09 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1903
Page
1
Mrs Wilcox testifies that Paine’s Celery Compound cured years of head troubles and overstudy. She describes initial doctors’ advice as ineffective and says after four bottles she felt reborn, avoiding confinement at an asylum and returning to health.
A deadly April cyclone struck Hanceville Alabama and White River Arkansas towns, killing at least 11 people and injuring many. Homes were blown apart, families wiped out, and trains delayed as uprooted trees blocked lines. Rescuers rushed to the scene amid heavy property destruction and scattered casualties.
C K G Billings drives a large string of Cast roadsters in a private exhibition in New York exposing the country’s top equestrian talent. Vic Dela opened a new 200000 stable and hosted a horseback dinner for the New York Rescue club at Sherry's. Guests watched trained horses dine with riders as elaborate treats were served.
A severe tornado tore through Bradford and the surrounding track near Heber. Homes were demolished, 43 residences and 16 barns destroyed, and at least one man killed with his wife gravely injured. The fate of Hiram’s 250 inhabitants remained unknown.
In Washington DC on April 9 defense counsel in the Tillman murder case asked for a continuance to the June term, citing two key absent witnesses. Captain W. White and nurse Miss Roper were said to be unavailable. affidavits indicated White was in town and Roper in New York. Judge Klugh granted the continuance after full argument.
Newport News Virginia April four Reidans-C Aesicher N Lesouter John Buckstrom and Joseph Hur tere arrested by United States customs officers charged with smuggling ashore from the British steamer St George 260 in Havana tobacco about 260 value. Also reports that 1800 pounds were landed at New York without arrest. Smuggled Gold Leaf seized in New York on the steward James Harris found 22 packages of gold leaf tied to a Daneaar at a saloon. Ambush shooting in Tryon left William and Solomon Garden dead. Gosnell shot while at work and Garden fled, no capture yet.
President Roosevelt travels to Yellowstone Park for a sixteen day rest, accompanied by John Burroughs. He will study animal nature, guard trails, and stay at Major Pitcher’s headquarters, communicating only on urgent matters. The outing aims to observe wildlife in solitude amid strict park guard duties.
Twenty people escaped a fierce tenement blaze after an oil-glove accident sparked flames in a second floor hallway. Lena Denker, a 10-year-old, carried Abraham Brownstein to safety and led a rooftop escape, while several residents perished or were burned. Firemen rescued others as smoke choked stairways and trapped families in a third story back room. The fire caused extensive damage and nine injuries, with the loss of life including Yetta Brownstein, Rosie Brownstein, and Celia Brownstein.
At Edinburg a meeting over King Edward’s Scotland visit faced protests by officials who refused to welcome him unless he dropped the Edward VI title. The dispute sparked uproar, but the assembly stood by the king as Scotland’s view labeled him Edward I. Edinburg also notes a Methodist catechism review in Chicago and a Petticoat theft in New York.
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