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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1906
Page
1
A fragmented clipping discusses a French Canadian family with thirteen children, including twins. It notes a 1890 Quebec law granting 100 acres to fathers with twelve children and claims the policy has affected about 3,390 families. The image shows siblings posed on a St Lawrence home's steps.
The record describes a vision reported by a witness during Cross examination of Dowie. The vision involved the Virgin Mary and Gabriel present with the dying witness and a message that inspired an oath to arise and go. Nearby acquaintances later claimed dreams confirming the sighting and a call to action.
The National Educational Association held its next convention in Jamestown Virginia. A collision between an automobile bus and a street car in Louisville Kentucky injured two and seriously. Edward Firth, a well known contractor, was struck and killed by a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Philadelphia. William J. Brian Jr. plans to enter the United States Navy after completing an academic course in an Indiana school.
Police pursue an Armenian suspect who recently lived in New York as the possible kidnapper of year old Charles F. Muth. Captain Donaghy and over 100 detectives hunt for answers with family distraught as investigators warn the suspect could be captured soon or after weeks.
Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania June 15 The eastbound Black Diamond express on the Lehigh Valley railroad ran into a siding near Toranda and struck the freight train. Engineer Wank suffered a broken shoulder and head injuries and was taken to Packer hospital Sayre. No others were seriously hurt though passengers were shaken.
A Newbro's Herpicide ad argues dandruff stems from a germ rather than scalp dirt. It claims daily washing fails to cure dandruff and only kills the dandruff germ with Herpicide, promising healthy hair afterward. Sold by leading druggists. samples available from The Herpicide Co. Detroit, Mich.
George L Cramer and Son and Pires Insurance list farms and city properties for sale or rent. Properties include 115 acre farm at Jouurrilis for 36,000 and 115 acre near Johnsville for 1G acres with improvements. Also 273 acre and 310 acre farms priced around 58,000 and 3,000. Money to loan and bank buildings on Central National Bank Dulldies.
G Dun & Company reports strong optimism despite a seasonal dip as fall and winter distribution plans rise sharply. Industrial activity remains robust with steady steel and iron production, and shipments remain timely. New Jersey Bar Association elects officers in Atlantic City with Gilbert L. Collins named president and Willard Voorhees as first vice president.
Yesterday’s results show the Athletics 4 over Detroit Cleveland 5, New York 2 over Washington, Chicago 15 over Chicago 2, Boston 3 over St Louis 2, National League Chicago 1 over Philadelphia 0, Boston 3 over Cincinnati 1, Pittsburgh 1 over Brooklyn, New York 2 over St Louis 1, Tri State Lancaster 7 over Williamsport 4, Johnstown 14 over Altoona 3, York 8 over Harrisburg 4. Also notes Chamberlain’s Salve ad for sore nipples and skin ailments at A. J. Pearce’s Drug Store.
Rufus E. Lester of Georgia was seriously injured after falling about 20 feet through a skylight on a Cairo, Washington, D C building roof while seeking his two children. He suffered internal injuries and both legs broken, with doctors saying recovery was unlikely and the outcome could be known within 24 hours.
Tangier reports Mesfewil the Cobbler, convicted of murdering 38 women, was walled up alive after daily foggings. He screamed for two days, then fell silent. it is presumed he died of exhaustion. The incident followed an aborted crucifixion plan, with authorities ordering the living tomb.
Camden resident George Strang was suspended by the Ancient Order of United Workmen after entering the liquor business. He sought a court ruling to regain lodge membership and dues, but the By Laws mandate suspension and voids his beneficiary certificate. Costs were placed on Strang.
President Roosevelt critiques a house majority amendment on meat packing reform as too weak and biased toward packers. He warns the Senate alternative better protects stock raisers and inspectors while ensuring thorough enforcement. Londons Dispatches note questions in parliament on Chicago meat shipments.
A work car on the Public Service lines crashed into the rear of an open passenger car returning from an amusement park in Newark. About a score of people were injured, six seriously, as passengers leaped from the moving car, which ran half a mile after the impact.
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