25 Jan 1884
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1884
Page
1
The fragment mentions Cote and Arbo with abeas terms offered to a Fireacas Family Journal. Details are unclear and names may be misspelled. The readable bits suggest a note of terms or agreements between parties, but the exact action and entities require clarification.
A letter to the Baltimore Sun argues against Maryland adopting eight hour laws. It contrasts England and Maryland, notes Maryland's small size and isolation, and warns such laws could harm agriculture and commerce while undermining state independence. It stresses tailoring labor policy to Maryland's circumstances and resources.
The New York area gears up for the 147th birthday of Thomas Paine with pre event planning by the National Liberal League and a large public meeting at the German Masonic temple. Similar commemorations are set for Boston Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburg Omaha San Francisco Cleveland Newark and Linesville. The New England freethinkers convention in Boston will run two sessions with many notable participants. Col Robert G Ingersoll was invited but cannot attend due to legal duties.
Annapolis January 24 Mr B J Tayior introduced a bill to break up ticket scalping requiring agents to hold a certificate from their transportation company. It makes selling tickets without the certificate unlawful under a 500 dollar fine and one year’s imprisonment.
Post mortem finds seamstress Amelia Olsen was repeatedly assaulted. Chicago area authorities arrest Thomas Sheehan and six others in connection with her death. Martin Jacobson, once a rejected suitor, is reportedly under arrest in Wisconsin.
Jonathan Schindel of Hageratown plans a lawsuit against municipal authorities for damages after riding accident caused by coast ing being allowed on Tuesday. His horse ran away and he sustained several injuries, with more suits possible before spring stores are announced.
January 24 report says Luke and William Jones, sentenced for Andreieon Lackey’s murder, overpowered guards, seized revolvers, and escaped from the jail. A large pursuit by about five hundred citizens overtook the convicts. Luke was wounded before surrender. Recovery status unclear.
A mangled excerpt notes taxes on personal property in Chicago, with a $80 lead item and $440 in taxes, illustrating how Western progress could threaten cities with insolvency if such levies were extended. It critiques tax burdens and governance in a period context.
The Maryland Commissioner of Agriculture reports 24th in corn production and 27th in acreage, with 16,251,200 bushels of corn on 691,542 acres and 23.5 bushels per acre. Wheat output is 7,577,000 bushels on 628,000 acres at 12.1 bushels per acre. Maryland totals 90,927 agriculture workers, $28,889,281 in farm value, and an average farmer income of $317, near the national average of $320.
An old advertisement describes Croft's Celery and Chamomile Bitterk as a remedy for headaches languor melancholy and disordered stomachs. It promotes swift relief from distressing effects and credits Steiner Bros druggists as the sellers.
Frederick Douglass, aged about 67, wed Misa Helen M. Pitts, a white woman, in a secret ceremony at Rev. Dr. Grimke’s home. The couple, married tonight in Washington, moved to Uniontown after the ceremony. Pitts, a former Alpha assistant editor and suffrage writer, kept the marriage private from most acquaintances.
City Hall hosts a highly praised performance by a star-studded troupe, featuring Miss Josephine Reiley in The Hunchback. The Hagerstown Globe lauds her as a promising talent with forcible readings and graceful gestures, and commends Frederick Paulding as Sir Thomas Clifford and the lavish costuming.
Leaves were obtained from the Legislature yesterday in Frederick County. Citizens of Frederick petitioned for further protection of property of the Paamtetnes Water Company and for increased powers for Emmittsburg burgess and commissioners to make contracts and levy taxes. Citizens also sought a law taxing dogs. Mr Henshaw of Frederick proposed amending the Mechanicstown charter. Legislation to carry out Frederick County petitions was requested.
In Auburn and Motuisvvitz areas two men, George Hardison and Harry Bronson, were killed by each other in a street fight linked to a 19 year old family feud. The feud began when James Hardison, father of George, killed Bronson’s father with a broadaxe. Both victims came from wealthy families and the incident involved severed intestines.
Arrivals listed from CITY HOTEL include W. R. Magers J. B. Griffith Geo. W. Stieff Henry Laporte S. Affelder Balto. 8. W. Rossiter Wm. Ruddell W. O. Platzek John H. Rodny Wm. Alms Jr. Phila Samel D. Tarrence Sanford Hamilton 8. H. Talbot New York L. Blackston P. R. R. sixteen Members Reiley Company and 20 from the county. CARLIN HOUSE shows C. A. Demp Oliver Rouleth M. L. Kleppish Balto. Ames Cutwell Camden Re J. and 15 from the county.
The article surveys American ruins and mounds across New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wisconsin and western states. It describes stone cliff dwellings in Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico with circular towers, secret rock passages, and central courts. It notes walls, dilapidation, and pottery remains, suggesting ancient Sun temples and long vanished histories.
A fragment discusses protecting the corn crib from mice and vermin before harvest, advising fall cleanout, repairs to roof and siding, and preventing grain access. It also mentions cough prevention and promotes Croft's Hypophites as relief, with Steiner Bros as sellers.
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