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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1891
Page
3
A discussion on how book titles mislead readers and tempt purchase, citing Ruskin examples like On the Construction of Sheepfolds and Sesame and Lilies, noting many buyers rely on titles or ads rather than content, with critiques of ongoing misleading labelling in literature.
In Gentleman's Magazine a reminiscence recalls a Scotchman fond of snuff and a parish preacher who admonished parishioners for caring more about their trews than their zeal. A neighbor’s snuff box prompted a sharp rebuke from the minister at the pulpit. The narrator vows never to pass his box in church again.
Terrible fire in a Hebrew district tenement on Allen and Hester streets traps a family of six and others. Seven dead or maimed, including Barnett Jartar 55, his wife Bessie and daughter Sarah. Injured include Mary Jadar and Abraham Goldstein. Fire at 3 13 am. stairs burned away, rescue with ladders. Three bodies found at morgue identified as Jartar family. Insurance and property loss estimated.
A feud escalates after waiter Dunn shoots Waters in a dispute at the parish prison. Waters returns fire, killing Dunn who is mortally wounded. Authorities report Waters dies, Dunn in hospital in a precarious state amid talk of lynch mobs.
New York March 19 Judge Benedict sentenced Gen Peter J Claassen convicted of conspiracy to wreck the Sixth National Bank to six years in the Eri County Penitentiary The full penalty is ten years but the judge cited the prisoner's age and ten months in jail as mitigating factors His lawyer will seek a stay pending appeal.
A British squadron battles wreckage after the steamship Utopia sinks off Gibraltar in 10 minutes. Two thirds of the 562 aboard perish. survivors rescued by gunboats and the Freya as electric lights illuminate the scene. Capt. Mackenzie and others saved, officers and crew accounted for. Also notes bank failure in Kansas and political moves in New York area.
A mosaic of brief items from a 19th century page notes royal funeral arrangements, Pennsylvania campaigns for the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, legal suits over holdings, a self-inflicted death, cattle disease denial, a contested art funding bill, a pension oddity by gender disguise, a fire destroying a barn, a shipwreck with twelve drowned, Mike Kelly’s baseball future, a Canadian jubilee, weather updates, local incidents, and financial letters on bullion vs coin shipments.
The Life trial of Francis Lingo for the murder of Mrs Miller proceeds with witness testimony, time estimates, and defense arguments. Prosecution links Lingo to the crime timeline while defense argues circumstantial flaws and insists another culprit responsible. Judge Wescott oversees rebuttals and adjourns after a lengthy day of testimony.
March 19 report covers Pennsylvania legislature actions on education funding roles and district costs. Committee votes urge equipment for schools and building renovations while regulating catechism and vinegar fraud. A separate item notes Clara Mayo and others jailed for alleged conspiracy regarding Charles Mayo. A fatal mine explosion at Crescent Street Worms injures workers. General Johnston’s illness worsens.
Quotations from the Philadelphia and New York Exchanges show a dull steady session led by Pennsylvanian issues. Lehigh Valley and Lebigaville notes are quiet, while Huntingdon and Broad Top stocks appear strangled. New York Produce Market reports mixed prices with firm hog futures and steady grain quotes, reflecting cautious activity across sectors.
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