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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1891
Page
6
The amended copyright bill facing the house risk as Fire’s modification to protect photographic and lithographic interests provokes concern. Frye’s senate movement prompts regret and disappointment among supporters, signaling potential derailment of the bill.
Philadelphia moves to regulate saloons with a single license per district and courts selecting an excise board. A senate-house investigation into the book trust faces criticism as Governor Pattison's nominee for quartermaster general faces resistance from Senator Gobin. Bills pass on court stenographers and company stores. deficits in the adjutant general's office prompt calls for legislature aid. Legislative apportionment and cotton crop figures are reported for several states.
San Antonio Texas February 11 1885 for the first time in four years every gambling room in the city is closed by order of Sheriff McCall no raids occurred just an official closing. Jack Glasscock reports New York February 11 regarding the baseball club and actions.
James Redcath died leaving a storied career in journalism. The obituary notes his leadership roles and influence in promoting education and cultural schools, including founding moments and public advocacy. He was linked to Irish and Haitian themes, with ties to Kansas Territory and public life in Brisbay and Washington. The piece references his marriage to Mrs. Carey Charpenninx in September Iss.
A vast strike of about 15,000 miners and cokers spread across the region last night, with only Rainey’s four plants guarded by Pinkerton detectives. Rail workers from Southwest and Baltimore and Ohio are expected to lose jobs, as tensions rise and fears of foreign depredations grow amid a feverish struggle. Gen Sherman’s health improves but remains serious, with erysipelas blamed. The Standard Oil Trust defends its charter status in court, and a St Louis merchant tailors convention proceeds amid civic events. A boiler explosion in Lyriz Rock causes glass damage, and a fire destroys the Tri-State Cannery near Knox, injuring workers. A wreck near Groveland, NY, claims two lives.
The article outlines a tense political maneuver in South Dakota where Granger and Democratic forces discuss trading votes to back Palmer for the U.S. Senate. It notes Patuer Wall’s influence, Seb Simp-son’s stance, potential joint ballot shifts, and the threat of a Dem Granger alliance influencing the outcome. Republican prospects hinge on Granger support, with threats of a public appeal if Oglesby is rejected.
The Guardian Drill Association of Mechanicstown staged a crowding inspection drill Monday evening in a new hall. Capt Stokes led the bearers, with civic duty acknowledged by residents. In Media, electric wires sparked a fire at the telephone exchange, but Walter Howell and his sister halted the blaze with water from a second-floor window.
Reports say the five day confinement in No 3 slope ended with all men improved. Cragle weakest but stable, James Riner and Sheiling active. Hundreds visit to congratulate. other local items include railroad relief payments, a 93 year old death, a governor death warrant, a judge nomination, and various race results in Gloucester and Guttenburg with market prices in Philadelphia and New York.
Frederick Houck of Tintin, Chis, dies after a felled tree limb strikes his head while chopping. Funeral services held at his late home led by Rev. I. W. Mibschman. Separate item notes a Cassnus Hil Budding Convestment Company formation with capital stock and directors as part of ongoing labor news. The piece then covers the United Mine Workers convention, Gompers, and Knights of Labor leaders discussing an eight hour workday, a bloodless revolution, and the union movement’s momentum, followed by farm animal estimates from Washington with counts and values.
An OCR damaged listing covers flour quality notes and prices, including terms like Western steady No.2 winter red and white, spot market, and various coded references such as M023a8.023 February and 3892. It references other provisions and adjectives like fresh, prime, and fair to good, with unclear details and multiple misspellings.
Fringe notes report a private stage show titled A Mean Adventure presented by The Fretesick Swizteurs at a Market Street residence with Archibald Wier and a cast including Mabel, Miss Eisenhauer, and Florence Miller. The event, first of a summer series, drew a large audience with violin solo by Miss Eisenhauer and praise for the entertainment.
A collage of brief items: Beirne’s death. a baggage car explosion near Arbue. injuries and a destroyed car. Reports deny Stanley’s gifts to Booth for the Straten Army. Indiana bans bucket shop dealing. A mother arrested for killing her child, and a hermit dies in poverty. An unknown man dies after derailment near Jordan. Denver suspect leads a Chinese medical operation. A long sermon on national unity and the “problem of human brotherhood” by Dr. Lexmman Abbot. Phonographs in hospitals proposed to entertain patients and aid communication.
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