19 Jan 1906
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1906
Page
1
Governor Vardaman to the legislature calls for a thorough investigation of the state convict system. He admits whipping a convict who insulted him while shining the governor’s shoes, an act now to be reviewed by a legislative committee. The incident has sparked public controversy and sensational headlines.
Terrible explosion at the Detroit and Kanawha mine in Col. West Virginia traced to Paint Riages from Charlestown. Eight men feared dead include Isaac Posake and the McCardies, Mickels, and Bridgemans families among others. Hills trembled and tons of wreckage were hurled into the mine mouth, with nearby mines affected and rescue efforts under way.
Washington scene shows Poultney Bigelow resisting disclosure of engineers who refused government posts over Isthmian conditions. He cites confidence and reputations at risk as Brennd pressures rise. Debate continues in executive sessions with further action anticipated. A separate note mentions a bill to raise the president’s salary to 10000 and the vice president’s to 25000.
Elizabeth M. Holmes of New York detained at the house of detention after a telegram from William W. Holmes. The message asked for her arrest claiming she is demented. In custody she mentions papers about President Roigerelt and Secretary Tete and warns traitors.
The report cites Treasurer William Push facing court charges of tampering as a jury member in a county case involving William C. Thomason. The article suggests influence over the jury and notes the missing funds from the treasury during Thomason's tenure.
A town tale about a missing child and a murder accusation prompted a formal investigation led by Prosecutor Samuel Atkinson. Mary Carries and Carrie claim Jones and two men assaulted them. a killing rumors proved unfounded though officials doubt parts of the story. Deb Justice Jame and local authorities press for clarity as the case unfolds.
Fragmented OCR details a local vote concerning a strike and public health concerns. Mentions a Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy used in Jamaica and Jamaica related figures, including Mrs Michael Hart endorsing it for coughs and whooping cough. Notes a drugstore selling bottles and improvised preparations amid unrest.
In Moorestown New Jersey January 19 a 23 year old Miss Florence Allinson was found murdered in a farm stable. A six year old child reported a tall light colored negro wearing a knee length overcoat visited, ransacked the house and fled after killing Allinson and stealing a gold watch jewelry and money. A nationwide search with a $1606 reward is launched as towns request vigilance for the suspect described as light colored and overcoat worn.
Reported arrest in St. Petersburg of H. English Walling for sympathizing with and participating in revolutionary activity. The note mentions Walling’s involvement in labor and social issues related to the period, with references to connections to a revolutionary party and local industrial settlement concerns.
Fragments report the death of Dr J L Beck at a grade crossing with unclear details. A second physician died in an unrelated incident on a railway line. The text includes garbled names and place references, making full attribution difficult.
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