17 May 1889
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1889
Page
1
A garbled advertisement notes a large facility in boring and manufacturing, boasting the largest, richest stock in spring clothing. It claims extensive facilities and varied stock at inimitable prices, implying a major market presence and competition retirement.
An advertised Norfolk selection showcases varied garments including Sailor Blouses Pleated Sorts Plain Huts Braided Kilte Stert Pants and Long Parts Suits F270 to ZS. The prose emphasizes abundant stock and notable craftsmanship in a period tone.
Thomas Rice, an American author and political thinker, died at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York at 3:54 a.m. from a rare quinty form. He had planned to sail to Petersburg next Wednesday and had been improving the previous day. Drs Fuller and Goldthwaite attended, but could not prevent death. Born in Boston in 1853, Rice studied at Oxford and Columbia, directed the Chamber expedition, edited North American Review, and contributed to Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln. He left a controversial political legacy and ballot reform efforts.
A Pittsburg wreck involving a train backing onto a track caused multiple fatalities. Initial reports indicate a rear collision with other cars and a possible obstruction on the line. Investigators work to determine exact cause and surviving injuries.
Soloman Mirec named minister to Turkey. Other figures fled. Reports from Wasklades on May 17 describe ministerial appointments and diplomatic shifts including a consul general for Hopelahu and United States ambassadors around Pittsburgh and Washington.
A Washington report details the Electric Sugar Fraud led by Mr Comp. He claimed a revolutionary refining process using a refrigerator armor to age whisky, enticing prominent dealers to invest. A detective exposed the scheme after witnessing the fake transformation, revealing losses and locations in Cincinnati St Louis and Chicago. The fraud totaled about sixty thousand dollars in three weeks with stock sold across multiple cities.
May 10 reports describe the general assembly sessions in New York City at Howard Crosby's church with delegates and spouses. discussions cover temperance, church governance, and planned excursions. May 17 notes United Brethren and Presbyterian greetings, bishop elections, and remarks by Mrs. Foster on the WTU controversy. News briefly covers Gen Anderson's death by suicide, properties of a forger sold, and local incidents including a murder, ore findings, a German prince's death, coal price cuts, and the Dortmann strike status.
Worcester Mass May 17 The Worcester theatre was discovered on fire shortly after midnight and totally destroyed. The Bay State Hotel near by was damaged but saved. Firemen battled the blaze as guests fled with personal belongings. The night’s show had just closed. losses cited include theatre property costumes and wardrobe valued in the thousands.
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