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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1897
Page
1
An old ad claims Sick-poison from undigested food causes headaches fever and weakness and promises the Shaker Digestive Cordial as a pure vegetable remedy. It alleges the cordial purifies the system, renews strength, and cures disorders from indigestion, offered by druggists with a trial bottle for ten cents from The Shakers in New York.
Rev Dr Talmage argues the risen Christ appeared first to Mary Magdalene as a gardener in working clothes, urging believers to find Christ in daily labor and for all social stations. He praises scars as heavenly credentials and envisions a future resurrection body bearing marks of life’s trials.
National Building Association of Baltimore City lists officers and members including Senest J Knabe Ir President James D Mabon Vice President J Wesley Gumst Treasurer, along with prominent local business names and a note on instalment stock. The document mentions fair paid stock at 60 cents per month and 7 percent yearly dividend on fair paid stock.
Overworked women seek nerve support from Dr. John W Bull’s Pills described as a tonic and nervine. The ad cites Mrs. Philip Arsedorph of Greenbush New York and notes endorsements from ladies who have used the pills. Available 25 cents per box from A C Meyer & Co Baltimore or dealers.
From London April 20 reports say Greek Turkish frontier fighting continues with heavy fatigue among troops. Diplomats discuss naval intervention to localize the clash while Britain France and Italy push for cessation and non intervention. Edhem Pasha leads Turkish forces amid entrenched positions at Reveni and Damasi as Greek counterattacks gain ground in Milonia and Arta areas.
Flooding worsens as a crevasse bursts through the Concordia parish levee near Natchez, Mississippi. Rivers rise and thousands flee to refuges in Vicksburg and Memphis, with large plantations at risk and relief funds stretched thin. In Oregon, Baker City endures record floods severing a bridge and halting rail service as waters threaten the Sumter Valley line.
The Coming Postal Congress in Washington appoints a preparation committee led by the acting Postmaster General with Captain James F White and Dr. Wesley E. Davis among others. No appropriation has been made yet to cover expenses, but planning proceeds ahead of possible congressional action.
An Ohio town near Berea suffers major fire damage with 3 houses burned and a brick structure wrecked. Firefighters from Cleveland assist with 14 men and water from a river branch a mile away as the town battles the blaze amid scarce water and lingering smoke. Also notes Mexico new extradition law limiting surrender of naturalized citizens and excluding political, religious, military offenses, and smuggling.
The secretary of the navy has issued the formal orders for the trial of the gun boat Annapolis built by Louis Nixon in Elizabeth New Jersey. The trial will occur on Thursday over the Long Island course under the inspection of the regular trial board.
Boston April 2 The Marathon games under Boston Athletic Association auspices and modeled after Athens spring games were held yesterday afternoon. J J McDermott of the Pes sime Athletic Club New York won the 3 mile road race Ashland Mass to Boston in 2 hours 55 minutes 10 seconds, lowering the Athens time by ten seconds. Fifteen starters competed. The program also featured athletic events at Irvington Oval while the road race ran. The Pope news item notes possible Nashville July Fourth convention with Butler noncommittal about attending.
President McKinley conferred with Attorney General McKenna on Joseph Dunlop proprietor of the Chicago Patch sentenced to two years for mailing obscene material. The mitigating factor noted is Dunlop’s health and risk to his wife if confined. A decision on clemency may come in days. Chapman's 30 day jail term and $100 fine for refusing to testify in the sugar speculation inquiry was affirmed by the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia.
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