14 Jun 1902
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1902
Page
1
An advertisement touts Paine's Celery Compound as a remedy to restore health, energy, and sleep for those troubled by sleeplessness, rheumatic and neuralgic pain, and digestion issues. It cites a testimonial from Wm. S. Gibson of Pleasureville Kentucky describing a dramatic recovery after three bottles and renewed vitality at age 65.
Final recital despite bad weather showcased pupils in varied readings dramatic scenes and a physical culture drill. Miss Marsh opened with Six Love Letters, Miss Cronise and others performed humorous and serious selections, plus a pantomime Absalom. Certificates of proficiency were awarded by Mr Boblitz.
Wikesharre Pa June 14 Strikers extend pressure to fire bosses clerks and others who replaced workers union plans to expel engineers firemen and pumpmen who have not joined the strike. Officials report families threatened with boycott and stores cut off from necessities amid widespread intimidation claims. A lightning fire at D and H Boston colliery aided by a bucket brigade prevented larger damage. Chester murder case Kilpatrick found guilty of first degree murder of Elizabeth Bear.
President Roosevelt urged Congress to pass a Cuban reciprocity law with substantial tariff reductions. He argued the move supports moral obligations and national interest, noting it would aid a young Cuban republic while preserving protective tariffs for other nations. The message reiterates long-standing McKinley-era goals and emphasizes American leadership in international trade.
Charles Shievler, longtime secretary and treasurer of the American District Telegraph Company in New York, was arrested on charges of peculations spanning six years totaling between 16000 and 17000 dollars. The case was sent to the grand jury after an audit revealed shortages. The accused appeared aged and trusted, with books unexamined until a new Western Union regime prompted scrutiny.
June 14 Washington dispatch notes no immediate shift in the Cuban situation despite the reciprocity message. Beets sugar leaders claim no loss from the message and say supporting senators remain with them while reciprocity advocates push for at least some opposition to sway. The president's stance appears to have left certain senators hesitating on further reductions.
Captain Hannett Robbins of Port Jervis New Jersey and Mrs Piuma Haines of Camden New Jersey drowned when the sloop Henry S Robbins capsized near Chester Delaware Bay. Five others, Lizzie Jones Robert Reed and Charles F Burton were rescued and taken to hospital. the US launch Cadet arrived but Robbins and Haines were gone.
A steamship report from June 14 describes Kilauea on Hawaii breaking loose with flames and smoke rising from the crater. The eruption began June 3 and continued through the latest dispatch, foreshadowed by increased crater smoke and minor earthquakes. No ejecta from Java or ash fall reported.
June 14. The increasing popularity of Denmark 28 summer resort is evidenced by the influx of American tourists who, instead of proceeding direct to Norway, as heretofore, spend part of their holiday in Denmark.
Alexander City Alabama, a town of about 1500, was nearly wiped out by a blaze that tore through every business block, three banks, post office, two hotels, livery stables, nine homes, the Methodist church, and the courthouse. Firefighters lacked water works, and a telegraphed request for dynamite arrived too late to stop the flames. No fatalities reported.
Forty three Chinese laborers who arrived in Havana aboard the Monterey from New York will be returned by the steamship company under Cuba's new immigration law in effect since last May. The group marks the first application of the statute restricting Chinese entrants, a major change from prior Havana policy.
Fire at HO Rosenblatt & Co leather factory in a four story building at Second and Osford streets caused extensive damage. About 250 workers, mostly women, leaped from windows into nets held by firemen, saving lives while many adjoining homes and the John Moffet public school were damaged or destroyed. Several workers, including Kate Schetdall, were injured. police and firemen contained the panic and evacuated students from the nearby school as crews battled the blaze. Loss estimated at $250,000 for the factory and $15,000 for adjacent properties.
Commissioner Yerkes of the internal revenue bureau holds that no artificial coloring may be used in oleomargarine without raising the tax to ten cents a pound. The decision addresses whether butter or colorants alter the rate, confirming the higher levy applies.
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