21 May 1892
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1892
Page
1
Real estate and loan agent Naltinoe Parsons of Baltimore Maryland operates a property and deposit service. The brief note identifies him as a general real estate and loan agent handling security and trust matters in the city.
A fragmented report describes men from Carroll County moving by wagon Monday to a location near a fountain. They attempted pulling a team and faced a front wheel issue, followed by hard work to get the wagon moving before continuing home.
The trial of Edward Parker Deacon on a murder charge drew a crowded Paris court. Deacon testified about his estrangement from Mrs Deacon and alleged infidelity by Abeille. The jury found him guilty of premeditated wounding but not killing. Deacon received a one year sentence with possible release after four months and fifteen days.
A violent hurricane struck Port Louis Mauritius causing extensive destruction. Reports indicate at least 1,200 dead citywide with hospitals overwhelmed, churches and the royal college among wrecked buildings, sugar mills demolished, and farms ruined. The colonial government pledges relief while restoring order and addressing widespread suffering.
The May 21 session in Porras Oregon opened with a half hour devotional led by Dr. John B. Donaldson of Minnesota. Dr. Brown announced committee chairmanships including Radcliffe Detroit legal, Smith Buffalo ecclesiastical, Jatt Washington home missions, McPherson Chicago foreign missions, Allison Philadelphia education, Leggett Rahway publication, Humple New York church erection, Holmes Albany seminary, Mutchmore Philadelphia ministerial relief, Sutherland Knoxville Freedmen, Alexander San Francisco college aid, Blagney Kentucky correspondence, Wallace Lewistown benevolence, Worrall Hackensack state of religion, and Bigger Ohio temperance. The report of revision was set as second order for Monday afternoon.
Reports from Louis and St Charles indicate the Missouri and upper Mississippi floods are receding with the gauge around 85 feet. River men expect a rise of six to eight inches as waters move downriver, while doctors warn heat could bring danger to life after waters recede. Cleanup in Alton shows limited progress as heavy waves hinder embankment work and steamers struggle against the current.
In Kenate and Streen Wismineton May 21 the amended river and harbor bill received strong support without roll call or audible vote. The senate bill carries about $00,000 more than the house bill while the house improves civil Mil provisions. Mr Dicksman attacked spending for the Chicamagua project during private pension discussions. Gravesend New York racing results listed with multiple entries and times.
Closing quotations from the Brook and Produce Exchange show activity in regional securities and commodities. The page lists prices and changes for several items with scattered notes on recessions, tenders, and regional firms affecting the market tone.
Dun and Co weekly trade review notes floods disrupt distribution and damping demand in many cities. Boston shows activity in boots and rubber. Philadelphia dry goods fair. New Orleans fair cotton demand. Memphis and Nashville uneven. Little Rock paralyzed by floods. rail and iron trades weak. cereals and hides fluctuating with price shifts and weather impacts.
The piece reports on ongoing Blaine nomination discussions with anti Blaine factions growing more confident. It notes lack of firm commitment from Blaine, private talks with two House members, and Mrs Blaine’s support. Secretary Elkins denies plans to name a specific candidate at Minneapolis.
National and international African Methodist church representatives met with the African Methodist Zion church in Philadelphia to draft a plan for organic union to be reported to the general conferences. The meeting notes the large memberships in the United States Canada Britain and Africa and proposes a single Zion Methodist Episcopal alliance. Also reported is the Granite Cutters strike in New York where 75,000 workers are affected and talks of settlement are uncertain. A fire incident in Portland destroys a home but a mother rescues her children and dies protecting them.
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