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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1891
Page
3
A local notice promotes genuine first class instruments from ESTEV, WEBER, and FISCHER available at Gilberts Shoe House 26 North Market St. It contrasts with prewar music boxes and urges customers to visit the store for a larger, unbroken stock.
Hannissyne Nov 11 The senate entered week five of the extra session with Septines E Nivin taking the oath of office. Debate centered on jurisdiction to hear charges against state officers and possible removal by impeachment or indictment. Senator Gotin pressed a resolution on governor removal of Treasurer Boyer amid party tensions.
In Washington and the Supreme Court Taft argued that Behring Sea power rests with constitutional safeguards. He noted arbitration would settle the dispute while AG Miner and Mr Choate defended Alaska court findings and international law. The Sayward seal seizure issue was linked to broader U S rights in Behring Sea and ongoing disputes with Britain.
In Asthcoce Pennsylvania Mrs Mary Willams widow of William J Williams Sr and mother of William J Williams Jr perished from a broken heart after the Sunday blast that killed her husband and son. She showed no appetite and refused food as she mourned the double bereavement. Only two young children survive.
A disputed challenge from Brooklin promoter Charles Johnson on behalf of John L Sullivan to match him against Australian champion Slavin for the world heavyweight title. The bet includes up to 2500 dollars deposited with the New York Herald, with the bout planned in America before late September or early October next under recognized rules.
At Canton League yesterday John Russell Young hosted a luncheon honoring Joseph Jefferson and William J. Florence. The informal gathering drew guests from literature and art, politics, business, and professional life, with scenes of praise and conversation across varied fields.
An electric car ran off a slippery College Hill track in Eastox Pa at 10 p.m. yesterday, struck the curve at forty miles an hour, and plunged from the Ingh Tiard Street Enshini bridge into the water. Motor Engineer George Schug broke a leg. Two passengers were aboard with serious bruises but no broken bones. Damages exceed 3000.
Across Brazil unrest spreads as Rio Grande do Sul and Para declare independence, with Bahia and others following amid reports of fighting. Marshal Da Fonseca possibly ill, rumors of resignation swirl, while German settlers mobilize to defend a new state as civil war looms.
The article notes two clear points from negotiations between the United States and Chile. Washington remains fair by allowing time for a Chilean Junta investigation into the Valparaiso outrage, while Chile recognizes the need to evacuate its government from Washington to protect equity and dignity. Senator Pedro Montt, Chilean envoy, is in New Orleans awaiting the messenger. Communications from the minister to his government can proceed more quickly from New Orleans than from Washington.
Brief items from Golds and surrounding areas include donations, property moves, and civic happenings. Household goods sent to Baltimore, railroad dividend discussed, Court of Appeals in session, and local projects like street cleaning and building maintenance noted. Also reports of a charity home bequest in Buffalo, a missing man found in Philadelphia, a wedding in New York, and a fatal electric accident in Alabama.
A cyclone in the Bay of Bengal wrecked convicts and a government steamer, killing many and injuring hundreds. Female convicts braved the surf to form a rope rescue line saving numerous prisoners as buildings collapsed and the sea surged.
A historical note reveals that the English poet Wordgworth, famed for his verse, was renowned as a great eater. Reports from Lambs editor and local hosts recount meals where the guest Wordgworth was charged more, sparking a joke about his appetite and the practical landlord’s remark. Hymeneal.
Rev Frank M Gibson rector of Grace Protestant Episcopal Church Elkridge Maryland wed Miss Mary Plummer youngest daughter of Mrs Harriet L Plummer in a ceremony at his church with Bishop Paret and five clergymen. Bridesmaids wore pink mulle gowns and carried La France roses. The bride and groom planned a Southern tour and hosted a reception at J Alfred Ritters.
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