04 Jun 1897
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1897
Page
1
A Shaker physician-like figure explains the Bunker Digestive Cordial as a cure for disordered digestion. He claims most diseases stem from faulty digestion and asserts the cordial repairs appetite, relieves post meals distress, and is harmless. Ten cent samples are distributed to druggists.
Madrid June 4 newspapers view Sagasta likely to form a new ministry as Canovas resigns amid cabinet schism. Queen regent delays action while Campos may be sent to Cuba to replace Weyler. Spain’s Cuba policy and U.S. relations loom large in the crisis.
A father from Aurora Missouri recommends Dr Ball's Baby Syrup for teething noting his experience with the remedy. He asserts it is the best medicine for babies his family has used and mentions a price of 95 cents. The advertisement cites Webinga Brothers and S. J. Bems as suppliers at 168 Worth Market Street and 166 North Market Street.
A labor dispute in London involved Flood and Taylor, shipwrights fired amid a boiler makers strike threat. The High Court ruling favored the action, with six judges backing the discharge as lawful and two opposing. The Lords now weigh whether evidence proves a valid cause of action before final judgment.
Cumberland June 1 Maryland Bankers association held Swalsea-SOD with speakers Secretary Lyman J. Gage and Comptroller James H. Eckels. They urged a good banking law and adherence to the old standard, praising political support for a sound currency amid tariff talk and regional banking needs.
Confederte Memorial Day was observed at Mt Olivet cemetery in Frederick with 159 attendees from Alexander Young Camp Confederate Veterans led by Dr. S F Thomas. Rev Randolph Copeland Page gave the opening prayer as the choir performed and flowers were laid, surpassing prior years in attendance and floral tributes.
Two thousand people celebrated Methodist Day at Tolchester. The Italians building Aberdeen waterworks are on strike. The Charles county meridian line is established at La Plata. Secretary John D. Long visits Annapolis to deliver diplomas to naval cadets. Charles County populists demand pledges from legislators to back a 16 to 1 US Senate term. Maryland Bankers Association at Cumberland reaffirms free silver and gold standard stance. John B. Ramay elected president as officers chosen and association adjourned. Governor Lowndes presided at grand banquet with Treasury Secretary Lyman J. Gage and other officials in attendance.
The social page notes a gathering at the Hopeland home of Mr and Mrs Jeremiah Kanode this week. Attendees include their children grandchildren and great grandchildren with listed spouses and numerous offspring across families such as Kanode Randall Cathail Eader Catkill Oden Turner and others from Forestville Prince Georges County and nearby areas.
The funeral for Edwards Street was held Wednesday at 2 PM in Hagerstown. Services occurred at the residence of George F. Updegraft on West Franklin Street, led by Rev. Edward Heyl Delk with Rev. P A Cave assisting. Interment followed at Rose Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers named include L R Mobley William Aughinbaugh C B Heard Albert Heard J F Harman and Dr H R Eavey. Thomas Gallaher, B&O Rail Road freight agent, sent a large gate of flowers for the service.
The United Steam Fire Engine Co No 3 will travel to Annepolig next week in ship shape. Their drum corps reel team and drill association have trained for over three weeks and are in splendid condition. They depart by a special Pennsylvanis Railroad train with two sleepers Wednesday morning.
A fragment notes an old Maryland statute requiring two citizens who leave the state to marry to obtain licenses in their home county or in which they reside, with a penalty of $100 for each party. The text suggests the law has rarely, if ever, been enforced.
James Jackson, father of thirteen year old Thighman Jackson missing from Middle Point since Monday afternoon, fears foul play. Searching parties comb the mountain while Sheriff A C McBride consults on the case.
Marriage licenses reported for Samuel L. Hoover and Mary Eleanor Owings, with Samuel Tenn and Custtanoogs, and a license leaving for William Swann of the county to Emma Gibson in Washington D.C.
William G. Esker as executor deeds ten acres two roods and thirty four perches to Ino W Moore for two hundred dollars. Ino W Moore then transfers ten acres two roods and thirty four perches to Amelia A Moore in a successive land conveyance.
Mr Laker Rieded and Mr Joseph D Baker, presidents of Citi zens National Bank of Frederick, were yesterday chosen as members of the committee of administration of the Maryland Bankers Association. The News reports the development with a note of local significance.
Thirteen 13.60 gallon water tanks broke through five floors of a David Brown & Co factory on Twelfth Avenue and Fifty-first Street causing two deaths and a missing worker. The 12 by 11 by 20 foot tanks sank through the building, lifting iron beams and debris. Officials blamed overfull tanks and possible floor failure amid reports of defective girders and poor mortar. Investigations and arrests for homicide followed as the plant, nearly ready for occupancy, faced disaster.
Washington June 4 The senate advanced the tariff bill covering about ten pages of the metal schedule and voted down amendments. Senator Tillman of South Carolina defended himself against charges tied to his governorship while urging the sugar resolution be discharged from further consideration. A House incident involved Mr Terry of Arkansas pressing a privileged measure on foreign affairs, ruled out of order, with a party-line vote on the table.
The hearing of George Funk for revolver theft resulted in a guilty finding but bail set at 50 dollars for next grand jury appearance. Barsh Lee cited for disorderly conduct after loud brewery altercation. case dismissed by Magistrate White. Wheelmen fined 3 and 1 dollars for riding on the pavement. charges dismissed for one and fined for the other. Frank Harman cited for cutting Charles Morgan. evidence showed accidental harm and case dismissed. Unsuccessful store break in at Point of Rocks led to no entry. Independent Drum Band gifted music piece titled Meeting of the Blue and the Gray by C N Hanex. Obstacle watch auction prize won by Mrs. Wilbur A Davall. Public school sanitary neglect deemed a crime in local view.
The 22,000 regional miners will not strike for now after a delegate convention. National President Ratchford urged moderation, and resolutions call for a uniform cents per ton mining rate while deferring action until the national executive board weighs advisability.
Misida Strohaur was fatally wounded when Charles Linke a constable attempted to remove a seizure device at the Strokaur residence. Strohaur asserts the shooting was deliberate. Linke claims accident. Linke is jailed and hospital surgeons say Strohaur cannot recover.
Miss Hertzel has assumed duties as assistant corporation counsel of Chicago. A Delaware constitutional convention yesterday decided by a vote of 105 to 6 to promulgate the new constitution. A Texas storm yesterday caused widespread damage with many houses blown from foundations and streets rendered impassable. New Orleans barbers seek professional recognition as their craft is challenged. David Wilson, a colored murderer, was hanged at Morristown New Jersey yesterday, singing on the scaffold. Senor Dupuy de Lome has learned that the Dauntless was used as a decoy and a large expedition may sail from Florida for Cuba.
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