19 Feb 1906
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1906
Page
1
Local shop advertises top quality shoe dressings for all leather types. They claim safe formulas that won’t damage shoes and invite customers to bring their footwear for the right dressing. Also offering a range of shoe findings and accessories.
A chaotic report from New York details a string of incidents across Newark and surrounding areas. Summary mentions deaths by apparent self harm, a stabbing, and a hotel incident, with victims found in various locations including a canal and Brookline.
A Milwaukee case details Miss Margret Merkley’s recovery after suffering from weakness and nervous pains while working as a saleswoman. She attributes improvement to Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, claiming restored strength and health and urging other working women to try the remedy.
President Roosevelt favors keeping the essence of the Hepburn bill in rail regulation while remaining flexible on form. He cites minor amendments such as timing of enforcement and court appeals, and rejects complete retrial efforts while prioritizing substance over wording. Longworths visit Friendship home after White House ceremony as other news include a deadly wreck near Johnstown and a deadly explosion at Bethlehem.
Terrible blast hits the Buttonwood mine operated by Parrish Coal Company in Hanover township near Wilkes-Barre. Four men killed, including William Jams, Anthony Shutrun, Peltich, and Shulin, with their bodies tossed by the concussion. The accident occurred as workers rested in a timber shanty along a mine approach after lunch.
An Esnish ruler, King Christian, is laid to rest as a solemn procession forms at the altar. Dignitaries including Lenisa, Jean, and Emperor Haakon with Empress Russia lead the ceremonial walk to the chapel. Dr. Dau reads the service while royal personages, foreign representatives, and ministers attend. The coffin is covered thrice with earth as the Lord's Prayer ends the service.
Clément Armand Fallières takes the duties of presidency amid a military salute display at the Elysee Palace. Crowds chant long live Falières as the former president and family move to private residence. Madame Fallières accompanies him.
John B Stetson millionaire hat maker of Philadelphia died suddenly at his winter home near Deland Florida after weakness from apoplexy. He had been well until the attack and his wife was with him. Stetson had planned a Stetson University meeting this week and his body was sent to Philadelphia. Friends in mourning.
A fire in Rutland Vermont on February 19 wiped out six city blocks of core business property, with total losses estimated near 750000 dollars. Fire crews fought the blaze as two walls collapsed and several buildings burned beyond control, damaging stores and residences in the area while rescue teams aided nearby towns.
In Colo on Feb 19 Charles Moves and Charles D Hay were arrested for the alleged murder of Governor Siebenburg of Idaho. The men were taken to Idaho with an officer present from Kahlo and authorities from the state pursuing them. A separate Washington note mentions a remonstrance by the Medical Society of the District of Columbia and a possible grand jury investigation.
Gas in the stomach and belching are described as symptoms of indigestion. The remedy Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are claimed to correct the disorder by aiding digestion and strengthening the stomach and bowels. For sale at L. Pearre's Drug Store.
McCall dies after months of strain over New York Life Insurance Hamilton affair. He had travelled to Lakewent seeking rest and to repay 225000 dollars, with 85000 cash paid and 150000 notes secured by a mortgage. His illness worsened after disclosure of the Fowler committee report, and his son announced the end was near. The body to be brought to New York. Mrs. McCall is under medical care as the family copes with the loss.
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