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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1891
Page
3
A four year old boy Joseph Van Marter, living in Trenton and working as a baggage master in the Reading line, is jailed in Gloucester accused of a self inflicted gunshot claim. Authorities dispute the claim and say the wound is likely self inflicted.
A sweeping series of floods grips towns from McKeesport to Williamsport. West Latrobe and nearby communities flood basements, with water rising to second and third stories in some streets. Bridges and fences wash away while mills and factories report major damage and thousands lost. Evacuations expand as rivers feed the rising flood in central and western Pennsylvania, isolating towns like Hesttscpox and Steubenville while trains and rail lines suffer washouts and blockages.
Adams, D. Porter funeral in Arlington draws presidents, cabinet members, senators, and generals. Marines guard grave as bands play Nearer My God to Thee. Rev. Bigelow officiates. interment at Arlington with laurel wreath. Indicts conspire against distillery via dynamite. Chilean rebel gains. Argentine plot rumored. Jack the Ripper scare. Dillon in prison infirmary. Schofield ill. Philadelphia elects Edwin S. Stuart mayor.
John Jacob Astor of New York marries Ava Willey of Philadelphia in a ceremony at Edward Willing’s Broad Street home. Heralded as the social event of the era, the wedding features $20,000 in flowers and $2,000,000 in bridal gifts, with a voyage to St Augustine and upcoming European tour.
A Briddletown special reports a double wedding at six o'clock in the BM EB church at Jefferson. Brides Ulisses Janet and Lauvie Kessler, daughters of Edwin Hessler, wed Kendree R. Etolson and Chas. R. Shail of Jefferson, with Rev. W. C. Griffith officiating. Maids of honor Mamie Keplinger and Laura Hemp. Reception at the brides’ home. Also Vernon Ailer and Mildred Thompson wed today at the bride’s home in Martinshere W Va, Ailer a local prominent young man.
The Independent Hose Company Drill Association met last night at 730 with full attendance. A number of new names were added to the roll of members, and several new names were proposed.
Deputy sheriff Jacob F. Schmidt yesterday arrested Otho J. Toms of Rocky Brings on presentment from the grand jury for assault with intent to murder his wife. He is jailed awaiting trial.
The legislature backs a state tax board to equalize and enforce taxation. A three member panel appointed by the governor would oversee local assessors, with a $2,500 salary for board workers. Personal property exemptions, debts, and evasion penalties are outlined. The bill also covers administration details and timing of tax payments.
In Sorzxa Kansas Mas ter Workman Powderly collapsed from a heart ailment while addressing the Knights of Labor at Representative hall. He recovered after about five minutes and walked unaided. Election Case Deferred in Jersey City. officers postponed to next term.
A distorted report notes a case involving a mill owner and alleged violations of factory laws. Indictments claim employments of underage workers and failures to provide proper wages and safe conditions. The article claims broader reforms improve oversight and reduce hazardous practices, with authorities urging swift action.
Col. John B. Bachelder, Gettysburg battlefield historian, seeks $125,900 to open avenues along the lines of the Civil War battle and place enduring tablets marking positions. He offers 70,000 pounds of condemned cannon for equestrian statues of Generals Meade Hancock Sykes and Wick when funds allow. Hastings denies plans to move to Philadelphia and will remain at Bellefonte, citing deep ties and health. A Jersey Central coal train derailed near Mauve Cacak injuring none. Two Lehigh Valley Coal Company houses in Colorado were destroyed by a fire caused by a coal stove, with $3,000 in losses.
At Springfield Ohio February 13 four ballots were cast without choice. Tanback and Cockrell joined some Republicans for Streeter while Moore voted for Stalle. Streeter’s vote rose from sixty nine to seventy five across the ballots.
HLagRiskvure Feb 18. The board of pardons says the Nicely case likely closed despite rumors of a rehearing. David and Joseph Nicely face the death penalty to be carried out in April. Gloucester Races report at Grovers Ten on Feb 1 lists results across five races with horses such as Lorillard Censor Tappahannock Kyrie and Endurer among others.
In Guttenburg New Jersey the first to fifth races list winners such as Chit Howle Lozstio Eminence and Wootcutter with plus placements and times. A new building association meeting followed at the Court House basement selecting officers including Thomas E. Pope and Frank C. Norwood with shares raised to 3000 for Homestead Building Association of Frederick county. Also noted is a Candy Factory rumor and the Orphans' Court final account of Andrew J. Freshour administrator for Malinds Stettlemyer.
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