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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1891
Page
3
A historical column samples Cornish era musings on famine era landlords in Ireland. It notes landlords largely encumbered by debt, reduced rents, and creditor seizures during famine, with agents managing estates and tenants left unsupported. It also references Octave Thanet and assorted historical asides from Chambers’ Journal.
In Pa on March 30 the Caroline Schmidt murder trial neared verdict as Frank Schmidt faced cross examination. Prosecutor Hannum pressed him on alibi details and bloodstain evidence while witnesses described Emma Pitzenweyer’s sorrow and the accused wife’s actions. The court adjourned for six hours, with jury fate expected by nine this evening.
The friends of Cecar J. Harverj of Wilkestarre P2., jailed for defrauding the government in July 157? and sentenced to ten years in Albany penitentiary push a pardon. Harvey is said to be dying. Judges Rhone Woodward ex-Gov Hoyt and ex-Attorney General Wayne Afac Veigh back the petition. Harvey led the horse claims division from 1855, forging stamps and certificates to claim losses from Civil War regiments. He confessed after arrest. the case now centers on possible presidential clemency.
Chicago reports a sharp rise in deaths last week amid influenza and unprecedented weather. Dr Wickersham notes the increase is due to flu and harsh conditions, with many doctors ill or dead and hospitals overcrowded. relief societies struggle to care for the sick. A separate East Lake line wreck kills two and injures several, with local residents among victims.
A nearly perfect counterfeit two dollar silver certificate triggers Treasury action to halt printing and launch a new $2 series featuring Secretary Vincen. Beacon is promoted in Huntington as Oliver Deacon stirs marriage rumors with extended, wedding date claims across Tom's Creek. Atlanta talks settle locomotive strike while reform thoughts grow among ministers in N3. March bustle shifts from rail turmoil to southbound rapid trains and dormitory tensions in Brooklyn.
Senate committee debates grounds to settle the Brats dispute with Foster bill arbitration. Three arbitrators to weigh fairness and constitutional questions, then report a final binding decision to both houses. Separate notices cover Howard Crosby obituary and various city misfortunes.
Dispatch from Berlin reports high-level meetings between the emperor and Chancellor von Caprivi amid warnings of socialist influence within German troops and across Europe. It notes Russia’s potential moves, Austria Belgium Italy alerts, and adds that Bismarck’s popularity remains low. the Kaiser faces criticism over war leadership and strained relations with France.
Reports from Ireland describe hostile Parnellite and anti Par nellite crowds clashing at Dromora West and Easkey with police intervening and casualties. Davitt led followers away amid gunfire as tensions rose in Sligo, Balinda reports Dr Tanner assaulted, and a Sligo gathering accused Parnellite orders. In Rome Prince Napoleon’s will leaves everything to his son Louis. In Steubenville Amos Weems is shot by Horatio Caldwell after an attempted assault on Caldwell’s wife. Caldwell claims self defense and is jailed.
A Pennsylvania Railroad east express derailed at Devon Station early today, toppled coaches and injured several aboard. Miss Goddard of St Louis suffered four broken ribs. W Kipp Frank Harry D F Roberts and George T Cram of various cities sustained minor injuries. In a separate San Francisco report, James Anderson, temporarily insane, amputated his left leg below the knee and his left hand. prognosis poor.
Judge Ewing issues decrees enjoining John Glenn and fifteen others from interfering with Braddock Wire Works employees amid a county court hearing on a strike. Witnesses describe hostile acts and injuries as Braddock officials issue warrants for concealed weapons. The judge asserts the court’s reach extends beyond the courtroom and warns strikers to avoid violence.
Pa March 30 04 Jones attacked by a band of masked men as he traveled home near Nanticoke. Found lying on the road by miners, he was revived at his home. injuries are not fatal. Motive unknown. Meantime, Central Pennsylvania coal miners prepare for a May 4 strike over grievances. Scale convention for 60 cent per ton and eight hour day demand reported.
Fragmented report details Henry and a Franciscan monk baptism across denominations, noting Sarah Chicago and George Carter’s religious choices. It mentions a Central Music Hall event in Chicago for a match, plus a shooting crime in Philadelphia, a Pennsylvania hospital amputation, and a mob lynching in Alabama.
March reports from Bostox Cambridge and Scranton recount births and deaths with partial names and places. Items note Marga Lynn birth origins in Ireland in 1778, a Cambridge resident, a labor committee requisition in Rochester, and a boiler explosion near Granny Island causing deaths and injuries.
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