30 Aug 1884
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1884
Page
1
An extensive late 19th century classified style page lists tools, hardware, and job inquiries. Names such as JOHN GUMBER appear along with market stalls, farm workers, and various trades. The jumble mentions electric motors, wood, coal, and farm equipment, with multiple references to prices and vendors.
Berry Johnson was executed by hanging inside the parish jail in Chotin near Suagviton on August 30. He confessed to choking his wife to death in bed and stuffing her mouth with emulsion to feign strangulation, and admitted killing Malinda Coleman in Red River Parish four years earlier, after being hired by another woman. He was convicted on April 13 and the Supreme Court affirmed.
The report notes Coser Wendleo dlomes turning seventy in Boston yesterday while a Chesapeake Bay area gathering near Poched Virginia observes an eventful night with Conductor Llt Mote allegedly hulled. A dispatch from Niserabad India claims six soldiers killed amid unrest at Larracks, with a broader fraud probe in Bevyt touching £80 000 and Lightand.ug officials. In York, Harry In gletritz and Charles Munns receive long prison terms for assault at Gladfelter Station. A San Francisco dispatch reports a fire destroying Northern Pacific pumps near Snake River bridge, valued at $50,000, with drought relief turning to rain across Virginia improving crops.
It was in his other pocket. Viewna reports August 2%. Another large sugar firm has ruled. The liabilities exceed those of R. Weinrich, who failed for 1,000,000 on Monday.
At O Fallon Missouri Mrs Crowther killed Mrs Corwac with a weapon in a dispute over servant wages and then attempted to kill herself. Crowther confessed and died later, while authorities noted motive linked to jealousy and a prior quarrel over money.
A stranger was brought in unconscious on Wednesday and died at New York Hospital after being declared in the list stages of yellow fever. No identification or origin could be determined. A separate report notes a fatal coal mine accident near Paisley, Scotland, with seven killed at the Blackstone pit.
Josh Berryman, a colored man, was executed in the parish jail at Narenirocurs Louisiana, witnessed by about fifteen, for the murder of Scott Carter, a colored man, on June 6. He climbed the scaffold with officers and Rev. A R Blount, his adviser, the trap sprung at 12:59 pm, neck broke, he died without a quiver. A crowd of around 1000 gathered outside, orderly but denied viewing the execution.
August 30 New Orleans reports Willie Williams alias French hanged in Franklin parish jail for February murder of William Burgess. Sheriff removed cap after five minutes, Williams faced death with calm farewell. Also a bold robbery attempt in the city ends with a suspect captured after disguise and failed safe break-in.
A chaotic situation in New York saw unrest as a person was struck and taken to hospital after a blast or incident. Police officers were wounded and others affected as crowds gathered stressing the need for calm. Meanwhile, travel agents reported ticket sales below normal with reduced fares offered by the New York Central and rival lines, including rebates to lure buyers.
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