06 Jan 1893
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1893
Page
1
A cluttered old advertisement lists holiday goods from a toy and variety store including plush combs ink stands albums and Christmas decorations. It also promotes multiple farms for sale near Frederick Maryland detailing acreage improvements and available terms with calls to visit the offices and contact sellers.
Maryland counties raise funds for roads and bridges through aggregate levies often kept separate from general accounts. The table lists current year appropriations by county such as Allegany 16,000. Anne Arundel 42,000. Montgomery 32,500. Baltimore 384,793. Prince George’s 15,000. Talbot 20,000, with Cecil reporting a special 320,400 for Bohemian Bridge. The article notes varying systems, including road commissioners and compulsory labor schemes, and critiques political influence in road supervision.
jurors deliberated overnight before finding Wesley Warner guilty of murder in the first degree in the brutal Listie Peak case. Defense claimed intoxication. witnesses supported deliberate act as the court prepared for possible post verdict motions and a future hearing.
Postmaster General Wanamaker declares President Harrison is in prime health, active at his desk daily for four years, contradicting reports of failing health. Other items recall Dr McGlynn case, a trusted cashier’s disappearance with a $1,000 shortage, Senate deadlock forecasts, a Buffalo gang spree, a speed skating record, and two local deaths found by neighbors.
On arrival of the Hamburg-Amerika line steamer Bohemia yesterday, witnesses denied that the tow lashing had been cut. The Umbria remained unobserved as both ships contended the towing hawser was intact while choppy seas and night hid the vantage point. The Cunard liner proceeded on its voyage as the Bohemia pressed ahead with the Umbria behind.
A cluttered report lists rumors about President Cleveland's circle and a possible birth omen, alongside a string of local misdeeds. Highlights include a Presbyterian minister Palmer's arrest for abusive conduct, a Butler bank suit verdict, a wolf attack on Indigenous villagers, and various crime and court items across several cities.
A terrible murder and attempted suicide occurred in Albany as William H. Shattuck, 22, shot his wife, 19, three times then killed himself with a pistol. The couple had been married only about three months and argued over a watch he had given to another woman. The wife died at the scene. Shattuck survived with life-threatening injuries. Police and relatives removed him to City Hospital as the investigation begins.
The Knights of Labor held a legislative convention in Flamispres Jan 1 endorsing abolition of Pinkertonism and labor reforms. They proposed amending ballot laws, semi monthly passes, mining regulation, free schooling and railroad provisions, plus resolutions thanking Governor Pattison for support of ballots and labor reform.
Paris reports M Baihut minister of public works was examined by magistrates over alleged Panama Canal company corruption. Several charges surface including payments from the company and arms length dealings with figures like M Armenzaud. Debates center on influence campaigns and the Panama affair’s wider impact on French politics.
Officials of the Amalgamated Association deny knowledge of fundraising efforts in Cincinnati and Chicago to prosecute Frick and Lovejoy, while other union leaders dismiss the telegram as news or a scheme. Reports mention related mine accidents, public notices, and political figures, with market updates from Philadelphia and various local incidents and deaths.
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