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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1891
Page
3
Advertisement offers Estey organs and pianos at 3 cents to 1.00 each with unequalled tone and durability. Store promises lowest prices and easy monthly installments. Catalogs, prices, and terms available. repairs offered. customers urged to write for illustrated catalogue.
The NEWS reports an owl incident near Highland where Mr. John Hesson and neighbors fought a spreading fire after an owl crashed into a window and sparked a tree blaze. In Waynesboro a bathroom fire at Motter's house destroyed the rear building, injuring no one and causing about 250 dollars in losses with insured coverage. Secretaries are asked to send officer lists to the News for a forthcoming directory.
A Paris crime story centers on the murder of Baroness Dellard and an attack on her home illy linked to a rumored organized cadre of assassins. Lieutenant Anastay, 26, allegedly led the group and confessed robbery motive after being named by a former lover who betrayed him.
The Greek foreign minister presses Britain to read in Parliament a letter of apology from Sir E J Monson for remarks about how the Syro-Hellenic company treats British creditors. A strong move seeks his recall, rooted in alleged misrepresentation and pro Russian influence, though he enjoys Salisbury support.
Mrs An drew G Curtin wife of the war governor lies dangerously ill at W W Curtin’s home 2215 Trinity place Philadelphia after grip and lung trouble. Ex Governor Gar din arrived and three physicians attend.
In Lixcois Nebraska on December 26 Bessie Howard two year old daughter of W A Howard suffocated after being left asleep alone in a house that caught fire. An elder sister had left to visit a neighbor and the five men did not know the child was inside until it was too late. Meanwhile in Besa Indiana workers jubilant after a state miners convention decision led many miners to celebrate Christmas in a rowdy fashion as operators reopened every mine in the county.
Lexpos reports London nearly empty of American visitors as dense fog coats the city from pavement to dome. The Esthnian sailed yesterday carrying singers Major Gerald E H Farrarl, Mr Randeigh Robinson, and Mr Joseph W Rowley amid the quiet streets and deserted hotels.
A chaotic year end parade of violent acts from Missouri to New York unfolds. Lowell, Missouri reports a deadly domestic dispute ending with a brutal assault by Alin A. Moulton on his wife, while New York recounts the dive owner John Woogan’s murder by Joseph Selling in self defense claims. Pittsburgh and other locales note suicides and dismemberment cases, plus a church fire in Prambenrau and a gubernatorial legislative figure’s death as part of a broader night of crime. Police pursue suspects across Nebraskan and Pennsylvanian scenes, with Tug of War results and other city incidents filling columns.
Turmoil surrounds state and navy departments with reports of high level discussions between Washington and Santiago authorities. Talks speculate on possible strain in relations, while US and Chilean forces prepare for possible conflict. The San Francisco and Baltimore movements hint at naval repositioning as Special orders push Newark to sea by the 27th or 28th.
The Dublin Irish Catholic mocks the Waterford result as a triumph for traitors, fueling anti-Parnellite ire among priests in Dublin while Parnellites celebrate Redmond’s victory. Redmond defeats Davitt 1775 to 1229 with a 546 majority as election notes spread across Ireland.
In Monite, Alabama, a religiously tied faction led by Sims attacked a distillery and a house, killing a bystander and wounding a deputy. Sims and two brothers fled. pursuit intensified as fires and gunfire erupted at John McMillen’s home. Nine gang members injured, two dead. authorities mobilize state troops with a field piece to quell the siege and capture Sims group. One suspect, John Savage, captured. others hunted.
Walt Whitman shows renewed vitality in Campex New Jersey as doctors note a surprising rally and improved spirits after Christmas. He enjoyed a modest Christmas dinner and chatted with his biographer Dr Buck, with visitors at Mickle Street cottage.
A Hasneys wreck on the New York Central killed eleven and left three survivors. The list of dead includes Mx Baldwin of New York and Brakeman Albert J Merrick. Investigators report pockets torn from dead bodies and valuables stolen. several injured victims say they were robbed at the scene or hospital.
Local notices honor Nellie Taylor a respected Watuna woman with years of service to the Potts family. Funeral from Asbury church with interment at Institution graveyard. Also notices death of Robert Pettingall at 73, Harriet Miller, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Haver, Mrs. Norwood, and Rev. A F Stryker. Obituaries note births and survivals, with funeral plans and residences. Also a medical report on Benjamin Clayton’s transfusion saved his life at Philadelphia hospital.
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