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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1910
Page
3
A general sympathy strike by 40,000 carmen supporters disrupts Philadelphia with bus and streetcar shutdowns. Police and National Guard deployment loom as tensions rise in Kensington and Frankford, with threats of riots and a boycott targeting Rapid Transit suppliers and affiliated merchants.
Philadelphia unions launch a citywide strike against the Rapid Transit Company after arbitration talks fail. Painters, elevator constructors, plumbers, and others join, threatening thousands of workers and a fight over open shops versus union labor, with nationwide sympathy rising for the company and for labor.
In South Bethlehem Pennsylvania the Bethlehem steel plant faces a shift in tensions as more strike breakers arrive. The strikers plan to send their demands later in the day while Charles Schwab signals the company may move contracts to Pittsburgh and elsewhere. About 200 laborers who arrived last night are housed at the works, with around 400 more workers on the day shift and half that many on the night shift.
Attorney Vertrees is chosen to defend Secretary Ballinger in key land cases. The action centers on federal land policy and disputed mineral rights involving government lands.
Brussels reports a Royal conflict over property allegedly diverted from the nation by King Leopold. Princess Louise questions rights to succession while Belgian deputies debate alleged Congo fund shortfalls of millions, with accusations of royal transfers to Baroness Vaughan and Ballincourt luxuries.
Washington reports indicate several members of Congress received identical letters threatening their homes with dynamite. Signed by The Committee and postmarked from Inley Park Station, Chicago, the missives accuse lawmakers of serving trusts and corporations and urge legislation favored by the people.
Chicago reports hogs sold at 10 dollars while sheep rose to 8.20 as slaughter receipts drop. In Dover Delaware Dr William T Ryan jailed five months and fined 100 for selling whisky in a dry county Kent county.
Mrs Aya Willing Astor wins an absolute divorce from Colonel John Jacob Astor in White Plains court. The final decree grants Mrs Astor $300000 a year in income and $10000000 in cash or securities, with custody of their daughter while Colonel Astor retains custody of his son. The settlement marks a new high for divorce awards in any country.
A seventy eight year old man named Stephen Merritt Moore pleaded guilty to shoplifting in special sessions. He claimed prior ties to the Abe Ruof gang in San Fihmelaca and said he had been placed in an insane asylum to stay out of trouble. He testified he escaped from the asylum during door exercise with inmates.
A bustling market scene with springlike weather drawing shoppers to base supplies. Cap Bernith made a bright appearance as frequent patrons returned, and a wide range of fresh edibles, poultry, fish, meats, fruits, and vegetables were on offer with assorted prices.
Attorney General George W. Wickersham announced he will argue for the government before the Supreme Court in the case seeking the dissolution of Standard Oil. The case is set for March 14. Wickersham leaves Washington for a week in New York to prepare the argument. Also, Ad Wolgast agrees to fight Nelson again in May after completing a ten week vaudeville contract.
The Frederick pool squad defeated Hankey's team in a 3 200 pool series bout at York last night. Final scores show Tom s and Hankey tied at 100, Coblentz 10, Landis a Schroeder 0, Wood RB 400 256, Roma 28. The next match is scheduled for February at Monkey's in Frederick.
A private dance at the armory drew about twenty couples. The hall was decorated and music supplied by the Bradduct Heights Orchestra. Committee members listed include Miss Chertrude Munenauer and Elizabeth Gilbert. Charles Robertson served as ward shutter.
Meat Inspector Harmon uncovered large quantities of dresser chickens and meats stored in cold warehouses in Norfolk. The items were deemed unfit to eat and had been kept for months. Arrests are expected to follow as the investigation proceeds.
An old newspaper advertisement touts Pape's Diuretic as a remedy for kidney and bladder misery. It claims rapid cleansing of disordered kidneys and urinary systems, promising relief from backache, rheumatism, and related symptoms after a fifty cent treatment. The ad endorses the Cincinnati firm Pape Thompson & Pape as a trustworthy supplier.
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