31 May 1889
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1889
Page
1
Large clothing retailer announces retirement of competition due to extensive buying and manufacturing capacity. Emphasizes vast stock and variety, offering summer merchandise at low prices across nationwide facilities.
Re in our stock of Clothing. Fat 19 SIG Gro F403 Spring Grercoats 766 to TW. JUVENILE SUITS.
Memorial Day observances sweep New York and Brooklyn with parades to General Grant’s tomb. President Barrison reviews the line of march and troops across the river. Veterans from the Grand Army and military units fill the streets from Fifth Avenue to Union Square, with detailed command by Maj. Gen. O O Howard and a 2000-strong U S contingent.
President Harrison and Secretary Tracy reviewed veterans at Fort Greene Park amid crowds and parade. Memorial Day services spread through Westchester towns including Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Rye, and Port Chester with graves decorated and officers commended. A separate note from Pennsylvania reports Capt Norman honored with an address and reception by the Third brigade band.
Bertha Schreyer fights off her lover Menken during a drunken assault at a saloon neighborhood. A burst of gunfire ends with Menken dead from a self inflicted wound and Bertha sustaining injuries as neighbors cry out. A note in Menken's coat and letters to relatives reveal a troubled romance.
An official report notes Herr Stadi, Westphalia's state secretary, is tipped to replace Herr Hazemeister as governor. The proccal meets strong opposition from ALTs of the Westp, with town cautions across Alsace-Lorrain. The Papal rows and local factions add urgency to regional power shifts.
A garbled text piece surveys a coroner case involving Dr. Irwin and a controversial autopsy. The report references the Washington case, a coroner Levy, and questions the truth, with broad mentions of legal figures and a sensational death scene. It also notes related naval and public notices, including the Galena warship arrival and sinecure abolitions.
The Cronin murder case dominates late May coverage with claims of police probes, suspected conspirators, and shifting alliances. Authorities deny links to the St Louis Irish group while noting reports of funds printed for political use. Developments are anticipated as inquiries focus on motive and connections.
The seventy fifth annual meeting of the association of trade fabricants was held in Boston. William C. Charin was elected president for the ensuing year. The report showed the society's work is being substantially enlarged as the organization progresses.
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