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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1896
Page
3
Terrifying explosion at a Welsh colliery causes widespread wreckage. Rescue teams battle fire and afterdamp as the death toll climbs, with fifty four confirmed dead and fears of more bodies. Survivors recount horrific scenes of the shaft, trapped workers, and failed attempts to reach the deeper sections.
ILBESBAREE Pa Jan 2 Colonel M J Keck former commander of the Ninth regiment NG P leads a drive to raise recruits for the Cuban army He plans to bring as many of his former soldiers as possible to the effort and enlistment follows local sentiment and resources
The article discusses Secretary Cristletti and the possible selection of Pater Palmer as a successor, noting Palmer’s business standing and willingness to accept if offered. It covers early conversations about Palmer's appointment and hints at the political balance influencing the decision.
In Cleveland on June 28 a secret gathering of Ohio political figures linked to McKinley and Foraker discussed the state delegation to the St Louis convention. Charles Kurtz and A L Conger met with M A Hanna Myron T Herrick and others to craft an at large delegation plan that would keep Ohio unified and prevent friction within the party.
Loch Beacon Jan 28 The International Navigation steamer St Fan runs aground off Long Branch and remains broadside to shore. Wreckers and longshoremen labor through day and night to unload cargo sent mostly to New York as tug crews attempt to move the vessel ahead of the neap tide. Authorities report no leaks and the captain defers blame until an official report. The St Louis and St Paul ships add support as officials discuss causes and safety. The crew and officers guard access, with reporters barred.
Reports from Havana Province outline Jose Maceo leading active insurgent operations in Pinar del Rio with 4000 followers. Attacks on plantations, captured stores, and shifting fronts threaten government positions as forces bar western advance. Meanwhile, a New York burglary case ends with recovered valuables as authorities probe connections.
Dr. P. T. Rhodes is under arrest in Newville Kentucky charged with poisoning patient Jared Robinson whom he then married. A colored man Sherman jailed in Uniontown is wanted in Parkersburg West Virginia for assault on a girl. Kentucky Republicans discuss ousting four Democrats over seat legality. Rev Frank De Witt Talmage to edit Westminster Endeavorer and keep pastorate in Pittsburgh.
The article covers a heated Senate debate on Turkish passports and severing diplomatic ties, with Hepburn opposing, supporters arguing balance of power, and eventual defeat of the resolution. It notes Utah Senators Cannon and Brown taking office, party splits, and ongoing discussions on silver coinage and debt.
A Vienna sourced dispatch claims Russia plans to seize Armenia and Syria while Britain takes Egypt and Persian Gulf shores, with Sebastopol and Odessa fleets gathered. A Sebastopol report warns of spring actions to seize Turkish lands, citing Peter the Great era ambitions and secret mobilizations for armed shipping and troops.
A fragmentary account describes escaped travelers from Mestal Turks seeking refuge in Our Republic. It mentions a perilous journey from Harpact or Alepandrea, reports about harsh Turkish tyranny, and references to relatives in Merwe town Mass. The text asserts deaths and injuries within a family, with other scattered local incidents and obituaries from January 23.
New York and Philadelphia exchanges report lively trading January 27 with broad participation. Prices edge higher across grains and livestock. staples show firmness in beef, lard, and dairy while eggs and butter mix gains and steady quotes.
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