05 Oct 1886
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1886
Page
1
A Sunday morning attempt to wreck the Missouri Pacific eastbound passenger train near Greenwood sixty miles east of Sedalia and thirty miles east of Kansas City was foiled when a farmer flagged the blocked rails. Rails and ties were piled on a curve, suggesting a planned robbery.
Grand Master Workman Powderly introduces Gov Les discovery of a fiendish double murder in Texas. Train wreckers on the Pacific near midsouth cause big runaway in Chicago drive demolishing carriages and injuring occupants. Rabbi accused of granting mega divorces to members of his congregation. Captive Geronimo's case cited in latest flashes.
Opening ceremonies for the tenth annual Knights of Labor convention in Richmond Virginia feature Master Workman Pow derley, Gov. Fitzhugh Lee, and delegates from across the country. Other items report Geronimo surrender discussions, a Texas double murder, rabbi divorce controversy, and a Chicago fatal knife attack.
A jumble of miscellaneous items reports events and notes: President Dwight named Yale’s new vice chancellor enjoying faculty and student favor. Anchor Shipping Line’s Anchoria not yet in New York. a Reading railroad agent in Allentown was assaulted. corn prices in Baltimore and other market glimpses. a spate of legal and corporate notices including foreclosures and pardons. pleuro-pneumonia not found in Canada. capital cases and commutations. a mill accident in Dubique Town. Texas wool clip signals brisk trade with improving quality. various weathered economic and political snippets.
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