24 Feb 1894
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1894
Page
1
A nondescript sale note lists cod liver oil in pint and quart measurements at Garrott and Pearere’s Drug Store on South Market Street in Frederic[e]. The ad mentions a price in pence, indicating a general merchant listing for medicinal cod liver oil.
The Frederick markets summary highlights trading on the New York and Philadelphia exchanges with railroads and industries dominating activity. Prices span flour, wheat, corn, oats, beef, pork, lard, cheese, butter, and dairy goods, plus live stock, hogs, sheep, and calves. Pirates looted fifteen vessels and public bequests in New York state detail specific gifts to Oberlin College and various missions.
A report details the Wiman case with jail time at Tombs, bond discussions led by Emmons and Horton, and District Attorney Fellows absent. Statements from Nicoll and Dun discuss prior knowledge of Wiman's misconduct, with further notes on related mercantile agency actions.
A sweeping federal indictment targets Attorney General Ellis Secretary of Nutty Joe State Treasurer Hambitaer Land Commissioner Berrs along with several aides. The case alleges fraud in salary canvass and manipulation of returns, with conspirators including Lam bitzer Berry Bussey Warren and Potter. The document outlines altered vote tallies and raised salaries linked to Michigan state offices.
The funeral of Bourdin, an anarchist killed by a bomb at Greenwich Park, drew police to block crowds and prevent a march. Demonstrators waved red flags, were dispersed after skirmishes, and a police charge captured the banners. Detectives mingled with the crowd as tensions rose.
Hempstead Illinois February 24. People chuckle at the readiness with which assessors set a small tax on Mrs Hetty Green the wealthiest woman in America and one of the most liberal. They taxed her husband and daughter as well each at 2300 dollars. Mrs Green paid 23550 promptly and charmed the tax collector. Assessors now consider raising her personal property valuation next year given her wealth.
Brooklyn on February 34 saw John McKane plead not guilty to conspiracy as Judge Cullen weighs a stay request aided by Colonel E James counsel. The day also reports a sea disaster off Fayal with eight sailors lost and a separate Senate tariff caucus in Washington.
Edward Herma of Eamlesburg Finding a horse with a broken leg in its stall. The cause of the break remains a mystery and the animal was killed to end its suffering. Also notices: letters of administration granted to Daniel O Krise for the William Krice estate and release of Anna Minot to executor Thomas Thomas filed for record.
Washington February 9. The house discharged arrested members after lengthy debate, amid denouncements of revolutionist acts by Representative Guind and a bitter exchange between Reed and Turner over quorum counts. The tariff bill progress dominated by Bland and the pending senate finance committee meeting set for Monday to review changes.
Mixed business signals show a waiting market with dull trade. Prices fall for wheat and wool while some textiles rise. labor reform discussions advance in Italy. Other items include a plan to salvage the Keewaydin wreck, coal mine fatalities, navy personnel changes, a perjury sentence, and a train accident in Ohio.
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