20 Aug 1906
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1906
Page
1
Advertisers urge buyers to demand pure white lead paint and insist on absolute purity. The piece notes the higher cost but longer-lasting quality, arguing property owners should be fully informed about paint materials before purchase.
Jon T. Lewis & Bros. Co. markets Lewis Pure White Lead from 231 S Front St Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Product is available for sale through all first class dealers.
In Hughestown a hostile Italian settlement clashed with state troopers sent to quell drunken disorder. Trooper George was wounded in the abdomen, Adelson and others injured, and five Italians were arrested, with Durilla and Doloro seriously wounded.
Reports from Valparaiso after a major earthquake describe thousands dead and massive property losses up to 250 million dollars. Disruptions include damaged railways, scarce food and water, and disease fears as residents seek refuge in streets and plazas.
Aug 20 reports from Valparaiso Chile describe a severe earthquake followed by fires that destroyed much of the city. Up to 2000 killed and losses around 250 million dollars are feared as 60,000 shelter on surrounding hills. Water shortages hinder firefighting and many towns nearby are reported ruined.
August 20 Johnstown Pennsylvania reports unprecedented rain wrecking Moxham and surrounding districts. Barns and outbuildings swept away. several bridges damaged. tracks buried under debris. a carriage swept from rails. fruit and vegetable wagons abandoned along valley pike. Also Asbury Park drowning at Loch Arbour as Howard Bell 30 vanishes after canoe capsizes. rescues fail.
Panic spread as residents leapt from balconies and buildings collapsed. Fires followed, telegraph lines failed, and districts like Village and Casabinned suffered total ruin. Government orders relief, inspections, and cavalry to restore communication with Valparaiso.
In Havana on August 20, half a dozen prominent Liberal party figures were arrested on conspiracy charges for plotting to assassinate President Palma. Among the detainees are General Carlos Garcia Velez and his brother Fanito, Cuban consuls at Bremen, ex-Senator Montaelgado, Colonel Manuel Piedra, chief of police in the House of Representatives, and General Enrique Loynase del Castillo, a former congressman from Puerto Principe province. Arrests were made by the city police on orders from the government secret service chief.
A Sunday wave of drownings totals twelve in New York waters with victims ranging from children to elderly divers. Names include Morris Grosse Martin Anderson Harold Sellers and William O Keefe among others as police probe unclear circumstances.
Seaford Del Aug 20 a race riot injured four people after a clash between locals and African American workers from Maryland and Virginia. A white boy was struck triggering white townsmen to drive out rival workers. William T Russell Linden Short and two black men were hurt. The town jail filled as lights failed and a temporary lockup was set.
Seven men aboard a Conemaugh work train were killed and several injured when Pennsylvania Railroad freight No. 2, traveling 45 miles per hour, crashed into the rear at Bank Hollow near Johnstown, causing cars to be thrown and fires. Engineer Woods survived injuries. crew attempted rescues amid chaos.
A blaze at B Rae Fels clothing store in Nanticoke wiped out the building and stock valued around 15 000 dollars. The flames spread to Miller D F Coons dry goods, Wilkes-Barre, causing about 35 000 dollars in losses. Insurance details are unclear.
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