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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1894
Page
3
Markets show eggs weaker while hogs and cows hold steady to firm. Prices for beef cattle retain strength with good feeders and fat cattle mixed, sheep notes uncertain. overall stock prices show limited gains amid sparse details and fragmented figures.
A stallion named Generel Lane, a standard bred horse valued at $3,000, died in a county incident after a lightning strike near James J. Boswell. The event wrecked seven energized horses and occurred around May 17 in Cazeorox, KP.
A coupon appearing in the page invites readers to bring it to the office in exchange for a part of Rand McNally and Co's encyclopedia. The request ends with a cutout instruction. The text emphasizes the value of a ten cent coupon and participation in a promotional exchange.
Reported legislative efforts in North Dakota to secure political support for a charity bill. Lobbyist links, clerk remarks, and party strategy described as Republicans push a last ditch fight. Also notes small increases in flax hemp tests and seed purchases, with governor’s veto risk and a possible Thursday-Friday session.
Amid general attention this afternoon the Presbyterian assembly weighs a new moderator candidate. The fight centers on candidates like Dr. Sammet A Matchmore and Dr. Gardner or Dr. Stine, with the liberal New York synod influence noted. In Georgia, the People's Party convention sits in Atlanta as Tom Watson looms, while bond issues and court costs surface in Breckinridge-related matters.
The Mine Conference opened with a demand to restore the 65 cent rate for miners in Pennsylvania and 56 cents in Ohio. President John McBride urged no agreement on the new terms as discussion continued into the evening. Operators weigh a counteroffer while only a few workers remain at Kyle plant amid a potential strike.
The fragmented report notes pool rooms in Westchester Village New York facing disturbance and hints at a minor earthquake in the Caucasus region. It records the death of Prince Bonaperte in Lenton at age 25 and reports the murder of merchant John A. Jackson in Sassen, Georgia, with eight suspects arrested.
A large blaze swept through the Newell Contard Lumber company yard and a schooner named A. Appkite 5, burning to the water. The affected properties near Olney and Paine streets were reported destroyed, with 50 000 tons of material consumed and several nearby structures damaged. Local yards and stock dwelling on Bomber Street were also reported lost in the disaster.
Summary of yesterday’s games across leagues with scores including Philadelphia 30 New York 1 and Brooklyn 4 Washington, plus scattered notes on Brazilian battles, trials in Leavenworth, Minneapolis production, English mediation, and assorted local incidents and police matters.
Floods unleashed by the river sweep through Black River valley destroying the Prairie mill and Foster’s sawmill, with 29 000 and 4 000 dollar damages cited. Rail line washouts disrupt travel as families are rescued and local protests arise over cab hire charges. A separate item notes the second annual international regatta and a plan for Providence Hospital run by Black physicians.
A fragmented report describes a near total fire in Pemberton with substantial property loss and a damaged fire response. The text also contains garbled fashion notes about upper garment designs, sleeves, bodices and decorative elements.
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