11 Jun 1897
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1897
Page
1
An article argues diet and digestion drive consumption outcomes. It promotes Sharer Digestive Cordigi from the Baker Community of Mt Lebanon, NM as a digestible cod nutriment that stimulates appetite and digestion to counter wasting. It claims success shows science and sense.
The 1896 coal production report by E W Parker shows total U S output 190 039 959 short tons valued at 195 557 619 down from 193 117 530 and 197 759 053 in 1895. Pennsylvania anthracite fell by about 4 259 000 tons, while bituminous rose overall. Ohio and West Virginia show gains and shifts across states with Illinois, Alabama, and others increasing or decreasing. A note on prices: anthracite mine prices rose from 144 to 151. bituminous dropped from 86 to 83 cents.
Dr John W Bulls Pills advertise as a cure for dyspepsia biliousness and liver and kidney trouble. Endorsed by T J Burke Davenport. Box contains sixty pills priced at 25 cents, trial box 10 cents. Sold by A C Meyer & Co Baltimore. Do not buy counterfeit.
A June northeast rain storm swept through Massachusetts and northern New England causing widespread flooding and rail damage. Widespread high water affected Maine New Hampshire Vermont with several bridges washed away near Concord and Dover. Freight wrecks occurred near Exeter and a fatal drowning followed a bridge collapse, while water supplies were disrupted at Penacook lake.
Mayor Rice of Canton Ohio withdraws from consideration for the Democratic nomination. Two men were tarred and feathered in Butte Montana and escorted from town for public order. A farmer's young daughter in Woodbridge Township New Jersey was attacked and seriously wounded by a wild pig. Disastrous floods report from Tauride province Russia describe enormous damage from the overflow.
The U S cruiser New York, flagship of the Atlantic squadron with Admiral Montgomery on board, sailed from Boston at 3 PM after receiving sealed orders. The ship, provisioned for a long voyage, is believed headed toward near Cuba, possibly Gibraltar or Rio Janeiro, as crews prepared for sea despite a gale.
Washington June 10 The long deferred sugar schedule debate opened after the cereals were cleared. Senators argued on rates that refiners would gain and a Senate committee amendment was withdrawn. Tillman urged export duties on agricultural products as the bounty vote failed 19 to 52.
President McKinley travels by train through Ohio Kentucky and West Virginia to Ashland and Lexington where large crowds greet him. He praises the welcome, thanks Kentuckians, and notes future Tennessee and southern progress plans while Missed speeches and flowers mark the moments.
The United States torpedo boat Porter completed a near 500 mile circuit around Long Island in 12 hours 35 minutes, with highest hourly speed of 27 knots. Weather and seas were challenging yet the vessel performed well. Inspectors plan further tests of torpedoes and maneuvering capabilities.
National Leauge results show Philadelphia 7 Chicago 4 in game one and Chicago 10 Philadelphia 7 in game two. Other cities report Baltimore 4 Cleveland 2, Brooklyn 3 Pittsburg 2, Washington 9 St Louis 0, Syracuse 2 Wilkesbarre 1, Rochester 9 Scranton 0, Buffalo 4 Springfield 0, Providence 10 Toronto 0, Lancaster 6 Reading 3, Newark 10 Paterson 9, Hartford 3 Norfolk 0, Richmond Athletic 0 Richmond 0. In other news Alfred Quick died by his own hand amid an attempted assault, citing mob vengeance. Paterson silk workers end strike with compromise as 200 weavers seek higher wages. Rochester judge warns Sunday ball playing is illegal and instructs grand jury to act on violations.
New York June 10 reports the year’s largest exchange volume to date with 350000 shares traded. Demand surged as commission houses bought while selling indicated profit taking. late-hour selling eroded gains though many stocks held firm. Market staples like Bake Ohio Lehigh Valley and others showed mixed movement amid broad price strength.
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