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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1891
Page
3
An assertive advertisement extols the Fermane FSTEY ORG AM and Weber pianos as superior instruments. It mocks verbose prose and promises concise, cogent messaging aimed at impressing readers with the alleged world class quality.
The Old Bee Hive Store advertises Gilbert's Shoe House with a range of warm lined footwear for shoulders neck hands and head. It features shoes for family use including water proof and buckskin lines along with novelty gem shoe and lady footwear offerings.
The News launches a Maryland contest for the Most Popular Sunday School Teacher with votes casting for the winner. The top vote-getter will receive an Estey organ valued at one hundred dollars. Voting rules mirror last year’s procedure. A Child's Fall reports Albert Sier, a child of Harry Dyer, East South Street, fell and bruised the back of his head yesterday.
Edward M. Field, tied to the fallout of Field Lindley Wiechers & Co., is committed by Judge McAdoo to Vernon House, a private Mount Vernon asylum. Field’s finances collapse after his son mishandles securities, leaving nearly penniless. Cyrus W. Field’s health shows slight improvement as physicians caution rest and overlook murder of fortune.
A dispatch reports Emin Pacha moving north with a formidable force, over 2000 men, about 1600 armed with breech loaders and the rest with muzzle loaders, the last-known detail from Big Wooden Steamer. The report places him in East Africa with a dominant paramilitary presence.
A wild tale from Exton as bandits torture a priest to reveal money about 850 in cash hidden by a cleric. In Los Angeles a German man Richter attempted multiple self harm methods before succumbing to injuries. Dallas riders report masked assailants torturing and expelling a man from a carriage. Pemapetram notes the execution of Eugene McGinnis murderer John McManus at Aloyamensing prison after a contrite confession and a peaceful last night.
Nina Olsen a 16 year old German girl committed suicide by taking Rough on Rats. She was an orphan raised by Mr and Mrs Nelson Gemerson. The guardians recently urged her to attend night school, a demand Nina did not accept.
In Black Lick, William Clark, a young Black man, shot Palmer in the back after a quarrel. Clark followed Palmer on the street last night and fired without warning, Palmer dying shortly after from the mortal wound.
Twenty five Catholic orphanage children in Louisville near this city are sick with typhoid fever. A French boy named Loi che is succumbing to the disease. A popular opinion links the outbreak to impure drainage from the old Catholic cemetery opposite the orphanage. Nearby, forecasts and a currency report discuss comptroller E S Lacey's forthcoming annual data on national bank formation and capital/liabilities.
Dalves Dec 3 The Graves jury completes selection after a late afternoon effort with one juror yet to be chosen. District Attorney Stevens begins the opening speech, expected to occupy the remainder of the day. John Endlich Dies After Stroke in Woodvale Residence near Reavive Pa Dec 3 Lying critically. coma follows stroke Sunday. death appears near. Postmasters Appointed Washington Dec 4 Four fourth class postmasters named including Hayman Rockawank, Spicer Symvale, Karsch Nicktown, Liroy Plate, Ackley Roseeli, Lord Shipton Boughton Wal-
An explosion at a dynamite factory near Sing Sing killed five men and left four others missing. The blast damaged a 50 by 150 foot frame building and set nearby dynamite stores on fire. Names of the deceased include John Wadsworth and Peter Cartussi with others, while Perry Lounsberry was in a nearby boat and escaped. The Clinton Dynamite Company owns the plant, and Elmer Nash supervised the works. The shock was felt twenty miles away and glass broke in Rockland Lake Nyack and Sing Sing. The cause remains unknown. In Chicago, Justice Woodman fined seven ringleaders and ten defendants ten dollars each for disorderly conduct after anarchist-arrest protests. appeals planned.
Kerr gains momentum as ex representative and Indiana candidate withdraw. Marsh writes Kerr indicating exit while Kerr responds to Pennsylvania rival. Clerkship race now centers on Croutchfield of Kentucky General Clark of Missouri and Kerr.
A French steamer of 402 tons burthen, Delts, foundered near the Hainan Strait between the Gulf of Tonquin and the China Sea while en route Hong Kong Hai Phong. All passengers and crew survived, reaching Hong Kong safely. Destructive prairie fires blaze Lyons county Kansas. Stables, hay stacks, and sheds burned on Robison, Houghton, Lozier ranches. A Baltimore and Ohio worker's child burned to death in Cosmenyano Maryland by coal oil lamp explosion. mother severely burned trying to save child. A new route for a fair rail link proposed via Canonsto wn State Line to Chicago for the World's Fair. Executor jailed for failing to pay estate interest. William Woden of Easton. Pope to issue declaration on French Democrat agitation, per Le Siecle. Providence mayor elected Democrat Potter. Pawtucket no election. Steam burst at Holiday Store injures worker Johnston. Prisoner Enright burned to death in Ischapla Richmond fire.
Purely personal items recount visits relocations and travels of residents. Names include Bradshaw May Mate Burucker Rosenour Vaughan and others. mentions of trips to Baltimore Frederick Hagerstown Union Bridge Lewistown and New York with various family and social connections.
Five members of one family die in a Detroit fire that started in a grocery store owned by George J Reis at 882 Orlean y street. Victims include Charles Iters 22 and his brothers Josie 11 Eddie 10. Father and mother found dead in each other’s arms at the stairs. Two more children Meg 13 and Tony 12 escaped by jumping from windows. Fire started from an overturned stove. cause under investigation.
Oberlin rejoices again as a bequest from Rev. £ V. Spear is settled, providing annuities to his wife, a child, and a family friend. Spear funded the Spear Library endowment of $25,000 and supported the Spear Titeare building. A second large gift to Oberlin within a month follows a Paris scare. Weather reports show southerly winds and a chance of rain tomorrow.
Reports describe a growing rebellion near Pekin with rebels seizing ammunition at Lew Yang and field artillery. The fighting is inland near the wall, with Chinese forces and colonies in Manchuria potentially joining. Observers warn a failed government defense could plunge China into civil war as foreign observers monitor unrest.
A Reading division wreck near Mahano tunnel involves a vampire freight of over thirty cars broken into two sections after a coupling pin failure. The second section collided with the first, piling cars high and scattering contents along the road. Loss estimated at $20,000. William’s alleged insanity in London rumors link to Kaiser.
Cariaco Dec 3 Colonel John T Dickinson will resign as secretary of the World's Fair National Commission. The letter is drafted and will be sent to President Palmer. Resignation effective Jan 1. He may accept general manager role with Texas Arkansas and Pacific Railroad. A sailor in court. ospon Dec 8 The Times prints a distich about the Baltimore attack case. A witness from the Baltimore crew appeared in court intoxicated and had to be removed by force. Suing Senator Brice Lixa O Dec 3 The Allen county treasurer sues Senator Calvin S Brice for 217 25 delinquent taxes. Brice has refused to pay taxes for years, claiming no residence during wartime service. Paris Fond Legal Fight ongoing to determine ownership and restoration of funds. Dorm Pedro Sinking Paris Dec 3 The condition of Dom Pedro ex-emperor of Brazil worsens with diabetes and general decline. Pug Their Own Grater Wry Sovnaion Wis Dec 3 Lagist Schanzen and Armour Glover, 1 year old, buried in a cave collapse while playing near a saw pile. two boys trapped and Seth killed.
Frederick Ledze Noth 2.0 W announces an annual meeting and liver distribution for the coming year to be held tomorrow evening at their lakze rams. Local notes mention hunts, market prices, and community events including a masque dance at the Rink on the 15th.
A passenger train bound for Tuckahoa derailed at the New York Central and Harlem railroad junction at One Hundred Forty ninth street. Two men, William Fleming and another rail worker, were killed instantly. several others injured as the last car toppled on its side while crossing frogs.
The steam bar Edward S. Fearse caught fire from unknown cause. Two lives lost include engineer Philip Stutzman of Buffalo and an unnamed fireman. Stutzman tried escaping as flames engulfed him and leaped to water, but perished. Bodies recovered.
Sir Julian Pauncefote and British East Indian colonies representatives met with Mr. Foster at the negotiating department to discuss reciprocity. They believe success is possible, with prospects of improved trade terms between the United States and Hayii.
The Grand Lodge F. and A. A. of Pennsylvania convened at the Masonic temple for a quarterly communication. Officers elected include Grand master J Simpson Africa deputy grand master Michael Arnold senior warden Matthias H Henderson junior grand warden William J Kelly grand treasurer Thomas R Patton and grand secretary Michael Nisbet. Trustees of the Grand lodge charity fund were also chosen.
Wesexs P L Hargett Co corrects this edition of The News. The note outlines market commentary and pricing updates for tee products, including clubs and apparel, with emphasis on supplier adjustments and retail guidance for the upcoming season. Market observers anticipate steady demand as golf events resume regionally.
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