06 Aug 1906
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1906
Page
1
The article argues that quality paint adds value to a house beyond its cost, noting that well-applied paint preserves the structure, protects against decay, and improves appearance. It warns against imitations that cost as much as real paint but offer poorer performance.
The Old Dutch Prose Lewis Pure White Lead Master is the acknowledged standard and should be used on your house. Join T. Lewis & Bros Co at 231 S. Feamt St Philadelphia Fa. Sale through all first class dealers.
James E. Doll invites attention to a carefully selected stock of diamonds watches silverware and jewelry with new designs in comics bolt buckles waistcoats and hats. Fine repairing and engraving offered and stock described as complete and superior to prior shows.
Clarence D. Simpson announces the creation of the Pennsylvania Meech Creek and Eastern Coal and Coke company, an $8,000,000 firm that will control about 125 000 acres of coal lands, over 44 western Pennsylvania coal mines, 900 million tons of coal, 1000 coke ovens, 1000 private railroad cars, and distribution across Pennsylvania New York New Jersey and New England with headquarters in New York.
In Wilmington Delaware Street Director John G Gray and Director Thomas H Maltin pledge to push the Commercial Heat Light and Power franchise past Mayor Wilson s veto amid public anger and corporate pressure. A separate Paris report notes an impending duel between Generals Andre and de Negrier over disputed statements with seconds chosen.
Two Lehigh Valley Transit troley cars collided head on near Hofford's chapel south of Allentown. Motorman J. W. Esser died in hospital an hour after the wreck. Ten others injured include Marguerite Ferguson and William H. Manley. General Manager Walt cites Motorman Fritz for ignoring the signal.
The Negro Young People's Christian and Educational Congress adjourned its season in Washington with a call to the American public to aid in racial harmony. The address urged aroused conscience to support character, intelligence, thrift, and spiritual awakening to lift the race.
Miss Percy Haswell a noted stage beauty and favorite of the theater, first appeared in Daly's stock company. She was William H. Crane's leading woman for years, led in Lafayette Square stock in Washington, formed her own stock company, and later joined Henry VW Harris in The Royal Family.
In Vineland New Jersey on August 6 Nicholas Berti aged 30 a well known resident was shot and killed by Alexander Cordelia a nearby farmer after a party quarrel Cordelia fled to a vineyard but was found by detectives and confessed claiming he did not want to be hanged He pleaded for a knife or revolver before burial.
London reports Joseph Chamberlain remains ill with a severe gout attack described as serious. Citizens speculate on his condition and potential impact on his political duties amid his family situation and medical regimen. In other items, a passenger train collision near Akron injures nine and a Venice visit by Bryan party notes interest in St Marks Campanile restoration.
Harold Sawyer alias James Murray, jailed with Dr Jacob Murray, confessed to aiding a Philadelphia jewelry theft from Mrs Edward L Wels worth 10000. He admits helping in a Cochran home robbery of 2000 dollars on October 25 1905 while posing as an assistant butler.
The Italian steamer Sirio, en route Genoa to Barcelona and Buenos Ayres, wrecked near Hormigas Islands off Cape Palos. About 300 emigrants, mainly Italian and Spanish, drowned. The captain killed himself as rescue failed and chaos aboard led to brutal fights for lifeboats. Survivors, many in rags, await aid in Cape Palos with fishermen and authorities scrambling to assist.
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