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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1891
Page
3
An old newspaper segment advertises George Brust & Co. selling puddings and desserts with flavors Vanilla Violet Chocolate Orange Lemon, promising satisfaction. It lists Frederick retailers and notes Frederick Business College offering practical courses in bookkeeping and shorthand, open daily with flexible entry and weekly classes.
The edition of Tas Weexey News goes to 3 100 copies weekly as demand rises attracting business ad usage. Maryland class and Lutheran synod sessions open with sermons. local flower thefts reported on East Patrick Street with intent to prosecute.
A mass convention in Cixcrxxad May 21 formed the People’s Party of the United States with 1,417 delegates from 34 states. The platform calls for fiat money, free coinage of silver, federal supervision of communications and transportation, government ownership if needed, a graduated income tax, and election of president and senators by popular vote. The assembly adopted the platform amid strong speeches and called for a national conference to coordinate reform efforts.
Dispatches from Semlin Hungary describe crowds cheering ex-Queen Natalie as she arrived after being expelled from Servian territory. She toured to the quay and embarked for Jassy Romania amid a celebratory parade with leading Jatis of the Fushi and local dignitaries presenting bonbonniere. The event followed news of political turmoil in Servia and Miletics resigning from government amid a coup. The young king reportedly wept as his mother left, with Natalie's efforts organized by her household against the forced exit.
A cyclone near Brnuixetes on May 21 struck twelve miles northeast, destroying dwellings and crops. Over fifty homes reported destroyed in the district, injuries not yet confirmed as physicians attend the injured. surrounding towns assist as reports come in.
May 21 The libel action of John Culver against The Herald for 25000 dollars ended with a verdict for The Herald. The jury, after brief deliberation, ordered Culver to pay all costs. The report flags the verdict as a full defense of The Herald’s publication and notes the swift jury action.
The Belle explosion left eighteen dead and twenty two injured. Survivors describe workers sealing the wreck, clearing tracks, and moving bodies. Coroners expect inquest Monday as officials confirm four more bodies may be in the river.
In a lengthy session the council discussed protection of life and property, maintenance of the Memorial Home, and funding for public schools. An amended appropriation bill was laid over for restudy as debates over land purchases for a western penitentiary and local bills continued. The house approved a general appropriation totaling 109,000 with 31,400 for schools, considered an Orphans Court for Lancaster, and passed a pension increase for Andrew Boys. The congressional apportionment bill passed 105 to 61, and a previously defeated Lyte insurance bill was reversed and passed 14 to 1. The measure now advances to the senate.
At Graxp Rains Michigan on May 21 a stray car strike ended with seven hurt and a mob clash at South Division street and Tenth avenue. Strikers resisted non union men, were overpowered, and knocked heads as the crowd dispersed. meanwhile philanthropist Thomas Beaver died in Danville aged 77 after distributing wealth to churches and the Beaver Free Library.
News from Maryland reports Mrs Melvina Ewing of Cowper Baltimore county died of heart disease. Wm Massey aged fifteen was crushed to death by a horse in Queen Annes county. The Baltimore County School Board ordered schools closed on June 1. George J Porter and wife celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at Loretto Station. The Farmers Alliance in Kent County urged public expenditure cuts. Constables Pumer and Foster argued over horse theft rewards. Pumer was shot, Foster injured. War secretary with President's approval allocated militia arming funds. Maryland to receive 7271 dollars.
A list of hotel arrivals includes Orry Horet F J Lamotte J st Wheeler D W Bonn W H Meador and others from Philadelphia Trenton Washington Cleveland New York and Balto plus county attendees Be Hardesty and more. Also noted are guests for Cantrx Horse and Grorr Horse entries with several named individuals and towns.
Pensions issued for numerous individuals including Nathaniel Becker Edward Bilgell William Webb Feary Z Jager Pennis H Frizzell William S Harris Cos Dorman Charles Davis Joseph W Oliphant Frederick J Miller William Rocker James Hamilton Zeddick Moore Gen LeMorris Seth W Baker Alfred Prost Christopher Columbus Warfeid Robert Bankhead William McKane and additions Saleh Forsyth Jacob A Lugenbill trader. Widows listed include Sarah widow of Charien Waterman and Amelie widow of George Berisn with other widows noted.
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