24 Feb 1906
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1906
Page
1
We offer the best Shoe Dressings made for all leathers and never use injurious mixtures. Bring in your shoes for the right dressing. We stock a full line of Shoe Findings Rubber Heels Tread-Air Cush ions Insoles Silk Laces and more.
The text notes the death of a leading Whitney family figure tied to the Vanderlei line and Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney. It mentions Navy service and connects to the late John Hay lineage, signaling a major American industrial and social dynasty event.
Pittsburg Feb 24 A coroner s jury acquitted 11 year old Harry Haas in the death of his 13 year old brother Howard after he stabbed him with a poker the jury saying the boy did not realize the enormity of his crime The jury urged Juvenile court to investigate the boy s account and the tragedy.
The Hepburn railroad rate bill passes the Republican House and gains presidential endorsement, but Senate committee debates over amendments persist. Representative Titman, a Democrat, reports for the Senate, while Emiencioents press for broader reform. The issue traces to the Esch Townsend measure and coal region discontent, with hearings costing about $30,900 and many meetings held.
Baroness von Suttner, hailed as a leading peace advocate, has won the Nobel Peace Prize. Pope Leo XIII called her the most remarkable woman in the work as she promoted peace, organized congresses, and authored influential works shaping the Hague Conference and Nobel prize origins.
Washington reports the House adopted the Tillman-Gillespie resolution directing the Interstate Commerce Commission to promptly investigate alleged railroad restraints in coal and oil handling. The measure goes back to the Senate for a second action. A parallel note from New York reveals the United Mine War of America’s senior committee weighing miners demands to operators and possible talks with President Mitchell awaiting operator meeting.
Archdeacon W. W. Jeffries reports Korean oppression under Japanese rule. He cites executions for property resistance, including women hanged in streets, with bodies left as warnings. He says the Korean emperor fears the Japanese and appeals to the legation guard. Also notes Mardi Gras plans in New Orleans and an ad for Chamberlain's Salve at A. L. Pearre's DragStore.
London reports the Official Liquidator values the Wright companies assets at about 2 575 976, with unsecured creditors receiving 921 and shareholders getting nothing. The piece recalls Wright's dramatic downfall and subsequent death by poison amid fraud charges. Buried in the wider summary are brief notes on a Philadelphia death, a Dewey dock sighting off Las Palmas, and a drowning witnessed by a wife.
The article recounts Johann Hoch's execution after a death sentence for poisoning his wife Marie Welcker Hoch. The scene covers attorney efforts for a stay, Judge Landis denial, the reading of the death warrant, and Hoch's calm acceptance and final German plea Father forgive them. He died after a 29 second pulse continued.
The state board of health decided to enforce restrictions against Cuba and Central American ports beginning March 15, announced from New Orleans on February 24.
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