11 May 1893
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1893
Page
1
Real estate listings advertise auction of bonds and parcels including two houses for sale. The Stock Farm and the Hills place near Montarue Pike are described with features such as multiple rooms, water, outbuildings, fruit trees, and potential conversion opportunities. Call the office for terms and details.
In New York a court session discussed Edward S Stokes and a civil suit with W E D Stokes and lawyer Martin. The pardon dated December 1884 by Grover Cleveland is revealed as restoring Stokes to citizenship. The proceeding arises from a libel linked to a suit by Cassius Reed.
President Cleveland announced 163 appointments including Frank H. Jones first assistant postmaster general Stephen P. Tordon US marshal eastern district Edward P C Russell appraiser of merchandise Erastus D Fenner special examiner of drugs and chemicals Edward M Gilkeson internal revenue collector with several postmasters named in Maryland New Jersey North Carolina Virginia and Tennessee The move follows calls at the White House by Senator Daniel and Congressman Swanson among others for treasury register vacancies and Civil Service rules are cited in the administration’s overtime staffing push.
The body of Frank W. Rohl, condemned murderer to be executed soon, was found floating opposite Sing Sing after an April escape with Thomas Pallister. Autopsy shows a bullet wound and skull fracture from a 38-caliber bullet. Pallister and Rohl escaped by disarming guards, climbing to a yard exit, and fleeing northward. Funeral held for Mrs Chauncey M Depew in New York and interment at Peekskill.
British Emperor Victoria opens the Imperial Institute with a royal procession. Queen Victoria greets crowds as the Prince of Wales and Princess May participate, a master key presentation and electric signal mark the inauguration. Also noted are Gladstone’s absence and a tragedy of two Paterson children drowned in the Passaic reservoir.
The world's congress of representative women will convene May 15 at the Memorial Art Palace Chicago as part of the World's Columbian Exposition auxiliary. It gathers distinguished women from many countries to discuss education industry art philanthropy and reform with speakers including Stanton Willard Anthony and de Alcala among others.
A Chicago column records the Irish village opening with flags at Blarney castle and remarks on the World's fair, with visits by Duke of Veragua and Earl of Dysart. The piece notes bank deposits secured for fair funds, memorial Day events in Richmond, and Mexico granting a railway concession. It lists various society figures, a fatal Charleston fight, and sports results.
Weather prompts plantation replanting in Egypt as rains persist. Archduke Eugens injured in a horse fall at Budapest. not fatal. U.S. gold reserve cited at 6,733 million with seal offer omissions. A Soldier Home death by drowning prompts brief inquiry. Alabama Pharmaceutical Association adjourns. Anniston to host next meeting. Edwin Booth rumors denied. Mr Booth’s mental state noted as fragile but not immediately recoverable. Royal visit prep for Infanta Eulalie with Navy Dolphin transport and New York reception arranged. Delinquent army officer pay dispute heads to Secretary of War. wife seeks half salary amid insanity treatment. Confederate Memorial Day commemorations mark ceremonies with large attendance and floral tributes. Chicago rail accident claims three workers. one injured. Yale crew coach visits New Haven for abroad trip planning. Southern Society in New York honors Secretary Herbert with reception. Memorial Day observed across the Carolinas with tributes to Generals Beauregard and Kirby Smith.
Market notes list grain prices for flour, wheat, corn and oats in New York and Baltimore. Quotations cover superfines, patents, and winter varieties with bids for No 2 red wheat, white corn, and various futures across months. Prices appear in dollars and cents with units and delivery periods.
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