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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1894
Page
1
An old advert promises Hood's Sarsaparilla strengthens the blood and kidneys, boosts liver function, and restores health after overwork, colds, or illnesses like grip, diphtheria, typhoid fever, and pneumonia. It claims to purify blood, improve vigor, and speed recovery from convalescence.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Pills as a cure for constipation and claims restoration of health and strength against a dreaded complaint. Also promotes Norwegian cod liver oil products from Garrott & Pearee’s, prescription druggists, on Market Street Frederick.
Philadelphia January 14 Markets notice corrections from Geo L. Cramer of Frederick Elevator Co with data from New York and Philadelphia Exchanges. Wheat prices slip while oats and corn show mixed movement. flour and dairy items quoted. live stock broadly weaker with lighter cattle and hogs.
Reports from Massa and Carrara describe violent clashes between anarchists quarry workers and troops, with varying death tolls and many wounded. Government dispatches claim limited fatalities, while locals report many quarrymen killed. Rioting spreads to Parma Palermo and Rome as authorities mobilize and crack down on Fasci dei Lavoratori.
Word from Dallas reports General Ochoa and his group reached west of Chihuahua, engaging federal troops in battle. Three officers were killed and a supply train captured in the clash.
The report covers a Senate session in Hawaii with discussion of the Purdy bill and tariff measures, clashes at a public meeting between Catholics and Protestants, a fatal dispatcher error on a Vermont rail line, a new cruiser trial off New London, the Ben Hur organization forming in Indiana, a deadly Mexican holocaust in Sierra Mojada camps, a drowning incident in Albany, and potential Supreme Court nomination for Senator Gray.
A finance committee meeting discussed Secretary Carlisle’s letter and bond bill. officials stressed existing law already authorizes strengthening the treasury reserve to meet demand. The statement urged reliance on current law over protracted congressional debate to avoid delays.
Alexander Ross, cashier of the First National Bank of tact, confessed to embezzling 25.4 dollars. The discovery was made by United States Bank ner Diamond. Ross is said to be behind the Louis Kossuth Stricken Blind. News from Turin reports Louis Kossuth, the Hungarian poet, has been rendered totally blind by influenza.
Amid a senate dispute Governor and Attorney General clash over constitutional validity of a temporary presiding body. A conference adjourns as legislators debate legality while other statewide news spans strike talks in Pittsburgh mining districts and local probate actions.
An overheated stove in the pit of Prospect Hall near Frederick caused a morning fire that was quickly discovered and extinguished by a caretaker and at the scene. The blaze damaged fireplace woodwork and several arms or armaments. Mrs Wait leaped from a third story window but escaped injury, a visitor also escaped unharmed.
Wm Mitchell colored committed to Almshouse with hard labor for 30 days by Justice Eckstein for drunk and disorderly conduct. Toomas Potts colored arrested yesterday on assault charge denied bail by Justice Eckstein. Raw bulwishes scrape fine. preparations described as meals with meat and toast.
Former Pennsylvanian D C Arnold describes Australia amid three major strikes in mining maritime and shearers sectors. He notes widespread unemployment and destitution, with wool industry disruption hitting national economy and potential political shifts away from monarchy. Minor incidents include a hillside rock collapse injuring four at Wellsville and a court verdict forcing payout in an insurance case.
Report details a rail collision near Hackensack Meadows with multiple injuries in Hoboken St Mary's hospital and New York City. Authorities blame a conductor's alleged negligence and high speeds for the deadly crash.
Reports from Wheeling WV detail the Cronin murder case linked to ongoing prosecutions of former officials at Metropolitan Life. Dr Ashbrook, once a state witness, lured by a stranger followed to the eastern city edge where he was attacked and gravely wounded at midnight. Medical staff say two warnings of threats preceded the assault.
The New York cruiser reaches Rio de Janeiro as distant reports surface of Moroccan forces advancing. A man named Chandler Orasisre, 23, reportedly claimed membership in a death by own action club and died by suicide with a heart injury last night after a recent marriage.
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