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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1896
Page
5
Citizens gather in Lincoln Nebraska as William Jennings Bryan visits for the Democratic nominating campaign. A grand reception follows a speech under the state capitol dome with Bryan praising neighbors across party lines and pledging future service to Nebraska.
San Francisco reports Justice Stephen J. Field of the United States Supreme Court is seriously ill in Paso Robles after two weeks seeking relief from springs. A special train with physicians and nurses was sent. if feasible, he will be brought to the city for treatment. Condition described as precarious.
A long correspondence between Secretary Olney Lord Salisbury and British leaders reveals tensions over general arbitration and the Venezuelan boundary dispute. Olney argues for binding arbitration while Britain fears endless appeals and territorial claims. London press reacts with caution.
Rioting in Cleveland erupts as state militia clashes with workers. A mob attacks officers and burns property. several rioters are beaten or wounded, including a captain. Soldiers eventually rout the mob, with arrests and injuries reported amid a tense scene near the works.
George Alexander and John Albertworr drowned while tipping their sailboat near Lorain. German applicants for Pekin bank privilege denied by Chinese authorities. Secretary Carlish and a family left Washington on the lighthorse tender Violet for a several days outing. At Southampton a golf champion of the United States is noted. In the fiscal year ending June 30 immigrants totaled 333,248, up from 25,06 a year earlier. Dispatch from Algiers reports the death of Prince Aeiniuariruny, former Madagascar prime minister.
National Populist leaders discuss allying with Democrats to unite silver forces ahead of the convention season. Key figures including M L Rankin and George F Washbourne push plans to split electors by state to prevent a silver vote split, while some Populists resist endorsing Chicago’s slate. Oklahoma and Missouri officials signal Bryan support as factions weigh the best path to retain influence and achieve free coinage.
Fragmentary international dispatch notes mention figures such as Marquis Visceriti Venigia accepting a foreign portfolio. The text appears as garbled OCR with scattered names and references to Italy and London. No clear event details or dates are discernible to ensure a precise summary.
A cluttered column notes August notices, a death rate index, and assorted items. It mentions a French burial law, cremation as Atlanta garbage disposal, and a rise in the Molders’ Union by 7000 members. Also reports on wheat yields in France, a doll with a political message, and piano solos at the City Opera House with Miss Lizsto Kesey.
A force of four pavers worked until late last night and resumed this morning to clear obstructions along the railroad track from the square corner to Court Street. By noon the section was free. Gates and lanterns lit the work area as cobbles were laid, with contractors directing labor and wages cited at about three dollars per day. A delay at Carroll and East Patrick streets stems from a ground-posting task to aid the Baltimore & Ohio depot run, and new plates cover the gutter at the square corner.
Baseball scores from Frederick juniors versus Catchems 17 to 0. Hallrosd Glends beat No Goods 16 to 9 with Barnes Moberly Eckstein Deeg homering. Railroad Islands defeated 15 to 1 behind Ciacaogh Sodlliiag home runs. Bizarre field actions and odd plays noted.
Mildred Agnes Burck daughter of Charlie and Mottie Burck died at 11 months old at her grandparents home on North Market Street. Funeral services will be held at 4 PM from 276 North Market Street with burial at St Johns Cemetery. Mary E. Lawrence died July 17 in Baltimore age 30s, wife of Dental Lawrence. Interment planned in the county on Monday.
A bicycle collision occurred near the Fair Ground yesterday as a rider, Knott, was thrown from the bicycle after colliding with a horse drawn by Mr. Charla Castle. Knott escaped with only slight bruises.
Overland mail courier reports five Mexican brigands assaulting the large sugar hacienda of Enrique Rodrigues south of Mazatlan to rob valuables. Residents resist with armed defense as the attack unfolds, according to the courier’s dispatch.
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