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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1895
Page
3
The Defender and Vigilant battled in light winds near Sandy Hook with Defender gaining on shifts in wind. Despite Vigilant’s minor sail changes, Defender maintained lead on each leg and won the overall test, as officials weigh future trials to decide the America’s Cup defender.
William Biossinc of the Pennsylvania Railroad was instantly killed when his freight engine struck an open switch near Landisville yesterday afternoon. The engine overturned and buried the engineer in the wreck. Five freight cars were wrecked and it took five hours to remove the body.
A daring crosswire stunt by Roy Valare Pa ends when he slips from a telegraph pole forty feet above ground, suffers multiple fractures and death like injuries. The incident follows a failed reach across and a collapse, triggering a high risk act that ended in tragedy.
Flood waters inundated the Dunbar area causing bridges to wash away and tracks damaged. Dozens of homes were carried off and losses likely in the thousands. Reports also mention drownings, robberies, and separate incidents including a fatal shooting in Philadelphia, a bank probe in Winnistastic, and other weather related closures across the region.
BELLEFONTE Pa July 23 While seeking shelter under an apple tree John Schaeffer a wealthy Madisonburg merchant was instantly killed by lightning The left side of his body was burned to crisp
Fragmented reports describe fires extinguished after heavy rains, a steel mill closure, and unrest in Shende province. Mentions include a Milwaukee prize event, Tehuantepec stock concerns, a Geneva mill workers strike in Providence, and a Toronto heir sharing an Ontario estate with a young actress linked to the Marquis of Queensbury.
Reports from the Hurro Harvey debate on silver as a monetary standard at the Tl soils club cover arguments for fixed ratios, Morrill’s claims, and Harvey’s counterpoints. The roundtable shifts to broader questions of remonetization, with warnings about flawed premises and the limits of monetary doubles. Other items include strikes in Philadelphia and a Baltimore murder, plus local notices on Bannock and Wy oming troop movements.
A flood event destroys portions of Silver City and surrounding areas. Telegraph wires down, bridges washed out, and railroad lines damaged. No confirmed fatalities reported, but widespread property loss and business disruption noted in Milver City and nearby towns. Rescue and relief efforts underway as waters recede slowly.
National League results list multiple city matchups including Philadelphia 8 Laus 6 and Cleveland 12 Chicago 3. Other games note Pittsburgh vs Baltimore and Toronto vs Springfield. A separate report covers arrests in Kenosha tied to destruction of a Chicago Bedding Co. plant and insurance schemes. In New York, boxing plans emerge for a Corbett-Fitzsimmons era bout with Parson Davies protege and Maher-O'Donnell purse. advance gate receipts reach 35000.
The city committee report says it did not determine who is responsible for the Inlet Casino accident, but notes the casualty toll and established facts. The inquiry, while uncovering details, avoided assigning fault, focusing instead on causes.
Police linked the property to a murder case alleging that a home was built for deliberate slaughter. Articles of clothing and a box marked with initials were found in the cellar and a woman’s shoe appeared with fire evidence. Holmes was charged with murder while authorities noted the building’s design suggested planned killings.
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