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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1899
Page
1
A Parsonsburg reader reports a severe throat catarrh lasting 11 months. After three doses of Hood's Sarsaparilla the soreness faded, appetite returned, and the patient regained health, with others noting improvement. The testimonial promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills as Blood Purifiers.
New York World reports ongoing poisoning case linking Kutnows powder in a false bottle to cyanide of mercury sent to Harry Cornish and Barnet. Investigations probe Mrs. Molineux and past ties to Barnet, with handwriting analysis and missing Newark beard crew leads. No arrests yet.
The Greatest Life Insurance Company presents a policy secured by over 270 million dollars in assets with low premiums for safety liberal loans extended term option automatic paid-up insurance cash surrender values one month grace period and strong agent support in Hagerstown Maryland written by B E Good agent.
Utah county Sheriff George A. Storrs and Mrs. Jennie Wright head to Utah to seek exoneration and testimony in the 1895 Pelican Point ranch murders. Three young men were killed, their bodies dumped in Utah Lake, and Haynes, once sentenced to death, later life imprisonment, is central to the case. Mrs Wright offers to testify against her husband George W Wright if he is captured, claiming his goods tied to the crime.
The Delaware House of Representatives ended a days long deadlock after 91 ballots, electing Theodore F. Clark of Delaware City as speaker with five more votes than his opponent. Democrat support helped Clark secure the outcome, while Benjamin F. Sheppard and Andrew Esham were chosen for clerk and sergeant-at-arms, and Rev. Joseph Brown Turner became chaplain.
An explosion at Barking shipyard blasts a vast factory, killing engineers and many workers. Debris and shattered buildings span miles, with a body found 300 yards away and dozens missing or injured. Widespread damage to nearby dwellings and lines reported amid distressed relatives.
In Washington the anti civil service reformers won a tactical victory as the appropriation bill moved forward. A motion to strike the civil service commission appropriation passed in the house by 67 to 61 in committee, with no floor record. Senate action on information requests regarding the Paris treaty proceeded in secret, as Mr. West and Mr. Caffrey spoke against expansion.
Letters from Kisu-Chau in Shan Tung describe Chinese mobs attacking Father Stenz, tearing clothing, beatings with sticks and knives, threats of flaying him alive, and binding him to leave the district after a mandarin intervened. The incident underscores anti Christian sentiment in the region.
Savannah Ga Jan 7 The transport Obddam sails this afternoon for Matan ZAS with General Wilson and the headquarters of the First army corps ten signal companies and a battalion of the Eighth Massachusetts The remainder of the Eighth Massachusetts will follow on the next transport The battalion of the First Maine artillery now in camp here is to be mustered out of service at once.
Consul Williams letters from Manila detail the Philippine struggle under Aguinaldo, amid talks of annexation to the United States. Williams describes reprisals by Spaniards, rebel loyalty pledges, and hopes for U.S. colonial control, while Wildman argues for strong governance and citizenship promises.
In a dated Aug remarks, Consul Wid notes the Philippines must receive measures to govern and cooperate with American forces. He references a July edition on the Willphiogs and urges the American general Merritt to secure governance for the native population and maintain control during subjugation.
Manila reports a Malolos gathering of provincial governors pledging adhesion to the independence policy as Americans ponder possible surrender or prolongation of conflict. Native papers debate the fate of Independence versus annexation while international reaction remains cautious.
Senor Agoncillo, Philippine representative in Washington, seeks U S recognition as a diplomat and equal status with other diplomats. Secretary Hay holds the request for action. Don Sixto Lopez met officials to arrange credentials presentation to President McKinley.
London Jan 7 The Daily News prints an interview with Major Ferdinand Walsin Esterhazy author of the Dreyfus bordereau. The special correspondent found him in a small Dutch hotel and notes his lonely anxious face. He refused to comment on the Cassation inquiry but launched a violent anti Jewish tirade claiming the Dreyfus affair is a bitter racial war and criticizing defenders for internal discord while acknowledging threats in Italy and England.
Washington reports Rep Nelson Dingley of Maine remains gravely ill after a week with pneumonia. Doctors noted slight lung gains but systemic weakness and toxin effects jeopardize recovery. A tactical change in his condition was anticipated soon.
In Columbus Ohio on January 7 two hundred Fourth Only volunteers were housed in improvised bunks in the Auditorium for muster out. Under heavy sleep the tent floor bunks collapsed injuring 23 men, some seriously, with several taken to city hospitals and no confirmed fatalities.
Deputy Commissioner Lander of the New York State Department of Agriculture testified at the national farmers congress in Texas for a federal law banning misbranding of dairy and food products shipped across states. He urged that products in original packages become subject to state laws upon entry, to halt oleomargarine fraud and protect New York's full cream cheese industry and travelers at hotels and restaurants.
Governor General Brooke moves to end diplomas issued under the late regime for University of Havana graduates and directs changes to grant diplomas without a diploma paper. About 300 students attend the university as the Bank of Spain reports primary funds and teachers remain unpaid amid political influence. Public works wait on Brooke Ludlow and staff amid constant volunteer advisers causing disruption.
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