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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1906
Page
1
Misa Ethel Barrymore, whose engagement to Captain Harry Graham of the British army was broken recently, stands out as an interesting figure on the American stage. Her strong personality and beauty win admirers, and she dedicates much time to study. Her father, the late Maurice Barrymore, was hailed as a witty actor of his era.
The Committee of Seventy reports gross favoritism in awarding filtration contracts to the McNichol firm but finds no evidence to justify criminal prosecutions against firm members or city officials. Major Gillette refused to provide further information. The panel, after reviewing all related correspondence, announced readiness to submit its findings and adopted no further action.
An advertisement argues for treating the root causes of plant and hair problems. It emphasizes that manure cannot fix a sick plant and that dandruff or baldness stem from germ at the roots. It promotes Newbro's Herplette as a germ killer and offers a 10 cent sample by mail from Detroit Michigan with agent W A Williamson.
Edna May, famed stage actress, reportedly carries jewelry valued at 160000 dollars and has never been seen as a jewel robbery victim. The article hints this may be a publicity angle rather than a fact.
In Scranton on July 7, two brothers aged 12 were run down on North Washington avenue by a car driven by John T. Fisher. Gustave was killed by multiple severe injuries. Charles survived with a broken leg. The drivers fled, and the wagon carried a wash to their home for their mother.
Chicago and Alton Railroad officials Johan N. Faithouy and Fred A. Wann were convicted in federal court on eight counts for rebating the Schwarzachild and Sulzberger Packing Company. The government showed $1 per car refunds on $4 handling charges at Kansas City. Sentencing may reach $120,000 per defendant. two counts were acquitted. In separate items, August Rosenberg, an anarchist suspect, was arrested in Altona Germany, linked to plots against Emperor William’s life. Police in Seattle and Berlin report investigations and alleged bomb plots, though no weapons were found on Rosenberg.
Kansas Supreme Court holds Mayor W. W. Rose of Kansas City Kansas in contempt for assuming office after removal over enforcing prohibition and anti gambling laws. He must relinquish the mayoralty and pay a $1000 fine within 26 days or face jail. Attorneys file writ of error. appeal to U S Supreme Court possible if denied.
James K. Allen rode a balloon from Providence on July 4 and was blown off course across Cape Cod. After more than eighteen hours at sea he was rescued 12 miles off Chatham by the fishing schooner Francia V. Sylvia and brought to Roaton on July 7.
United States transport Thomas reported ashore on a coral reef near Guam with weather favorable. General Wood seeks authority to send the Meade to rescue passengers and cargo. ship reportedly lodged 100 feet on rock but no troops aboard and all on board safe.
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