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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1896
Page
3
A fragmented report notes a patent remedy claimed to cure coughs and chest illnesses. It mentions Dr Bells Cough Syrup and a related product, with references to a purchaser in a crowd and a supposed successful outcome. Source text is garbled but centers on a medical patent remedy.
The article outlines how Republicans favor straight electoral tickets in many states while Democrats and Populists forge divisions in others. It lists states adopting straight Democratic tickets and those with elector splits, plus the broader race details and forthcoming local offices to be voted on in multiple states. The piece also notes campaign events near election time and reports on General Waters’ death in Brooklyn.
Readable excerpts describe how further pelagic sealing operations could deplete whale stocks and provoke clashes, with American commissioners urging suspension or restrictions. The piece notes Canadian and British views and references a pending independent report to Congress. Also covered are quiet political events in Jacksonville and various local crimes and society items.
A collision between an excursion train and the St. Louis suburban accommodation near Spring Park, Missouri, killed and injured many. Barley McKenna and Maud McKenna perished. Engineer Hohl and others were among the dead or wounded. The second section reportedly ran past Spring Park and collided while attempting a switch at Kirkwood. The crash wrecked engines and cars, with survivors and victims collected amid the debris.
The report details violent clashes over trade taxes and tollgate destruction in Kentucky and nearby states, with mobs targeting tollgates on Franklin and Louisville pikes. It notes a Yonkers factory tragedy and inquest delays, plus various other incidents including a fatal crash in Amh Mass and a royal wedding in BERUS.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a trolley failure near Spe ting ines with references to a tanker death, political names, and vague dates. The text is partially unreadable but mentions a minister attesting and a city like Dakota.
A dramatic public assembly in New York addresses the treatment of Irish prisoners in England. Speakers include Dr Gallagher and George Whitehead, with calls to end barbarities and demand release. The report notes health improvements at Amityville and outlines a protest plan to send copies to President Cleveland and Congress.
Fractured reports detail multiple arrests and trials as authorities handle alleged criminals. Names such as Barney Mee Neeney and Don McKegzie appear among defendants facing charges in Lenieville and nearby towns, with violence and theft recounted alongside local courtroom actions.
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