19 May 1892
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1892
Page
1
A Real Estate and Loan Agent associated with Fidelity and Dreont Company of Baltimore Maryland operates in property finance and brokerage services. The description notes affiliation with the Fidelity and Dreont entity, indicating a regional real estate and lending role.
The Democratic and State Central Committees met in Rockville to decide primaries on June 4 and the county convention on June 7. Spencer Watkins, ITM Kinney, Benjamin Fawsett, Howard Garrett, W. E Morgen, and W. G. Techiffely attended. Also noted is the removal of the old Garnhart home in East Third Street, a landmark tied to early land grants, recently sold and largely described as historic. Naval cadet Gregory Mindle was discharged from Annapolis amid dispute over alleged intent. Groff seeks clarification from the Navy.
A quirky local note describes a man given a rod and reel by friends Beltheorn and others. He set out to Jos ne Senn to try the Monnese reel but upon reaching the water he realized the reel was missing or misused.
A massive flood from the Floyd and Missouri rivers devastates Sioux City and nearby towns. Dozens are missing or dead as waters rise, with millions in property damaged across multiple states and counties. Rescue efforts by boat and improvised bridges continue amid ongoing heavy rainfall and rising rivers.
Poor readable text indicates a drowning risk on the east bank of the Rhine near East Caromlot Bailed by a mass of people, thirty-five families in peril, with urgent aid needed. The fragment mentions a line about a bridge or path between two places and a mounted crew assessing the situation.
The Grand Lodge reports on plans to build a new hall in Philadelphia with 28 representatives present. A resolution favors a 1,000 seat hall at Broadwich Cherry Street and a central fund, funded by weekly assessments, to support maintenance and member death benefits. Philadelphia lodges largely back the central fund while country lodges oppose it. Reading and others are debated for next meeting.
In Berlin a renowned spirit medium Frau Toepper was sentenced to two years in prison for fraudulently extracting money through seances. She and a confederate used rapid costume changes to pose as dead relatives, deceiving a high East Prussian nobleman who invested heavily in her enterprises and land deals. Efforts by friends to curb her led to another exposure at a private sitting.
The Great Strike begins across New England and New York granite quarries affecting nearly 85,000 workers from Maine to New York City. Union leaders vow no quarter as lockouts halt work on major structures in New York and Brooklyn.
Reports from Mexico City detail mob disturbances in poorer wards as students clash with authorities. Windows broken on San Pedro Street and rioters dispersed by police, with authorities claiming few arrests and efforts to prevent looting.
A horse racing themed recap lists winners and times from events at Grascacnd and nearby tracks. Names include Dr Hankauek Kir Artliner Major Danio Latintreet Warne Verde and others with placements and earnings noted in terse entries.
Philadelphia May markets show dull stock activity with Pennsylvania and coal routes firm. Western and Southern grain and flour markets steady to firm, while maize, wheat, and corn show mixed bids. futures for May and July contracts hover as buyers hold back.
Delegates at the Methodist General Conference discuss potential unity among factions including the Methodist Episcopal Church and independent Methodists. Bishop Foster announces the second agent election results for the Cincinnati house, with Carroll Cart a leading candidate. Other elections name leaders for the Sunday School and Tract Society, while a committee report on literature prompts debate without a decision.
The famous relay race from Chicago to New York started at 3:30 yesterday afternoon. Riders NH Van Sleklom and others carry messages and compete to cover about 675 miles in about ninety hours. Several teams, including the Ohio and Pennsylvania riders, plan to push toward the Empire State as the race progresses.
Dispatch from Lagoa reports British forces under Colonel Scott pressed a campaign against the Jebu and Paha tribes. British units cleared brush, faced stubborn resistance, and inflicted casualties as they advanced toward Lagos trade routes. A treaty with local powers was reported to secure open outlets to Lagos, while frontier positions remained tense amid ongoing maneuvers. In Philadelphia, notable events drew crowds as Hon. Clark and Wayne MacVeagh hosted a reception for Mr. Smith, marking a homecoming after two years abroad.
May Gen The officers of the Richmond and Danville railroad face a United States court rule to show cause why they should not be held in contempt. The receiver accuses them of concealing an inventory of Central railroad property and refusing to surrender it when requested. The rule was issued and served today.
A Sho Nufival delegation pressed Congress to remove the study on art while Ward and Bierstadt argued for renewed duties. Ming Field supported preservation of the duty as did other prominent figures. Representative Corcoran introduced a bill to carry out the delegation's wishes.
In May reports from various towns, leather manufactory committees meet to discuss proposed sixty day shutdowns amid broad consent from respondents. West and South Carolina delegates back alliance lines, while a California gubernatorial contest prompts strong opposition to Cleveland’s renomination. A Sunday School convention in Hannikauna elects officers, and Melbourne notes the Earl of Hopetown declines interference with Deeming, who awaits a May 10 hanging. A Joliet forest fire near Richland consumes hundreds of acres as crews battle the blaze through night.
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