18 Feb 1897
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1897
Page
1
An excellent and invaluable remedy for cough cold and hoarseness promotes health. Advertises Dr Tull's Cough Syrup as a valuable cure with street sales at 29 cents, sold by merchants in New York city and North Market Street areas.
The Wiloweler murder case concludes as Dr Duestrow is executed by hanging after a long trial saga. Prosecution argued wealth and deceit fueled the crime, while his defense claimed insanity. He maintained his innocence, insisting a grave mistake, and requested messages for Governor Jobson. The execution followed a court process marked by drama and personal tragedy.
Testimony describes alleged manipulation by Lexus Committers sowing confusion around the treasury and fraud in relation to the New York trust. Witnesses cite banked assets, misstatements to directors, and a $29 000 block valued on goodwill as part of the alleged scheme. The committee weighs whether the theft harmed investors and if the organization violated fiduciary duties.
The article reports on postal receipts for the 90 largest ports for June, with New York showing strong totals and Chicago a sizable decline. It notes a Civil Service Examination breach involving Murphy and Demarest in New York, leading to Murphy’s arrest on exam-tampering charges. Additional items include Captain Hart's trial for conspiring against Spain, railroad tax actions in Michigan, and a Spanish victory report from Manila with Cavite bombardment details.
Jim Corbett and his brothers Warry and Joe were fired yesterday at Carson, Nev, and met by a large crowd. They proceed to training quarters to begin sessions amid local interest and arrival ceremonies.
Leading women from across the country attend the first national congress of mothers at the Arlington hotel. The three day gathering covers moral mental and physical welfare of children and aims to rescue youth from cruelty and crime. Mrs T W Birney initiates the movement and officers include Mrs Phoebe A Hearst and Mrs William J Wilson.
A dubious exhibition by Jarry Fizeerald at the DAL factory show drew a crowd as the performer dislocated joints and demonstrated muscles in a controversial display. Spectators watched as limbs were bent, necks twisted, and bones appeared to move out of place, with reports of multiple injuries and a special collection taken afterward.
In Frederick, a large party celebrated the marriage of Mr and Mrs A Bitoy with a formal reception at their Esa Patrick street home. Guests from near and far enjoyed a decorated hall, music, and a lavish table. Numerous attendees included local notables and friends, with an air of social prominence marking the event.
The Athens dispatch reports urgent calls for immediate troop landings to protect homes of Christians in Retimo as Crete faces rebellion. Insurgents press King George to intervene while foreign ministers urge recall of the fleet and troops, with refugees flooding into safety and stores being sent to the island. The situation prompts concern over European peace and potential escalation.
Fragmented OCR reads like a chaotic historical record detailing railroading feats and a cascade of names, places, dates, and events. It references Denver, Seattle, Oak, Captain Weymouth, the Alabama and Kearsarge incident, and a British naval career, with overlapping notes on crime, finance, and trials.
Fragmentary OCR note lists names such as Heath and Barrier with matchups or marriages. Mentions in law connections to Prof. Apple and Clarion, with uncertain dates and places. The text appears as a garbled social notices column lacking clear actions or outcomes.
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