03 Feb 1906
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1906
Page
1
A unique sanitarium for birds and other feathered pets is run by Miss Virginia Pope on upper New York City. She visits ill pets at homes and attends many herself, providing care in this unusual hospital setting. The piece notes her dedication to animal welfare and community service.
The Pennsylvania legislative committee heard testimony on large actuary fees paid during the Durham administration. Colonel James Lambert and others testified that fees were diverted or retained, with Deputy Commissioner McCulloch noting no audits over 23 years.
Reports reveal tension over actuary salaries and fee systems in the Philadelphia state department. David Martin criticizes the current structure while detailing past payroll changes and proposed reforms. High Shakespearean prices and a tragic New Jersey murder-suicide are briefly noted.
Congressman Sulzer introduced a House resolution asking the attorney general for details on when the government deed for the Wall Street Custom House was executed where the deed is and why it was not recorded in New York County. He questioned the sale of the property to National City Bank accusing the bank of dodging taxes and calling the deal scandalous given a claimed value of 10 million dollars.
Richard L. Ashurst named to head Thilad-Irhia post office after Colonel Clayton McMichael declined reappointment. Backing from Pennsylvania delegation and Governor Pennypacker noted. Italian convicted of first degree murder in De Lucca children case. verdict approved. Cleveland factory fire destroys Rich & Co. knit goods plant and 21 adjoining dwellings with $125000 total loss.
Itching piles sufferers are urged to try Chamberlain's Salve for quick relief. The product is sold at A. L. Pearre's Drug Store for 25 cents per box.
Union leaders warn of a national coal strike affecting up to 3 million people dependent on mining. President Mitchell vows no deal without higher wages while operators resist. A 4 March 31 disruption could draw 100,000 nonunion workers and 450,000 union miners in West Virginia and Pennsylvania, with fund reserves projected to reach about 6.06 million by April 1.
In Paris at St. Pierre Groscailiou rioters used red pepper against police, injuring 59 or more and causing many arrests. Police finally entered after protracted resistance with chairs as shields. Paris reports 98 Roman Catholic churches and 200 inventories begun nationwide with many uneventful.
Reported charges name Wade Sang W Hogg and Tom Truggins among others held in jail for alleged lynching of Frank and John Deloch, father and son. Notes detail: fire at Panama caused about 350000 in losses with 70000 insured, leaving around four hundred homeless including 25 American canal workers. Clarifies decedents: Burns Craddock killed on orders of his father timer December necra.
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