30 Apr 1897
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1897
Page
1
A damaged ornate medical ad claims a “dyspepsia” diagnosis misread by doctors. It describes symptoms from stomach heaviness to yellow eyes, fatigue, breathlessness, and digestive misery. The text touts a ten cent trial bottle, promising rapid relief by Shakers of Mount Lebanon New York.
National Building Association of Baltimore City signs officer roster listing President Nest J Rabne Jr Vice President Mason and Treasurer Esley Guest.
Dover April 72 report that a House committee of Representatives Hatson and Cheaws will investigate charges that certain members attempted to extort money in exchange for legislation and influence. The case mentions a divorce action by Mrs May White Gause of Philadelphia against Victor Gause, with attorney J Hoffecker claiming he was approached to fund the bill. The probe will cover broader allegations and potential sensational developments.
Fragmented dispatches describe Japanese diplomats at Washe and Washington amid tensions over immigration moves and maritime rights. Reports claim not a sinister aim but insistence on seas rights, while other notes recount wartime monuments and a Maryland prison sentence for theft connected to a race book scheme.
A Missouri reader from Aurora praises Dr John W Bull’s Baby Syrup as the best medicine for teething in his family. He notes it costs 25 cents and urges fathers to obtain it, arguing it spares babies unnecessary suffering.
Indianapolis April 30. Despite talk of General Harrison moderating the general assembly of the Presbyterian church at Winona next month, it is unlikely he will accept. Harrison told his wife his time is consumed by college work and his writing to admit the needed preparation time. The convention will not be presented by the Indianapolis commissioner.
In Atlanta yesterday a grand jury began examining the case involving cashier Cassin and a bank linked to the Georgia institution. Ex Fort accountant Alonzo Richardson, overseeing bank vice presidents KS and RT, testified as indictments were hinted against others beyond Cassin while in custody. Details mention Savings, Postal Congress delegates in Washington and preparations for an international congress in this city. Names such as General George S. Batten, Edward Rose, and Captain ME Running Fight appear in the fragmentary report.
Fragmentary text indicates a report on Mexico's decline affecting business and inhabitants. It mentions poverty on an island, Cuba and Tunisia as context, and a long recovery period without restoring former prominence.
A boiler explosion at Alderman's sawmill in the Kanawha valley West Virginia killed Perry Deavers and George Contii and fatally wounded Z Hickman Thomas Hickman and William Balcon. The mill was wrecked and losses expected to be heavy.
Reports describe a catastrophic flood on the Cottonwood river near Guthrie with hundreds homeless or endangered. Rescue crews, boats, and trains mobilized to save victims and deliver food and clothing while officials tally dead and secure survivors. Community members and workers, including Henry Wilson and George Ruffin, risked lives to pull others from perilous positions as looting was discouraged and relief efforts expanded across the affected valley.
Bank of Commerce president Nichols convicted of embezzling funds totaling 34,000. The money financed the Esperanza sugar plantation, drawn without director consent after the bank’s failure. Nichols overdrawn $80,000 and turned over all property to liquidators while claiming the purchase protected the bank’s mortgage notes. Cashier De Blanc, jointly indicted, was acquitted.
The log of the Mayflower is handed to Thomas Stril former U S ambassador in London as the bishop of London notes. The exchange preserves the relic and documents to be disposed of under Massachusetts governor’s oversight. Cape May beach upgrades face court rulings and public funding questions. General Miles may tour Europe and Greece with a strategic report to the President. New Hampshire Banking Company suspends deposits amid ongoing losses and a large creditor load.
In Biot county court appraisers reported A. S. Morrow the deceased cashier overdrawn $41.60 and bookkeeper Howard Russ owed the bank $3. Friends seek backdated credits for 26 years of salary. Cuba reforms decree signed in Madrid reaches Havana. steamer detentions disrupt work. Maryland Shoptown plant to resume after three years idle. fire engine wreck injures crew. mountain cabin fire claims two children and mother.
Edwin F. Thorne, known for Black Flag, is reported resting in New York. A steamship line now links San Francisco with Japan. Trail Green, noted fan and scientist, dies in Easton Pennsylvania. Kent W. Ford, broker, expelled from the New York Consolidated Exchange for obvious fraud. In London an interview with ex Ambassador Bayard suggests Cleveland remains a leading Democratic figure.
The dispatches report a Greek cabinet formed under M. Ralli with major ministers named. It notes King George II pressed to replace the cabinet from opposition ranks, the alliance of opposition factions, and the ongoing Crete withdrawal demand as basis for peace. Turkish forces move toward Thessaly with reinforcements and strategic plans discussed among high command.
National League games featured Lew and Philadelphia, Brooklyn defeating Philadelphia 3 to LL. Baltimore beat New York 6 to 3. Cincinnati edged Pittsburgh 5 to 4. Louisville won 2 to 1 over Louis. Cleveland topped La Louis 5. Eastern League saw Springfield beat Future Ark 4 to . Wilkesbarre 7 Rochester 2. Scranton 6 Providence 10. Toronto 3 Norfolk 4. Lancaster 4 Beechford Ashford 19. Newark defeated Paterson dl. exhibition results noted.
Washington reports Senator Orville H. Platt of Connecticut wed Mrs Jennie P. Hoyt of Upper Montclair New Jersey in a surprising ceremony at the bride’s home. Colleagues’ presence hints at Platt's ongoing political ties as era shifts with the Hayes Tutlten controversy and Cleveland administration history.
New York on April 2, 1911 reports a firm stock market with underlying strength despite discouraging circumstances. Total exchange volume fell below 100,000 shares with limited stock dealings. Chicago Gas, Super, and Burlington among those traded. London market was buoyant with professional interest.
General Markets overview shows steady to easy prices in dairy and cheese with New York creamery and skimmed milk noted. Live stock in New York trading on lighter activity with steers, heifers, and lambs reported at mixed, mostly steady levels amid European cables reflecting U.S. weight figures.
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