05 Dec 1902
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1902
Page
1
A vintage drugstore ad touts Vinci as the best remedy for weak mothers, tired children, and the elderly. It emphasizes low cost and a starter supply, with mail orders and express delivery offered at one dollar per bottle.
President Roosevelt has assurances from several senators that they will back a Cuban reciprocity treaty. Senator Elkins of West Virginia indicated that a proper Cuban reciprocity treaty could be ratified by the Senate soon after its presentation, pleasing Elkins and many colleagues who oppose direct tariff legislation.
Havana December 5. Cuban Secretaries Zaldo and Montes and General Bliss face a standstill as the house awaits a bill to set up a committee to define concessions in reciprocity treaties. A cabinet crisis unsettles the parties and the Nationalist party shows opposition, though an agreement is nearly signed.
An amendment to the diplomatic appropriation bill would grant 5000 dollars for the heirs of the late Thomas T Prentis a United States consul who died at St Pierre Martinique during the Mont Pelee eruption and entered the senate favorably from the foreign relations committee.
Scranton report on the anthracite strike hearing shows mine workers and clergy testifying about conditions in Hazleton and the middle coal fields. Witnesses accuse Coxe and other companies of breaking agreements. the commission invites mine inspectors to testify on dismissals and safety concerns. Father Hussie describes deplorable living conditions as a rector. Andrew Mattey recounts alleged Slavonian imports to Coxe mines. Judge Gray probes alien law violations amid laughter in court. Decapitation of a Pennsylvania Railroad fireman is reported from Lancaster.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a death in Japan linked to a hunting incident near Tokyo suburbs. Mentions apoplexy and a man named in a secretary’s designation. Includes garbled references to charges and a so‑called practical joke.
A bulletin from Dr. Gardner and colleagues updates Mr. Reed's health as critical on Tuesday evening. The case notes raemic coma, subsiding appendicitis symptoms, and two doctor visits with expert consultation from Dr. W C Goodnow. No additional details were offered.
Solomon Asipeansky a Russian Jewish immigrant from Montreal was arrested in Ogdensburg by an inspector while guiding a group of Jewish migrants facing rejection across the border. He was held for the United States grand jury and transported to a holding site. The migrants will be sent to Canada then returned to their homeland.
Admiral Coghlan remains at base awaiting the White Fleet approaching from the Gulf of Paria. Descriptions mention passages and points where the enemy might be discovered as the United States defends its position and continues search operations.
New York December 5 2900 immigrants arrived by three steamships with 62 deported within ten days The immigration commissioner plans stricter inquiry into destination business and financial status plus thorough inspection to curb contract labor and disease threats. A 3 year old kidnapped in Scranton is pursued by 599 searchers. a large trainmen's strike rumor is denied by union leaders in Cleveland.
A fatal Lincoln Hotel fire at 176 Madison Street in Chicago on December 5 killed fourteen guests. Many suffocated or burned as they were trapped in rooms and hallways, some leaping to escape while others died before help could arrive. The blaze started on the second floor, likely from a cigar, as screams drew guests from upper floors to a doomed stairway escape.
Ste. Louis December 5 Deputy Coroner Bougher announced after an inquest into Mrs Kate Smiths death the sixth in eleven months among closely related individuals, all but a baby died suddenly and all were insured. Washington December 5 Justice Holmes confirmed by the Senate to the Supreme Court bench succeeding Justice Gray with no opposition and swift approval. St Joseph Michigan December 5 Lee Shearer died in a saloon brawl after a fight with Harry Brunke rupturing his jugular vein in a feud. Allentown shoplifter caught as Mrs Mary Shodpple arrested finding a thousand dollars of stolen goods including silk mufflers fur boas sealskin sacques and buttons.
The appropriations committee agreed on pension funds totaling 439 million with 847.50 added, reflecting a 5 343 rise over the current year. The note references an ARPT appropriation and dates in December.
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