25 Jan 1889
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1889
Page
1
Ten animals will be fresh by sale day including a three year old ball and a yearling. The guide describes them as large and fine, indicating quality cattle or horses ready for auction.
A fogbound collision on the Sixth Avenue elevated line at One Hundred and Fourth Street injured three passengers and a company employee as a down train rear car crashed into a stationary train. Engineer Downs blamed the fog for reduced visibility and a near catastrophe, with many riders shaken and treated for minor wounds.
A heated session in Harrisburg and Albany saw lawmakers discuss tying school funding to a flag issue and bills introduced in both chambers. Republicans caucused over Cooper's new license bill while other measures target railroad tax, travel free transportation for officials, and criminal procedure reporting.
Bamceront Jan 25 report outlines the will of a millionaire widow who leaves 4000 to a First Congregational church in trust to reach 50000, then annual interest funds burial lot upkeep. Estate is split among four heirs with a condition that if no sons inherit, the Home Missionary Society of New York may gain nearly a million. Executors named Worden and Lacy.
Amid parliamentary strife in the United States the Sherman amendments to the consular bill authorize funding for Samoa and a Pago Pago harbor project. The president could deploy a fleet to protect Samoa and establish a coaling station, with immediate availability of $500,000 and $100,000 respectively.
Corumura Tean Jan. 23 congress of Scotch-Irish race to assemble in Columbia on May 8 with delegates from every state in the Union Canada and the United Kingdom. Purpose to revive memories and compile a history influencing civilization. Opening address by Col McClure of Philadelphia and others to speak. Reunion of ex Confederates and Federal soldiers anticipated.
Reporters debate Stanley rumors and possible secrecy by the King of Belgium and British government. London and continental papers question the expedition’s details while urging disclosure and accountability amid claims of reinforcements and ties to Emin Boy’s victory.
The itemized reads mix global and domestic notes: Italian and Irish names among legal feuds, a fatal quarry explosion near Lafayette Station, a silk mill disaster victim, a planned church gift in Watertown, and Washington politics. Other entries mention a Samoa fire, a vanished groom found insane, embezzlement arrests, a Venezuelan arbitration note, and agricultural talks in Harrisburg.
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