28 Apr 1906
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1906
Page
1
An automotive event saw a record time as a Greek driver set a 28 second eight cylinder car performance at Ormond. A large crowd gathered on the South Vtor for races that followed, delivering a strong turnout and entertaining program.
Dun and Company reports the earthquake response shows the nation’s vast resources and spirit. It forecasts San Francisco’s rise from the ashes beyond prior strength, with no overall setback to the economy. Labor tensions ease, weather favors trade, and crop prospects brighten amid partial securities pressure.
Scores show Boston and Chicago in the American League with uneven results. National League reports Philadelphia leading 6 to 1 after six innings. Tri State League games include Williamsport winning 7 to 1 over Johnstown. William A Brewer, former president of Washimewa Life, indicted in New York for perjury.
New York April 23 operators reject miners demands to raise anthracite wages. They oppose Mitchells proposition claiming a 36 cent coal price rise and renew the strike commission award. They argue proposed wage increases are inconsistent with the 4 50 per ton baseline and that arbitration should not retrial all facts.
The document reviews proposed changes in concessions and wage considerations in arbitration. It notes no profit rise for the business and argues against increased wages while emphasizing continued existing conditions for a period. It cites figures like cent-per-ton cost impacts and names union figures involved in the arbitration.
A fragmentary report notes tension as workers threaten a strike and a public response in Zion City. John Alexander, a journalist in a local commission, describes ongoing debates and a claim that the public will accept the outcome. He explains a plan to preach quietly at Shiloh Tabernacle and again midweek amid illness and persistent cough.
Cambridge police issued a warrant for Erich Muenter, a Harvard German instructor, on a murder charge in the death of his wife Mrs Muenter attributed to arsenic. The body was sent to Chicago, with reports noting arsenic traces and inquiries spreading to Chicago police. Muenter, born in Germany, had taught in Kansas and Chicago before joining Harvard, where he was a temporary instructor in German now missing since April 17.
Citizens' Committee reports improvements in harmony and conditions, paving the way for resumption of streetcar traffic. Archbishop Riordan and Mayor Schmitz urged unity, while wholesale business slowly returns to Oakland and San Francisco. The city forms a wholesalers committee as military restrictions ease and street service restarts with the mayor acting as motorman.
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