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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1896
Page
2
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A political dispute outlines strategy for electors and party unity. The text argues against party split to defeat the gold standard, endorsing joint Bryan Watson tickets and targeted electoral arrangements to maximize anti gold policies while maintaining patriotism and public welfare. It warns against division and urges loyal support for a united people’s ticket.
The article reports on a 1906 issue about non Catholic marriages in Peru with Protestant couples seeking legality under local law and the Peruvian council rules. It also notes political maneuvers in West Virginia over fusion between Democrats and Populists, plusSecretary Morton’s stance on the 1904 election, and a series of small legal and social items from New York receivers to weathered New England coast damage.
A fierce storm devastated the New Jersey coastline from the southern shore to the highlands. Hotels and boardwalks suffered major damage as huge waves, flooding, and structural failures wrecked seaside towns including Asbury Park, Long Branch, and Coney Island. Rail and ferry services were disrupted, with widespread outages and communication lines down, as residents endured days of rain and destruction.
A fragmentary market note references Erie and West Virginia sources, a national issue, trimming prices and paid commodities. It mentions governing bodies and a ledger entry, with unclear figures and a brief reference to a fine. The text suggests a trading update but lacks full details or names.
At Cryper Georgia a brutal homicide occurred three miles from town. Lommie Long had married Roxie Tillman three months earlier and brought her to his father's home. On Sunday afternoon she killed him with an ax, severing his head. She confessed to the crime claiming self defense with no eyewitnesses.
The article summarizes McKinley leading in electoral votes with Quay asserting Democratic gains, while Bryan still claims key states. It reports George A. Marthahews, charged with Jansen Lr w’s murder, escaping from Tallulah jail after a guard allegedly left doors open, and notes allegations about an affair and a wife’s alleged involvement, though she is not charged.
The Union Veteran Legion opened its eleventh encampment in the city with a mixed program. A business meeting followed, and a monster parade is planned for review by President Clere-Tan. The election for national officers features three candidates challenging National Commander George J. Jones. Mellinfer of Philadelphia and Donohue of Winningte are among contenders, with Cala han of Buffalo also listed.
Elmer Clawson, a 17 year old boy on trial for the murder of Farmer Harry Hodgetts near Pluckemie, was found guilty of murder in the first degree. On August 8 he shot Hodgetts during a conversation, then attempted to flee on a bicycle before being captured by a farmer posse. An insanity defense was presented but not sustained.
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