13 Dec 1898
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1898
Page
1
A report states an investment of seventy thousand dollars to loan for mortgaged care in the BRC area. The note details financing to support care services and property obligations. The item names the amount and purpose without additional speculation.
William Steele former cashier of the Cheatnut Street National Bank was found guilty of conspiracy and making false reports to defraud the comptroller, bank directors, and public. He faces sentencing after a grieving family bid farewell at the county jail. Also Catherine Campbell, a Grand Opera House performer, was released after police declined prosecution for hotel theft amid mental impairment claims.
Benjamin Watson born April 1 1929 in White Horse Mercer county New Jersey died in East Stroudsburg on Sunday reportedly the oldest engineer in the country. He operated the first locomotive in America the old Johnny Bull and spent nearly fifty years with the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad never having an accident.
The Isla de Cuba, once sunk at Manila Bay and raised by Admiral Dewey, began the voyage to Hong Kong under her own steam. The cruiser, displacement about 1,030 tons, departed yesterday from Manila in measured progress.
The written resignation of Colonel William J. Bryan arrived at the War Department yesterday afternoon by Mall and was immediately accepted, with formal notice telegraphed to Colonel Bryan.
Chicago December meeting sees strong anti franchise crowd at city hall as aldermen clash over a 50 year extension for streetcar companies. Alderman Maltby and allies push to stall action until Allen law repeal, while Mayor Harrison veto looms. The ordinance is referred to the railroad committee for further action.
The body of Cuban patriot General Calixto Garcia lay in state at the Raleigh hotel in Washington before funeral services at St Patrick's Church. Mass was celebrated by Bishop O Gorman with Archbishop Ireland preaching. pallbearers included Shafter and Hay. Remains later moved to Arlington for temporary safekeeping before final interment in Cuba. an outlaw named Bob Brewer was captured near Savannah after a gunfight.
Judge Bradford ruled testimony from Brockson inadmissible then allowed cross examination. Kenney fends off charges of conspiracy in the misapplication of funds at the What National bank. In Charleston West Virginia a school exhibition brawl left Fisher dead and several others fatally wounded in a feud tied melee.
The Frederick County circuit court sat at 9:30 with Chief Judge Mc Sherry and Judge Motter. The Rowela vs Owens appeal was reversed with $4621 in favor of the appellee. Thompson vs Kepler was dismissed. Harper's Ferry Oil Co. v Fauble ended with a jury verdict for Fauble over stock payment claims.
Purely personal notes show Mr. W. H. McClare of Hagerstown in Frederick today. Mr. O. J. Wallace of York Pa. visits Frederick on business. Miss Flora A. Davia of Park Ridge leaves for Baltimore and the Eastern Shore of Virginia to visit friends. Mr. S. L. Lilly in Baltimore on business. Kefauver son of Calvin Kefauver from Shookstown road home from the Agricultural College where the college is closed due to sickness.
Cards announce the marriage of Miss Kai McQuiliken of Shepherdstown to Mr. Mason Rush. The wedding will be held at the bride's home next Wednesday.
Frederick reports wheat at 68 cents a bushel while shelled corn lists at $1.75 per barrel. The rest of the text promotes a nervous system remedy, claiming it cures nervous provocation, exhaustion, constipation, headaches, and blood diseases, and advertises a fresh large package for sale on Market streets.
In Havana on December 13 a clash between off duty Spanish officers, Cuban civilians, and a visiting Cuban crowd at the Tacon theater led to multiple deaths and injuries. Three Cubans died, two were wounded, and a Spanish officer was among the injured. The incident followed celebrations over General Calixto Garcia's death in Washington. Havana’s authorities ferried troops to restore order as crowds gathered around hotels and cafes. The First North Carolina regiment arrived, escorted by emotion-filled civilians, as authorities arrested several suspects.
General Rivera of the Cuban army, recently freed from Spanish imprisonment, recounted his perilous capture in Cuba in March 1877 and details of his detention. He described harsh treatment, days in hiding after release, and the threat to life if he remained abroad, noting health improvements since his Paris return.
Washington proceedings centered on territorial expansion and the Nicaragua canal. Senator West urged constitutional limits on acquiring foreign lands, while Senator Platt signaled forthcoming critiques. Senator Morgan led the canal debate, pressing for action this session as the House handled District of Columbia affairs and seamen relief with little progress.
Denver reports a prison mutiny at Canon City injuring three guards and a prisoner. Guard E. Van Gohren severely cut, Fitzpatrick slight wounds, George Lebhertt shot in the leg. Miller attacked with a razor, Warden Lamoreaux and Guard McPherson intervened. Miller was shot and subdued. Also notes redeployment of volunteers to Manila and a fatal collision near Raccoon Station, Pa.
Washington dispatch reports General Miles urging 40 000 troops abroad and 26 009 at home with Cuba and the Philippines key. General Schofield criticizes the war secretary commanding general system and calls for clear authority and proper ranks for Merritt Brooke Meade Hancock and Thomas. General Miles backs merit based promotions while lamenting past slights to veteran leaders.
San Francisco reporting the trial of Mrs Cordelia Botkin for the murder of Mrs John P Dunning of Dover Delaware with testimony by witnesses including postmaster Thomas M Gooden and several victims sisters relatives. The court ordered witness exclusion for most but some discussed the poison package and its reception.
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