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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1891
Page
3
Advertising copy touts high decorative art in new OBERLANDER strolls with unequaled tone and durability. Purchasers urged to request prices and terms, monthly installments available, address Frederick, Md for details.
Ghost T. Ellis and his company performed Caspér the Yodler at City Opera House last night. Attendance was large and favorable. Ellis played the Yodler, the Detective, and the Irish Girl with excellent singing and stage presence. The Irish coast yacht scenes and Bilamey stone were well done. an innovative display of toys and buckles accompanied several songs.
Xews of the Churches reports a Christian Endeavor Society business meeting at the Evangelics Lutheran Church with officer elections. St John’s Catholic Sunday school plans a Christmas entertainment at 2 PM in Junior Hall. Rev Dr Julius Grammer of St Peter’s P E Church in Baltimore will preach his farewell sermon next Sunday.
A dramatic dispatch from San Antonio reports General Grant and the Secretary of War discussing Chile, with war feared yet deemed unlikely by officials. Border mobilization follows, with General Stanley ordering troops to patrol and prepare, amid reports of revolutionists near Rome Texas and Garza factions on U.S. soil.
Obituary notes the death of Sir William White diplomat born 24, late secretary to the British consulate general at Warsaw, consul at Warsaw and Duntris, envoy extraordinary and ambassador to Turkey, with memberships and titles. It recounts his roles during the Franco-Prussian War era and his 1885 mediation conference, and lists his honors and later life.
An costly wreck disrupted the Lebign Valley rrigad near Cenrahs demabebing gee. Freight cars scattered and contents spilled, with losses likely exceeding 10600 dollars. Train workers escaped harm by jumping for safety as a braking fault caused a collision. In a separate item, the Countess of Clancasty once known as Belle Bilton, the concert hall manager, announced the birth of boy twins.
Reports from Warsaw and Moscow claim a new secret league formed to overthrow the czar with Polish and Russian involvement. Grand Duke Sergius faces accusations over Red Cross funds while rumors link the czar’s brother to exile or removal. In America, William Elliott Jr. struggles with threats as a prisoner faces danger in County jail after a convicted case.
The president signed a pardon freeing the unexecuted portion of the sentence for Zamper McCalla who was court-martialed aboard the United States steamer Enterprise for cruelty to subordinates. He had been suspended three years and stripped in rank. nine officers have passed him during suspension, making retirement with rank Admiral unlikely.
Amid chaotic reports from Choctaw County, threats escalate against lawmen and supporters of a lynch mob. Ned Stas, son of Bob Sims, vows vengeance for his brother’s death, claiming prophetic sanction to strike down the deputy marshal and burn Womack Mill. A heavy guard remains at Bladen Springs as warrants issue.
The Chadouine affair sparked a heated debate in the chamber of deputies over Bulgaria's expulsion of a French journalist Chadonine and France's severance of diplomatic ties. France must seek satisfaction without hasty action, as ministers argued Greece Italy and Germany shared concerns about Bulgarian government conduct. The clash led to seconds being chosen for a possible hostile meeting between French and Bulgarian principals.
From Washington to Pittsburgh Dalzell’s return sparks renewed confidence in his bid against Quay. J. Chalfant and J. H. Racketon, Pittsburgh Republicans, declare for Dalzell. Dalzell signals strong backing across the state while noting planned talks in Washington.
A garbled 19th century page surveys science, technology, and society. It mentions Venezuela, silkiness, clouds, the World’s Fair, silver prices, electric motors, and various local illnesses. Numerous typos obscure names and places, but it preserves a mosaic of era concerns and domestic notices. Public health items list grip cases in multiple households.
A new voting contest honors the most popular Sunday School teacher in Frederick County Maryland. Votes determine who wins an Estey organ valued at one hundred dollars, with rules and voting methods unchanged from the prior event.
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