31 May 1893
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1893
Page
1
W, an estate agent and dealer in stocks bonds and mortgages, offers $20,000 in coupon bonds of the Frederick Brick Works at par. These bonds mature at 5 percent per year, payable semi annually on the first day, with first lien on real estate and other security. For particulars call any office.
The sale offers a farm near a rail line with improvements for 18 head of stock, including a brick two story home, two large stables and a chicken house. Located within 3 miles of a town, the property includes water access and an extra building. Mr. Uriah A. Lough previously occupied the site and now offers it at a low price. Contact the office for details and price.
Property notice lists a country residence of Joho three on the turnpike available for sale or rent. Inquiry directed to the appreciation office for particulars.
President Cleveland began a fishing trip from Washington to Hog Island, Virginia, traveling with I. Clark Davis of Philadelphia and a valet. the party included only these and a colored porter. He arrived at the depot in a gray suit, unrecognized by most, as crowds awaited the secret departure. In Exmore preparations for entertainment were under way with a Philadelphia French cook arriving to run the club house kitchen.
New York May 31 The yearly meeting of the Society of Friends met at the Friends Seminary Rutherford place. Philanthropic Committee urged an address to Christian nations for arbitration rather than war. A Friend suggested ending the Quaker silence, while concerns rose over a death rate surpassing births threatening the society's future.
The funeral train bearing Jefferson Davis arrived in Richmond escorted by Governor McKinney and loyal troops. The ex president rests in Hollywood Cemetery guarded in the capitol rotunda, with Mrs Davis and dignitaries attending. Ex Confederates, governors, and veterans form the honor guard and funeral procession, while crowds gather along the route from Raleigh to Richmond. The event marks a solemn tribute to the leader of the lost cause with military pageantry and mourning across the South.
A 1900 pound silver statue of Justice was unveiled in the Mines and Mining building with Ada Rehan as model. Major Maginnis praised Montana’s wealth and resources as Mrs. Richards drew away the silk cord revealing the statue amid cheers and a flag.
In Wonixcox the assembly and presbytery conclude the long dispute over orthodox Presbyterianism after an eight hour session. Briggs defends his stance on textual criticism and sanctification arguing against dogmatic certainty in original autographs. The case will be decided by a vote after four hours of further debate.
The second annual open air horse show of the United States Horse and Cattle Show Society will be held the week of June at the society grounds on Eighth Avenue and One Hundred and Fifty fifth Street in New York. Prizes total 18 000 plus 3 500 in special prizes for various breeds and types. Notable supporters include August Belmont and J A Logan Jr. Memorial cornerstone ceremonies and other city notes follow.
Truncated memorial observances across Enainlating Gal lantry aunt Patriotian and New York celebrate Decoration Day with wreaths at Lafayette tomb in Picpus cemetery Vincennes. Lafayette descendants, American embassy staff and Grand Army of the Republic members gather to honor Lafayette. Princess and Infanta visit Grant tomb, wreath placed by the Infanta herself. In Gettysburg Pa crowds attend ceremonies with schoolchildren decorating graves and veterans recounting debts to veterans. Also reports on octogenarian Sturtevant, secretary of the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce, and Robert Downing Sr. death. Edwin Booth health update. Italy faces monetary distress as silver scarcity and paper money revival loom.
Seizure of the steamer Hayten Republic by customs officials follows a search that found only 6 pounds of opium. Investigations target past offenses linked to John Whon, agent for Victoria based Haytien Republic, with more charges to come in a few days.
Walter D Beresford convicted for forgery is taken to a Georgia penitentiary. The Lucania captain reports a fire and arrival at Cape Town en route to New York. A papal proposal on the school question targets the US church. Manitoba minister predicts a remarkable 1953 autumn wheat crop for the prairies. First watermelons carload from Grand Island Finn bound for Cincinnati. Walter L Main’s circus wreck near Hontedale PA leaves six dead and many injured. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to cut regular staff next month. Major W J Hardy and 50 Confederate veterans sail to Richmond for Jefferson Davis memorial rites. Loomis Coal Co of Better Ma passes to a receiver with 60000 in assets and excess liabilities. miners’ troubles blamed.
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