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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1906
Page
1
A fragmentary regional report mentions a Republican caucus in Pennsylvania and a G A R session in Altoona with references to political strategies and candidate selection. The text also briefly notes a college endowment issue and a tragedy involving a couple found dead by gunshot after a June raid.
Testimony before the interstate commerce committee disclosed that a large coal stock transfer possibly tied to rebates. Rossiter and Cassatt figures were discussed with questions on traffic reasons and whether rebates were given. Witnesses denied rebates and offered no sensational disclosures from the proceedings.
Missouri Democrats at their state nominating gathering signaled support for Sryan for president, with William Jennings Bryan notably absent. Nominations included Osleshs, Tenshure, and A. Gass for superintendent, and a new state committee was chosen. Oregon voters reelected Governor Chamberlain, while Congress and Senate races drew large margins for Republicans. In Louisiana, wealthy planter Dr Frank A. Brown faced indictment for murder tied to a lynching case, with rewards set for convictions. Engineers to meet in Columbus and Paris reports note the death of General Dessirier, Paris military governor.
In Pittsburg a deposition by Cassie Chadwick’s associate is tied to Mrs Chadwick’s financial dealings. The document reportedly remains unpublicized and may never be disclosed, while hearing details await master chamber decisions.
About 1159 Ohio National Guard members, drawn from state regiments, patrol Ghigo and nearby coal towns. Guards, once described as private detectives, have been relieved of duty as authorities plan full military control of the mines. Miners respond without outward hostility on the troops’ arrival, and union offices foresee no trouble.
The Fitzsimmons Burns fight, set for Washington, has been postponed after state authorities halted proceed ings. Attorneys consult Governor Pennypacker on lawful venues and a new date will be set only after his ruling, with the club awaiting guidance.
A report from Kittanning Pennsylvania details a fatal stabbing following a quarrel between two girls. Edward Ralston of Elderstidge is accused of wielding the weapon during the dispute, with one party wounded fatally. The incident follows a confrontation between rival groups.
Dispatch reports Paterson anarchists plotted to assassinate a sovereign during a Milan expo tour. The attempt was foiled, and authorities kept the affair secret from the public as investigators traced a web involving Avhina and a prot egal Vieter Enpiaie sitlon.
A severe six hour rainstorm caused a flood that destroyed Scottown Ohio and nearby Tronten. Homes and lines were washed out as the Indian and Guyan creeks overflowed. Many residents fled to hillside shelters. four people were badly injured and crops ruined.
New York gambler John Delahunty sued A. Canfield for legal services tied to the raid on a gambling house by District Attorney Jerome. A verdict awarded $55,000 with adjustments leaving the net award $45,500. The court granted six days to appeal.
In Philadelphia on an unspecified June date a scaffold around a large gas tank at United Gas Improvement Co. collapsed. Six men fell 145 feet. three, including George Nelson 25, Daniel Hope 26, and John Canilin 16, suffered likely fatal injuries. Over a dozen workers were on the scaffold when the accident occurred.
The dispatch notes a head on bus crash near Ca Wilac killing three and injuring others. A 12 year old, Joseph Alien, was arrested near Mt Tielio for confessing arson at several bars. A sawmill boiler explosion in Frenchburg Ky killed three and injured three fatally. A shovel dispute among Italian laborers near Newark NJ left five with skull fractures.
The Chicago meat controversy spreads to Europe as London officials and Paris papers report health concerns. Investigators condemn abattoir conditions while French authorities push meat inspection reforms, noting Chicago beef entering France under French labels and used by Paris caterers.
Chicago June 4 The Tribune reports immediate effects of the president's disclosure of packing house conditions. Three large plants began renovating toilets, cleaning floors, and improving lighting and ventilation to uplift workers’ surroundings. Signs warning against spitting and use of food rooms were posted. discharge threatened for violations.
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