16 Dec 1887
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1887
Page
1
A crowded gathering discusses Ohio representation and party caucus strategy with tension over seating and voting procedures. Prominent figures including Rev Dr MenArthur and William Evarts participate as candidates are discussed and roll call plans set.
James Ran, a farmer near Berg, started a hunting trip on December 11. A shotgun discharge fatally struck him in the heart during a struggle with a horse, leaving his body about a mile from the road as neighbors and authorities investigated the scene.
The fragment discusses Mrs Astor at a ceremony near Vanity Cemetery on December 16 with many details about dress and attendees. It notes a bishop presiding and references the Trinity church sequence and aristocratic attire, portraying a formal somber scene tied to wealth and status.
Governors and officials mourn the death of Maine Governor Jac Budwe'l, a self made man who rose from farm labor to executive office. He suffered from heart disease and passed away at the executive mansion after a period of illness. Budwe'l’s career spanned hard times and public service, earning respect for his perseverance.
Fragmented OCR mess mentions stamps and lips, a move in a court or public office, and a Dakota state convention. It notes several candidates for a supreme court post in the early January transition, with Mr. Parsons named as incoming marshal. Dakota delegates expected at ABERDEENs for a harmonious convention.
The Times Paris correspondent reports debates on tariff reform and political friction across Europe. Discussions center on Mr Grevy and the shift of focus away from protectionist questions, with speculation on policy moves and the impact on governments.
A chaotic Detroit opium smuggling case leads to multiple arrests and a female suspect, with Detroit officers and residents noting the arrest as part of a larger crackdown. Separate reports recount a Chicago fighter in a crowd incident at a saloon, with shots fired and a man wounded as bystanders fled.
In New York on December 16 Henry Ives faced charges over misappropriating a $100 000 sight draft tied to the Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton railroad deal. The case centers on a 29700 draft and related stock transactions for Terre Haute Vandalia shares, with Dexter as complainant alleging improper credit and a complex cross examination revealing limited direct involvement by Dexter. The proceedings touched on bank loans, attorney selections, and a tentative convention for further action.
Misc notes include ties of finals and certificates amid reports from Kansas City to New York. Comedian Hart’s absence is noted alongside a weather summary and financials from the New York Stock Exchange, with prices, commodities, and market mood sketched in brief.
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