05 Oct 1894
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1894
Page
1
The day’s market activity showed varied sentiment with modest gains in some sectors and steady yields in others. Wool and dairy prices in steady trades contrasted with mixed results in grains and railroad stock reports, while central indices closed with slight movements as traders weighed new earnings and external signals.
A garbled 19th century obituary fragment outlines the life of Governor Curtin, detailing early education at the common schools and Milton Academy, his rise in the Republican party, and pivotal role in Pennsylvania during Lincoln’s era. It notes Curtin’s campaigns, governorship, and wartime leadership as he aided troop mobilization and state defense.
A long dispatch from New York details the Drayton divorce suit with Mrs. Drayton's statements and court delays, while another column covers Secretary Teresbert's steps to protect American residents in China. Reports on maritime losses, rail accidents, and political forecasts accompany the roundup.
A chaotic report details bribery amid police corruption cases as witnesses and officers clash in a lengthy New York court session. Names such as Hochstein and Gerry Society surface among testimonies of payoffs influencing investigations. The Lexow committee is cited as authorities press for accountability and reform.
A massive cyclone struck causing extensive damage across Port City and surrounding areas. Reports describe collapsed walls, fallen bricks, and widespread debris with hundreds displaced. Rescue crews struggled through darkness to locate survivors as power and telegraph lines were interrupted. The death toll appeared rising with several fatalities confirmed and many injured. Local streets littered with rubble while shops and homes suffered major losses. Officials warned of ongoing danger from aftershocks and urged residents to seek shelter in safer areas.
The article describes political maneuvering and a contested nomination scene at the national level. It mentions Burton, general manager of a brewing company, returning from Terre Haute and weighing whether his father should enter the presidential race. Disorder at a mass gathering is noted, with injuries and disruptions. the piece also references polling, public sentiment, and shifting power among parties.
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