14 Nov 1888
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1888
Page
1
London and Brooklyn police chiefs discuss methods to catch a brutal Whitechapel killer urging district patrols and thorough searches. Chief O Mara calls the killer a religious fanatic while others warn against public overreach amid sensational crimes.
The Schiedam, sailing from Amsterdam to New York, has not been heard from for twenty days. Officials cite heavy seas and stormy weather as explanations, with Holland America lines asserting the ship remains seaworthy. The vessel carried ninety passengers, including fifteen first class, with steamship crews maintaining confidence in its safety despite the long absence.
In Chicago and Boston a mix of warnings and political reaction fills the day. Inspector Banfield says anarchists are organized within the law, citing Sunday schools and planned events as threats, while Boston Republicans celebrate Harrison and Merton victories with processions and illuminations across multiple cities.
Delegates arrive with ex General Secretary Litchman and William J Wright from Canada among others. The body contemplates a constitutional revision and possible retrenchment by consolidating offices and trimming salaries as Powderly leads a likely quiet two week session. The Chicago delegation shrinks while preparations to elect Powderly to lead the order intensify.
Nov 14 reports Jowph Chamberlain arriving in Washington and driving to Secretary Endicott's residence. He has rented apartments at the Arne with a fine suite. Possible wedding date to be finalized. Lord Salisbury may attend. Messages note British minister potential return to US after Harrison administration.
Nov. 14 reports say the official counting of returns has started and will take about a week in Virginia and nearby areas. Augusta Republicans celebrate last week’s victory with a parade and speech by Mr. Bisine. A Maryland police boat had a lively encounter with an oyster pirate off the coast. The government presents the training ship Saratoga to Pennsylvania for a schoolship. The Supreme Court rules Henry Jadine must serve his full term unless pardoned. Alaska governor notes natives treated like serfs by the Alaska Commercial Company. Absconding treasurer Thomas Axworthy writes from Montreal offering to turn over properties valued at 279700 to the city. George Schulte sentenced to three years. Several arrests by Pinkerton detectives in Mechanicsburg. Gas works in Sharon explode, destroying roof and walls. Willie Van Ness found guilty of arson in Plainfield court.
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