26 May 1885
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1885
Page
1
Frightful use of American workers reported on the Puerto Barrios Railway as tensions rise over labor conditions and project demands. Details describe grievances, safety concerns, and potential disputes affecting the line’s progress and management.
In Whiteville All Saints' Church the nine teenth annual Children’s Jubilee drew a large audience for a ceremonial service. A彩 elaborate decorations featuring snowballs, crosses and crimson banners framed a program of carols and prayers led by Rev. Osborne Ingle. The Sunday school, about 200 strong, celebrated with gifts and scholarships totaling 360.51.
A Pittston man, M. C. Apt, was found dead on a Susquehanna sand bar after a suicide note asking the G A R to bury him. Apt, an old soldier, faced financial troubles and ended his life by hanging. The discovery occurred near Pittston after fishing on a Saturday.
Washington May 25 The Postmaster General dismissed Virginia fourth class postmasters on Saturday evening with removals listed as removed for offensive partisanship. First Assistant Hay said Mahone postmasters in Virginia will be ousted as political tools to avoid aiding Mahone.
A Maryland University Law School student James Graham Pearre faces trial for attempting felonious assault on Mrs Estelle M Kirkland at the Albion Hotel. Pearre climbed to her room from a fifth floor window and entered while she slept, actions surrounding a dramatic midnight scene in Baltimore society.
The long expected reduction in passenger rates to the west over the Pennsylvania railroad was made today. The reduction is about 25 percent for all points, with fare to Chicago now $15, to Cincinnati $14, and to St. Louis $9. The fare by other roads remains at $85 to Chicago. Gen Grant Holds Out Bravery Col Fred Grant reports his father improving after a night of eight hours rest with minimal pain and better spirits.
A brief dialogue recalls Mrs Bezambe questioning a boy about naming twins. The child explains the names Thunder and Lightning, saying they were what the father called them when the babies arrived at home.
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