24 Jan 1910
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1910
Page
1
A passenger train crash near a river bridge resulted in multiple deaths with several carriages breaking free and plunging into the water. Survivors and rescuers worked amid wreckage as authorities began investigations into the disaster and its cause.
An article explains the Braundstreet index of commodities shows wholesale price trends dating to 1807, with the tidex numbers for San 1,1949 indicating a wholesale cost of 0.80 per item under a 96-commodity basket. The index records the rise to 9,1203 by 1907 levels and notes a 61 percent gain since 1896, reflecting living costs today. It also compares a December era to present inflation, citing 29.5 percent rise since the low in 1908 and a 3.6 percent rise over the later period.
A 1890s style report notes judge Bquga set to preside over a Panama case amid rising living costs. It details price changes across major commodities from 1896 to 1898, including breadstuffs, livestock, provisions, hides, and coal, and discusses the beef market and government actions affecting poultry and farm products.
The passage reports miners discussing a regional boycott linked to wheat policy and meat rationing. It notes calls for government action to reopen abandoned eastern farms and fund land refertilization, with locals urging energetic government measures. The text mentions United Mine Workers locals passing resolutions seeking relief and a firm stance against those blamed for hardships.
January 24 report from Pa city details a double tragedy as a man melts away, leaving no clue to his whereabouts before a bullet ended his life in Central Park Rittersville. Clues include clothing and a revolver later found, with speculation of vanity after photos of actresses.
A Jan 24 complaint filed in Pittsburgh cites local butchers for selling meat at illegally low prices. The farmer involved says authorities acted against fair pricing, and the case outlines penalties and required reform steps.
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