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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1891
Page
3
OBEMS 0.009 buyers supplied their wants during the past year. The vast host of patrons proves the store pleases views at prices customers wish to pay. The ad promises quality and prices are always right, backed by a guarantee and reputation for reliability.
Veterans groups plan Decoration Day exercises on May 20, with an exit meeting of the camp on May 25. A Workman Hurt reports William James injured at the Brash Factory site. a stone fell and injured two fingers, causing a brief fainting spell. The Pay Train arrival from Pennsylvania Rail Road loaded with payroll for city workers, led by engineer Seipie and conductor Sberizer. Daniel Fergiey of North Market Street displays the season’s first watermelon at his store after a trip to Baltimore.
A chaotic report details deadly forest fires spreading from Michigan to Pennsylvania, with a work train halted by heat, a superintendent killed, and dozens burned or missing. Widespread blazes threaten towns, timber lands, and railroad lines as wrecking parties and crews battle the flames amid heavy smoke and shifting winds.
May 12 dispatches report massive timber losses and widespread destruction from forest fires in Dermot Mich. and surrounding regions. towns like Farwell Batchelor Reed City and Baldwin face ruin with millions of feet of lumber and shingles burned. railroad lines and stations smolder while residents flee as fires threaten Criselike towns and assets including 2,000,000 feet of logs and 2,000,000 feet of lumber destroyed.
A dispatch from the frontier reports that the runaway steamer is feared to be a rebel asset. Officials claim the vessel is in need of repairs and fuel, with government forces ready to defend and recover the waterway. The president asserts U S readiness to prevent arms from reaching rebels and to reclaim lost ground.
An oil gas explosion rocked the Tan carville in Newport as repairs continued. Eight men were instantly killed and twenty five injured when the fore hold ruptured and debris surged into nearby workshops. The blast occurred amid extensive repairs with about 100 workers present.
Mr Blaine Slighbriy in New York reports improved health says physician Dr Dennis advises rest. In Maryland Judge Reuben B Dorsey named chief judge of Howard county orphans court to replace Anthony A Johnson. Jake McShane to fill vacancy on bench. Czar orders Jewish banker Ginsburg to quit St Petersburg over alleged influence attempt. Kee Mar Seminary honors graduates Olive BicMillen Bessie Vastme Kate Holzapple May Monath Esta Mam. Essex Rev George Andrews indicted for incendiarism in an insurance arson case.
In Lebanon Pennsylvania three children of William Rhine of West Lehman Street died from a disease described as Turkautus. Additional cases were reported in the same neighborhood, with the illness spreading among local families. Italy Will Not Appeal to the Powers. Loxpox. May 12. A Rome dispatch says Italy currently does not intend to appeal regarding the New Orleans matter.
The May 12 report covers travel from Weaver to Pueblo through scenic canyons, with a silver brick gift exhibit in Pueblo and a parade plus speeches. It continues to Colorado Springs where President Harrison and Mrs. Harrison receive a warm welcome, address schoolchildren, and stay at Artler's hotel before departing for Denver. also notes ex president Cleveland’s Buffalo visit and related events.
George W. Lawrence, 29, of New York and member of the Ship-a-Hog company now forming the tard theatre, was found suffocated in his room at 1014 Race Street after turning on gas without lighting it. The death occurred yesterday in Paitspenrema.
Cardinal Gibbons preached at St Mary's in Martzoro Ma on March 12 and confirmed 103 children with Rev James A Curnane and Rev Themis Haughes assisting. Mass said for Brebiar. Weissport suffers $80,000 blaze destroying Snyder's Planing mill and five houses at Versaport near Bethlehem. Fire origin suspected incendiary.
In Philadelphia a boxing match ended with Larkin defeating Larizin after a brutal display. The bout drew heavy betting from New York and New Jersey crowds, with Larkin dominant after the fifth round and the referee stopping the fight in the final round as Larizin was repeatedly knocked down.
The Connecticut peach crop is expected to be near a failure with under 1,000 baskets statewide. Projections put losses at about £30,000. Major P. H. Downing, collector of the port of San Pedro, Cal., died yesterday, becoming the fourth such official to die on duty under this administration. In Clarasburg, a Canadian MP was expelled from France over remarks at a socialist meeting. In Govan mine disaster, the coroner questions owners and managers over safety neglect. A fatal shooting near Knox Creek, W. Va., leaves Lewis Hall Sr killed, Hiram Steel mortally wounded, and Simon Steel dying later. Lewis Hall Jr. wounded with one bullet.
A Park City confrontation between Davis Shot to Kill firm protectors and striking workers left one dead and multiple wounded. Davis and associates opened fire as strikers refused dialogue near Davis brick yards. Victims included Thomas Kelly who died and John Ridenour mortally wounded. a bystander crowd and police involvement follow the violent incident amid ongoing labor strife.
Local reports describe a looming lumber delivery stoppage tied to contractor contracts and a broader labor dispute affecting builders in several towns. Coroner’s inquest into Oliver Patrick’s death near Conshohocken finds no provocation for the fatal blow, with testimony challenging the assault’s motive.
May 12 report from St Jamss Florida details the Belga wreck near Ruens Island. Thirteen of the fourteen crew drowned in the surf while Alexander Allison swam ashore. Oakland church bids May 22 for new Methodist Episcopal church construction. Paris May 12 Senate backs commerce report urging arbitration convention on certain questions.
May 12 Newcastle county court of general sessions convened with Peter HO Bod case on voting at Fifth Ward polls. Wilinn F. Bradshaw and Alexander Wortenberg, both jailed, pleaded guilty to burglary and were sentenced to one year in prison, one hour in the pillory, and twenty lashes to be administered next Saturday. Also reports the Pennsylvania Supreme Court upholding a state tax basis for Pullman Public Car company and obituary notice of J. Turpin Moore. Baseball yesterday and races at Gattenberg.
May 11 reports a firm stock market with little feature and steady Pennsylvania shares. Lehigh Valley and Lehigh Navigation show strength while demand appears for certain rail and metal issues. Produce prices mix with corn oats and other grains trading near current bids. volumes light and daily demand modest across exchanges.
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