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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1896
Page
3
A fragment from a historic ad discusses a Shaker inspired digestive remedy. It traces stoic, plainspoken values of the people and describes a patent medicine claimed to cure dyspepsia by soothing the stomach, aiding digestion, and preventing fermentation. Trial bottles are offered for ten cents.
A historical notice listing officers and members of the National Building Association of Baltimore City with titles such as Ernest J. Knabe II president, James D. Mabon vice president, and others including bankers, attorneys, editors, and wholesalers. Instalment stock dues are 60 cents per month. paid stock yields 7 percent annually. Apply to Baker Johnson, sole agent. Frederick, Md.
The Ways and Means Committee will start work on the tariff bill before the holidays, aiming to present a plan to the Fifty-fifth Congress early in the new session. Key Republicans meet in Grosvenor's rooms to outline hearings, minority voting, and a majority-led path toward a moderate tariff with strong emphasis on reciprocity. The conference spanned two hours with consensus on a moderate bill and planned schedules addressing steel, wool, cotton, machinery, spirits, wines, and reciprocity, while vacancies on the committee remain unsettled.
A reader warns of a dry tickling morning cough signaling consumption and promotes Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a cure. One patient claimed complete recovery after using the medicine and cites Simon Smasal of Chicago as a user. The ad notes Bull's Syrup costs 25 cents and urges to ask for Bull's only.
Liliuokalani's arrival is discussed with observers including San Francisco figures and a possible Washington visit. Colonel MacFarlane comments on the Hawaiian monarch’s potential role, a reversion to monarchy opposed by some, and the broader political implications for Hawaii and U.S. relations.
A Canadian independence movement gathers support as organizers push for a national club, the Independence Club of Canada, to study resources, foster a true national spirit, and seek Canada’s liberty and independence by peaceful means. An important meeting in Montreal outlined the bylaws and aims, with next steps planned for January to broaden participation.
Corwxya, Spain dec 11 The Italian steamer Salier once owned by North German Lloyd is believed totally lost after leaving on dec 7 for Villagorcia bound Bremen to Buenos Ayres via Corunna The 210 passengers were mainly steerage with 113 Russians 35 Galicians 61 Spaniards and 2 Germans all on board presumed dead The Corrobedo rocks off Corunna were noted as likely danger points
A grand jury in New York indicted Juline A. Kubo a former Stock Exchange member for fourteen years with theft of railroad securities valued at 349000. Detectives pursue suspected co conspirators across Germany while creditors and officials note Kubo's prior role handling collateral for estate settlements and mortgage arrangements.
The Middletown Valley Register notes a pleasant Saturday visit from J. A. Herman secretary of the Hagerstown Electric Railway, with Reno and Harp of Frederick. They came from Frederick on an electric car and praised the red bed of the Frederick–Middletown road as one of the best constructed roads seen. The remark reflects credit on President Smith who supported its construction.
The new Jefferson public school house is nearly finished and ready for occupation. Maryland’s favorite son James A Gary is now in the bos cabinet, with Mr Gary set to join the cabinet and shape state education policy.
The two houses of Congress work through immigration and Cuba policies. Cullom argues for immediate action on Cuba, urging freedom and a quick resolution while opposing hard line restrictions. A Lodge substitute would require literacy in native language for all over age 14. Bill actions include music and drama copyright protections and a liquor ban in the Capitol. Also: land ownership limits in territories and railroad charter transfers.
In New York the international cycling event saw Bill Smaintales surge to a long lead as crowds cheered. By midnight the standings had Hale at 1251 miles and Rice at 1314 with several riders close behind. a ten mile race between Tom Linton and Froddodwk followed, Starbuck winning after Linton withdrew from the race.
MARIE BARBER, a 1.8 year old girl described as from Electrosatrop by public sentiment in New York, was acquitted of murder after a prior death sentence and a sensational sequence of trials involving a tailor, a boatman named Cataldo, and an alleged marriage promise. The case sparked charity involvement and a second trial that led to release from Tombs prison.
Market notes from New York and Philadelphia show cautious trading on funds and security concerns amid Cuban agitation. Closing quotes include Billamore & Ohio 125 1/2, DLW&W 15, Reading 1s, St. Paul 76, and Pennsylvania lines mixed. grain futures steady to modest. cheese steady. live stock mixed with hogs up and sheep slightly higher. Upper Marlboro report notes farmers institute meeting and new law.
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