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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1905
Page
1
Miss Morgan, daughter of Randall Morgan, recently left Philadelphia to take command and became one of the few women to be qualified as a master mariner after passing United States steam ship inspectors last October. She intends to perform all master mariner duties to prove she has earned the trust placed in her.
The Rev. R. K. Stephenson of Scott Methodist Episcopal church set a speed record by marrying three Pennsylvania couples in twenty minutes. Frank Cope and Edna M. Smith, John D. Brooks and Annie McNamee, and Samuel J. Bradley and Sarah Foracre tied the knot in succession. The pastor received no fees. the other preacher kept the charge.
Portland August 4 A U S district jury after more than 40 hours deliberation reported to Judge De Haven that they could not reach a verdict in the case of United States against Congressman J N Williamson Pr Van Gessner and former U S Commissioner Marion Rises charged with conspiracy to perjure in securing illegally part of the public domain The jury was discharged
Two Portland beauty professionals praise Herpicide in letters noting stopped hair loss and dandruff relief. Bertha Trallinger describes no superior dressing quality. Grice Dodge reports scalp clarity after one bottle. The Herpicide Co. in Detroit advertises samples via stamps and lists J A Williamson as special agent.
R G Dun & Co weekly review reports expanding business conditions with rising order volumes and falling idle machinery in key sectors. Textile and footwear lag behind, steel advancing, crops improving trade, and July statistics show lower failures and higher railway earnings. Foreign trade at New York port up over prior year week, with gains in exports and imports.
Yellow fever swells in New Orleans Louisiana spurs appeals to President Roosevelt for federal control as quarantines and mass relocations ripple through the South. Refugees flood to St Tammany parish while police and rail lines enact drastic shutdowns amid growing panic. Surgeon General Wyman to assume charge as Roosevelt acts.
Mrs J C S Blackburn, wife of Senator Blackburn, is described as one of Washington’s most attractive women. Born Mary Melbenry, she was the widow of Judge G Blackburn of West Virginia when she married the senator in December 1801 for a dime after her husband’s death she worked as a clerk in The Quartermaster General’s area in Washington.
New York reports reveal that Paul Murton’s accountants found reckless and possibly criminal methods in valuing real estate backing policyholder loans at Equitable Life. The cursory findings suggest substantial losses and a large potential write down of the society’s real estate, with experts appointed to value each asset and determine responsibility for the real estate branch’s conduct.
Milwaukee August 3. Charltea Pfister a wealthy city figure was indicted by the grand jury on charges he stole $14900 from the Wisconsin Rendering Co to secure city garbage disposal contracts. Four others face indictments for bribery and perjury as details unfold.
J A Hunter, a structural engineer from the League Island navy yard, was appointed on probation by Mayor Weaver as chief of the Philadelphia highway bureau. He passed the civil service exam after initial reluctance, replacing a temporary appointee, amid questions about his political ties.
In Washington county a coal miner named Joseph Barr, 26, was found dead in his room with a crushed skull. His wife, now described as crazed, reported the tragedy after returning from a neighbor’s house where their four children were left. Authorities have little to go on as they seek the killer, with the room showing a heavy blunt instrument wound. The suspect remains at large.
American officials extended cordial greetings to Japanese and Russian plenipotentiaries aboard the Mayflower and Dolphin before departing for the Portsmouth peace conference. President Roosevelt received the envoys with a formal ceremony and luncheon, then arranged transport to Plymouth for the talks.
Secretary of War Taft and party reach Manila on the Manchuria at 10 AM. The arrival triggers a grand water pageant with the governor general, General Corbin, Rear Admiral Train and officials greeting the party. Golden city keys are presented amid thousands lining the decorated streets.
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