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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1891
Page
3
A hearing before Magistrate Turner found Roley Smith and Charles Koontz not guilty of entering and robbing a B&O Railroad car on November 17, 1890. Attorneys J. P. McSherry and J. C. Motier appeared for the defendants.
A mine explosion at the Frick company near Mr. Plossot traps dozens of miners, with eighteen bodies recovered and rescue teams venturing into wrecked galleries. Superintendent Keighley leads relief efforts as fresh air is pumped in and rescuers work to reach trapped workers.
Jan 25 report from Chicago describes the ceremonial ground breaking for the world’s fair on Michigan Avenue. Crowds, including many women, gathered as a worker turned the first spadeful of earth. Construction HQ site planned as a prominent building costing $10,000.
Reports say a severe gale and heavy seas stranded several ships near Fenwick Island and Dorchester. The two masted schooner Jennie E. Simons from Philadelphia lost her foreboom and the mate James Kelly was killed. Captain Howes of Dorchester observed other vessels with damaged booms and sails and assisted the James E. Clifford toward Delaware with a life saving mortar aiding a救 line.
Wrecks, epidemics, and political moves color a busy Jan. 28 wire report. Philadelphia south communications restored though New York and western outlets show delay. Adirondack brings crew from Maggie E. Gray wreck. Nova Scotia casualties reported. Strathaven riot at Strathaven yards. Good Hope scarlet fever epidemic closes schools and shrouds town in quarantine. Rhode Island Legislature counts votes. Oscar Lapham wins Bri 152 majority, Second district awaits new election.
January reports from multiple locations show Henry McDonald Mary Ann Boardmann and James Paquette jailed for extradition over a Montreal bond case involving a 533000 bond and $100 in cash. Separate incidents include two men killed by a train in Tennessee and a cashier death linked to embezzlement at a Pesta bank. Argentine finance reforms tax deposits and profits urging a 2 percent on deposits and 2 percent on bank profits. Cardinal Laregeric named patriarch in Paris.
Attorney General Millet and others discuss the Septenmr Court case as Congress outlines a Senate steering committee program. The plan, set by four Republican senators, schedules labor eight hour claims, copyright, Indian depredations, food, and Nicaraguan canal bills. Appropriations may take priority and disrupt the schedule.
The Behring Sea case awaiting a writ of prohibition saw Attorney General Miller file a reply to the Canadian government. Arguments focused on political questions and jurisdiction, with Carlisle and Choate detailing private rights and Sayward seizures as Alaska district court matters. Indians head for Washington as Gen Miles leads a delegation seeking action and speed to Chicago.
On January 2 in Brooklyn a girl walking with two friends along Fourth avenue says a Titan-like man snipped her hair, pulling two braids from her head near No. 15 school on No. Mark street. She had spotted a man watching her for a week before the incident and he vanished after the act.
J. H. Powers, an independent candidate for Nebraska governor, presided at the national Farmers Alliance convention. The gathering hosted 125 delegates and 75 others, with 21 admitted as delegates. Represented states included New York Pennsylvania Ohio Nebraska Iowa Missouri Minnesota Wisconsin Washington and Nebraska.
At a recent meeting the Frederick County Agricultural Society elected a new Board of Managers for the coming year. The lineup includes James H. Gambrill John T Best D Columbus Kemp John A C Motter Herman L Routzabn G A T Snouffer A C McCardell W Neidig. The president announced committees on grounds races rentals and privileges etc and John Taylor was chosen keeper of the grounds.
News of church activities reports prayer meetings at DI E church and All Saints P B church at 7 30 pm daily. Presbyterian services led by Rev J D Beale continue nightly at 7 pm. Tomorrow at 11 am James Addison Ingle will be ordained deacon at All Saints P E with Bishop Peres presiding and Rev Stewart delivering the sermon. university students from Virginia expected. Holy communion to follow, with a missionary service at 7 39 pm.
Calves butter eggs and fowls shipped to McMahon Bros at New York for about 90 dollars earned a return of 9.24 with 8.36 charged for express and commission, leaving 0.88 paid in stamps. A prominent butcher also sent eight calves and received 0.16 in stamps. The transactions suggest high commissions or defrauding by the firm, though no action has been taken yet.
The Frederick Riflemen will hold a weekly meeting this evening. Several new members will be mustered into the company and the usual drill conducted. Arrangements for an entertainment will be discussed. Fine large oysters are served to order at Haller's Green House Restaurant for 20 cents per dozen.
Reporters quote lawmakers in a tense session about Cameron and a proposed resolution. Frost Quay and others express disappointment and confusion while Cameron faces scrutiny and potential political fallout.
Obituary notes the death of John Albaugh at 93 years and 4 months after a long life of religious service and Republican involvement. Funeral held at Heagh's church with listed pallbearers. Also reports on the deaths of Mrs Augustine OLeary and William Blair and a two month old Baltimore infant from Mechanicstown.
Ms MuiWa of tre state reports social events in Baltimore and nearby towns. Notables include Mr and Mrs Leve Fras at Calloh street, preparations for W V Central railway leadership, a death in Baltimore home on ISU Rameau street, and a Harvard professor lecturing at Johns Hopkins on Tornadoes. The West Virginia Central railway elected Henry G Dayly as president. Patrick Bray received a four year penitentiary sentence for matinee store theft. A Baltimore fire destroyed Freeborn Garrison’s storehouse on High street. the city council debated electric overhead lines for Union Passenger Railway and public baths. A Dorchester sailor drowned near Brannock Bay. a church choir anniversary and Beethoven Chorus concert highlighted cultural life. The stock market showed gains in New York. a city school board discussed salaries. a murder case and legal notices occupied courts. The Baltimore County tax case and heirs of North Walker contested trusteeship.
Aisa Hester Crawford Dorsey wed Albers Lerin Richardson at Grace P. E. church Baltimore Rev Powell officiated Bride wore white train veil and ostrich feather trimmings with jewelry After ceremony the couple attended Braser's Court in Washington Police and mayor activity noted including arrests and jail sentences Open today a clothings sale at Bee Hive on South Market Street Joseph Ottenheimer of Baltimore to oversee sale with local familiarity
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