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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1894
Page
1
An 19th century patent medicine advertisement touts Hood's Sarsparilla as a blood purifier and tonic to prevent grip infections and support recovery from typhoid fever diphtheria pneumonia and other illnesses. It claims to strengthen kidneys and liver, vitalize blood, and speed convalescence with thousands reportedly using it.
Advert tells how Hood's Pills and Hood's Sarsaparilla help restore health by correcting digestive complaints. It claims thousands recovered strength and warns readers to choose Hood's products for relief from constipation and sluggish digestion.
Philadelphia markets show mixed bids with corn, beans, and cheese areas steady to unchanged. Livestock quotes in New Town reflect holiday dampened demand as regional prices drift, with general activity muted and exchanges listed for January.
The House echoed with opposition and support as Messrs Covert Bartlet Dunn and Johnson debated a proposed wealth tax. Bourke Cockran led the Tammany critique while Mr Bryan of Nebraska defended the income tax as a war measure and fairer burden.
Navy reports detail a clash near Rio de Janeiro on the 29th as insurgent ships moved to a wharf behind a Detroit tug. The Detroit fired a shell and warning shots. insurgents warned they would sink the American ship if firing continued. Da Gama reportedly surrendered with possible assurances from the American admiral. In New York, election results split two seats in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth districts with Quigg and Strauss winning. Boston witnesses a bold robbery at the Metropolitan Stock Exchange. $230 pocketbook taken. Mrs. Catherine Gerald faces murder trial. police slashed by a burglar in a separate incident. News notes cover press criticisms and a Russian-British demand yield on Indian iron guarantees.
An oil tank at Davis oil works on Second Avenue exploded sending burning liquid in all directions. Three laborers were injured and transported to hospital. The tank had a capacity of thirty five barrels and the damage to the entire plant is about five thousand dollars.
Admiral Benham reports insurgent fire on Cochran Island sparking a naval standoff as American ships including the Amy, Detroit, New York, and others guard the harbor. Only minor action occurs with musket shots from the Guanabara and Trajano. two ships retreat while the Amy presses in under escort.
The clipping reports severe storms near Loxrov with ships sunk and rail disruptions. In Bremley Pennsylvania an electric car collision killed 13 year old Sista Brown and seriously injured 9 year old Roger Alleman.
A riot erupted at Morehead Brox & Co Ve suvius Ironworks after midnight as strikers clashed with nonunion workers. A dozen men were at work in finishing, revolvers and stones were used, a worker shot in the back is likely to die, several others injured, plant shut down and no resumption until protection is provided.
Major Goold Adams reports capturing a witch doctor feared by the Matabeles near Shiloh. He allegedly abducted and murdered women and children, binding them before ripping eyes with needles. The husband of a woman deemed a witch aided him. both were tried and the doctor sentenced to be shot. Adams freed several victims.
A Baltimore conference aims to harmonize Democratic lawmakers on a new assessment bill while committees schedule hearings. Governor Brown has four bills awaiting action as Talbot county pushes oyster law changes and St Marys county seeks local road legislation. A Brace civil service hearing is set, and Senator Moss is named acting president pro tempore during President Smiths illness. Local Frederick matters include electing alcohol ballot options and name changes for Mezhanicstown Thurmont. Delegates from Frederick meet Gov Brown in Annapolis to discuss Tai bDlis introduced by county members.
Washington and New York reports show bonds of five percent due for February first. Judge Cox denied Knights of Labor action to block the treasury issue, ruling their membership and alleged debt did not grant standing. Subscriptions to 3 million dollars for the issue were telegraphed, with no per capita tax law.
Unclear readable fragments describe a chaotic incident with references to a fight, an escape attempt, and several names such as Charles Fans and Aipane. The damaged text cannot confirm location, outcome, or context.
A jumble of public health proposals and local incidents appears. Items include a Brooklyn health society push for medical standards, note of Pope audience delays, a Wheeling engineer’s tragic death, Kansas City indictments of bank officials for grand larceny, Wisconsin bid to host a prize fight, insurance rate hikes in various towns, arson arrests in New Jersey, and federal election law repeal timing. The column blends health policy, crime, disasters, and civic actions from multiple locales.
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