29 Aug 1906
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1906
Page
1
The advice warns against burning old paint and promotes using traditional white lead and linseed oil paint. It argues this method wears evenly without sealing or discoloration, leaving surfaces ready for repainting without burn damage or scraping.
Racine Aug 29 Circuit Court Judge Cheater A Fowler rules the closed shop contract forced on local bakers illegal. Otto B Schultz wins 2500 for lost profits and 3500 for business injury, while the union and trades council are enjoined from the unfair list. The decision cites Wisconsin statute 406A and calls the contract an unlawful restraint on trade.
With 250 members aboard the United States cruiser Columbia many seasick, the Rhode Island naval militia reaches the Capes to escape rough Atlantic weather near Norfolk Virginia on August 29.
Philadelphia faces a banking collapse as the Real Estate Trust Company closes after losses tied to loans with insufficient collateral. Receiver George H. Earle Jr. takes over as directors confront a $10 million liability with $3.5 million quick assets and $8 million in questionable collateral.
Queen Wilhelmina reigns amid gloom as she remains popular and attractive despite failing to produce an heir. Her marriage strengthens her status, but her death or abdication could hasten German absorption of the Netherlands under the current heir to the Duke of Saxe-Weimar, a staunch German patriot.
Vice President Houston called the bank to suspend business and send receivership papers after failed fund-raising. A crowd of hundreds formed, seeking information, while police kept order. The company showed 1.5 million in paid in capital and equal surplus, with about 10 million in deposits and real estate, loans, and securities. President Hipple allegedly caused the crisis by false loan reports. The court appointed Mr. Earle as receiver with 1,000,000 security.
Coroner declares Frank K. Hipple died of cerebral hemorrhage rather than self harm. He died after rising at dawn. autopsy not performed. Meanwhile the Real Estate Trust Company of Philadelphia faced scrutiny over a $175,000 state deposit and $75,000 mortgage linked to the Safe Harbor match factory.
William Randolph Hearst denied any rift with William Jennings Bryan over possible 1908 presidential runs. He said he would be a candidate of the Independence League if needed, but would not block Democrats, and planned private visits to Bryan while remaining noncommittal publicly. He noted no real cooling, except perhaps since Bryan’s Europe trip and a congratulatory letter on Hearst’s mayoralty.
Returns from the Democratic primary indicate M. F. Ansel leads the ticket for governor with Richard Manning and Cole J. Bleage close for second. McCown likely elected secretary of state and Rovd adjutant general on first ballot. Wharton Summersett race for railway commission tight. Wharton defeats Angiel and Lyon in state dispensary contest. Senator Tillman defeated.
Crowds on the Atlantic City boardwalk watched distress signals from a 60 foot launch Mary out of Essington Pennsylvania. Lifesaving crews found the vessel out of gasoline and unable to proceed. five passengers aboard sparked rumors of an ocean liner in trouble.
In Pittsburgh on August 9, Democrat and Lincoln party fusion nominee Dr. Lewis Emery accepted the gubernatorial nomination at Nixon Theatre. Emery denounced party lines and warned of a fight against political corruption, condemning Quay era machine influence and Pennsylvania Railroad practices, urging reform and unity for the common good.
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