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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1896
Page
3
An advertisement-like passage urges readers to try the Shaker Digestive Coldisl as a gentle remedy for stomach upset. It claims the product aids digestion, supports the stomach, and helps restore normal function after overwork and poor eating. A ten cent trial bottle is offered.
Abenest J. Enabe Jr serves as president James D Mabor holds the vice presidency with J Wesley Guest listed as treasurer in the organizational roster.
At the Amelia Labour convention executive session, delegates voted to vindicate President Samuel Gompers amid charges against Secretary August McCraith who announced retirement. A formal resolution expressed unconditional confidence in Gompers and the executive council while Morrison's election was anticipated.
Fifty thousand gap r ing s phrase crops up in a fragmented report touching care for orphans and the Armenian question amid wartime diplomacy. The piece references consular actions, charity, and unrest across Erzeroum and surrounding regions, with mentions of widows and children needing relief and several diplomatic moves in late 19th century priorities.
Reports from Havana claim a treacherous physician Zertucha aided a Cuban chief’s ambush that killed Maceo. Weyler and Abunadea are named as knowing movement details, while the Cuban League appeals for funds and arms to sustain the insurgency. Darwin BR James solicits contributions at 203 Broadway, New York.
Havana reports describe rumored fighting near Matanzas and heavy troop movements as Weyler prepares for a siege. Officials seek exhumation to identify Maceo and Gomez bodies amid censorship and uncertainty. Meanwhile Gomes advances westward and American reporters face restrictions.
A second strike near Syracuse tied to the Erte contract escalated as about 60 workers quit at McDonald and Sayre sites west of the city canal. Italians walked off, wrecked tools and wagons, and blocked progress while police guarded the project. Some workers resisted and others joined the walkout. contractors fear wage raises and rely on police protection to limit interference.
A New York jury ruled in favor of Mrs. Smith, widow of Charles B. Smith, awarding $3,000 from the Life Insurance Society. The case hinged on improper receipt of assessments and the circulation of a printed option. the court affirmed the jury’s full verdict. The report also covers other disparate items including a San Francisco boxing case and a tense race-wait situation in Oklahoma.
Secretary Herbert accepted an invitation to the annual banquet of the Wilmington Delaware board of trade. Four people were injured in a rear end collision on the Lehigh Valley railroad in Buffalo yesterday. William J. Habbell of Buffalo had his arm broken. The Connecticut state agricultural convention adopted a resolution to appoint William D Hoard of Wisconsin as secretary of agriculture. The McKinley inauguration committee has begun receiving applications from civil and military bodies for places in the parade. There have been 1011 cases of bubonic plague in Bombay with 1004 deaths to date and 200000 people have fled the city.
The senate approved the immigration measure adding a literacy test for most immigrants over 16, requiring reading and writing in any language. A Cuban section excludes arrivals from Cuba during the current unrest. An amendment proposing a $10 head tax was tabled amid debate, as conference on the bill moves forward.
A fight contract notes Julien J Corbett and Robert Prizeuinions in a March match. Articles require finish fight for 15100 dollars, winner take all, with Stuart posting 5000 and split if Corbett or Fitzsimmons dies. George Siler named referee. venue to be set by February 27.
The New York and Philadelphia exchanges posted irregular forenoon activity with wide swings in leading securities. Afternoon advances lifted select prices, while cattle, hogs, and lamb markets showed varied yet steady demand. Local items note flour futures steady in Pennsylvania and a brief mention of Arundel Good Government members debating school building funding.
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