.
Terrific storm at Cape Nome on Aug 7 devastates the fleet with 63 steam launches and 72 barges most lost. Twenty bodies wash ashore at Topkuk and eight near Nome camp. The pest house on the island burned Aug 9. three patients evacuated. Relief officer Stockslager reports mass deaths among Eskimos. Teller City sees 13 deaths in one day as natives kill the medicine man.
Yesterday's results include Pittsburgh over Cincinnati 11 to 2 in Pittsburgh. New York defeated Philadelphia 2 to 1 in New York. St Louis beat Chicago 8 to 7 in Chicago.
R G Dun weekly trade review notes no major decline with steady prices and cheerful crops. Labor unchanged, rail orders may rise next year. Strong activity in bridge boat and stove making centers. Some sectors limited to part time work. Drowned man Burt H Kauffman of St Louis found in bathtub at Rockingham hotel. Johns Hopkins student.
Former Secretary of State Caleb Powers, convicted of complicity in the Governor-bel murder, was placed in Louisville yesterday. He pledged not to attempt escape, saying an attempt would ruin chances for another trial. A car wreck near Rochester injured motorman Lewis fatally and eight passengers slightly. In Amoy many mobs looted and burned churches and missions. a Japanese temple was burned Thursday. In Santiago de Cuba the Cobena flag ceremony is planned with the United States policy signals.
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