26 Jul 1888
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1888
Page
4
The B and O line excursion train to Island Park left at 7 30 this morning but was detained for three quarters of an hour near Sandy Hook by two coal hoppers from a freight train blocking the track. The train arrived safely at its destination at 9 52. No one was injured.
A Frederik delegation returned from Washington after inviting President Cleveland to attend the county fair this fall. Cleveland and Cabinet members were asked to consider the visit. he did not promise but would be guided by duties. Congressman McGomes joined the delegation in Washington.
The frescoing of the M E church by James W Lyons of Frederick is nearly complete with Sneadner Bros finishing front and interior work. Rev Foard will preach at the M P church Sunday and again at the M E church next appoint ment as repairs wind down. A false alarm fire caused disturbance last evening, while a minor stove pipe fire in Mrs Williams laundry was extinguished by neighbors. The Baltimore Reserves left for Baldmore and local players report injuries and transfers, with several local residents traveling or visiting. An open air meeting is planned, and the Y M C A and other groups prepare for weekend activities at multiple venues.
Testimony from steamship agents outlines passenger flows from Europe to New York. Details cover fares, passenger screening, and concerns about convicts paupers and lunatics, with mention of guards at Rangwey and statistics on arrivals and destinations.
Fragmented report describes a troubling scene at Bristal where alleged mistreatment of paupers is linked to local inquiry. An observer named Usher resists reexamination, while a court concern seeks action amid murder hints near Seddy Tennessee.
A garbled set of notices reports bonds for defendants Henry & Ives and George Stayner in connection with a business matter in Cincinnati. It mentions a New York suit against Beary Weratt for debts linked to Grace Alin and Maral de Almazro abroad.另有婚姻与离婚线索、死亡记录及一则药品广告宣称英国血液秘方能治血病并由 Williamson & Brown 药剂商销售。
In Wissirgy Manitoba July 2 a furor erupts as local government resists syndicate led by New York financiers seeking to build and operate the Hudson Bay railroad. Premier Greenway and officials refused to negotiate further, with New York experts visiting for talks limited to finances and routes despite public pressure. Troops stand ready to move in within four hours if needed.
A severe July storm across Warrernou and surrounding counties produced a wide track up to four fifths of a mile wide and eighteen miles long. It leveled trees and farm buildings, blew a school house apart, and created drifts up to four feet deep. Grundy county faced the strongest winds with grain destruction and several barns blown down, causing extensive loss to livestock and crops. In Palouse country the quartz discovery near Ruby Creek stirred a rush as miners gathered, while Abingdon reports a pistol incident ending with multiple injuries and a death followup after a confrontation.
The report outlines plans for a 310 000 ta pasta and fig plant in Florida and large landholdings in Victoria. It notes Jamaica and Natal tea opportunities, mentions the Royal Agricultural Society, and cites Manitoba wheat crop totals of about 19,860,090 bushels with 10,614,009 bushels exported, produced by around fifteen thousand farmers.
A Harper's Weekly illustration depicts a new stairway near the statue of Liberty. The draft shows workers and scaffolding as the plan to light the statue area is discussed in early design notes.
A Colorado widow with three children resisted a man who tried to seize her mountain claim. She built a cabin with improvised materials and fortified the site, vowing to stay. The aggressor returned with a force but was deterred by her steady stand and military-like resolve.
A campaign urging mothers to keep Acser's English Baby Mother on hand to prevent child deaths. Claims the product has saved thousands of children and promotes readiness for emergencies. Distributed by Williamson & Brown.
An Oregon druggist Willan Laird cites strong customer satisfaction with Van Wert's Cough Balsam sold by Williamson & Brown. The ad text extols the product and notes trial sizes, while unrelated public health claims and testimonials appear, reflecting a era of sensational medical marketing.
An advertisement proclaims a cure for sexpeptic dysnepsia within three months using Acker's English Dysnepsia Tables. The product is sold by Williamson & Brown.
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