15 Jun 1897
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1897
Page
1
An advertisement from the Shaker Community of Mount Harris New York promotes a digestive remedy claiming to restore appetite and ensure digestion for consumption patients. It argues the cure strengthens the body, prevents wasting, and supports recovery, presenting science and common sense as its basis.
The joint committee on coal mine conditions reports widespread destitution in anthracite regions influenced by low wages and surplus labor. It condemns company stores as un-American and urges a restrictive immigration law, semi monthly pay, state examiners, and an inspector of coal to improve conditions.
Annie E. Burkhart of Beamtown Pa reports a baby eased after the first dose of Dr John W Bull's Baby Syrup, described as soothing cries and helping the infant rest. The medicine is advertised at 25 cents.
A major blaze at Immigrant Station in New York Harbor destroyed the detention building and the main records on immigrant passage. Firefighters saved some boats while many immigrants fled to boats and ferries. Doctors and nurses accompanied the evacuees, and several sick passengers were noted among the relief effort.
A batch of brief items notes the death of Charlotte Whiter in Vienna. In Flint Michigan Wl Becker of Indianapolis is mentioned. Fires destroy a stable near Hamburg and a plant powder explosion kills Mrs William Newell. In New York Vito Cennt fatally shoots after beating his wife while Emanuel Barocchi intervenes.
A historical dispatch from Funchal reports on Barney Barnato, famed South Africa diamond magnate and investor, who reportedly fell overboard from the Seow near Madeira. Known as a leading London financier, his wealth and influence surged during the Kaffir boom, with assets valued around £100 million at his peak and his own Burnato bank shaping the London money market.
An incident during President McKinley's visit to Biltmorehouse in Asheville involved George W. Vanderbilt's aide restricting newspaper reporters from entering the mansion. After negotiations urged by Secretary Porter, the president declared journalists invited guests, and Harding relented heeding Porter’s report. The Bryan and Edith Bruno items follow in the same dispatch.
Washington June 15 Assistant Attorney General Edward B Whitney retired from office yesterday He led tariff law litigation and argued in the supreme court on the income tax sugar bounty Debs Long pension and interstate commerce and filibustering cases He will return to New York and be succeeded by Yale classmate Henry Hoyt of Philadelphia
Washington June 15. officials at state department refuse to confirm negotiations for a Hawaii annexation treaty while notes circulate that a signed document is ready for submission to the Senate. Reports say eight foreign relations committee members approved terms and that the treaty aims to place Hawaii under U S sovereignty with crown lands and debt assumed by the United States.
New York June 15. T M Early, Fienry and Timothy Maxey and Thomas Hillerbidge were indicted by the United States grand jury yesterday on charges of stealing four cannon from Fort Clinton West Point in March and November last. They are imprisoned in Ludlow Street jail.
The Maryland Institute of Juvenile Templars holds its quarterly session in Gaithersburg on Saturday June 18. Speaker Miss Nettle MM Parlette of Baltimore is listed among the speakers.
The Senate debated the sugar schedule with sharp exchanges led by Mr Knapp of Massachusetts and Mr Tillman of South Carolina. Pettigrew and Mantle pressed anti trust free list aims while Pettigrew challenged protection for large trusts. Lindsay’s amendment to place all sugars on the free basis failed 25 to 4 with McEnery crossing party lines.
National and American League results from Philadelphia to Buffalo appear alongside a Dayton fire tragedy. Rosa six and Albert two perished in a Nassau street house fire sparked by childrens matches, their bodies found together as firemen battled the blaze.
Market report notes resumed price gains on the New York Stock Exchange after brief selling, with strength in iron and steel stocks and persistence in granger shares. Closing bids list several securities, while a weak to steady tone appears in Philadelphia wheat and other commodities amid seasonal weather benefiting crops. Livestock prices show veal and lamb markets steady to firmer, with fresh listings for prime and yearling cattle and sheep.
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