21 Sep 1889
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1889
Page
1
Horrific slides at Quebec expose the rescue effort with 25 found buried and 18 wounded. Joe Kemp and Mrs Lawry among the dead. a couple Nolan and wife also perished. City and province fund funerals as labor and danger continue at the scene.
Sept 21 in Merchantville area a man killed himself in Oakwood Cemetery. Police seek W. R. Armstrong as the possible survivor matching the description. Friends report the deceased was educated and the body to be buried Tuesday after investigations continue.
The column reports transitions in political appointments including Mas Viesner and President, and notes a major triumph celebrated as Victor Emanuel's victory amid anniversary celebrations of occupation. It also covers the World’s Fair site planning, the Army of the Cumberland reunion barbecue at Chickamauga, juror selection in the Cronin trial, and assorted crime, labor, and weather items with scattered mentions of New York politics and Wyoming women voters.
The weekly review notes mixed signals in commodities with cotton and wool prices holding, wheat up, and provisions firm. Banking and money markets show cautious improvement but remain tight with reserves thinning and foreign demand uncertain. A large iron contract activity supports steel and copper remains dull amid abundant production. The article also mentions a grand jury decision related to a local fair groundsPermits issued for a fair in September and leadership of the fair association discussed.
A car on the electric railroad climbed Mission Ridge when a dew covered track caused it to slip. The heavily loaded car carried passengers who, urged by the conductor, jumped off. All injured were visitors attending Wilder's brigade reunion.
The Hillman murder case unfolds with defense promises to prove innocence and cast doubt on the prosecutor’s case. Attorneys contend evidence will show alternate theories while questioning witness credibility and the state’s theory of motive.
Reported wreck of the British warship Emerald off Habidan after a collision. Seven sailors dead, forty eight hours to reach safety by rescue ship. Emerald’s crew included Hamilton, with survivors brought ashore. Also notes other global items: Independent Order of Gold Felons meeting in Topeka, fortification death near Anton, and miners on strike in La Salle district.
A young man Tobias, aged 22, linked to a forgery case, fled to a Marriplacn Hotel with a partner. He was pursued by police, arrested at Kabuna Wasi, and held for charges including two counts of forgery. The case involved a plan to defraud a bank and a missing local accomplice.
A night elopement at the Felved Hotel in Sarrisburg involves Edward Bentiy and Mrs Rice of Dun Cannon. Constable and Lieutenant Ki secure a warrant, arrest the couple, and they are taken to the mayor’s office. Other incidents include a quarrel at Richard Courtright’s hotel, a man injured, and two miners killed at Alaska colliery.
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