25 Feb 1897
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1897
Page
1
A reader from Petersburg says her brother, attacked by cough and cold, recovered after using Dr Bull's Cough Syrup. The note praises relief and improved health after treatment, with local dealer details given for the product.
A severe flood devastates communities along the Monongahela and nearby rivers. More than 10 000 people flee their homes as waters rise, with towns like Braddocksville, California, Glassport, and Charleroi affected. Major plants including Westinghouse Electric and United Coke and Chemical suffer inundation, with extensive property and infrastructure damage estimated in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Residents seek safety in higher ground while bridges and canals face erosion and outages.
Flood warnings sweep across Kentucky and Ohio as the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers surge. Cincinnati reports 54 feet 3 inches with higher ground urged. Cadleburg and Maysville submerged. Dayton, Newport, and Portsmouth suffer inundation. Betsy and Jackson fatalities noted amid wide damage and disrupted communications.
The article details debates in Congress linking the budget, forest reserves, and land policy. It notes a president's veto power, cabinet relations, and a pending push on appropriation bills amid party tensions. It also covers state reactions to forest reserve withdrawals and various local and national political maneuvers.
Fragmentary notes describe a peculiar monument in town, linked to a festival and ancient trees. Officials emphasize preservation as residents speculate on origins and purpose.
A vigorous resolution in Washington demands the liberation of Cuban prisoners and supports sending a US ship of war to Havana. It cites abuses by Spain, condemns treatment of Americans in Cuba, and urges US intervention to secure independence and a future relation with Spain. The World reports a Cuban provisional government letter opposing indemnity payments to Spain and favoring timely US mediation.
An event yesterday at Cleveland Princeton House drew Prof. Abie West and staff members, with servants and guests in attendance as preparations for occupancy and pestilence avoidance were noted. The home’s new opening and planned coverage for Washington are mentioned, signaling upcoming activity and social engagement.
Fragmented report from New Jersey describes a motion to reconsider the nomination of Wo Kot Tanase to be president at Paterson. The Democratic and populist factions split. Sewell’s motion gained support while a rival reform effort faced opposition. Additional items summarize Nicaragua reports, a heroic act by Florence Hart, Alaska dispatches, and various local notices.
Report outlines a chaotic post election scene with Socialist and Republican factions contending in Memphis. Key figures cited include party leaders and the secretary Parker’s actions signaling a period of reorganizing efforts. The piece notes the national reform movement and calls for preservation of the People’s party structure amid internal disputes.
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