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Newspaper

Cumberland Daily Times

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1887

Page

1

Various city and national notices and updates

A compilation of short items notes mayor Hodges receiving a sympathy letter to Ireland, a Produce Exchange board election, Marburg Bros enlarging their manufactory, Druids beating Huntingdons in lacrosse, church site details, Dalrymple case arguments, a Baltimore Journal picnic, prohibition camp meeting plans, Maryland Jockey Club officers, Rev Dr Lefevre resignation, Stetson Civil Service speech, Sun Iron Building birthday decor, Abell cane gift, printers and stereos resolutions, stock option talks, European royal and political rumors, presidential sports mentions, and assorted state and general news including naval cadet exam totals, deaths, court cases, and industry contracts.

Hodges Gladstone Ireland Produce Exchange Marburg Bros Druids Huntingdons Lacrosse Second Universalist Church North Lanvale Dalrymple Baltimore Journal Maryland Jockey Club J. Lefevre Franklin Square Presbyterian Church Francis L. Stetson Civil Service Reform Association Cleveland Sun Iron A. 8 Abell Garrett Baltimore and Ohio

Yosemite Trip From San Francisco To Leidig's Valley

A personal letter describes a journey by Granada from Oakland to Yosemite in May 1887. It covers dust filled California roads, Copperopolis, Priest's, Crocker's and Leidig's hotels, the immense Sequoia groves, Bridal Veil and Widow's Fear Falls, Merced River views, Cloud's Rest ascent, and fishing at Emerald Pool with vivid valley scenery and narrator observations.

Lerpie Haven Yosemite Valley Yosemite San Francisco Leidig’s Acaalco Gulf of California California Granada Pacific Golden Gate Bay Seaburg Cribbage Mathews Frisco Central Pacific Oakland Blank Milton General M United States Army Copperopolis Priest’s Sierra Nevada San Joaquin Priest's Priest Crocker's Tuoorne Merced Yosémite Mr. Leidig Yosemite Falls Leidig John Baptiste Southerica Jack Ass Rabbit John B Snoten Vernal Falls Nevada Falls Nevada Vernal Aid Leidig Ana Blank Mrs. Snow John Baptist Snow Emerald Pool Cloud Cloud’s Rest Mt. Lyall Tuslome J. Baptiste Mrs. S

Treasure Hidden in Gwalior Palace Unearthed

The Indian government uncovers a vast hoard at the Gwalior palace estimated over 25 million dollars. Secreted in pits beneath the vault Zeana layers are shelves of silver rupees with plates naming the officials who helped conceal it. The government takes the treasure as a loan from the young Maharajah amid native protests.

London Financial Secretary of India Palace of Gwalior Maharajah

Cunard Line Boycotted Over Umbria Incident

The Irish National Land League of Lackawanna County denounces Captain McMicken of the Cunard steamer Umbria for mistreating Editor O'Brien and insulting Bishop Ireland. The League calls on Irish supporters to withhold Cunard patronage until discharge.

Cunard DaArLy Times Wilkesbarre Irish National Land League Lackawanna County Cunard Line Umbria O’brien

Indications of Rain To Morrow Special Telegram

Washington reports from May 17 indicate weather for Maryland will be slightly warmer with fair skies and light variable winds, followed by cooler, threatening conditions and local rains on Wednesday. Greeley.

the Times Washington, D. C Maryland Greeley

Trial opens in bribe case against Jacob Sharp

The long awaited trial of Jacob Sharp for offering a $20 000 bribe to Ludolph A Fullgraff alderman of 1884 began in the Court of Oyer and Terminer before Judge Barrett. A large crowd filled the courtroom as jurors were drawn throughout the day, with only one juror chosen by adjournment.

Jacob Sharp Ludolph A. Fullgraff Board of Aldermen Court of Oyer and Terminer Judge Barrett Court House Oyer and Terminer Room William Fullerton Sharp Albert Stickney Homer A. Nelson Peter Mitchell Thomas McLean Twenty-third Street Railroad Patterton Nelson Barrett Martine

Sale of the French Crown Jewels Reaches New Totals

Paris May 17 The fourth day of the sale of the French crown jewels yielded prices totaling 126340 dollars.

Paris

United States Silk Culture Promotes Free Egg Distribution

A New York Times report from May 17 1887 details the Agriculture Department’s free distribution of silk worm eggs to encourage production. It notes women increasingly entering silk farming, regional variations in South and East, and the need for mulberry and mock orange leaves as silkworm food.

Tres Washineton Bureau the Times 14Ru Sr Pa. Ave Washineton D. C Agricultural Department Congress United States Department South France Austin

Missouri Synod holds stance against Knights of Labor

The Missouri Synod ended its triennial meeting by opposing Knights of Labor tactics. It condemns boycott actions, picket-line refusals, and strike methods while acknowledging capital oppression but urging no union participation. members are warned against joining the order.

R. of Knights of Labor

Father Sacrifices Life to Save Child on Track

In Chicago Illinois on a Saturday afternoon John Warbanck shielding his eighteen month old child from an approaching switch engine stepped between the rails and shoved the babe aside. He was struck by a wheel and mangled, losing a leg and suffering injuries that proved fatal that night.

Int John Warbanck Northwestern Railroad

Garrett Extends Stock Options for Baltimore and Ohio Deal

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad stock options held by Robert Garrett are extended for sixty days as part of a strategy to gain majority control for a major railroad deal. Other holders also extended at Garrett's request. A visit by Emigrant Commission members to Locust Point followed.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Garrett Robert Garrett Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Ayrett Spencer Locust Point Emigrant Commission George A. von Lingen James Carey Coale Charles O’donovan Washington

Probable successor to Justice Woods discussed

The Critic reports on May 17 in Washington D C about who may follow Justice Woods. The piece outlines speculation and potential candidates circulating in political and legal circles.

Justice Woods Accuha Virginia Gibson Louisiana Lamar Edmund V. Pettis Alabama Hammond Georgia J. Randolph Tucker Hoadley Bayard Endicott

I S C C to Meet in Washington on Long Haul Clause

Messrs Cooley Morrison and Bragg of the Interstate Commerce Commission are in town with Messrs Walker and Schoemaker expected today. A full Commission meeting is set for Wednesday to consider protests against suspending the long and short haul clause. Morrison believes the Commission will stay in Washington to finish business and avoid country trips. Fort Worth dispatch cites Senator Reagan’s letter declaring the fourth section iron clad and criticising the suspension.

Washington, D. C Messrs. Cooley Morrison Bragg Interstate Commerce Commission Messrs Walker Schoemaker Washington Fort Worth Reagan

Printer Whitting Dies at Work in DC Post Office

George A. Whitting, a compositor at the Washington Post composing room, died suddenly at age thirty from a lung hemorrhage while at his case Sunday night. He lived with his sister at 1249 Union Street SW and was regarded as an exceptionally skilled printer. The last line he set read A life or death struggle.

Wasuteron D. C George A. Whitting Post Taylor Whitting George Boswell Union Street Lny

Patent Granted for Cumberland Chimney Invention

Special Dispatch from Wasuixcox May 17 reports J A Hodel of Cumberland received a patent for a chimney design today in Cumberland. The grant broadens Hodels profile in local innovation.

Wasuixcox J A. Hodel Cumberland Austin

O'Brien Wins Uncontested Seat in Canadian Parliament

William O'Brien editor of United Ireland wins the northeast division seat in the House of Commons without opposition. He held the seat after Edmund Leamy resigned, with O'Brien currently in Canada.

O’brien Dupuy William O’brien The United Iresland Canada House of Commons Edmund Leamy

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G. E. Kaylor First Nations Bank J. McKee Cor. Centre Frederick Sts Samuel J. Edwards New York City Dunlap New City Academy OF Music H.W. Williamson Dan A. Kelly Joan Craven Front Street Theatre Baltimore Charles A. Flemming Shadow Detective Leonie the Waif George Thornton Shadow Dan. A. Kelly Levine Wiesel First National Bank OF Cumberland U.S Onry Ka Bietossisa EE Siesika Sons Coetarseacgle Esas Asiek Snes Satael State of County of Allegany J. J. L. Griffith J. L. Griffith Sevy F. M. Offutt, N. P Robert Shriver Albert R. Lewis Second National Bank Resources U. S DOPCO Vida E.e. Esseree Don Cion F Capital of Allegany Maryans C' Rency BOB Cogib Emption Fund Ith National Bank Not +s Total Joan Schilling John Sonneling Seppenedan Francis M.offutt Notary Public Jesse Korns Asahel Wiln John Bumbird Swaak Cotane McClure Rouzer L. M. Shepherd L. M. Shepherd's Braddock Pepsia Cor, Baltimore and Mechanic Streets JAS. Clark & CO Cumberland, MD Frederick J.w.shuck & CO Baltimore Street American Surety Company Brodway, New York Board OF Reference James A.gray Alberton Cottonaay National Union Bank Louis Muller John 8. Gilman New York Board of Underwriters National Marine Bank Five O'clock P. MN Affairs Across the Ocean Charles of Roumania Bulgaria Mons Berlin Swansea Wales Barclay Wright Bendigo Chicago Virginia Springs District of Columbia John J.8 Shaw A. J. Nuzum Grafton Sophia D. Thurman Interior Department Naval Academy John KR. Shipley Carroll County Garey Talbot Joseph Hoover Hoover Hagerstown Virginia House of Delegates Riddleberger Commission of the Foreign Bondholders Virginia Legislative Debt Committee Kendall Bank Note Company New York National Crematory Company Charleston W. Va Richmond James River Wm. Lamb Norfolk Richmond Whig Jennie Moore Archbishop Corrigan Church of the Sacred Heart Edward Morris Fairbanks Canning Company Quinn Arizona Daily Times
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