17 May 1892
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1892
Page
1
Local ad for Gilbert's at 16 and 18 North Market Street touts new stock of ladies oxford shoes in bright colors and sizes, with a large selection for men and children. It promises comfortable, properly fitted footwear and a wide range of hat styles and tailor-made caps, inviting shoppers to visit for a full fitting.
At the annual election of the Vigilant Fire Company of Eamitsburg held last Friday evening the following officers were chosen: president W. B. Fore, treasurer Henry Blakes, lieutenant Rowe, second lieutenant Gosepls Bony, director W. Shbaugh Norton. The company reported no alarms during the past year and praised the careful response to the outbreak by members.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions several individuals including Pereomat Pir and George Keetia along with references to a New liner voyage and Briswirwick. It alludes to plans, scheduling, and territorial or organizational arrangements, with unclear dates or places.
Rough flood reports from May 17 describe the Bonnet Carre and Mississippi levee breaches near St Louis, with widespread inundation in St Charles parish and Lake Pontchartrain area. Mississippi River crest near Kansas City and Missouri towns rising, rescue operations ongoing as floodwaters devastate crops, rail lines, and homes.
The colored pugilist Godfrey and Lannon clashed in four rounds in a lively match. Godfrey dominated with heavier blows, sending Lannon down in the fourth round and securing the victory after a disputed foul claim was denied by the referee. The crowd urged a rematch as Lannon’s seconds protested the decision.
In Tivland a melee over a clothing item set off a local incident. The event involved a bearer and a group at Caren peep f Cotey, with Crom and PM Crom pep eh present. The details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
Crowds estimated at up to eighty thousand packed the track for the Brooklyn Handicap open ing day. Longstreet led early but Judge Morrow surged past Pessara and Raceland in a final furious stretch to win as Tarol and Russell trailed. A bustling scene with betting tumult and vivid race action marked the opening of the season.
In Owenberland Cumberland Md on May 17 Ston Walsh former congressman died from stomach and bowel illness at age 74. Police say Beanie King street Carter and Howard white residents were arrested later that evening by Brenale on charges related to alleged involvement in the incident.
Debtors seek foreclosure on the Poughhegpste Bridge property with sale planned, bond deposits tied to the Poughheg sie Hndiy and Central New England lines, and a reserve set. creditors prepare to appoint a receiver and wrap up the reorganization within ninety days as readings and rail lines face custody. Debenture holders from Delaware and Philadelphia rail entities push toward completion, while a separate time trial near Philadelphia records fastest actual times for a long trip with a cash prize and a cyclone damage report in Cane Valley.
Markets report weak activity in Pennsylvania with limited quotations. Prices appear scattered across grains and bakery items, with May trade notes referencing Reading and Lahigh Valley crops and steady or rising bid levels for select commodities despite overall subdued demand.
Dr Hidsway presents a bringing resolution urging the Methodist Episcopal General Conference to back aiding the legislating church. Delegates quarrel over referring the measure to the Judiciary committee and adjournment tactics dominate the session as proposals to redefine church structure and lay delegation are debated.
Watnmeto May 17 funeral honors for Senator John Barbour of Virginia in a Catholic service led by Bishop Heine. Dignitaries from cabinet, judiciary, navy, and diplomatic corps attended in reserved sections, noting Barbour’s non Catholic affiliation and catechumen petition.
The report covers Grand Lodge delegates arriving for a regional meeting at Hotel Shukedinay, with officers named and proceedings noted. It then details a fatal shooting in a Bobnatedt & Windhart store where Frank J. Crance killed Battie Hagedorn and wounded others, Crance dying at the hospital. motives cited include Crance's pursuit of Hagedorn. Additional items reference elections in Atlinn and Denmark, public notices on royal and diplomatic matters, and various local incidents including a fatal feud in Gravenvitsa, Ohio.
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