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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1893
Page
1
L Parsons real estate agent and dealer in notes bonds and mortgages. All acted on commission at his office in Mutual Endurance Building Frederick Maryland.
Agent for owner offers the Shoe building for sale with all furnishings. The three story warehouse has an elevator to the top, 206 feet frontage on East Street and 42 feet on the adjacent street. Property offered at a low figure with easy terms. call the office.
The Frederick Brick Works offers 20 000 in coupon bonds at par secured by a first mortgage on all company assets. Bonds bear 5 percent interest semi-annually on May 1 and November 1, are tax exempt, and denominations include 500 dollar notes. The issue totals 60 000 in real estate lien value and targets local investors with strong future prospects.
One of the finest stock farms offered near Pane Corsaie with a nine room house, stabling for 18 horses, and essential outbuildings. County location within two miles of C. & C. Canal, with owner ready to negotiate a low figure. Interested parties may inquire at the office.
For sale or rent the elegant country residence of John A Wil situated at Braddock three miles west of Roonerick on the National pike. One of the most beguiling joint residences around Frederick must be seen to be appreciated. Call at my Alice for particulars.
A lengthy clearance list offers Rambler bicycles and parts in varying models and conditions. Prices drop from about 50 to 40 and 30 dollars with several at 75 to 90 dollars for late patterns. W. T. Delaplaine, special representative, urges buyers to order two or more wheels and visit The News Office in Frederick Maryland to try and select.
Inquest testimonies on Ford's theatre collapse reveal concerns over underpinning work and possible carelessness. Clerks described dangerous conditions and warnings, while bidders and builders criticized incomplete specifications and lack of shoring. Verdict on responsibility for the 24 deaths forthcoming. additional deaths and local notices follow.
The executive committee of the National League of Republican clubs presented a long report urging a war footing for the party in 1896. It called for organization of a corps of organizers in every state and the creation of German Swedish and other clubs to spread aggressive Republican news. The report stressed unity after defeats and the need to win, with subheadquarters planned for Providence Rhode Island and Chattanooga Tennessee. All candidates withdrew and Humphrey was reelected secretary despite his protest.
June 17 Benury reports show Social Democratic gains and Richterist losses, with government likely not weakened by dissolution. Riots occur in Strasburg as 3,000 Socialists protest for August Hebel. eight arrests after police clash. Returns from 220 of 397 districts show 93 elected and 122 second ballots needed. Liberals, Conservatives, Clericals hold. Richter Radicals trail. 95 deputies counted as 42 for the bill and 56 against it.
A nine mile west of here a westbound freight wrecked on the Hastings and Dakota line. Kinney, a brakeman, died. A cloud burst near Council Grove flooded Elim Creek, destroying bridges and turning a Missouri Pacific engine. Pennsylvanias 137th commencement conferred degrees on a few hundred, including one colored woman. Indiana officials felt snubbed at the World’s Fair opening. Cardinal Gibbons marked his silver bishopric anniversary with plans for a 71 000 celebration. Charlotte oil works shipped large totals of cotton seed products in a record week. Leroux and wife, accused of smuggling, were discharged. Norfolk saw heavy rain and rising tides. Lumberman, a Pensacola timber ship, libeled for 7000. J. B. Harris was killed by burglars in Minneapolis.
The Bureau of Statistics chief reports U S exports for the 12 months ending May 1593 at 648 373 5 00 and imports at 36 901 287 with gold exports 123 095 453 and silver exports 40 136 573. Sugar bounty totals 9 405 999 87 for the year, while the Hawaiian Mission discusses Blount’s resignation rumors. President Cleveland delays Virginia federal posts action. Postmasters appointed, and labor unrest rises in Tonawanda with Polish strikers.
The Blarney stone from Blarney Castle arrives at the World’s Fair in a replica wall within the Irish village. Lady Aberdeen ships the stone. Mayor Carter H. Harrison unveils the display amid speeches and songs. Miss Sullivan plays the harp. President Harrison attends a reception in the Ohio state building. Ceylon’s agricultural exhibit opens, showing coconuts tea coffee spices and fruits. Free tea is served. paid World’s Fair admissions total 82,724 with overall attendance 1,112,972.
Calcasta South Carolina June 17 The state liquor system begins bottling bourbon with nearly 5 000 gallons of rye in two filling machines automatic shutoff. Bottles go to corkers and sealers. Ten women staff the operation, with expansion possible if demand rises as governor predicts.
Emma J. Borden sister of Lizzie testifies about assets in banks and stocks, a worn Bedford dress and burning it, noting family tensions over inheritance. She denies a quarrel with Lizzie and says relations with Mrs. Borden were cordial as trial arguments begin. Also reports on Joseph Jefferson's health, a mail stage robbery near Jackson, and professor Fay's election at Washington and Lee.
Secretary Lamont in New York reports on varied topics including Carnot’s slight improvement, the Salisbury local option election outcome, and Sherman’s summer in Mansfield. Notes cover rail and shipping incidents, politics in Washington, shipyard findings at Newport News, and early 20th century sports scores and public notices.
Market quotations show winter wheat prices across grades with low and fair to fancy categories. Also listed are rye, cornmeal, sugar, butter, lard, oats, and creamery items with various quality grades and per unit prices, reflecting a broad agricultural commodities snapshot.
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