25 Jun 1903
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1903
Page
1
A historical advertisement discusses the transition from girlhood to womanhood and the need for tonics to treat weakness, nervousness, and female ailments. It promotes Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and promises a $500 reward for uncured cases, sharing a testimonial from Mrs. Dan Hall about her daughter’s recovery after using the remedy.
Six or more people were wounded when street railway guards fired on strike supporters at Main and Lombardy Streets in Richmond Virginia. A company car guarded by an employee armed with shotguns stood nearby and shots were exchanged as rioting continued in the east end with cars blocked and missiles hurled. The Howitzers and a Gatling gun aided by detachments forced cars to move to the barns as five companies from Norfolk and Newport News reinforced local troops.
The International League of Press Clubs re elected MP Curran of Boston as president for the coming year. Officers include vice presidents John A Hennessey Franklin P Stoy Charles Emory Smith P Boyle Mrs Cynthia Westover Alden secretary H Starr Richardson treasurer Col John Hobis and an executive committee with members from Pittsburgh New York San Francisco Reading and other cities.
American League results show St Louis 4 Athelene 2 Detroit 2 Boston 1 Chicago 4 Washington 1 New York 6 Cleveland 3 in the first game Cleveland 3 New York 0 in the second. National League games were all postponed due to rain.
A Ashland Kentucky shoemaker G M Myer endorses Deans Kidney Pills, recounting a long track record of relief from backache and kidney troubles after using the remedy since 1896. He credits sustained results and recommends the product sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole U.S. agent. Price is 50 cents.
Sir Thomas Lipton and J Pierpont Morgan arrived at New York aboard the Oceanic. Lipton said he is confident of victory and would like to defend the cup, noting Shamrock III is a remarkable boat. He plans a possible lunch with President Roosevelt and will join Newport races if possible.
In Wilmington on June 25, Arthur Corwell, charged with complicity in the mob killing of George White, was released on $5000 bail. Crowds gathered at City Hall, police guarded against unrest, and the coroner’s inquest concluded without naming leaders, finding White died by burning from unknown parties between June 22 and 23.
Helen Keller described as a young, accomplished woman with a remarkable autobiography titled Einstery of My Wife attracting attention in literary circles. The piece highlights her status as a famed figure despite early disabilities and notes ongoing public interest in her life and works.
In Elk Valley Tennessee on June 25 a 12 year old Italian boy died of injuries believed caused by a shooter in the crowd. Jail guards say they fired over the crowd and none of their men wounded him. officials suspect a passerby shooter. In Towson Maryland Elias Williams, colored, held for murder in Delaware County, Pa. surrendered in Baltimore under a false name and is being held for Pennsylvania authorities.
Emperor William arrived aboard the Hohenzollern at Kiel, the German navy dipped the imperial colors to the American flag, and Rear Admiral Cotton met him aboard the Kearsarge. TheENtire fleet fired a cannon salute as the Americans observed German naval honor. William invited officers to lunch aboard the Kearsarge and exchanged greetings. In Baltimore, Policeman Handy received six years for theft, after pleading guilty to stealing a diamond ring and other property.
The khedive of Egypt arrived in London for a week of private visits. Kansas lawmakers convened an extra session to address a food shortage. The Sovereign Grand Lodge of the OCF will meet in Baltimore from September 21 to 24. Harvard University awarded regular degrees to 1038 graduates at its 267th commencement. A head‑on collision near Cherryville, Kansas destroyed both locomotives. Thomas Mahoney of Palmyra, Nebraska, was murdered and robbed and his body mutilated by footpads.
King Peter I arrived in Belgrade amid enthusiastic crowds after years of exile. A guard of honor and band greeted him as officials and citizens gathered on the railroad platform. Foreign observers were limited to the Russian and Austrian ministers, while Mass at the cathedral preceded the king's state drive to the new palace.
A 35 foot fall from a telephone pole injures three bystanders in Hartford. Albert Larkum, the lineman, is badly hurt with internal injuries and paralysis of both legs. Mrs Mary E Brewster of Minneapolis, her daughter Nancy 11, and Mrs Charles Edwards Trinity College wife, were beneath. the child suffered a broken leg and severe injuries while the two women were bruised.
Wilkesbarre Pa June 25 The board of conciliation met in the Lehich Valley Coal Company main office to consider miners grievances. W L Connell was named chairman in a secret meeting with a plan to study the typewritten complaints and select an umpire if the board fails to resolve the points.
New York June 25 Former Congressman Driggs has been indicted by the federal grand jury in Brooklyn. He is charged with unlawfully receiving a 500 check from the Brandt-Dent Company for procuring a government contract to supply 250 automatic cashiers for the post office department. He pleaded not guilty to the first two indictments and reserves plea on the rest. The case stems from a broader post office corruption probe.
Miss Ida Barber married Luther Day son of Supreme Court Justice William R Day in Canton at the First Presbyterian Church in a ceremony by Rev O B Milligan. Hundreds attended. The McKinleys had given identical bridal silver as gifts in the past to Mary Barber and Mabel McKinley, this time repeated for Ida Barber Day.
An official of the United States Marine hospital cites 109+ cases of pinkeye in Buffalo amid an outbreak among workers at the Lackawanna Steel and Iron Company. Trachoma is widespread across the city with many treated by local doctors. Authorities believe foreigners entering via Canada brought the illness. Italian Joseph Skool from Brantford, Ontario has been arrested.
Pennsylvania's Highway Commission at Harrisburg reports Governor Pec anypacker has appointed Joseph W Hunter of Jenkintown as state commissioner of highways. The new office, created by the last legislature, will oversee an appropriation of $6 008 200 for road improvements and Hunter is described as an expert road bender who will immediately organize the department of highways.
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