04 Dec 1883
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1883
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR lists names and items including Cleobine Roth, Jersey pricing, and market notices. Mentions Hart’s Contes Taplae, envelopes, S. Weleht, and Selley & Delaplasie outfit. Reads like damaged classifieds with prices and vendors in Sandy North Markets area.
In a winter storm two men drowned after exposure as congress convened. The fatal incident occurred during the severe snowfall impeding travel and emergency response near the capitol area. Officials urged caution while continuing legislative duties.
An 19th century remedy lists Crofts Senna Migs Fruit Lisative with Primes figs crushed orange and lemons sugar powdered sulpho r soda and aromatics. Aimed to treat constiyerten and kindred ailments by distributing twelve equal portions per household. Sold by Steiner Bros for 35 cents.
The Senate and House convened at noon for routine duties and the election of speakers. Officials logged credentials as members gathered amid polished desks, flowers, and ceremonial decor. The roll called 216 members as candidates for speaker took the stage and the chamber filled with spectators awaiting the historic opening.
The conversations drifted to social topics with occasional conjectures about the 1884 battle's outcome and who might chair key Tense committees, but most talk remained non political and social in tone.
Adam Springer aged five years, an employee and brakeman on the Western Maryland Railroad, was run over by a freight train just outside Hacerstown Missouri while coupling cars. The wheels passed over his head, killing him instantly. He resided in Baltimore and leaves a wife and four children.
Nailers at Pottstown Iron Company in Pottstown walk out after 12 percent wage cut notice. Workers refuse submission to reduced pay as of this morning.
A Catholic church in Cohoes suffered a morning fire after Mass. The Troy dispatch notes a defective flue caused the blaze, with losses valued at $10.00 and insured.
Cleveland dispatch reports bag cage master Longacre was shot by burglars at Shelby Highland county last Friday. He died this morning. Marshal Sutter is improving.
Fire destroyed one of Thomas R. Lee’s cotton mills in Westport last night. About 150 bales of cotton burned with the building and machinery. Total loss estimated at 15,000, with partial insurance.
The mechanical department of Filler's stove foundry in St Louis has shut down for an indefinite period due to dull trade. The plant previously employed 450 workers.
Capt. Henry Smith of the schooner Annie of Baltimore reports that on Sunday at noon off Rock Creek Edward Brown fell overboard from the jib. The yaw boat was lowered but capsized, throwing Angust Temple into the river. Both men were drowned.
A severe snow storm blankets the northeast coast on December 3, crippling telegraph and cable lines and disrupting communications. Heavy drifting snow and strong winds hinder travel while officials warn of further outages.
Loxpon December 3 all the morning papers endorse the verdict in the O'Donnel case. The Zames argues the jury could reach no other conclusion. Crown evidence is described as clear and abundant. Carey, murdered for being an informer, aided the law in prosecuting other murderers, giving him priority for government protection.
The Telegraph lauds ODonnel’s violent display at trial end as clearing doubts on motive. The Standard asserts near unanimous belief in O’Donnell’s sentence’s justice, even in Ireland.
Newry reports Father Mace Carter was pelted with stones yesterday as he passed through the Orange quarter of the town. Local authorities urged restraint while condemning the attack and calling for calm amid tensions in the sectarian area.
A mob seized Wexford last evening attacked a theater hosting an Evangelical service, attempted arson, and broke church windows. Protestants faced torn dresses and stone-throwing. several men were injured. Crowds roamed the streets for hours singing God Save Ireland.
Cairo December 3. Active preparations continue for reopening the road to the Sudan via Suakim and Berber. Two battalions will be dispatched to Upper Egypt to support the operation and secure the route as troops move to the front.
Livertoon reports a destructive fire destroying several warehouses containing large quantities of cotton hemp and sugar. Damages are estimated at 60000 pounds.
Dustix December 2. A prominent Invicible now in penal servitude offers to give important evidence against fourteen men to be tried today for the murder of Mrs. Smythe near Collinstown in April 1882 as she rode home from church with her brother in law.
In Cumberland coal shipments reached 75 829 tons via the canal in November. The Cresl Whig and Ceed Democrat back Groome for the Senate return. Cambridge Episcopal Church rebuilding after last year’s fire. Lloyd supporters press for Senate presidency in Dorchester. An incendiary fire destroys EM Stanton’s Garrett barn at Grantsville. A Harford district carve out from Havre de Grace eyed. Kent County Orphans Court judge R Bennett Wilson resigns to Gov Hamilton. A Baltimore man stabs a colored man in Chestertown over eight cents. victim serious, assailant jailed. Smithsburg pastor Rev Francis J Clayton resigns. Baltimore mother Jennie Kapp’s two month old dies in bed. inquest not deemed necessary by Coroner Tinsley.
Relic seekers swarm the woods above Orange New Jersey near the Phebe Paulein murder site. Miss Paulein was found dragged between two scrub oaks with bloodied neck wounds. Locals report vandalized oaks uprooted, stones removed, and relics carried away by curious crowds while the road house below booms with activity.
A Hutchinson man credits a trial bottle of King’s New Discovery with saving his life from consumption after other remedies failed. He later purchased a large bottle that completely cured him of asthma bronchitis hoarseness and severe lung troubles. Trial bottle free at Garrett and Steele's Drug Store. large bottle priced at one dollar.
Virginia commissioner of agriculture reports a season total of seventy thousand tons of fertilizers sold in the state valued at 2,657,500 pounds. Ammoniated super-phosphates total 45,000 tons, acid super phosphates 12,000 tons, and bone meal 13,000 tons, reflecting the main material divisions sold.
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters swiftly cure Nidney and Liver Complaint and other ailments. It asserts thousands of cured cases, urges endorsements from daily users, and notes Brights disease, diabetes, and urinary issues improve rapidly. The product purifies blood, regulates bowels, and targets diseased parts, with each bottle guaranteed and priced at fifty cents from Garrott & Steele.
Coal output in the Schuylkill region for the week ended November shows 169 664 tons, down from 172 682 the prior week and 175 894 a year ago. Weekly total reaches 699 409 tons versus 880 249 last year, up 19 660 tons year over year. Year to date output stands at 28 418 SAS tons, up from 26 100 108 last year by 2 918 617 tons.
Daily discovery that claims to bring joy by paying debts and curing consumption colds asthma and throat issues. It touts a positive cure with trial bottles free at Garrett Steele’s and claims from gold-Croft Store and Cattle Powder Brothers.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as a universal healer claimed to speedily cure burns bruises cuts ulcers salt rheum fever sores cancers piles chilblains corns tetter and other skin eruptions. Warranted to cure in every instance money refunded at 25 cents per box sold by Garrett and Steele.
Remedy Croft's White Wil marketed for rheumatic symptoms. Sold exclusively through Steiner, with branding implied in the product line. Availability details not provided.
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