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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1889
Page
1
Report to the President and Board of Aldermen of Frederick on city finances for the year ending January 1, 1889. It notes interest on a new four percent loan and a prior three percent bond, with most interest already paid and a balance slight increase. The board finds the accounts correct with proper vouchers, submitted by Lewis M. Nixdorf, Register and Collector.
The piece reviews Samoa's crisis and U S naval plans with emphasis on Admiral Trenton and Admiral Hinterry’s movements to Apia, noting Germany’s bids and American interests in the Pacific as a factor in defining policy. It covers statements from Rayner and Secretary Bayard on neutrality, independence, and potential responses.
A deadly explosion on the Allegheny River at Eleventh Street wrecked two keelboats, killing four or more and injuring several. The Two Brothers valued at 8500 and the vessel Retare at 67500 were both destroyed. Names listed include George Wilson Wilton Cochran John Rhoades Willian Bower Joseph Graham Joby Breen and Capt Edwant Waling.
Feb. 4. Since County Clerk John E. Sullivan fled, fraudulent warehouse receipts totaling over a hundred thousand dollars have surfaced. Guardians and others sue Sullivan’s bondsmen. Sullivan resigned Jan. 31 and Gov. office records note the vacancy will be filled by John R. Wilson, who allegedly will waive excess fees to direct funds to restitution.
From Berne to London reports detail the Austrian case surrounding Crown Prince Rudolf. Partly denied by authorities, theories allege self-inflicted gunshot or a duel with Count Franz Clam-Gallas over a suspected affair. The controversy reaches Hungary and spurs public indignation in Ireland and Britain.
News from Canyon City near the Yellowstone Park reports Yet Sing, a Chinaman, operated a wash tent over a boiling spring. After celebrating the Chinese New Year, a sudden geyser eruption killed four associated workers and sent others fleeing as the fountain spouted for hours.
PumapeLruta February 4. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers is in a sad state due to internal suspicions and disintegration. Railroads are aiding the collapse as officers refuse to comment. superintendent A F Borizano predicts its early dissolution amid dues strains and the Chicago Burlington and Quincy strike fallout.
A detailed Washington dispatch reports cabinet rumors around General Harrison. John C. New is favored for the treasury portfolio, Blaine faces possible ouster, and New may be offered the post despite opposition. Other names like Justice Miller and McKinley appear in speculative chatter as factions seek a united choice. Russell Harrison travels to New York. domestic notes cover relics of the Revolution, church finances in New Jersey, and clemency for Mac Durant.
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