15 May 1889
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1889
Page
1
The notice describes availability of large quantities of clothing at unusually low prices due to buying and manufacturing advantages. It highlights a broad range of apparel for spring and summer, claiming large stock and sharp pricing.
An imperfect listing highlights apparel prices and items including blouses suits and skirts. The note mentions bargains and brand names, with references to price points and stock availability.
The piece recounts Rev. Towne’s charged conflicts with Mr. Depew over a George Washington centennial oration project. Towne details delays in payment, attempts to secure funds, and Depew’s eventual withdrawal from further collaboration. It also notes Towne’s career, finances, and subsequent inquiries into Washington’s life, ending with Decoupling from the project and Towne’s complaint about compensation.
A fierce clash near a ravine involving soldiers and robbers erupted as a pursued band fled toward Sonora. Casualties reported include wounded, one died, and authorities offer a $500 reward for robbers. Troops press to intercept, with care for civilians and a hospital ambulance on scene.
A partial OCR fragment outlines legal proceedings in Brevele New York related to a city ruler and capital matters. Names such as Nar 1 and Foulstraent Law appear, with references to a justice and court dates. The text is garbled but suggests a scheduled hearing and statutory actions.
The report details appointments in New York and beyond, naming Alvin Samiders of Nebraska and William HR Kay of New York among others. It notes changes in naval leadership, promotions to specialized posts, and a general order by Secretary Tracy regarding bravery and duty. The piece also covers a derailment and a ship incident, along with various legal and personal troubles in New York, Nebraska, and Nevada, reflecting a broad range of domestic affairs.
A plume of smoke and wreckage followed a disaster at a Bates street complex. Workers and a visiting pastor, Rev W A Mackey, were injured after a fire raged and a three story fronted building collapsed, trapping men beneath debris. Rescuers recovered bodies as officials investigated the cause and scope of damage.
New York May 15 Without friend or relative near the body of W Irving Bishop the noted mind reader laid out at William Rank undertaker No 2 Sixth Avenue. Reporters were unable to contact his family or close friends and the Lambs Club declined to comment. Bishop who claimed to suffer seizures appeared repeatedly in society circles and prophesied death within days, leaving friends uneasy about his fate.
The high court upholds a vestigial law excluding Chinese laborers, issuing a final, landmark ruling in the New Orleans versus Myra Clark Gaines lineage. The decision targets municipal conduct and marks a half million judgment against the city in favor of Mrs. Gaines.
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