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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1893
Page
2
A fragmentary report argues that severe punishment for crime fails to deter bold highwaymen. It cites hungry men and desperate remedies as motives, naming Illinois Ohio and other states as examples while noting uncertainty about effective punishment.
The article recounts historic train robberies and outlaws from the 19th century to the early 1800s, detailing bands led by Bill Anderson and the Reno brothers, Jesse James era figures like Hood Burrows, and notable incidents across Missouri, Indiana, and Illinois. It notes public reaction, mentions judges, and cites the era’s deadly outcomes and pursuit by authorities.
A chaotic report describes suspects captured in Canada, brought to Seymour, then hanged from a telegraph pole by a mob. Six Seymour youths attempted a train robbery, were captured and hanged. The piece recounts the James gang era train robberies, noting the Gad's Hill 1874 incident and later heists across Missouri and beyond, ending with a fragmentary list of dates and targets.
A traveler named Etherton, hiking in Colorado on a Sunday, stepped on a rock that crumbled to reveal a gold vein within iron rich hematite. The nugget, as large as a wheat sheaf, was found to yield free gold in panning. Prospectors staked a claim near a road, predicting a rich camp.
The Marquis of Queensberry vows to assault Lord Rosebery and target Lord Rosebery’s secretary for foreign affairs amid disputes over peerage honors for his son Viscount Drumlanrig. He claims Rosebery slighted him by blocking advancement and vows to force a court showdown to “show up” the premier.
Patrick Murray recalls a Virginia to America voyage in 1855 beset by a deadly cholera outbreak. He describes crowded conditions, a weak doctor, and passengers dying within minutes to days while others lingered. He endured constant exposure among the dead and dying, with little aid or hope as the ship remained anchored offshore.
A fragmentary report relays the extreme heat and choking odors in the fireroom as stokers labor under a stifling atmosphere. The text warns readers of a horrifying scene seen "in The News" with vivid, graphic details of the suffering amid the blaze.
George Upton, survivor from the Mary Lizzie schooner wreck, reports adrift for 35 hours during which 15 weasels passed near Lim without notices to his cries. A humorous aside praises Endurance of the Bindsox Asepos regiment for surviving on scant food.
A vivid profile traces Louis Francois Menage the Minneapolis loan company's founder. It details his rise through Seattle and Montana real estate, bonded land schemes, and the collapse that left thousands betrayed. Also notes associate H. C. Streeter’s arrest and a broad sweep of ventures from Washington to Texas.
Boston drummer Peter Proteus tells a club tale of a massive Tex gulf coast flood at Sabine Pass. He describes clinging to a tree as water and a tidal wave destroyed the town, while venomous snakes swarmed the branches and surface. He endures the danger until rescue boats arrive and relief work begins.
A pansy room newly furnished for a young lady by a thoughtful mother is praised for its artistic decor in white lavender violet and purple with pansy embroidery on curtains bedspread shams and drapery. Ivory enamel furniture and a two tone canopy complete the delicate scheme while a corner rattan tea table adds charm. The piece mentions other unrelated auction notes including a claim about an Africanist painter and the sale of Tir. Sarquel Joknean’s armchair at Denbigh for five pounds.
Henry S. Cochran, a Philadelphia Mint worker for 43 years, stole gold by defrauding the bullion vault, melting bars, and secretly moving refined metal to his home. He deposited cash from sales and bought a lavish home, housing two servants and horses. After a deficiency was found, Cochran confessed and excess valuables were recovered while others remained missing.
Fragmented account reveals a so called Midnight Band of Mercy, a female led group allegedly killing diseased cats with chloroform in secret. Investigation suggests a sensational massacre claim tied to animal relief, with arrests noted and public reaction described.
A mixed feature piece outlines hot bread and muffins as breakfast enhancements, contrasting Southern and Northern habits. It includes detailed recipes for tea muffins, Friday or Sunday morning roasts, and a corn bread variant, plus notes on dictionary stands, bedroom decor, laundry tips, baked pears, street pickles, luncheon dishes, and a printing services advertisement.
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