30 Nov 1889
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1889
Page
1
Campbell Martin advertises high value goods at low prices with an invitation to visit. It highlights a Ladies' Wrap Department sale including 36-inch all wool tricots at 37 cents elsewhere 50 cents per yard fabrics silk items all colors robe dresses dwindling, new line handkerchiefs silk mufflers table linens gloves and Dorset Department offerings for gentlemen.
In the Cronin murder trial the state calls witnesses in rebuttal about May 4 events at saloons, counters claims of Burke’s presence, and presents two knives tied to Dr Cronin. Officers reveal knives found on suspect Coughlin and identified as Cronin’s by Conklin, stirring the courtroom as Swanson and Swanson’s livery are challenged. The State’s Attorney then delivers a plain, evidence-focused speech arguing conspiracy and Cronin’s role, citing Camp 20 and related communications.
Excitement grips Beadsville as two oyster dredging captains from Tappahannock, Swift and Headley, are pursued by police boats and captured after attempting to dredge Hog Island flats. Magistrate disbars both. Governor Jackson recalls protection of oyster grounds amid cross state tensions and warnings from Coast Survey.
Newark dispatch notes Lehigh Valley railroad rapidly extending toward Communipaw land north of the Central Railroad ferry. Track layers move across Newark meadows Roselle to Newark. Waverly purchase four acres for 22000. Broad Street crossing planned. branch line proposal emerges in Trenton to challenge Pennsylvanian railways for Newark traffic.
Destructive Keyport fire from Leyrer's bakery on Front street killed the owner and endangered nearby shops. Flames spread rapidly aided by a strong wind, with a 75,000 dollar loss estimated. The baker Leyrer died. his son severely burned but survived. Firefighters from Matawan and Red Bank helped contain the blaze as dozens of stores burned or damaged. Nearby towns sent aid. The cause tied to stove and dry goods. investigation ongoing.
The Pennsylvania delegation at the capital held a calm caucus on the speakership and clerkship, voting 14 for Reed and 3 for McKinley. Edward H. Meathenon received one vote. Members discussed unit rule but no decision made.
A chaotic Washington scene unfolds as Quay and Carson clash over Senate clerkship. May J. OM Caren cites interference claims amid accusations that Quay enjoys slim support from district insiders. Brooklyn and New York reports detail swindling arrests and debates on New York’s fair location. Weather notes and distant dispatches round out a day of political maneuvering and global notes.
The weekly review notes mixed finance effects from factory disruptions and Sanctions. It records trade shifts in heavy industries and a temporary demand dip in certain sectors, while insurance and capital conditions face pressure but remain resilient overall. Western cities show renewed activity, with Milwaukee weather dampening winter goods sales and currency flows improving as imports and exports adjust.
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