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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1896
Page
2
A Speieg Hint notes that very cheap matting wears poorly in important rooms. In adult bedrooms the normal rag coverings suffice, but for purgery and firing rooms the pricier well-made matting yields real economy. Jointless mats fit rooms best and sewn mats resemble carpets.
Baltimore papers predict the Maryland State Encampment will be held at Frederick on the fairgrounds near Mr. Hargets' field. The event will run ten days starting mid July, with the site in the Maryland middle.
A home grounds baseball game is arranged for Saturday with veterans McCauley and Wm. Nuez likely in the lineup for Frederick. Also noted are two marriage licenses for J. Kennelly and Georgie A. Marman in the city, and Harry E. Hoot with Clara Valentine from Thurmont. Mr. J. B. Lampe leads repainting on East Second Street as a large crew works on the project. The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal boat Henry Mertens carried 131 tons, the heaviest coal load yet.
Lucky news reports Gettysburg College receiving $17,000 from the will of Mrs Rosanna Stigmaster of Stroudsburg Pennsylvania. The item notes Emmittaburg indebtedness of $50 and a treasury balance of $1129. The British Museum is set to lose Sir Wollaston Franks KC B head of British and medieval antiquities department after serving since 1851.
A London dispatch reports the shah’s eldest brother pledging loyalty as conspirators are arrested. The grand vizier and other officials coordinate succession measures while Muzafer Ed Dine confirms power, and arrests rise in connection with the attempted assassination. The shah remains secure as governors move to calm the public and ensure salaries. News warns of ongoing state turmoil and restrictions on press and communications.
Milwaukee grapples with a streetcar strike as Italian and Black workers arrive from Chicago to staff trams. The company rejects wage and recognition demands, prompting motormen to abandon cars and police to guard barns and power plants. Simultaneously, distant dispatches report shipwreck salvage and a series of crimes and trials in other locations.
An old classified style notice for Karl's Clover Root Tea sold by Freels Wells Co of New York. Mentions products and benefits amid garbled OCR with references to Albert Peatre and Brohison Buildings.
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