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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1906
Page
1
A large Christmas gift stock with tools and cutlery including celluloid handles, carvers, vegetable slicers, knives, forks, razors, spoons and scissors offered at various prices. Also lists skates and sleigh runners with emphasis on competitive pricing and a call to get our prices.
News from Darmstadt shows a high profile case ending in suicide after a trial in private. The deceased, head of a department, faced proprieties and imprisonment amid a changing reputation. The report notes the event as part of broader German scandal coverage.
An ad touts Herpicide for ladies with thinning or falling hair, promising root stimulation and new growth. The copy urges readers to try the product and send for samples to prove its efficacy.
Havana on January 4 reports two men Domingo Boccurt and Victor Molina, described as witches by local authorities, accused of murdering a white baby Zola Diaz to extract the heart for use as a poultice for barrenness. The grisly tale notes the baby’s heart was consumed as part of the alleged ritual.
New York hearing quotes Lyman J. Gage and A Barton Hepburn backing faster currency expansion to avert a likely panic. Schiff supports broader emergency notes. Shaw proposed backed bank issuance. Debate centers on safety feasibility and timing amid inelastic currency system risks.
A statement from Judge Berry of Campbell county court in New Port says Mrs. Taggart’s welfare is to be safeguarded by her two sons and father, Cap, amid disputes over location and custody. The report notes retirement plans for Rear Admiral Gisses and mentions a naval district command and a court martial in progress. Baltimore Trust officials report a fraud case involving Brown and Bernard, with assets seized. President Carrier announces Ralph Voorhees gift totaling 200000 for Carroll College buildings.
Mrs Julius Caesar Burrows wife of Senator Burrows entertained a recent house party at their Massachusetts avenue home. The gathering featured a small holiday or Christmas-like event with guests and a flower show centerpiece.
Albany January t Governor Riggins received a petition seeking clemency for Albert T Patrick the New York lawyer awaiting execution at Sing Sing for the murder of millionaire William Marsh. The petition signed by nearly ten notable figures includes Grover Cleveland John G Carlisle Samuel Clemens Mark Twain Allan McLane and several clergy and professionals.
In Washington on January 6, Champ Clark of Missouri delivered a three hour speech in favor of a Philippine tariff bill. The address explored Clark's democratic beliefs, touched on silver, and referenced figures like Shaw and Reed while defending the proposed tariff measure amidst partisan debate.
Chicago reports a man slain on railroad tracks near Bay by a companion who planned to hide the crime. Moran, described as blond, confessed after investigators found blood-stained clothing and traced a pistol used in the murder. The accused reportedly aided concealment while the victim lay near the rails.
A countryside incident led Constable Boyer to jail two men as an angry mob threatened lynching after a woman’s evidence linked them to a crime involving a child and a stream near Smyrna. Residents warned of further danger as authorities moved prisoners to Kent County jail. The second item notes the Royal Arcanum suit over new by law rates debated in the Supreme Court session, with demurrer arguing lack of legality in amendments and alleged by law violations.
Simeon Wharton, 10 year old son of Henry Wharton, was found mutilated in a cane field on Waiania island after being missing. The killer buried remains six inches underground. Samuel Johnson, boarding with the family, confessed the motive involved a dispute over liquor. Also noted: lace smuggling case in Salem and Pennsy plans to build two locomotive works in Pittsburgh region as part of a broader railway expansion.
Local report details a property transfer involving a road and timber acres in Readelph county. The document names parties tied to Brads mi Pa and Otnt, noting a financial figure around five hundred dollars amid a hawk and mett references.
Testimony in New York reveals plans to crush a rival through a pact among Waters-Pierce, Republic and other companies linked to Standard Oil. Witnesses describe subsidiary status, hidden shipments, and price manipulation meant to overcome Richardson Gay Oil. A bookkeeper claims Waters-Pierce barrels carried Standard Oil tags while pricing aimed to defeat competition.
Jan 6 report states Representative Reeder of Kansas introduced a resolution asking the attorney general to investigate if a combination or agreement exists or existed among the Pennsylvania railroad System Norfolk and Western Rail company Baltimore and Ohio railway company Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad company or Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad company or any two or more of these firms in possible violation of anti trust law.
A crash report from Phindabia dated January 8 details the death of Mrs RL ML Perr of Philadelphia after being struck by an electric cab while escaping a trolley car. The incident occurred near her home as she moved along the street. Police are pursuing the investigation to identify the cab driver.
Scattered OCR fragments describe a man leaping from a viaduct into the Carthega river and a bank shooting in the German American Bank building. A fire boat crew chased a capitatist Pant to aid another victim as authorities assess who is fatally wounded.
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