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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1891
Page
3
An old advertisement-like text extols various furs and materials. It mentions ESTEY and GISE BROS, describes fur types such as hare furs used in capes and muffs, and praises astrichan furs for softness and warmth, all framed in a salesy, period voice. The prose likens purchasing fur to temptations in Eden and evokes luxurious, deep raven colors.
The News invites votes for the top Sunday School Teacher in Maryland with a grand prize Estey organ worth $100. Rules mirror the prior voting contest. ballots must be clipped and mailed as instructed, with a single vote per person. The winner will be announced after the voting period closes.
In Washington on Nov 19 the Protestant church congress explored socialism with multiple clergy voices. Rev Alsop urged adherence to existing social economies while others argued for fair wealth distribution, worker rights, and Christian justice. Speakers warned socialism could be dangerous yet inevitable, urging practical, reasonable reforms within Christian ethics.
A Norfolk Virginia reader recalls Hurricane Hall beside the Elizabeth River, describing the trucking farms north of Norfolk, the bustling harbor with schooners and steamships, the coaling piers at Lambert’s Point, and a tariff debate on American shipbuilding versus foreign-built vessels. The piece paints a vivid harbor panorama and laments tariff-driven costs affecting US commerce.
Arrived safely. The steamship City of Pekin sailed from San Francisco on October 21 with Rev J Addison Ingle bound for China. He went next to Bhanghal where he will be assigned.
A crowded court hears Frank Almy defend his actions in the Christie Warden murder case. He portrays himself as driven by passion and hunger, detailing his relationship with Christie and the night of the tragedy. The defense emphasizes Almy’s distressed state and claimed affection for the Warden daughters while recounting the sequence leading to Christie’s death. Bergen seeks another Jersey Speakership term amid party dispute and uncertain support.
A young Atlantic City man Jay Furmer was sentenced to six months in county jail for forging his father's name on a 216 check. A petition to the pardons board led to his release after two months served.
The death of Ally Nally, a noted Irish patriot, is used as evidence against prison abuses under the administration. A smuggled letter describes torture and execution, aiming to influence voters in the forthcoming general election. The story, including The Tunes episode, is to be printed for wide public distribution in Ireland and Britain.
A brilliant home wedding in Baltimore on November 19 joined Miss Annis Campbell Gordon daughter of Mrs Douglass Gordon and Paymaster John G Lovell United States Navy a grandson of General Quitman of the Mexican war Bishop A M Randolph of Virginia officiated in full canonical rites The couple will reside in Richmond Virginia after the ceremony
Fires in St Paul on November 19 swept through the wholesale district damaging Griggs Cooper Co and Farwell Ozman Kirk Co buildings and Karl Simmons drugstore. Losses total about 1.5 million with insurance near equal. Fire started on the Griggs Cooper Co building fourth floor where sky rockets were stored. Quiet wedding amid illness prompts intimate ceremony in Vaixce Town. Robbery in Allentown netted over 20,000 from Charles Halbach residence. valuables in tin box included bonds notes gold and a revolver. little else disturbed.
A report from Ironton Ohio area states Mrs Williams was murdered and her husband mortally wounded. the alleged killer has been arrested though details are scarce. Other items note Towson clerks spared guilt in embezzlement cases and a dynamite blast injures Frank Small. Pattenden's death sentence reduced to fifteen years.
The report mixes weather notes with varied items: a bill in the Victorian Parliament for a 1000 pound loan for productive works. a horse race in Succaton Gai where a 54 year old stallion McKinney set a record of 212. Margie Barkley dies at Pittsburg poor farm while her NY father funds the burial. John Malloy, a Lambertville quarry and grocery operator, is missing after Friday tests to collect money for quarry heads. A fire at Edgerton Mont destroys eleven buildings in the village. insurance stands at 315. Count Herbert Bismarck and Sir John Gorst attend the royal labor commission in Westspray.
Nov 19 report from Montevideo notes informal negotiations between Uruguay and Rio Grande do Sul on a possible union or alliance. Uruguay has not recognized the provincial government and faces internal and external pressures, with an emissary cited and rail and military movements hinting at broader stakes. Louis is said to seek support in Brazil, while locals fear war with Fonseca should plans advance.
A switch tender named Henry Morgan died after being struck by a truck while attempting to cross the Lehigh and Susquehanna railroad at night in Macon Civic, Pa. The incident occurred on a November 19 evening, with police or officials reporting the fatal injuries.
An executive committee report reveals Alliance members debated political action and congressman loyalties. Deliberations centered on supporting a speaker aligned with Alliance platform and resisting pledges to other parties or names, with opposition from L. F. Livingston of Georgia leading to rules suspension being defeated.
West Scremor Wisconsin November 19 S D Gear seeks McBride relatives as McBride lies in critical condition near Grand Rapids Minnesota. A hunting party tied Redding and McBride to trees after looting whisky rations. McBride later released, Redding found shot and killed, Bruce dead at his feet. Other party members vanished.
Nov. 10 report from Brenes that the North German Lloyd steamer Eider Captain Bauer left New York Nov. 1 bound for Southampton has not yet arrived. Ship carries 23 cabin, 12 steerage, 187 steerages plus 150 crew, cargo valued at about 60000. Built 1883 by John Elder & Co., Glasgow. iron four masted bark rigged steamer with screw propeller. Officials expect delay due to heavy gales and are monitoring for possible mishap or tow into port.
A Cumberland traveler from Clarksburg says a gang led by a desperado named Laughlin tried to seize a Baltimore and Ohio passenger on a Clark station stop. Fight broke out as trainmen protested. passengers intervened. The gang was ejected, then fled after derailing attempts. Laughlin gang members were captured and jailed in Cumberland.
Rev Fr Zwinge officiated the funeral held at the Convent grounds. Funeral director F Schroeder arranged the rites as pallbearers and a choral procession accentuated the service with wreaths and floral tributes from Miss Lizzie Mebriaze, Mrs Charles Beer, and others.
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