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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1905
Page
1
President accepts the resignation of William Williams, commissioner of immigration at New York, effective February 10. The letter lauds his service, noting his industry, energy, administrative ability, and devotion to duty.
Berlin January 14 The American Chamber of Commerce of Berlin says time favors a reciprocity treaty with the United States Germany notes that Germany s new system may harm American trade A December 23 petition to President Roosevelt urges prompt action plus new laws for merchandise appraisal to ease importers bitterness. A second item from Cleveland January 16 reports a 14 year old girl attempting suicide by carbolic acid amid religious confirmation tensions and family opposition. she survived with recovery hoped.
A suspect arrested in Philadelphia admits attempting to destroy a statue of Frederick the Great in Washington and to blow up the steamship Umbria in New York in May. He claims he is an American patriotic fanatic tied to secret Irish groups. authorities consider possible transfer to New York police, while details reveal an improvised explosive device and a planned attack at night to avoid casualties.
Reports from Nowehwang say General Mistchenko's cossacks raided southwest of Liao Yang, violating neutral territory amid tensions with China over neutrality enforcement. A Port Arthur naval report notes better ship and town conditions than expected, with hospitals well kept and prisoners treated relative to Japanese captives. A Moscow attack targets General Trepoff as New York mourns a fire chief fatally hurt in a Bowery collision.
Miss de Wolfe, noted for Mrs Lovelle in Finero's A Wife Without a Wife, heads a busy season in New York society as a favored actress. She starred in The Other Girl, delivering one of last season's big bits.
Paris report states M. Combes and his associates plan to resign after a volatile three year term The move comes as allies hail it a victory though critics say the ministry lacks strength to push policies Names linked include Allatoder and potential successors Millerand Poincare Doumer Clemenceau Power shifts loom in Paris cabinet scene
John Brant owner of the Veedersburg News and Charles Ewickburg a barber were found beaten in a barber shop near the Odd Fellows lodge. Both men died from head wounds. A letter from Eckburg cited financial distress and intent to kill himself and Brant. A coroner’s jury ruled Eckburg shot Brant and then killed himself. Eckburg had served as financial secretary of local Odd Fellows Lodge.
Washington January reports discuss strategy to push a statehood bill through the Senate this week. Friends hope to reach an agreement for a vote while opponents press a delay tactic. Mention of Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma territory changes appears, with talk of eliminating New Mexico and Arizona from the bill. Government Specialist Found Dead in Washington hotel room after an apparent gas incident while studying boll weevil impact. Niedringhaus defeat effort cited as Republicans seek to unseat the state chairman and challenge Cockrell’s seat.
The Philippine Commission urges the U S to reduce tariff schedules on sugar and tobacco as prohibitive. It cites armed peace progress in Luzon and Visayas and notes cordial US Filipino relations, calls for authority to issue bonds, regulate shipping and railways, and ease trade with the islands.
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