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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1898
Page
1
A fragmentary OCR read mentions investment terms and entities like INVEST and 2080, with unclear locality or sender. The readable bits suggest financial jargon and possible asset references, but missing dates or context. No clear event or person identified.
Bradstreet reports September failures total about 46.7 million with a quarterly sum near 22.88 million, the smallest monthly and quarterly totals in years except August. Despite westward demand easing and southern cotton prices, eastern and middle states show stronger trade while cereal exports remain heavy and iron and steel production prospers. Railway earnings remain solid.
Ontario gives prohibition a lead of about 10 000 while Quebec shows a 40 000 anti prohibition majority. maritime provinces and western returns offset totals with a western majority of 7 000 to 8 000 in favor. Prohibition papers deem the overall majority insufficient to push federal prohibition legislation.
Malone N L Dan GQ owned by J H Bronson of New Haven Conn set a world half mile track record at the Franklin county fair in Malone yesterday pacing three heats in 2.1614 with 208 percent and 2.08 for the last mile quarters.
Prices for flour and wheat edge lower in Baltimore and Philadelphia markets. Grain oats, corn, and rye show steady to dull movement with assorted spot and future quotes, while dairy products move unevenly and cottonseed and cabbage hold little change in the latest market report.
Washington interview with Senator Hanna outlines belief Spain must relinquish sovereignty over Luzon and the Philippine archipelago. He argues the United States should govern the islands temporarily, with a protectorate until a stable government is formed, and notes insurgent relations and possible peace commission outcomes.
Madrid reports the cabinet will authorize General Jos to grant reforms in the Visayas and move forces to Mindanao. Spain protests Washington’s refusal to allow troops to the Visayas while insurgents receive arms. Seven artillery batteries in Andalusia to sail within 24 hours and negotiations with Paris and Washington proceed. Estimated 200,000 Porto Ricans wish to return to Spain.
Foreign office rival Chang Yin Huan is said to be dismissed and banished to Chinese Turkistan for political reasons while Kang Yuwei seeks protection for the emperor. The Times cites the move as to curb emperor’s party influence amid reform currents.
Dispatches report widespread wildfires across northern Wisconsin with no rain relief. Thousands flee, mills and lumber yards burn, and towns like Cumberland Eau Claire and Rice Lake suffer major damage as rain temporarily halts the flames.
Chippewa Falls reports three days of spreading forest fires in Chippewa and Clark counties with little abatement. The blaze threatens a 200 mile stretch along the Wisconsin Central and extends north, destroying farmhouses and crops while hundreds of farmers lose buildings. Mrs. Jacob Correson died fighting the fires. her two children were burned trying to save her.
Reports from western Colorado describe spreading forest fires endangering large areas of timber. Special dispatches from Glenwood Springs and Montrose note winds fanning flames, smoke darkening skies, and extensive timber losses while livestock reportedly remain unharmed in affected ranges.
Washington reports Admiral Dewey crediting ship crews where over 200 aboard had fewer than 40 sick, and Manila described as healthy with fine tropical climate. Terrific storm hit Japan on Sept. 6 causing ship damage and flooding. casualty and property losses noted. Baseball scores from Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Brooklyn Washington New York games.
Washington Oct 1 Rear Admiral Montgomery Shard, head of the board for gallantry promotions, was retired by operation of law at 62. Secretary Long ordered him to retain his post as head of the board.
The Gold Democrats executive committee announced acceptance of Justice Augustus Van Wyck as the gubernatorial nominee. They will remain united with him and will not disrupt the party, adjourning the convention and avoiding a state meeting at this time.
Misa Guilford, daughter of Dr. Nancy Guilford, arrives from Stamford and is taken to police headquarters for questioning about the Gill murder. Rose Drayton, Mrs. Guilford’s servant, is also examined as conflicting stories emerge. In New York, Henry George is nominated for governor on a Chicago platform ticket. The report also notes the death of Dr. F. L. Todd of Toledo from hydrophobia after a rabies exposure.
In a Geneva assize court session Luccheni the Italian anarchist who killed the empress of Austria in September faces a trial scheduled for November 3 An anarchist named Fings Tambon accused of complicity in the crime has been arrested. King Mataafa’s return to Samoa is approved by the U S government and consular officials paving the way for a potential succession after King Maletoa’s death
Joseph W. Trobbs of near Flamitsburg and Lilian M. Newcomer of Bridgexpected Bridgwater requested licenses for marriage in the regional notice.
Two hundred workers in Pana halted a passenger train carrying 69 imported Black men bound for mines. The train, at Shelby and Christian counties, was stopped after masked miners forced the prisoners to march toward Tower Hill to be sent back to Washington, Indiana. Deputies and militia massed. no violence reported as authorities prepared to move the captives and maintain order.
Middletown Pa October reports indicate a southward deployment of Camp Meade Second corps within fifteen days to avoid northern disease risks. Officials cite declining malaria, no major typhoid, and fears of diphtheria if housed in temporary northern barracks.
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