10 Apr 1906
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1906
Page
1
A fragment discusses pensions for teachers including terms for retirement allowances and adjustments. It mentions the federal charter, adopted or formerly adopted provisions, and scales of pension benefits with reference to income levels and supplements for excess pay.
Wilkes-Barre hosts a joint conference of anthracite miners and operators. Operators reject the workers plan and demand arbitration only for newly arising grievances after an impartial inquiry, potentially binding both sides for years. The miners and independent operators hold a long session to consider the reply and future steps.
Advertisement urges men to remove hats to air the scalp and prevent dandruff germ growth. It promotes Herpicide as a germ killer and hair stimulant claiming it cures dandruff and promotes growth, with a Detroit address and a special agent name.
Scranton reports on discussions among independent operators and a sub committee meeting led by JL L Cake regarding arbitration proposals. A counter proposal aims to limit arbitration to already completed items, with potential impact on miners and operator plans amid Manchuria port developments and door policy changes. Foreign entry to Manchuria is set to expand from May 1 with June 1 milestones for consuls and travel, but travelers accept risk amid limited protection from authorities.
Philadelphia reports miners in the anthracite region hopeful that operator action requesting a postponement of the New York conference signals a path to settlement. Talks foresee possible new issues be arbitrated though immediate suspension of mining seems unlikely. In Mahanoy City, mule teams were raised at Philadelphia & Reading depots as deputies arrive at Gilberton.
National report from Washington on April 10 quotes Dr Seate Harris of the University of Alabama Mobile warning that tuberculosis and related diseases threaten the black population in the south. He says mortality rates exceed birth rates, and the medical fraternity supports this extinction risk. Also noted is a Boston exile story about Honduras leader Bingo Wasque arriving from Port Limon. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are advertised with a local drugstore sale.
London April 7. Dr Ishigami reports experiments with an anti-toxin claimed to fight tuberculosis showing one third cure rate among patients. He cautions the method is not suitable for advanced cases. Also included are notices of McCurdy conspiracy charges, death of Baltimore & Ohio former treasurer, and a drug advertisement for Chamberlains Salve with uses and price.
Reports say the eruption of Mount Vesuvius devastates vast areas near Naples. Hundreds killed as roofs collapse under ashes and lava, towns abandoned, and the king and queen visit to aid victims. A derailed train and blocked roads worsen relief efforts amid ash storms.
April 19 Tuscricosa Alabama two university students George Enrbbanks Jr of Birmingham and Tom Matthews drowned while fishing their canoe drifted near the wir pool at the foot of the falls near lock No 2 and the boat capsized rescuers have not reached the bodies.
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