27 Apr 1897
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1897
Page
1
Health tips urge readers to prevent sickness through cleanliness exercise and good food. The advertisement promotes Shaker Digestive Cordial and Digestive Cordial as cures for indigestion and related illnesses, claiming many conditions arise from undigested food and can be relieved with the tonic. A ten cent trial bottle is offered with a mail request to The Shakers at 50 Reade Street, New York.
A promotional statement asserts Paine's Celery Compound is superior to common patent medicines tonics and nervines. The claim emphasizes its distinct value, likening it to a diamond compared with cut glass.
Ottumwa and Eddyville residents flee homes as Des Moines river rises after being at a high level since 1892. Five thousand people in South Ottumwa and hundreds in Eddyville relocate. Rail traffic halted. bridges washed out. multiple lines under water. levee work ongoing with no loss of life reported.
One of the greatest medical discoveries, Dr John W Bull’s Pills, cure indigestion, sick headache, sick stomach and constipation. They promote internal cleanliness gently, without debilitation or nausea. Trial box costs 25 cents, by mail from A C Meyer Co Baltimore MD.
New York reports the death of Theodore A. Havemeyer, vice president of the American Sugar refining company, born 1839. He rose from a refinery apprentice to leadership and owned a renowned stock farm at Bateman, New Jersey, while his brother H. O. Havemeyer led the business.
Nations League games ended in ties or late finishes across New York Philadelphia Baltimore Louisville Cincinnati and St Louis with several 14 and 12 inning contests. A drowning accident near Jackson Missouri claimed four lives after a wagon toppled while fording a swollen creek.
Democratic members of the senate finance committee refuse the Republican proposal to report the tariff bill directly to the senate without full committee review. Four drowned while boating at Parks Mills Cumberland Falls Kentucky on April 27 when a skiff encountered the milldam and the swift current swept the four over the falls.
Immense crowds gathered for the dedication of General Grant's mausoleum in New York City. President McKinley and Mrs. Grant led a vast parade through Manhattan and Jersey City, with governors, naval units, veterans, and dignitaries from multiple nations in attendance and a ceremonial program at the Tomb of General Grant.
Mr N Hauer, who recently purchased a handsome boat, will tow the Monocacy on Friday next. The craft will be named The Buffalo.
The Times reports Greece's crisis deepens as General Smolenski is named chief of staff in Thessaly. Recalls extend to Constantinides and other officers, while critics accuse leadership of cowardice. Ex-Minister Rall warns of a proclamation as crowds flock to the palace amid mounting opposition.
New York trading is subdued ahead of the Grant Monument dedication with the exchange closing tomorrow. Prices advance modestly on upbeat tone from war news and London buying, while stocks, oils, metals, and cotton futures show limited gains amid holiday anticipation.
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