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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1891
Page
3
The Mews launches a voting contest for Maryland’s most popular Sunday School teacher following last year’s Frederick County success. The top vote-getter wins an Estey organ valued at one hundred dollars. Rules and voting method mirror the prior contest.
Ex Governor Porter, former minister to Italy, arrived in the capital after a leave of absence to visit the United States. His Washington call is viewed as courtesy and routine, with no special significance, awaiting any instructions from the secretary of state.
The United States Supreme Court heard cases of Rapier and Dupre challenging an anti lottery law. Lawyer Taylor asserted press circulation rights extend through the mails, while Assistant Attorney General Maury argued congressional discretion to regulate mail matter and prevent demoralizing practices. A tornado struck near Rosario, destroying the town of Soco and causing dozens of deaths and injuries.
Nov 17. Relatives and friends of the Brightiing Sea Sshing fleet crew fear the entire fleet was overwhelmed by a recent hurricane. All vessels were at sea when the storm hit Finglish coast and none has yet returned to port.
A mosaic of local items and notices: society, weather, rail plans, and small-town doings. Reports from Baltimore and Frederick areas mention wagers, manufacturing talks, and new residents, with obituaries and court notes sprinkled amid a bustling period paper tone.
News from Texas and Mexico reports Catarize Garza leading attacks near Guerrero with hundreds of Mexican sabers. American officers Captain John G. Rourke and Marshal John Jordan were arrested at Paras and Cerro llvo, then released on demand after telegram from Consul Sutton. Garza promises punishment for those involved as tensions rise in the region.
A garbled fatal incident describes a man who harmed himself with a carving knife after being confined in a room, then spread embers and ashes, leading to a charred scene. The report mixes with other items about a duel in Florida, Chinese outbreak notes, and various court and racing reports from multiple cities, including Jacksonville and London.
Closing quotations show muted stock activity with little price change. Coal stock weakness in Reading weighed earlier but recovered, while Pennsylvanian values remained strong. Produce markets listed wheat corn oats rye flour and other grains with mixed moves and steady fats.
Dispatches describe a provisional junta taking control in Rio Grande do Sul with 20 000 troops surrounding Rio de Janeiro as Fonseca's forces falter. Three-person leadership includes Dr Azzey Brazil General Ossurio and Bars Cassal, while neutrality efforts press Uruguay to block Fonseca’s passage. New York scene reports editors and officials planning for a Republican convention with substantial pledges toward expenses.
James Wood a 10 year old colored boy was committed to await the coroner's action on a murder charge for killing Mrs Emma Hackvania after buying a goat and failing to return the money. Wood carried a rifle and fired. she died a week later. Pearce and Bark were arrested with him. Wood later found on a New Jersey farm. Socialistic Sarcasm reports a Chicago mass meeting advocating police scrutiny of clothes and various extreme measures.
Mixes Tennessee November 17 report a steam er Lady Lee collided with a barge carrying 2000 cotton seed sacks on the Mississippi River near Gold Dust 100 miles above here. Two deck hands John Baker and Moses Griffiths drowned as the barge sank. steamer unharmed. Also Maryland judges sworn in and a Macoun youth’s accidental self inflicted death near Goodman.
In Cen wore Ohio on November 17 a report describes a Find of Hopewell era burial remains. A massive buried man with copper armor and cape is exhumed near a six mile mound complex. Copper plates and a pearl necklace accompany the skeletons of a man and a wife believed buried four years ago.
Autestown Pa November 17 details that thirteen former employees of Cataswaqua Manufacturing facing unlawful assembly convictions await sentencing after Judge Albright suspended until December 21. Edward Edwards led prosecutions at Fullerton rolling mill as subordinate in charge.
News notes from November 17 report Prince Bismarck delaying Reichstag attendance with no urgent need for his presence. Also: President shooting party at Saltpetre Creek. Captain Hattie Smith alive after a gunshot wound. weather outlook with rain cold and possible snow. fashion shows in New York. Spanish government army cuts. Russian plan for government tobacco monopoly. birth of John Jacob Astor VI in New York with $150,607 inheritance. Warren Clark paralysis. American steamship Bun voyage. Gel seas off Florida coast, possible total loss.
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