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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1896
Page
3
Turbulent storm ravages St Louis and East St Louis with hundreds dead or missing. River steamers sink. Great Republic destroyed. countless buildings destroyed. morgues and hospitals overwhelmed. Fire and darkness hinder rescue as officials assess casualties and damage across the region.
An alarming report from Little Rock details catastrophic storm impact near St. Louis with rail lines blocked by debris and waterlogged tracks. Tenants of Carondelet report sixty bodies found at St. Louis hospital, while ships topple and buildings collapse. Severe loss of life reported at Amien elevator and Lippern factory. River scene described as appalling with vessels wrecked and people clinging to debris. A separate note mentions a suspected revival movement in England led by an American with Scotland Yard watching organizers.
A turbulent session saw debates over expenditures and peacetime allocations while Antonio Vallardao was acquitted of murder after a self defense defense, and Dr William McGowan's will left funds to the University of Pennsylvania. Typhoid and well water illness spurred action as investigations continued.
The supreme council of the Royal Arm at Atlanta fails to agree on wage scales for aluminum and related industries. A New York cigar manufacturers meeting calls for Havana cigar tariffs to rise to 3.10 per pound if embargo ends before January.
Fragmented convention clashes in Louisville and political strife spill into national news as factions vie for influence. Reports detail speeches by Mrs. Barnes and Rev Spevere, with broader notes on gender clubs and looming platform battles amid wartime era politics.
The transcript records a tense courtroom scene with witnesses including Mrs Sle qu omavat and Mrs Flomentng as they describe events surrounding a trial. Mr Brook passsiman and Dr ti Setheas are cited. a mortar and a witness’s testimony are noted amid a tense exchange.
Yesterday's scores include Madonnat Lawson at Whitadelphis Whitetelphia two to, Chi ene at Brogkton Bromly eight, Louis Ap Baltimenis Baltimane zero one. In New York a 1-1 draw at New Yore Cle. Washington City Warsigerins Eastern Reach. Toronto vs PRishvince 2-0. Rain postponed games in the Atlantic and Pennsylvania State leagues. A notable crime in Philadelphia reports Ira Seaborn fracturing his daughter-in-law Elizabeth Sanborne's skull with a pin, setting coal oil on the bed and fire, resulting in the infant's death. Sanborne captured after attempting suicide. Rome reports Baratieri's prosecution demand for the Abyssinian defeat. Distilleries suspending operations may affect 2,000 workers. Colonel Mosby convalescing in San Francisco.
May 27 New York and Philadelphia stock and commodity pages show a stagnating market with declines from earlier highs. Prices for wheat and corn slide while beef and lard hold near steady levels. live stock and hog futures also show tentative demand with mixed futures activity.
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