16 Feb 1892
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1892
Page
1
The news records land transfers and property deeds in Bal Laprovement and nearby areas. W. H. Bath ton, R. Morvell and others convey perches of land to various buyers including W. Neighbors and Fretto County cases. A native from Merle is jailed after a street altercation, with a pending sentence and future pest release.
A fragmented historical report outlines minority opposition to a measure authorizing a silver standard and government purchase of silver. It argues the bill would threaten gold payments, depress the dollar, and shift the economy toward silver, urging an international conference to resolve monetary policy.
A sprawling report outlines Morris Morris Morris and company plans to shift the Louisiana State Lottery to Mexico City amid a campaign for a broad international distribution. It notes potential drawings for Americans, Mexicans, English, and Spaniards, with a rebuilt brand under the old name and a strong government interest. Details suggest a major, multinational gambling enterprise with extensive logistics and high stakes.
A garbled early 20th century dispatch reports political tensions in Trenton as lawmakers debate police and council reforms. It notes testimony from college presidents, clergy, lawyers and manufacturers, with Suniel Grey and Judge Tuncauxt of Camden among speakers. It mentions a police station reform bill and potential shifts in county officers, plus activity around anti-Parnellite conventions and a Waterford seat contest.
Miniter Monté visits Harrisburg to meet Governor Pattisson amid delayed Philadelphia outcomes. A telegraph report notes Robert K. Dousteh alive and well after earlier disappearance. John Preston, 76, dies from American colonial lineage claims. Ruth Matthews attacks Joseph Disney in Maryland. skull fractures. Lawrence Miran dies in a coal mine accident at Avoca after a fall. Famine and distress spread in Montenegrin region due to crop failure and trade collapse. Portage le Poor finances discussed for 1888 expo in Chicago. Justice Juentmann, a radical cooper, dies in custody after attempted assassination. Strikes and wage disputes rise with Lawrence and Brown in Pennsylvania.
The House of Commons heard John RL Het Bion amber for Waterford report on Parneill's successor and the Parnellite stance. Trethiond analyzed political currents, noting opposition to the Ballot and the broader bid for Home Rule. The debate drew charges of embarrassment to the government, with Redmond and Sexton delivering pivotal speeches shaping Irish policy debate.
A sweeping statute in progress prohibits selling or gifting cigarettes and tobacco to anyone under 18 unless written parental consent is provided. Penalties include fines up to 100 dollars or imprisonment from one to six months, with additional penalties for selling in public places or near combustible materials. The measure also references pardon petitions for Lala Mteiffer and notes other court actions and local notices.
Reports from New York and Chicago describe typhus cases among recent arrivals and quarantined passengers. Health authorities tighten inspections at port facilities while lines halt or limit immigrant carriage from affected regions.
A perilous February voyage near Cape John details how Gillis volunteers to swim ashore through blinding snow and treacherous rocks to rescue the crew of the schooner Avenger. He later reboards, assists others to safety, and transports the captain and crew to safety despite harsh conditions. Nearby ports report other maritime incidents and a separate brigade of war-weary citizens faces legal and medical updates as the nation reels from recent clashes.
A dispatch from Albuquerque reports Navajo bands fired on cowboys near Cowlington Station along the Atlantic and Pacific railroad. Cowboys, outnumbered yet better armed, defended the line in a fierce encounter. Casualties cited include both sides, with several Indians and cowboys killed or wounded. A later note from France mentions sparse details and uncertain conditions.
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