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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1891
Page
3
Cleveland on March 16 reports another ecclesiastical court session for the MacQueary heresy case. Judges say they have made up their minds and preparations point to a verdict against the accused, though no judge statements confirm this.
A mob stormed the parish prison in New Orleans and executed nine Sicilian suspects connected to the Hennessy murder. Gunfire killed several inmates including Gerachi Monastero Caruso Trahina and others. Key leaders Parkerson Hobston Wickliffe hailed by local papers as Democratic figures. Coroner’s inquest returned death by unknown parties.
March 16 The Italian minister Baron Fava formally presented to the U S president a protest over the Sicilian prisoners slain in the New Orleans parish jail massacre. Secretary Bizine urged cooperation to protect Italian subjects and bring offenders to justice amid riots in Chicago and New York.
Irish delegates led by KR O Kelly John O Connor and Henry Harrison arrive aboard the steamer and are greeted with an address of welcome signed by Michael Breslin. They rally Irish Americans for Parnell and aim to raise funds for a truly independent Irish party. They plan an American tour with stops in Cooper Institute Albany Montreal Quebec Ottawa Toronto and western cities including St Paul and Minneapolis.
Craftesrows W Va March 16 The West Virginia legislature adjourned after a one hour clock change. In the senate quorum was lacking. the sergeant at arms pursued absentees and struck Senator Knott who was fined $10 later remitted. The sergeant at arms resigned as the journal was to be expunged. Also reports: Gen Fowler’s Brooklyn residence burned. his son William died in the flames. Other items note a wreck near Eigrox Md and local rail travel disruption. Rockefeller endows a college with 16000 to be increased to 39005 in Tus, April 16.
An opposing witness attack during the trial as Frank Liggo testifies. The judge orders the jurors to imagine biting a hand to illustrate Lingo's claim of a defensive wound. The act is witnessed by Judge Weocutt, who marks his own hand and taunts the defendant.
A wave of Anglo Italian tension spans London and Washington over Italian abuses in New Orleans. An English visitor mistook for an American citizen narrowly escaped, fueling talk of a political clash and potential Italian participation in the Chicago exhibition. Italian protesters demand redress from King Humbert while critics condemn the act as a stain on humanity.
A condensed roundup of Sunday services across Frederick County churches. Reports include Lutheran Evangelical, Presbyterian, United Brethren, Trinity M E, St. Johns Catholic, and Reformed Church activities with sermons, Sunday schools, missionary meetings, youth events, and upcoming church fairs and elections. Notable items include Rev. Kiracofe’s assignment, sermon themes from Acts and Revelation, and plans for a spring festival and Easter Monday consistory elections.
A disrupted listing reports John Leahy, linked to a robbery attempt on Samuel Krreider, being arrested and jailed. Names like Yard McAlister, Frank Mo, and Neihe Walker appear amid a string of brief notices from Huluster and nearby towns. March incidents include a fire at a Wadan Padarr factory and a damaged wagon body plant, with losses cited.
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