03 Apr 1905
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1905
Page
1
Rev Dr Waushinecton Gladden denounces pastors and merchants who use religion to profit. He argues that accumulating wealth through trickery corrupts both church and state, equating governance with sacred service and warning against personal ambition dressed as piety.
At Jamison mine No 2 near Latrobe a christening tragedy left Mike Katifoski dead and several others seriously injured amid a dispute at a home liquor supply. In South Bethlehem a 6-year-old, Louis Holley, was struck by a Philadelphia express at a grade crossing and killed. Williamsport suffered a major blaze at the Weed building causing about 50 thousand dollars in damages and damaging the Gazette and Bulletin building, with the press room gutted and readers served from the Sun office.
A vintage ad warns that stylish hats breed parasitic germs and dandruff. It promotes Newhero's Herpicide to kill germs and restore hair, urging readers to buy through leading agents and send two stamps for a sample from The Herpicide Co Detroit.
President Roosevelt to travel from Washington to Texas with stops in St Louis Sherman Dallas Waco Austin and San Antonio to attend Rough Riders reunion and then hunt in the Panhandle and Colorado. The trip includes brief public addresses and a planned itinerary through Indian Territory and Texas cities.
In Lancaster a 12 year old girl Jennie Good attacked Ralph W. TL during a party, stabbing him in the chest with a knife after a quarrel. Four men aged 29 were nearby. Kline and others intervened, but the girl allegedly carried out the assault. The victim was hospitalized and the girl had not been arrested.
April 3 report from Graftsburg details alleged graft involving Alder man Walter Walsworth constable Leo Veter and ex-Counciman Hs. Margaret George claims she was forced to pay 256 dollars to avoid prosecution for illegal liquor, with a force allegedly used against her. Charges were based on her information.
Indiana health secretary cites 64 percent of infant deaths last year from poisons in impure food and fraudulently labeled drugs. He presented figures to the executive committee of the National Association of State Health Departments. The committee set July 19 and 12 for the national convention in Portland, Oregon.
A fragmentary obituary notice notes Mrs Israel Zangwill, wife of the celebrated novelist. The text references Edith Ayrton as a former name, with garbled phrases indicating personal details and possible dates but lacks clear context or complete facts.
Theodore P. Shonts, president of the Clover Leaf railroad, arrives in Washington and agrees to serve as chairman of the Isthmian canal commission. He meets with Col Edwards, Judge Magoon, and William Nelson Cromwell as plans for the commission are outlined. An executive committee will include Shonts, Chief Engineer Wallace, and Governor Magoon with other four members as consulting engineers.
Central Pennsylvania operators met at the Hotel Walton to plan wage talks with miners. They agreed to meet the miners scale committee in Altoona with power to settle the wage scale for the coming year, aiming to avoid a strike in the bituminous coal district.
Scranton April 2 Chief Roden of the breames orders a re examination of anthracite miners to issue new certificates. He cites rising mine accidents per ton of coal mined and faults inspectors for passing many incompetent holders. A new set of exam questions will be prepared to ensure a thorough and stringent test.
Bryan, returning from Des Moines, spoke in Lincoln on the Democratic gathering. He argued current moves aim to restore power to the people, urging progressives to lead and the rank and file to nominate the platform for the national convention. He warned conservatives dominated the last convention and the party faced defeat.
William F. Potter president of the Long Island Railroad dies in New York from cerebro spinal meningitis after a month of illness following a March 3 board meeting in Philadelphia. Born in Utica in 184? he rose from brakeman to general superintendent and became LIRR president January 12.
Reports from Manchuria describe Japanese forces pushing toward Vladivostok as unrest grows in Russian territory. In Desha Street, a protest for a Jewish socialist leader escalated into street clashes. police and troops fired on the crowd, killing four and wounding dozens, all of whom were Jewish. Authorities arrested participants as disturbances spread, with warnings of bomb plots and school closures.
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