16 Apr 1897
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1897
Page
1
Fragmentary notes describe sick poison as the cause of illness and indigestion, blaming unabsorbed food and toxins. It urges removing the poison at its root as nature aids recovery, though the text is garbled and hard to interpret.
James M. Gordy was convicted of first degree murder for killing his wife by river drowning at Mislton Delaware. The jury, after a full day of arguments, found him guilty on the first ballot with no emotion shown as the verdict was read. Defense plans an arrest of judgment motion while courts prepare for post trial steps. Additional articles note three cent fare protests in Indianapolis, a U S commission proposal to promote bread foods in the Orient, a batch of postmaster appointments, and glassworkers’ summer wage talks.
A testimonial from Jas Hadfield of West Street New York endorses Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as an excellent remedy for cough cold and hoarseness. The product is advertised as selling for 25 cents and is available at Strife ace North Market Street and J J Remsburg 165 North Market Street.
Carter H. Harrison Jr. was formally installed as mayor of Chicago and delivered a brief inaugural address promising to administer municipal affairs with fidelity. Cabinet appointments followed, with Swenie remaining as fire chief, and McGann named public works commissioner. Elizabeth Tilton, wife of Beecher’s accuser, died in Brooklyn after years of retirement and illness. In Washington, Senate debated Indian appropriations with a vote approving opening the Uncompahgre Reservation to public entry, noted for its asphalt deposits.
Businessmen blame gamblers and hoodlums for several fires on Wednesday night as retaliation against the new police board and Chief Vallins. The Scarritt estate, mainly owned by Police Commissioner Scarritt, endured the largest loss, following stringency on "Lexo investigation" gamblers and tents.
Mexico reports in the United States that the Mexican government denounces the Dingler tariff bill. It asserts certain provisions would bring capital to Mexico if enacted and would benefit the country. The government views Congress action with no apprehension.
Martin Mowry was taken to Cranston prison after a fatal attack on the Reynolds family. The prisoner will face trial next week on murder charges as doctors prepare further examination and possible surgery.
Cleveland on April 16 reports that Anna Pacey, long widow by years, married Tohn T Hobbs on her deathbed after months of illness. The couple, once lovers, tied the knot yesterday afternoon as she neared death.
Reuters reports 1500 refugees in Wicksburg Mississippi with more expected as the Missouri floods swell near Vicksburg and New Orleans. Gov McLaurin seeks tents for 3000 people while relief committees coordinate aid and relief shipping.
The New York surrogate received the appraiser’s report on Mana Louise Vander bit, wife of William H. Vanderbilt. Personal property valued at 625,478 after expenses and debts. The will allows 593.60 to be disposed as non taxable. A sum of 530, to St Bartholomews Church is bequeathed.
New York April 16 Assistant District Attorney says the inquiry into the E S Dean company fire remains unsettled. witnesses who paid more to the company are hard to locate and most business was done through agents. One Mississippi man says he lost 506 and will testify.
Athens dispatch reports rising exasperation as Hetairia and Ethnike Hetairia blame government and troops for failed raid. Public fear and recriminations grow while deaths and losses from the invasion are unclear but believed substantial. Paris notes Princess de Chimay amid divorce and police pressure. other items report deaths of justice Ford and priest Beresford from tragic causes.
Boston April 91 The board of health reviews past cerebro spinal cases as a possible epidemic approaches Dr Dursin says there are no prospects of continued increases in cases Met Death While Boiling Soap Bloomshurz Pa Until 15 A woman in Hemlock township Mrs A Holdren burned when her clothing caught fire and died soon after leaving a husband and seven children
The Senate confirmed James B Angell as minister to Turkey. A fire in New Orleans yesterday destroyed 400000 dollars worth of property. President McKinley weighs reorganizing the Dawes Indian commission. The agricultural department seeks Tennessee and Iowa cooperation to examine cholera. Oregon salmon men fear for the eastern market and the Columbia River canning industry.
Washington April 16 A Republican sub committee held an all day session at the capitol inviting senate hints on tariffs. Quay urged carpet and matting duties to shield U S industries from China and Japan. Perkins pressed higher fruit rates proposing 20 cents per pound on Zante currants and duties on oranges and lemons. The group debated sugar duties and a possible drawback on tin cans used for fruit exports, while Sewell and other New Jersey manufacturers sought broad chemical and pottery duties. Intermountain senators planned coal and other Rocky Mountain product protections as they united on wool hides cattle lead ore and related needs.
Two well loaded passenger trains on the Philadelphia and Reading and West Jersey lines collided at Illinois and Battle avenues yesterday afternoon near Atlantic City. A Pullman coach derailed and smashed, the West Jersey engine demolished, and William Delane a section boss, was slightly injured. The crash recalls last July’s deadly accident that cost 20 lives.
The Texas senate approved a 2 percent annual tax on gross earnings for life insurance firms and 1 percent for fire and fidelity companies. A 10 cent per hundred miles tax on dining and sleeping cars was approved, plus a franchise tax of 5 dollars on foreign corporations with 10 stock and 1 for every 10 additional capital stock. Also reports on a poacher suppression case and mine collapse near Yorkville.
The Greater Republic of Central America may aid Honduras to suppress unrest led by Liberals opposing President Jimnilla after Vaquez’s overthrow. No telegrams reached minister Almister Hoke Mguez about the uprising. Honduras’ population is about 356000 and stability in the confederation’s two other republics remains higher.
On April 15 the New York Stock Exchange saw dull proceedings with values dropping across the board as investors reflected global tone. London trading pauses until next Tuesday likely restrained demand.
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