02 Feb 1897
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1897
Page
1
A vintage advertisement promotes a cordial claimed to restore appetite and vigor. It asserts digestive aid improves stomach function, relieves weakness, and supports energy for workers and athletes. The message states the cordial is sold by druggists in multiple bottle sizes.
A list of officers and members includes President James D. Mason and Vice President J. Nage, with Wesley Oubert as Treasurer and other notable statuses. Names span law, brokerage, piano manufacturing, publishing, and wholesale provisions, reflecting a diverse professional roster in the Baltimore association.
A chaotic report details the Royal Niger Company's expedition against Fulani forces along the Niger and toward Bida. It notes slave rescues, depots, and the destruction of Abu at Ladin, with thousands of slaves freed or captured, and mentions tensions between Emir Nape and the company. Also included are brief items on Kruger in Pretoria and other dispatches from West Africa and Europe.
A reader from Petersburg Virginia reports that Dr Hulls Cough Syrup cured her brother who was thought to have consumption after a bad cough and cold. The letter touts rapid recovery and declares the syrup universally sold at 85 cents per bottle across many locales.
A damaged report describes the cruiser Brooklyn’s mishap near the Delaware River in December. It notes efforts by crew and mentions League Island repairs, with the vessel awaiting conditions to proceed.
Rebels led by Antonio Concelliviro in Ceara northern Brazil incite violence and murders causing government fears of a broader insurrection. Reports say soldiers killed several rebels and civilians while efforts to quell the uprising continue amid international concern.
George I Hine Roberts president of the Pennsylvania Railroad died at his country residence Mala after heart disease. The veteran engineer and executive, born Jan 15, 1895 in Montgomery County, rose through Pennsy ranks to vice president and then acting president after Col onel Scott's death. Survived by his wife Miriam T. Williams and five children, his passing prompts discussion of succession as officials weigh proper tribute and transition.
A messy telegraphic jumble reports famine, charity, and public distress in India with references to Nagparo, irrigation works, and a Poorhouse. It also covers police and crime items in the United States, mentioning escapes, arrests, and trials including a Missouri killer, a prison lecture, and a Chesapeake area accident. The piece blends humanitarian woes with crime news and local incidents.
A devastating blaze in Hoboken traps families on a pier and in nearby rooms. Firefighters battle flames as residents, including women and children, attempt to escape through ladders and an adjacent hotel. The disaster results in numerous deaths and extensive property loss, with survivors recounting frantic scenes and heroic efforts.
The article outlines a busy week in Nicaragua with academic and diplomatic discussions at the core. It references congressional consideration of appropriations, readings, and debates, plus coverage of travel and naval movements and a focus on migration and transport issues.
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