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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1894
Page
1
The Frederick Elevator Co. market sheet shows floor-extra prices and weak hogs with lambs at 3.75 to 6.00. Philadelphia notes weak flour, steady butter, and varied beef prices. Live stock hovers around 5. Balances include a murder case hint and a Nova Scotia ship catastrophewith five drowning aboard the Gertie E. Foster near Strawbe Point.
Foreign fleet leaders adopt resolutions fully supporting Admiral Benham for his decisive shot at a Brazilian insurgent vessel. Congress praises his promptness and- administration officials note possible impact on Brazil conflict. Some fear the action raises delicate rights and proprieties in international waters.
In Rio de Janeiro on February 1 Admiral Benham’s actions protecting American ships reduced hostile incidents. Foreign and merchant vessels resumed docking without insurgent interference and talks among fleets praised his bold stand. Reports note the absence of the U.S. consul and criticism of the junior vice consul.
Telegrams detail social unrest and labor strife from Tillman era politics to coke workers disputes. Reports mention Governor Tillman, strikes ending after ten weeks, shop openings, wage scale mystery, anarchist threats in London, and extradition fights in Florida.
A four horse sleigh carrying thirty high school pupils collided with a Boston rail train at the Grownell street crossing. The gates were not lowered. Brooks Borden 16 died on impact and Ray Thornton 11 was killed. Austin Swift was badly injured and likely to die. The crossing tender fled after the crash.
In Trexton on February 1, reports describe a New Jersey legislative session with a favorable committee report on a bill to appoint Goke commissioners in joint meeting, the governor’s proposal rejected, and bills introduced to abolish Bayonne city district court and repeal the Guttenburg police justice act. The Republican senate held a quorum, three test bills passed, and Governor Werts’ settlement proposal was denied by Senator Rogers. The Democratic senate adjourned for the week.
In Chambers Pa a new primary school building was blown down in a heavy wind storm while filled with scholars. All escaped with no serious injuries though teacher Mrs Mary Rhoane and several students suffered minor bruises.
Long tariff debate ends with expected vote amid amendments and possible recommitment. Reported support includes Democrats and Populists for the bill, while Republicans and some Snow elements oppose. Also notes an inheritance tax expansion and concerns over whisky bonds and the bonded period.
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