15 Apr 1905
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1905
Page
1
Miss Carl, a New Orleans native and talented painter who prepared the dowager empress of China Psi An, has traveled widely and lived for years in Peking. The accompanying photograph features one of the empress dowager’s pet dogs.
Rosenstock Bros announces a One-Price Outfitters sale with a bold claim that TO KILL THE DANDRUFF GERM is the only possible way to have an effective cure. The ad emphasizes a single approach as the remedy for dandruff.
In Havana on April 15 six nationalist congressmen forcibly seized papers alleging improper acts by Havana councilmen and city officials. The move follows a political clash between Moderate party leaders including President Palm and Nacionalists who control city and provincial government. The papers were sent two years ago for investigation by General Nunez. he had partial review but not a final decision. On Wednesday Secretary Andrade directed Nunez to report by Saturday. A city hall clerk delivering the papers was attacked and overpowered, the documents hidden. The congressmen have offered no statement beyond asserting the paper is now with the House and that Nunez’s inquiry was noted.
The American League opener sees Boston defeated by the Athletics 3 to 2. Brooklyn hosts Philadelphia in the National League as both leagues report early results. The day includes other scores and notes from Chicago Washington and New York, with rain delaying Detroit. A mysterious Tonopah fever prompts a special commission, while a London report mentions a second earthquake causing deaths in northern India.
Paris reports Ambassador Porter completed a long search for Paul Jones. The well preserved body, over 100 years buried, was found in a lead coffin immersed in alcohol. Autopsy confirmed the admiral died of his known illness, with meticulous preservation and plans for transport to the United States.
The indictment charging Nan Patterson with conspiracy with J Morgan Smith and Mrs Smith to obtain money from Caesar Young was dismissed in General Sessions at the request of Assistant District Attorney Rand. Counsel for the Smiths demurred to the indictment claiming the charges did not constitute a crime. The court reserved decision.
Albert DPer renod and James E. Wright petitioned Pennsylvania Attorney General to annul the Consolidated Stock Exchange of Philadelphia charter. A hearing was set for April 22 with claims that the exchange misrepresented backing by a state chartered clearing house and that most transactions were fake, wash sales, or betting.
The weekly trade review reports broad demand across dry goods clothing and wearing apparel with strong retail distribution and expanding jobbing for fall delivery. It notes few significant labor disputes, despite ongoing concerns, and highlights improved domestic shipments, factory activity, and railway supplies, while circuses cancel parade events due to capacity and timing constraints.
Saigon and Berlin dispatch report Admiral Rojestvensky's fleet heading toward the Cayos Islands near the Philippines with Russian cruisers and torpedo boats in formation. Japanese warships reported passing Hong Kong and blessing the Poona encounter, while navigation in the Sulu Sea remains hazardous and uncertain.
Reports from St Petersburg warn of a rising crisis in worker agitation ahead of May Day. Appeals flood in for military protection as preparations for a major demonstration intensify and fears of bloodshed grow with smuggling of arms and bombs. In Warsaw disturbances loom during the Master holidays as strikes spread to Lodz.
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