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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1912
Page
8
A survey of fowl fatalities attributes sudden deaths to apoplexy from blood vessel rupture in the brain. Overfeeding and lack of exercise are cited as common causes, with dark purple combs noted post mortem. Prevention focuses on balanced feed and ventilation, plus general farm care and hygiene.
Memphis reports from April 24 record about 500 lives lost and 300 towns inundated as floods along the Mississippi valley breach levees. Delta communities saw many victims, including colored residents, with waters ten to fifteen feet deep. Government engineers warn the disaster wipes out numerous settlements across Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
Attorney General Wickersham refused to comment on charges under investigation against Judge Robert W. Archbald of the commerce court. The inquiry, conducted by the department of justice, is reportedly complete and may be referred to President Taft if sustained, with details tied to coal property in the Scranton area.
Allen clansmen charged with murder arraigned in Carroll County. Court granted a change of venue to Wytheville beginning Tuesday. Defendants to be tried separately and transported to Wytheville. Also: Newport News woman dies after jumping from freight train window, hit by train at high speed.
A fragment shows a conversation about lateness and health. At Roon Inn Too the man speaks of stomach trouble. The suggestion to take Chamberina Tablets is noted, with a promotion line claiming availability at all druggists and a buyer’s reminder to mention The News.
President Taft begins a three day tour through Massachusetts New Jersey and Pennsylvania with a dozen speeches planned in Springfield Worcester Haston Palmer South Framingham and Newark including memorial exercises and a Taft club address He will end the trip back in Washington after a late night departure from Philadelphia and a midnight return flight.
Allentown, April 24 a fierce fire swept the coke area of the Allentown Railway milling plant destroying a brick machine shop sized 80 by 110 feet. About 250 workers were employed making electric pumps and ore crushers when the flames broke out and the loss was estimated at $100000.
Quotations from the Frederick County Farmers Exchange list April 2a prices for No 2 Red wheat at $1 to corn shelled at $400 per bushel. Rye, oats, flour and mill feed prices noted, with red dog and seed prices. Also includes hay and straw rates and a personal note about Chamberlain's Cough Remedy aiding a severe cold in Sydney Australia, recommending it to readers.
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