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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1896
Page
3
A Detroit advertisement claims Salvation Oi cures sprains bruises and pains with no rival. Testimonial from Frenk Juif of 513 GraGot Ave asserts ankle sprain healed quickly and product used for all pains. Offer markets Salvation Wit for only cents.
AP reports from Madrid quote General Marin denying resignation and backing Maceo as dead in battle. Zertucha’s claims and arrests spark controversy. Insurgent activity grows, towns attacked including El Cobre and Quemada de Guinea. bombardments, evacuations, and desertions noted as troops reform under Carrillo and Gomez amid coastal defenses and transport disruptions.
Passengers from Revace report Antonio Maceo is alive amid Havana festivities that halted after the word. Insurgents reportedly attacked Plocetas Santa Clara, looted stores, and burned a Hernandez Brothers property as patrol officers linked to insurgent leader Chucho Montengado involvement. Also notes Baltimore and Ohio Rail line reelects President John E. Cowen and secretary change, and Major McKinley’s Chicago visit progress with Abner McKinley arriving to see him.
An article discusses a political push to annex Hawaii and concerns over Japanese influence. It notes Judge Cooper’s views in the east and predicts possible McKinley era actions. It also reports on a steamer Majestic voyage to Liverpool with Dr John Watson and dignitaries, praising American courtesy and arts support.
Attorney General McCormick held a private hearing on Capitol Hill with Reading Railroad officials to clarify the National company’s existence and its charter to operate Reading Coal and Iron. He will advise counsel soon whether Reading may reorganize under the National Concern charter.
United States Senate held an eventful session with leaders like West Aldrich Frye and Gorman debating tariff policy and the fate of the Dingley bill. The talk touched on funds, revenue, and Cleveland’s bond strategy, with Sharp exchanges between West Chandler and Fry. Platt announced no passage effort, signaling the bill’s apparent demise as other House action stalled.
In a long report Secretary Herbert defends the Texas in dry dock, cites engineers, and disputes alleged faults while noting a court of inquiry found a valve failure caused the sinking. News from Wasatsatox and Chicago: Laurada sails to Gibraltar to avert a possible international incident.
Mra C colipe erred dies at nearly 104 in Lebanon Connecticut. Sayles I Bowen former mayor of the District of Columbia dies after long illness. Boxing match proposed between Maher and Tarkér in Chicago set for February. Panama lottery prize of 100000 won by Widow Rotestore market woman of Marseilles. Comptroller approves People’s National Bank of McDonald Pennsylvania with capital 8400. Somerville Italian Callog Manage fatally stabs Charles W Prescott, crew member amid torment.
A powerful northeast storm battered the Massachusetts coast and New York through Dec 17, bringing blizzard conditions, eight inches of snow, and freezing temperatures. Several fatalities occurred among railway workers and laborers, with trains stalled and ferries delayed. Chicago reported milder weather while Philadelphia saw limited impact. elsewhere deaths included a few снег-related incidents.
In New York pawnbrokers faced a fraudulent watch scheme reportedly centered in the city with arrests of two men, Palmer and George Wilson, while Philadelphia connections surfaced in the counterfeit operation. Separately Baltimore reports James Smith, condemned for murder, awaits execution with sheriff Underwood to transport him to Marlboro. In Ohio, arbitrators resolved a dispute over contractor payments in the West Side tower cases, awarding $13,000 to contractors after a city suit for overdrawn funds.
Newport News authorities say a six month dispute over mayoral succession ends with Judge Borkam ruling W A Poat fairly elected and to be restored to office replacing A A Moss who had served since the last election. Other items report corruption in asphalt paving contracts in Annapolis Hoodters notes and a fatal kitchen fire in Gastonio.
New York and Philadelphia stock markets opened firm with general gains as trading closed. Live stock in New York shows steers higher and hogs firmer. Prices for beef, pork, and veal remain steady amid fluctuating grain and feed costs.
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