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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1891
Page
3
A compact notice advertising Estey organs and Weber pianos with second hand options. Emphasizes low prices and availability of second hand organs and pianos for purchase.
Pee Mews launches a new voting contest to choose the Most Popular Sunday School Teacher in Maryland. The winner receives a magnificent Estey organ valued at 100 dollars, with rules and voting method identical to last year’s school teacher contest. An official entry ticket is printed below.
Chicago to Milwaukee and St. Paul report details a daring express car robbery. Murdoch Murphy and helper Charles H were forced to open safes with dynamite as robbers fled with guards and inferno alarms. Boxes valued from four to five thousand dollars were seized from the car but later recovered. investigators trace the trail to Milwaukee and seek arrests.
An obituary summary lists notable deaths including Colonel Pract, Bonnit Nye, Rev W J Taylor, Lady Elizabeth Grosvenor, Colonel St Glover, and Conant Dandlan. Born in Cincinnati and educated at St Xavier, Piatt’s career spanned judge, secretary to the legation, Civil War staff, and a biographer at his death.
Chicago reports a police sweep on anarchist gatherings in Griefs hall. Inspector Iayman Lewis led about one hundred officers who cornered participants. Daniel Sutter resisted and was detained after a tussle. Henry Miller also resisted as officers searched the crowd for weapons.
Nov 13 reports council initiates Grand Army of the Republic session fixes Sept 20 as the date for the grand encampment meeting at Washimaewa next year. Also noted a train wrecking case in Greenseceg, Pa, where Ellsworth Lace was convicted and sentenced to a long term in the penitentiary.
New York November 15 Chief Special Agent Wilbur of the treasury department announces the arrest of Thomas E Chace of Providence R I as the principal in a major opium smuggling operation targeting illicit imports with a yearly value around 500000. Chace faced a smallsling charge for 100 pounds of opium at 2 per pound, awaiting grand jury action. 30 cans of unstamped opium were found in his Astor House room, with a syndicate allegedly capable of moving 2000 pounds monthly. Chace claims a conspiracy, while authorities promise more arrests.
Barrnore Nov 13 It is said Governor Jackson will appoint a U S senator to serve until a successor of the late Senator Wilson is elected by the legislature Mr F R F Bratten president of the last state senate will receive the appointment The leading candidates are Governor Jackson and State Senator Smith Fudge Robinson and Mr James Alfred Pearce have many friends statewide who favor their election Also note Georgia election of a bishop Cleland Bininch Nelson D D Bethlehem Pa was elected by the Georgia Episcopal diocesan convention The clergy vote was io to 12 and the laity id STP seers
Nov. police report a beautiful model known as Cherry Ripe, Blanche Barrett, missing since Sept. 22 after being seen fleeing a house pursued by a man. A circulating jury claim alleges abduction to the United States, with speculation of a murder theory now dropped.
Reports from Waterdox Nov 13 say Admiral Brown may be detached when the San Francisco reaches home and Admiral Gherardi installed to command ten top vessels in the south Pacific to safeguard American interests.
The Philadelphia market report shows dull steady stocks with declines in Reading and other issues after New York activity. Local notices include magistrate updates on injuries, illnesses, and a series of marriage licenses, property damage from a street corner collapse, and the petit jury draw for December.
Reports from Brazil indicate civil war against dictator De Fonseca, with several provinces declaring independence. Forces loyal to the dictator clash with rebels led by General Astropillo and others. Rio Grande do Sul prepares to defend the territory as Minas Gerais joins the revolt.
A tempest off Thanet, Kent, tests a fishing vessel and its crew. Lifesavers struggle to reclaim remaining men as the ship’s crew and townsfolk await news with no word of their return. Four men reportedly swept overboard during a monstrous sea surge.
Rev. Sune Small, the well known evangelist, was assaulted in an Atlanta barber shop by Tom Miner, a saloon proprietor who had harshly criticized Small. Miner claimed to be Tom Miner and knocked out Small's glasses and a tooth before bystanders intervened and removed him. The incident occurred November 19 in Atlanta Georgia. The barber shop altercation followed Miner’s public criticisms of Small.
Nov 15 report of anarchists in Mann holding banquets and speeches in memory of Chicago anarchists with similar events in Barcelona and Cadiz. Sunday demonstrations occurred in Spain with dynamite attacks on public buildings in Cadiz. several participants were arrested.
Camden county jury returns true bills against Bly Thompson and the Duke of Gloucester for keeping an establishment’s liquor license violations and selling liquor on Sunday. Also notes other brief items including a boy’s accidental death near Ashland, weather outlook, and various minor news briefs.
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