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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1900
Page
5
H G Rush of Lancaster challenges all comers to defend Sir Jesss Newton's orbital theory in a $1000 a side dispute. If Rush wins he splits funds between Y M G A Building Fund and Franklin and Marshall College Science Building Fund. If Rush loses he pays $1000 to the victor. The debate is to appear in a scientific journal.
A Lancaster paper recounts Mr. Rash’s bold 1836 mathematical demonstrations and ensuing controversy with Professor J. Eberscheer of Franklin and Marshall College. It notes Rash’s shift from published demonstrations to a more rigorous effort, and an interview in the Lokal Anzeige with the Duke of Verguela criticizing the United States for suspending a Columbus descendant’s pension.
A Washington mother describes her 16 month old son’s rash, neck swelling, and misdiagnosis as measles, mumps, and scrofula. After four months of treatment with doctors, the sores worsened until Hood's Sarsaparilla was tried. The boy improved quickly and fully recovered, with no scar expected. Additional testimonials from Denver and a call to try Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Sarsaparilla Tablets follow.
April 3 dispatch reports General Buller entering Ladysmith at 11:40 am amid mourning. He notes the Boers are in retreat toward the Free State, with Ladysmith garrison celebrated by civilians. Cronje and prisoners are mentioned, with Osfontein and Kimberley reports on troop movements and hospital care.
Washington March 3 The president urged immediate passage of a bill to return all Puerto Rican duties collected since Spain’s evacuation to Puerto Rico. The Senate approved a companion measure 162 to 167 with 13 Democrats, 2 Populists and 2 Silver Republicans supporting the vote. The act would restore roughly 2 million dollars plus future duties to Puerto Rico as relief funds. Another bill would set a temporary Puerto Rican government while a long term plan is devised.
A Baltimore inventor Mr. Louis H. Kromim reports a practical airship design. The model near completion will rise and maneuver under his control with revolving screws for propulsion. backed by the American Airship and Construction Company the cigar shaped craft includes a crew deck and cargo space.
R G Dun & Co reports February failures totaling 881 for 9 93 million and six banking failures to 620 thousand along with receivers for United States Flour Milling and Third Avenue Railway after lien waves. Manufacturing faults rose to 4 26 million, dominated by timber and clothing, while overall smaller failures exhibit low liabilities and solid collections.
Indiana Attorney General secures key evidence in the window glass trust case against American Glass Co. The signed agreement among glass firms and trust representatives at plant sales is alleged to prove prior knowledge of a broader industry conspiracy. Pittsburg figures M K McMullen and T H Given led the trust side with F L L Phillips named as arbiter. A Havana dispatch warns of a potential uprising in Cuba with rising demand for spars machetes and hammocks.
Julius Moyes, who posed as Captain Clark of the Oregon in New Orleans Mardi Gras, appeared in Atlanta years ago during Edward C. Flanagan murder trial. He claimed to be a New York lawyer and paranoia expert, offered to aid Flanagan’s counsel, cross examined, then was asked to withdraw by Colonel Glenn. Glenn later found Moyes mentally unsound and unaware of basic legal concepts.
An inventor, Mr. Kromm, touts a new airship with rapid power sources and a claim of reaching 120 miles per hour. He envisions a Baltimore to New York round trip in 1 hour 45 minutes and plans early April exhibitions. The device uses Aerikinetics with atmospheric and chemical power, a fivefold boost claimed, and an initial $106 reward noted, plus various medical and consumer ads interwoven in the text.
A fragmentary item notes Texas marked the 64th anniversary of independence. The page also mentions a snowstorm in Buffalo continuing into last evening and reports a boiler explosion near Wake Virginia killing George Steurer and injuring his two sons. Also lists Lee Stover, former First South Dakota colonel, declaring as a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate.
The Kentucky House yesterday did not finish reporting the contested election cases. In the morning session Stafford versus Letterle was debated and the minority report allowing Letterle to keep the Louisville seat was adopted. In the afternoon Combs versus Harris proceeded, Harris winning 40 to 34 with 16 Democrats voting with Republicans. An altercation between Cantrill and Lafferty interrupted proceedings before adjournment.
The flood situation in central Pennsylvania and the anthracite region shows clear improvement as waters rapidly recede. Harrisburg officials fear possible Susquehanna flooding while ice jams and rising lower reaches keep authorities vigilant. Mining districts near Shamokin and Mt. Carmel report flooding, displacing thousands of workers.
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