25 Mar 1886
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1886
Page
1
Directory notices announce a principal business transfer in Frederick and invite citizens to consider the listings. It highlights the push for gubecribers, ranges, and the public generally to note the changes and potential interest for those intending to transfer or engage with local commerce.
A fragmented society column recounts Col Nicholas Smith’s famed beauty and romantic notoriety, noting his Kentucky origins, two marriages, and a string of affairs. It describes his vanity, wealth leakage, and a Chicago Tribune report disputed by sources including a secretary named Abud.
Washington dispatches report the President has no fixed summer plans, staying at the White House unless heat drives him to Soldiers’ Home, with May residence not yet decided and no cottage secured. Also in Roclville a runaway marriage involves Miss Mary Heffner, 16, and Mr. Charles Atwell, with authorities alerted and the girl’s family pursuing options to intercept.
Special correspondent profiles two prominent Cincinnati figures Dr Wise a leading Jewish pastor and reform advocate and David Simms a self-made millionaire. Wise is praised for learning, morality, and cross religious ties while Simms details his climb from clerk to iron and real estate entrepreneur and his generous gifts to local charities and institutions.
Washington March 24 Inquiries at Secretary Manning’s residence reported a quiet night and morning rest. Rumors of serious danger were dispelled by Col Lamont’s statement that Manning suffered vertigo with no imminent danger. He reportedly was attacked by vertigo while writing in his office, after returning to the department. Also an ad notes a New York physician offering “Salvo” treatment cures for a disease, with confidential consultations and free in-office visits.
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