26 Feb 1894
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1894
Page
1
A 1893 Easton reader from Lowell Massachusetts reports taking five bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla and claims it cured cetarrhal neuragia and multiple ailments after two years of illness. The note cites gratitude to Hood and mentions prior sickness with complications.
An advertisement from Wood and Anthracite and Bituminous Coal dealer Esau Poirchetrest of Frederick Maryland promotes NW coal for quicker ignition and fewer objections than Cumberland coal. It lists hard coat quality stock and delivery during snowy weather. Also credits druggists Garrot and Praree’s with cod liver oil products.
The Frederick markets note policy on advertising value and paid notices while listing hotel arrivals since yesterday noon. Notable guests include M. Chritzmen from New York, J Hughes, T B Scholl, H Falconer, and others from Baltimore Philadelphia Des Moines Hagerstown.
Coupon message seeks airing of 33 coupons and mentions Les Stamps or Cain. Text appears as promotional snippet with unclear provenance and no definite event, date, or organization confirmed.
Steele Mackaye, famed American actor, playwright, inventor and educator, died near La Jaura after a long period of nervous exhaustion while en route from Chicago to San Diego. He leaves a widow and six children and had strong ties to the stage, including innovations like the double stage and orchestra curtain, with productions across America and Europe. His career spanned painting, modeling, teaching, lecturing and acting in Shakespearean roles.
A roundup of 19th century items reports Erastus Winer’s release on bail, legal indictments against local figures, a Baptist preacher shot in Pennsylvania, attacks on media editors, violent robberies and sensational court actions. Also noted are Texas snow, a former congressman’s death, and a Washington Masonic Temple fire causing substantial damage.
A blaze at the Robinson Memorial Cottage in Vineland killed J. H. Sage the institution engineer and his wife the laundress after rescuers saved sixteen children and some adults. The movement failed to save the couple who perished in the flames. The building valued at about 15000 dollars and half insured burned rapidly in high winds due to water scarcity.
Details from Bathurst recount a British force of 31 men ambushed near Kembujeh creek while returning to reembark. The crew suffered heavy losses, including officers and sailors, and failed to recover fallen comrades. Vessels Aviso and Alecta sent for relief, but hostilities forced retreat and loss of ordnance and ammunition.
Fragmented report notes Norman L. Munro publisher and Fachtsman dead in New York. Earthquake shocks at Onitka rester ders cause plastering damage, fire at E. B. C. wipes out a block including the custom house with about 1 001 dollars in damage. Canton Ohio miners and families face complete destitution. Murder suspect in Mayor Flarrisno case granted new trial and sentenced to be hanged on March 23. A station hand on the South railroad at Princeton, Xan., wounds Mrs. Leeds then commits suicide.
Washington Feb 28 The House aims to settle the Bland filibuster fight this week with a rules change to count a quorum or compel votes. A caucus will consider amendments as Democrats seek to limit obstruction while the Senate advances calendar fixes and pending tariff related bills. The week promises varied action including government printing office building and Florida judicial districts reorganizations.
The Americas Railway union vice president George We. Howard organizes a branch with US members as the Knights of Labor rally. Weaver and Sovereign condemn the injunction from Judge Jenkins in Winona Minnesota. He pledges to ignore the order and calls for solidarity among workers.
The readable fragments describe a damaged notice with partial names and actions. No clear event, date, or location is discernible.
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