17 Apr 1906
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1906
Page
1
Advert shows Newbro's Herpicide as a distinct cleansing product for the scalp. It claims to destroy the germ causing dandruff and offers samples via The Hecco Detroit special agent Mick J.A. Williamton.
Letters from Dr Dixon warn typhoid bacteria in patient discharges contaminate Allegheny River water supplies feeding Pittsburgh. He urges disinfection of sick rooms as immediate measures while sewage removal proves impractical. Also notes Easter events and Roosevelt nominations in a scattered regional report.
Arbitration offer from Wilbur Voliva to John Alexander Dowie aims to settle control of the Zion City church and its purported 20 million dollar property. Dowie’s attorney says he will not surrender ecclesiastical power, while Voliva seeks a 3 percent stake plus a board split and possible extra tie-breaker. The dispute includes post office rulings and a looming church governance decision.
Ralph Burns an 18 year old man shot and killed one of two Negroes who attacked him while escorting two young women home in Springfield Missouri on April 17. Burns fired four shots after the assailants fired twice and then surrendered at the police station after discovering he had killed one of them.
Four men are under arrest in Springfield charged with leading a mob that broke into the county jail Saturday night and lynched three Negroes. Charles Cannefax and Day Calfry were among the first detained. both have been released on bond. Daniel Crane and Otis Hall remain jailed.
Italian immigrant Ricardo Forte was sentenced to death by hanging for the murders of three and ten year old Marie and Dominick Di Lucca in Howellville. The atrocity included luring Marie to a blacksmith shop and killing her, then clubbing Dominick when he found them. Forte, who had prior convictions, faced the sentence with distant composure as an interpreter conveyed the judgment. Immigration figures show March arrivals at 133,245, up 74 percent from 1293.
A garbled notice cites Mr Wm Thos Lanorgan of Chanlesn Ontario stating he caught a severe cold while burglar in a forest swamp last fall. He credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for curing after two small bottles and promotes its use for coughs and colds. Sold at A Pearre's drug store.
Widespread speculation swirls around Venezuela as General Castro appears to control power, with uncertainty over a cabinet reshuffle. Observers note ministers retired, Castro’s followers dispersing, and a tense atmosphere in Caracas while people avoid firm judgments on his leadership.
The University of Pennsylvania plans an April ceremony in Philadelphia to mark Benjamin Franklin’s bi-centennial. Notable figures including Andrew Carnegie and Marconi are listed among honorary degree recipients, with Zen Harenson L. Carson overseeing the event and formal addresses in the Academy of Music.
Ancient site near the Eurotas river claims the temple of Artemis with riches of statuettes and ornaments. Dr. Bosanquet announces discovery while King Edward and Queen Alexandra visit Athens at the time.
Chamberlains Salve advertised for sores nipples frost bite chapped hands itching piles chronic sore eyes tetter scaly skin herpes barber or itch eczema and related skin diseases. Sold at A. L. Pearre's drug store with reputed success and a price per centerbox.
A violent clash in Windber follows a mass meeting of striking miners. Deputies and firemen defend the jail as a mob attacks, three foreigners are killed and injuries reported. Sheriff Begier and Governor Pennypacker were alerted amid fears of further attempts to free prisoners.
In Harrisburg 39 life insurers filed a joint pledge in the Pennsylvania Insurance Department to dismiss any agent or employe who violates the rebate ban. In Dover Delaware John C Heibling a German shoemaker killed himself after drinking. In Alabama gnats are killing livestock in delta counties with horses dying after swarms.
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