23 Aug 1906
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
1
Otto Radeck of Hamburg origin, living in St Louis, took carbolic acid during personal crisis and watched his face pale in a mirror beside his wife and two children before collapsing dead. No motive given. Radeck had been a tailor for two years in the city.
Insurgents led by ex congressman Pino Guerra captured San Luis, 10 miles west of Pinar del Rio, seizing the town and its railway station. Rural guards suffered losses, 50 surrendered, while another force repelled a wider attack. President Palma says Cuba is improving its defense with thousands of volunteers and remingtons, urging calm amid rumors of wider insurrection.
A white, well dressed man attempted to draw a revolver near Bawtha when Governor Kunez intervened. The would be assailant dropped the weapon and was promptly arrested. identity unknown. President Roosevelt has not acted on Cobár revolution information. Count Witte underwent an operation in Frankfurt on Tuesday for a health issue. he remains there for recovery.
New York reports M J Sage & Co brokers announce closure at Jersey City address and Jersey City offer. The firm ran a network of at least 30 branches from Maine to New Orleans possibly involving up to two million dollars. Guanajuato Amalgamated Nines linked to Albert J Adams with mining interests in Guanajuato Mexico.
A note found in a tree hollow near New Cumberland Pennsylvania demands $2000 within two weeks or the farmer’s 17 year old daughter Della will be kidnapped. The girl drives a milk wagon twice daily and says she is prepared to defend herself. Across the ocean pirates near Hong Kong fail to hijack a British steamer, three ringleaders arrested.
A Circulation report from St Petersburg claims an attempt to pardon General Treppoff and arrest of the general's cook and three servants. In Willow Run, Pennsylvania, Slavonians rioted during trench digging. troops restored order. In Camden City Hall, Anton Jaworowietz, a Polish immigrant, hanged himself in his cell. Vanderbilt Hospital reported a successful operation on Mrs. Reginald Vanderbilt. A postal clerk, George Kunkle, was arrested for stamp theft after a shortfall appeared. News Dealers elected officers in Chicago.
Destruction in Valparaiso from a major earthquake leaves more than 2000 dead and property losses estimated up to 50 million dollars. Most churches, hospitals, and theaters were destroyed while banks and warehouses remained intact. Water is scarce, looting occurred, and up to 80,000 people may flee the city as relief moves in from other regions. Telegraph lines restored with Santiago, and American relief efforts begin amid ongoing shocks.
A party of American tourists traveling from Glen Shee to Blairgowrie were thrown from a carriage when their horses bolted. Miss Elma Van Norden, daughter of Warner Van Norden of New York, suffered a fractured skull and brain injury and was operated on while Dr. Renton of Glasgow reported she was doing fairly well. Her cousin Ottoma Van Norden dislocated a shoulder. Rev. Oliver Hart Bronson sustained scalp wounds. Edward S. Avery injured his leg. the coachman nearly lost an ear as the carriage wrecked.
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