Local Officers Named For Civic Group
Ernest J. Enase Jr is listed as President James D. Mason as Vice President and J Wesley Guest as Treasurer. the text presents a brief slate of officers for a civic or organizational body.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1896
Page
3
Ernest J. Enase Jr is listed as President James D. Mason as Vice President and J Wesley Guest as Treasurer. the text presents a brief slate of officers for a civic or organizational body.
Reports from Aug 4 state Fridtjof Nansen and Lt. Johannsun nearing the polar region aboard the Fram. The expedition, aiming to drift across the ice toward Greenland, achieved a record proximity to the pole, with Nansen four degrees closer than any prior explorer. The Fram, launched 1892, carried 2160 horsepower and a twelve-man crew on a voyage funded by Norway and private subscriptions.
Sir John Millais dies after throat illness prevents speech at a critical ceremony. Born at South Wilmouth he became a child prodigy exhibitor at the Royal Academy, earned medals, was elected associate at 25 and later baronet. He held memberships in Edinburgh Antwerp Madrid Rome and the Institute of France and was elected president of the Royal Academy in February.
At Fountain Ferry Park Aug 14 Tom Cooper captured the best and fastest race of the year, winning the two mile open championship in a time just 2-5 seconds off his Asbury Park feat. He defeated Nat Butler Sanger and a fleet of top riders. Carl Thome and C C Ingraham also won amateur and handicap events as fast fields competed.
The One Hundred and Fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry reunion in Canton brings Gov McKinley and Maj McKinley into view. McKinley speaks on unity, honoring soldiers, preserving the Union, and shifting from sectional strife to national pride. Miss Bertha Martin and Major McKinley respond, with later events noted in New York heat fatalities and arrivals from Havana.
A devastating flood near Pittsburg devastates property and claims several lives. Notable victims include Mary Sagan Auld and Ellen Popyleton, with others unnamed among the seven reported dead as torrents sweep through homes and bridges. Rescue efforts struggle under heavy rains and powerful currents.
The Lake Erie regatta produced swift yachts from Cleveland Toronto Chicago Hamilton Windsor and more in multiple classes. Priscilla won the thirty-five foot class while Vencedor beat Weeds and Vaonens in the fifty foot race. Enquirer edged Say When by twenty eight seconds in the steam yacht match. West Virginia Democrats nominate Watts for governor and election-power debate with Republicans continues. A Cuban expedition sails from Brunswick Ga after tug Dauntless loaded stores and men for the voyage.
Nikola Tesis declares the Roentgen rays are material particles at Three Rivers Michigan. A 345th ballot nomination for Congress by a Republican convention stood for Niles, with honor. Fires, blows, and bomb incidents mark a chaotic news day worldwide.
New York and Pennsylvania Democratic factions clashed over chairmanship as Senator Jones threatened to purge nonparticipants from national committees. New roles may place Kerr and Sulzer on regional commissions while Bryan plans a nationwide rail tour and postponed Bath stop. Garman elected to succeed Wright. Harrisburg convenes Sept 10.
Worcester rower Teneyck leads a lively closing day of the twenty fourth annual regatta. Whitehead and Vavenel push hard in senior singles. Winnipegs and Toronto crews perform strongly in doubles. International hopes rise as Winnipeg crew eyes Henley with bold pace and decisive finishes.
Yesterday's National League games featured Brookton 5 Baltimore 2 in Brooklyn and Baltimore 10 Brooklyn 5 in the second game. Philadelphia defeated Washington 7 innings, Chicago beat Cincinnati 7 0, and Boston toppled New York 10 in the Majors. In the Eastern League Wilkesbarre 5 Buffalo 2, Springfield 11 Rochester 6, Scranton 6 Scranton 8, and Providence 13 By Mcque 2. Atlantic League saw Hartford 5 Wilmington 4 and Lancaster 1 Newark , Paterson 7 Athistic 2. The Americans moved Portland Prison New York. Also news on Irish prisoners in Portland and political notes from Indianapolis and Basar Hansor.
Closing quotations from New York and Philadelphia exchanges show a brighter financial outlook with steadier demand from domestic and foreign dealers. The Philadelphia market lists flour, wheat, corn and oats prices with varied notes. live stock values include steers, lambs, and calves with ranges, and dairy prices for butter and cheese, along with minor regional details.
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