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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1904
Page
1
An advertisement argues that colds stem from constipation and malnutrition, condemns alcohol tonics, and promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a alcohol free solution. It claims the remedy restores digestion and blood nutrition, enabling absorption and healing of stomach diseases. It warns against substitutes.
An advertisement touts Dr Chase's Blood and Nerve Food as a tonic for the elderly, promising to restore vital forces and improve circulation. It claims to rebuild the blood and nerves, mentions a price of 50 cents, and offers a free book with sales through Clinton E B Malin druggist in Frederick, Maryland.
Washington reports American marines have landed in Tangier to guard Belgian interests. Admiral Chadwick cabled the navy department that a guard is placed at the Belgian legation. The move follows precedent of protecting foreign interests when a power lacks naval force. The Belgian legation is described as an outlying section accessible to interior tribesmen.
Sultan of Morocco agrees to all terms demanded by Raisuli to speed release of captives Perdicaris and Varley. Tangier appoints Herid El Barrada as governor. British and American assurances discussed. U S rejects executing guarantees. Also, Durham Duke family pledge funds to establish a women’s college linked to Trinity College, with $50,000 goal and $50,000 cash plus $6,000 from trustees.
The next encampment of the Pennsylvania Sons of Veterans will be held at Milton in Milton, Pennsylvania. A monument to General Samuel Meredith, first treasurer of the United States, was unveiled at Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.
Reports from St Petersburg and Shanghai describe Japanese attacks on Port Arthur repulsed with heavy losses. Rumors claim a Vladivostok junction with the Port Arthur fleet and a battle in which Japan reportedly lost four ships. Japanese positions near Wa fangow and Kin Chau are retreating, with supplies moving toward Kin Chau as transport ships vanish off Kail Chau.
London notes a cut in the Korea Japan cable as signaling potential Port Arthur operations. Rumors of a storming are dismissed due to Oku's ammunition depletion and slow replenishment. Analysts think Togo may force engagement while guns are reinforced, with signals possibly censored from Tokyo.
Reports from foreign sources of sorties and attacks near Port Arthur spark intense interest in St Petersburg. Government cautious, awaiting clearer lines of communication. Public senses an impending major clash that could decide the campaign as Kuropatkin and Kuroki pause their main engagement.
Reports say Kuroki and Kuropatkin forces in touch with impending collision as Kuroki hesitates to move and the rainy season looms. Kuropatkin strengthens Liao Yang fortifications while Japanese force shifts southward near Wafan dian. A possible sea battle looms if Yashima or Shikishima is lost near Tallenwan.
In Philadelphia on June 5, party leaders and candidates wrestle with filling the Quay vacancy. With George T. Oliver withdrawn, contenders include William A. Flinn Francis Le Baron Robbins and John P. Elkin, plus Richard R. Quay. H C Frick backs United States Attorney General Philander C. Knox as a strong Pittsburgh favored choice and potential cabinet resignation could pave the way. Harrisburg reports state officials will prosecute meat dealers in four cities for adulterated hamburg steak and sausage.
Hannah Elias the defendant in a large extortion case testifies tomorrow about a years long blackmail scheme. She accuses two professional men including a physician and a lawyer of hounding her for payments, with John R. Platt arranging the harassment and checks used to fund the bids. The total suspected losses reach about 100000 dollars.
Five masked men dynamited the express car on Denver and Rio Grande No. 5 three miles west of Parachute and escaped with a sealed bag of specie. The robbers fled to the mountains, while Sheriff Struthers and Deputy Hardy led a posse from Grand Junction in pursuit. The report says the bag contained about $5,000, though the express manager claimed only a small sum was taken.
In St Louis on June 9 Don Manuel Cerevera a Spaniard billed as the king’s matador was shot through the heart by Carleton Bass known as the American matador. Bass and five witnesses were arrested after a quarrel following a halted Sunday bullfight as the crowd burned the arena. Cerevera’s body was sent to the morgue. A separate note reports Anna Valentine’s death sentence for stabbing Rosa Salsa in Bergen County New Jersey with execution set for June 15.
A clash near Dunnville 1 mile from Victor Colorado left one union miner dead as troops under General Bell rounded up 14 captives. Despite reports of 250 miners, the force actually numbered 21. Detachments roped in Harry Boase John James G Oldfield H W Moore H Lang H L Skinner Dick James Roy Cav anaugh John Duffy Charles Hard James Hard Fred Keefe A D Hem enway A D French G Force Fred Waddleton H W Shidler W M Shidler. Some captives Skinner Waddleton and the Shidlers were later released.
General Bell appoints a committee to try all prisoners. Mayor French of Victor Captain Gail Hoag and Judge M Gray will judge fairness. Innocent prisoners to go free and guilty punished. aims to clear district business quickly. State Labor Commissioner Montgomery arrives to study conditions for governor. Republican National Committee outlines contests for delegates from four states and several districts.
June 9 Thomas F Kennedy alias William H Werren arrested on forgery charge by American Banking Association. Waived examination, sent to the Tombs. Also notes anti bribery rewards for arrest and conviction tied to upcoming Republican conventions. Weather forecaster Frederick M Clark found dead in Scranton office, heart failure after illness. had resumed duties after hospital stay.
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