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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1897
Page
4
A fragmented ad listing various patent medicines and claims. It touts a "Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and neuralgia said to act quickly, with prices and sellers named in Frederick and Denison area addresses. It also advertises Karls mover tea for bowel regularity and other tonics to aid nerves and fatigue.
A damaged Pennsylvania Railroad engine No 243 suffered after a yard collision when two freight sections separated and the engine followed the rear section into a wreck. No injuries reported. The article also notes unverified rumors of a ban on employes frequenting saloons and discusses mail route contracts and a local barn fire. It then shifts to social commentary on women’s independence and a medical advert for Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription.
William Wood elected mayor of Asion Bridge in Carroll county. Mr Edward Phelpa elected mayor of Laurel in Prince George's county with no opposition. John W Clark Jr appointed chief of Caroline Court in piats of Henry Irwin. Four workmen injured by gas explosion at Standard of Worke in Killeralie. Maryland Naval reserves regulate general government gear for boats. Fifth Regiment Infantry and Fifth Veteran Corps to escort Governor Lowndes at Grant ceremonies in New York. Lieutenant Fallem reinstated by Baltimore police board with redesring today.
In Phesen morning a reform ticket entered the race with George W. Remsburg for bargesa and Harry E. Sparrow Stephen B. 8. Cobleniz Dantel Lightner C. C. Doub Tobias Main for commissioners. Main denounced his name used without authority and urged citizens to vote for the Citizens ticket. Burgese Crone defeated Remsburg for re election by 41 votes. commissioners won by an average majority of 52.
General John Millin Hood as president and general manager of the Western Maryland Railroad Company is celebrated on his 54th birthday. Born near Sykesville on April 5, 1648, Hood studied engineering and held railroad posts in Maryland, Delaware, and Florida before returning to lead the Western Maryland Railroad. He is described as agreeable and generous, credited with predicting Baltimore’s growth and development.
The obituary notes Mortimer Taylor died in Baltimore and his early career with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad as a conductor on passenger trains, including service to Harper’s Ferry around John Brown’s raid. City officials plan a site visit to Fishing Creek to discuss securing water supply.
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