14 Apr 1906
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1906
Page
1
An OCR fragment discusses hair color and character, claiming blond hair signals affection and baldness shows solitude. It markets Newbro’s Herpicide for germ destruction in soap and references agents in Detroit and Paris with brief promotional claims.
Secretary Root informed Russia that any date later than September 2 for the Hague conference suits U S interests. The choice aligns with Rio de Janeiro conference timing and delegates' ability to attend both meetings. Root has completed his South American tour and will return to Washington to pursue talks with the Hague delegation.
A Jury found George W. D. Gentinger guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the death of 24 year old Oswald Neishbar in Alsatoun. Gentinger admitted kicking Neishbar after a quarrel with his mother present. Neishbar died the following day. Gentinger was sentenced to one year in jail.
Scranton reports a hard line from Big Coal Company operators who refuse to consider miners latest proposals and vow no concessions. Rioters, watchmen assaulted, mules sent to pasture, and scattered incidents mark ongoing tensions as the region braces for possible strike action.
Reports from Naples describe fading volcanic activity at Vesuvius and a possible lava cessation near Boscotrecase. While prayers of thanksgiving rise, grave scenes persist as soldiers continue body recovery amid decomposition and heavy costs, with land restoration years away from pre eruption levels.
New York April 1 The Herald reports Senator Thomas C Platt seated at his desk in the United States Capitol building said he will not seek reelection to the Senate when his current term ends in 1499 He would offer no further comment on his intended action or any influence from the insurance investigation and told friends he had long decided not to seek another term
Mount Vernon April 14 Professor Wartenburger a German chemist who claims to have created an explosive twenty times as powerful as dynamite was severely burned and shocked by an explosion in his Meadows laboratory two miles east of East Chester He is in a hospital here and is expected to recover.
The article reports a dispute in Zion City involving John Dowie and Voliva, with talks of transferring ownership of Zion properties to Alexander Granger. Documents allegedly show 95 percent of Zion assets belong to the Christian Catholic church, with Dowie demanding 5 percent control and 3 percent to himself.
Jadee Seer in the U S court sentences Greene and Gaynor to four years each in the penitentiary and fines of 3440 dollars apiece for fraud against the United States. If the fines are not paid upon completion of the sentence they may be forfeited, and upon appeal the prisoners’ counsel indicates a new trial bid. An order grants 19 days for filing exceptions.
Monsignor J J Kennedy, vicar general of the Syracuse diocese and pastor of St Tucy’s, died after five weeks of hemorrhages of the stem. Born September 1844, he was named vicar general in 1913 and elevated to the dignity of meror in 1835.
A fire at the Tevington race track in Levington Ky destroyed the grandstand and stables, killing six horses and burning 13 others. Twenty horses owned by George W. Rossel of Pittsburgh and James Baker of Levington were lost, with total damages around 50000 dollars. The 2-year-old Banilidoe, a notable New Orleans winner, perished along with Brent Wing and other noted horses, amid efforts to salvage remaining stock.
A plan in discussion asks if a central note issuing bank modeled on France and Germany could stabilize currency by rediscounting for banks. Bank officials warn against excessive interference with existing banks while committees survey views from major cities.
Buffalo April 14 Grand jury probing the Scandal inn purchase of armory land issued four indictments. Prominent political leaders reportedly tangled in the dragnet Postmaster Frei Greiner a Republican leader appeared before the grand jury and others including Fred O Murray were said to be called before adjournment. The grand jury cannot report indictments due to an unexpected court adjournment. The graveyard scandal stems from five years ago’s county cemetery purchase used for armory site with hundreds of thousands of county funds stolen.
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