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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Feb 29, 1904

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Local Market Ads Include Easy Payments On Sale

Fragmentary notice lists a sale at 109 N Market Street with easy payments and a Hershbarzer opponent sign, indicating a local promotional event with installment options.

Former Opera House Manager Praises Father John’s Medicine

A letter from A H Dexter former manager of the Grand Opera House Bowdoin Square Theatre Boston and Lyceum Theatre Boston describes curing hay fever with Father John’s Medicine. He reports severe cold and fever relief after a large dose and notes his son Alvin’s recovery as well.

Father John Alvin A. H. Dexter Grand Opera House Bowdoin Square Theatre Boston Lynp Mass

Fire and peril mark voyage of Queen steamship

Port Townsend Washington February 29 The steamer Queen after fighting fire and heavy seas limped into port reporting the loss of 14 lives. Captain Cousins ordered lifeboats launched as flames spread risking all aboard. Two lifeboats capsized but survivors were rescued and the ship was brought under control. The Queen pressed to Puget Sound and Seattle after weathering a fierce electrical storm. The crew and passengers acted with coolness to save lives.

Port Townsend Wash North Pacific Queen Miss Steiner Clellum Mrs. Adams D. Newsbury Texas H. Buckley A. Nielsen J. Neilsen P. Preitas W. H. Eneman M. Somers A. Douglass A. Donnelly Raymound Peter Mullin M. Flynn Columbia River Cousins Santa Monica Puget Sound Cape Flittery Seattle Tillamook

Gaunt Mutsu Undergoes Feb. 22 Operation Reported

Count Mutsu, first secretary of the Japanese legation, was operated on for appendicitis in Washington February 22 and is said to be recovering well under expert care.

Gaunt Mutsu Washington Mutsu Tapanese Lgation

Skirmish Along Yalu Reported as War News

Reports from Seoul and London detail clashes near Ping Yang with Russian cavalry and infantry skirmishes. Russian forces cross the Yalu, portending heavy fighting as Japanese landings continue, while Port Arthur remains blockaded and plans for torpedo boat destroyers are discussed.

Japan Port Arthur Losses Reported

Chefoo February 28 The Japanese say their fleet was unsatchel in the latest Port Arthur assault and are trying to deny damage. Original force listed eight ships with two battleships and a cruiser taken to Sasebo.

Japanese Shikishima and Akebono Torpedo Boat Destroyer

The Shikishima, one of Japan's most formidable battleships, displaces 14 850 tons and speeds at eighteen knots with four twelve inch guns. Akebono, among seven shallow torpedo boat destroyers recently completed, is 220 feet long with six small guns and two torpedo tubes.

Japan Akebono

Missing Warships Recount From Far East Skirmish Near Port Arthur

Chinese rumors swirl that Port Arthur has fallen as two warships taken to Sasebo in a disabled state are identified by survivors. Officers Saito and Tarisaka commanded the sunken steamers Jinsen Maru gid Bushiu with 36 men each. 29 arrived ashore. One man was killed lowering a boat. Sailors describe near contact with Retvizan before the vessels were abandoned and drifted east to Miao Tao Islands. Survivors walked 40 miles to Chefoo, two days without food. fate of others unknown. Viceroy Alexie arrived at Mukden amid force reorganizations, while Korea shows hostility to Japanese protectorate, especially Chemulpo.

St. Petersburg Phus Alexieff Yalu River Linoviteh Pfantry Anju Korea Yalu Pflug Port Arthur Vladivostock Far East Kuropatkin Plevna Sasebo Togo Saito Tarisaka Miao Tao Islands Tung Chow Fou Chefoo

Chance for sea fight slim in Russo Japanese war report

Tokio reports growing belief that a grand naval battle is unlikely as Russia may stay at Port Arthur awaiting sea and land operations. Fort Arthur’s guns and defenses are deemed insufficient to deter future investment as Korea’s status shifts under Japan’s influence amid broader war developments. Miners incident follows fatal stabbing in Johnstown as tensions rise.

Russia Port Arthur Tokio Fort Arthur Wiju United States Allen Korea Japan

Elections Held Quietly for Cuban Congressmen

Havana reports the first Cuba conducted elections under Cuban auspices were orderly. Republicans swept Santa Clara and Matanzas provinces, Liberals won Havens Santiago, and Moderates carried Puerto Rico. Senate GOP influence limits radical change.

Havana Vere Rodriguez Santa Clara Matanzas Pinar del Rilo Havens Santiago Puerto Ripe Congréss Senate

Isthmus Sanitation Report by Surgeon for Roosevelt

Surgeon J C Perry, at Colon, submitted an exhaustive preliminary report to Surgeon General Wy man on Isthmus sanitary conditions. He details Colon as woefully unsanitary but hopeful for redemption, notes Panama and canal route camps have healthier climates, and says proper regulations can keep canal workers healthy.

Roosevelt Washington J. C. Perry Public Health and Marine Hospital Service Colon Isthmus Wyman Panama Isthmian Canal Colenani

Miners and Operators Seek Amicable Wage Settlement

In Indianapolis on February 29 delegates from 356 miners plus a 200-strong delegation from Pennsylvania West Virginia Iowa Michigan and Kentucky gather amid renewed efforts to agree on the wage scale for the coming year. Mine Workers Vice President Lewis warns against wage reductions while Ohio and Pennsylvania operators insist a reduction may be needed.

Indianapolis Pennsylvania West Virginia Iowa Michigan Kentucky Fole Lewis H.Y. Chapman Ohio Indiana Hingis

Religious Education Assn Convention Opens in Philadelphia

Philadelphia hosts a three day convention starting Wednesday with delegates from across the nation. The Religious Education Association focuses on improving religious education through all channels including public and private schools, media, and arts. The program features over 100 speakers across 17 departments with sessions in Academy of Music and nearby churches.

Philadelphia The Religious Education Association New England Council of Religious Education Eleman Ita Bible In Ead Fm Academy of Music Futgt Baptist Teppie

Boy's Odd Warning to Mothers From Striking Messengers

Chicago residents receive a circular from Richard J. Wrenn president of the Local Messenger Boys Union urging mothers to keep girls away from telegraph messenger work and street temptations. The note cites dangers at stock yards and quotes 16 year old Wrenn.

Chicago Mesger Richard J. Wrenn Wrenn Messenger Boys’ Union

Fire at Strotlers Club Causes Stage Blaze in New York

A late supper and musical entertainment ended with a small fire on the Strotlers Club stage on Madison avenue. The blaze started from a flash light cartridge exploding and igniting decorations. A toppled Chianti flask struck Mr Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House injuring him, but the fire was quickly extinguished with little damage.

Strotlers Club New York Madison Avenue Conried Metropolitan Opera House

Baltimore Publisher Edwin Abell Dies at 64

Edwin Franklin Abell president of A S Abell company publishers of the Sun in Baltimore died at his residence aged 64 He was born in Baltimore and the eldest son of Arunah Sr Abell founder of the Sun His death leaves Walter W Abell son of the deceased to continue in practical charge of the paper

Baltimore Edwin Franklin Abell A. S. Abell Company Sun Mr. Abell Arumah Sr. Abell The Walter W. Abell

Correspondent Found Dead in Office

Washington reports the death of William Daniels, a St. Louis Republic correspondent, found in his office with a hole in a pipe. Aged about 13, he had come from New England and served as private secretary to First Assistant Postmaster General Stevenson. The second item from Allentown mentions Joseph Koud opening an oyster in a case, described in fragmentary text.

Washington William &. Daniels St. Louis Republic New England Taasfer Geaval Stevenson Stevensont

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