27 Jul 1905
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1905
Page
1
Dover reports Edward Kleaton of Liverpool abandoned his cross channel swim after six hours, covering a third of the distance due to illness. Annette Kellerman of Australia also quit after five hours, losing a mile lead to Heaton as seasickness overwhelmed her.
Advert boasts Newbro s Herpicide as a novel scalp germicide and antiseptic from Detroit Michigan. Claims destruction of microbes causes hair loss and promises relief to men and women. Endorsed by special agent J A Williamson and available from druggists with stamps for samples.
New Orleans reports six more Yellow Fever deaths bringing total to 45 and 165 cases with 19 infection centers. Sanitation plan mobilizes 450 workers plus 100 exras to clean gutters and house to house canvassing to seal cisterns and oil cesspools. Business community funds the effort as ward clubs form precinct groups and fortify quarantine measures.
Ancient mining air blast under Calumet is blamed for strong tremors that rocked buildings and rattled plaster and shelves. Marquette and surrounding areas reported a distinct shock with a dull rumble and swaying structures but no damage reported.
Charles Long, an African American accused of murdering Matthew Cunningham of Trenton, is pursued by a large posse in New Jersey. They set fire to over 15 acres of swamp brush near Dismal Swamp to force his capture, with armed guards surrounding the area and warnings he will be killed if he resists. Detectives and police from Newark, Trenton, and nearby towns assist as Long eludes earlier sightings in Dunellen and Skelton.
James Wilson, secretary of agriculture, is described as a long-serving congressman and key architect of a reformed department. The article notes his Scottish birth and forty-year residency, highlighting his role as a public figure amid a leak controversy affecting cotton statistics.
The Arctic steamer Roosevelt left the Roosevelt wharf for Peary’s North Pole voyage amid cheers from a large crowd. Lieutenant Commander Peary vowed the expedition will be successful and plans to return in September 1904.
Reports from Washington indicate Japan will seek an indemnity near 1 billion dollars and demands including Salhallien Liao Tung railway access Korea influence and Manchuria return. Expected negotiations aim to set bases for a Washington treaty and peace in the Far East amid caution on Manchuria and Vladivostok issues. A Japanese advance on the Tumen River and landing near Vladivostok are noted as ongoing military actions.
London dispatch reports Emperor William seeks a Hohenzollern prince to rule Norway with Nicholas II's consent. Russia might gain a slight Atlantic frontier rectification, potentially seizing Norwegian territory near Finland. Also noted a Bret Harte daughter relief fund formed by Meredith Newnes Parker Doyle and others for Ethel Marie Reed's daughter.
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