28 Feb 1894
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1894
Page
1
Local resident testifies that Hood's Sarsaparilla purified blood and cleared eruptions for a young woman once unable to leave home. The mother and brother also report cures for piles and rheumatism attributed to the medicine. Beverly and Philadelphia names appear in the testimonial.
The report notes limited trading on the New York Stock Exchange with a tilt toward stability and little bear sentiment. Philadelphia grain and livestock prices move: flour and wheat firming/slipping, corn and oats steady, pork and beef values mixed, butter and cheese steady, and various regional price points listed for February trades.
A resolution was presented by Representative Somers to investigate whether several United States judges exceeded their authority in restraining railroad workers. The measure targets Justice Brewer and others, aiming to broaden inquiry into injunctions in railroad cases and assess if rulings went too far. The effort seeks a unified report to the House.
The report covers a range of items including Henry Downing's perjury conviction in Mercer county court tied to a Holland Trust matter, nominations by the president, the Kearsarge wreck recovery proposal, a pilot's manslaughter ruling, Japan emperor silver wedding plans, an inventor's fatal lab explosion, and labor strife impacting a silk mill, with details on witnesses, parties, and locations.
The Evening News reports that Gladstone was offered premiership again and declined, with Rosebery and Spencer named as successors. Front-page commentary cites eye problems and old age as factors, while other papers debate timing and the legitimacy of the retirement claim.
Sovereign the General Master Workman of the Knights of Labor toured cities and addressed labor halls defending his right to speak amid an injunction from Judge Jenkins. He urged nonviolence toward employers but rejected calls to strike, vowing to oppose court orders and continue advocating labor issues.
Fragmentary report notes a convict who escaped from a state penitentiary via the sewer system has been recaptured. A city council adjournment vote failed despite a resolution, and Church matters include Father Corbet of Palmyria Neb being excommunicated following a recent bishopric contest.
A riot of about 20 men overpowered guards at a Maryland county jail and seized two alleged murderers, Anderson Carter and Bud Montgomery alias Jasper Newton. The mob fired on guards and escaped, leaving no trace of identities as they fled. Maryland considers action against Virginia over oyster waters clash.
Dispatches from Rio de Janeiro indicate Brazil's government plans to broaden martial law and extend the state of siege. Ministers signal elections may occur March 1st across localities if the siege is continued, impacting Parana and neighboring states amid insurgent activity and strategic moves.
Purely personal column lists residents and visitors. Miss Lillie Tyson returns from Baltimore to her family, while Mrs. Lewis Wachter from Dublin visits Dennis Hamsburg on West Fourth Street. Hise Nelle Avey from Xenia Oslo returns from Hagerstown. Wm. Crist of Baltimore visits Afr. John L Michael Bir’s family. George L. Cramer of Elevator Company travels to Montgomery County on business. Ela Brandenburg returns home to Myereville after visiting in the city.
A lively fox chase drew many sport enthusiasts last Thursday at Weoodahorsom. Two foxes escaped liberty after brushes were secured by Mershill P. Wisebrewer and Milton Bowers, with C. B M. Anders of the Natlozel Hotel directing the chase.
Teachers in Frederics and counties prepare Arbor Day observances with special programs and broader scale. The governor has not set a date yet but favors April for the event, aiming for a larger, more impressive celebration than ever before.
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