22 Jan 1884
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1884
Page
1
A fragment notes grave robbers in Philadelphia and criticizes mothers who neglect a child’s cough, claiming one dose of Dr Bull's Cough Syrup could cure it and bring happiness.
Revenue yesterday totaled 545237 from internal duties and 481000 from customs. Haigh's woolen mill in Newburg NY, employing fifty, burned with an estimated loss of 60000. Italian gunboats Aviso and Rapido arrived at Suakim to safeguard interests. Reports claim a massacre of Christians at Khartoum. Malone gas works exploded, injuring a watchman and boy and cutting gas till warm weather. Captain Martin Connelly said Lucy Hopkins was ashore with 1600 bushels of oysters. In Washington, Robert Godfrey was acquitted after a profanity incident. Bricklayers' Union closed a session in Cincinnati. next meeting in Jersey City. Eight-hour day and alien labor issues referred to locals. eight hours to be debated. Mineola Texas fire destroyed thirteen stores, loss 410000, insured 25000. Sodekson & Bro. loss 23000, insured 18000. A barber shop blaze likely caused by carelessness. A Pennsylvania report condemns poor meat in an almshouse. contractor warned to supply better fare or be replaced.
In Pirranoia on January 21, jury deliberations begin over James Nutt for the killing of N L Dukes. Judge Stowe instructs that verdict must follow law and evidence and mental aberration may negate guilt. Public opinion favors acquittal. counsel Major Brown reports a museum offer if acquitted.
Pittspore January 22 The verdict in the Nutt trial is not guilty. The piece notes life is full of work duty and pleasure and promotes Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a reliable remedy for a cold or cough at 36 cents.
A Hagerstown News report cites neglect by nurses across Franklin County. A nurse carrying Rev. D. B. Mentzer’s child in Waynesboro’ dropped it, fracturing the skull, leaving the infant briefly unconscious while authorities hope for recovery. The piece urges mothers to ensure responsible nurse care and compares local nursing standards to Frederick’s.
The Josephine Reiley Company presents the Hunchback at City Hall this Friday evening. The Devatur Review praises Miss Josephine Reiley and Frederick Paulding for their portrayal in a divine tragedy with a clever supporting cast. Admission is 75 cents reserved, 50 cents general, 25 cents gallery. tickets at Yeakle's.
Savannah city officials voted at Friday’s meeting to set clocks forward to the old time standard. Telegraph offices railroad stations and businesses face questions about whether to use Savannah time or the national time standard for daily business. Subscribe for the Daily News.
List of remaining advertised letters dated Saturday January 19 1884 including Ladies and Gentlemen lists with many names. The notice warns letters unclaimed within one month go to the dead letter office. Hotel arrivals and Carlin House entries follow in the column.
The Eight Hour System debate unfolds as Baltimore merchants oppose hourly pay plans citing business harm. At a Merchants and Manufacturers Association meeting the governors proposal and labor terms are scrutinized, while leaders warn legislation could devastate state industries.
The exchange notes growing use of the telephone as a practical tool with 164 names now listed including Dr. P Fahrney John Gomber John H. Ramsburg and Geo 8 Groshon the coal dealer additions continue daily. An editorial on economy argues the virtue of prudent money use warning that overspending to maintain appearances sacrifices true attractiveness and that many hide their struggle from others.
Crofts Senna Figs a wholesome fruit laxative uses sliced prunes figs crushed oranges and lemons with sugar powdered senna sulfur soda and aromatics. Prepared as a conserve divided into twelve portions with one part at bed time or as needed for all ages. Sold by Steiner Bros for 35 cents.
The Sun notes that if skies are clear, the comet may be seen with the naked eye soon after darkness in the southern sky west of south about 30 degrees above the horizon. Its tail points away from the sunset and, at first glance, resembles a misty star. within an hour after dark it will sink from view.
A promotional note asserts Eloo wie Bitters cure biliousness and general debility, praising its universal benefits. Garrott & Steele offer the remedy at fifty cents per bottle to readers amid numerous patent medicine ads.
Some view learning a trade as vulgar while others see it as the supreme display of good sense. The dispute rests on who should study a craft and who must borrow or rely on help to earn a living.
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