11 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1897
Page
1
Mrs. Frank Juif of Detroit writes that Salvation Oil cures sprains and bruises, praising Salvation O2 as unequal and stating she sprained her ankle but healed quickly. Salvation 631 is advertised cold for 25 cents, claimed as a prompt remedy.
London reports escalating Greek tensions with Europe over Greece's stance toward Turkey. Diplomatic moves include threatened blockades and firm coercive measures, with discussions of compromise and potential war. Dispatches from Athens note protest of the Crete consul expulsion and Turkish fears, while Britain, Russia, and Germany weigh firm actions and possible diplomacy to avoid conflict.
Rain and freshets from the Licking and Big Sandy rivers push the Ohio toward danger levels. Cincinnati river at midnight 46 feet 3 inches and rising, with forecasts of worse conditions upstream toward Cincinnati and Cairo. In Louisville rainfall totals reach 1.69 inches as the flood presses the region. In Washington, a three‑way race develops among House Democrats for speaker with Bailey leading.
Cuban groups gathered in Apalachicola March 10 boarded the steamer Griggs for an unknown destination after reports they landed at Iola. Tug Monarch carried 50 Cubans from St. Joseph and is at sea toward Cuba. Detectives remain on scene as the Marblehead finishes coating at Pensacola and departs for an unknown destination while authorities keep the Montgomery under strict watch.
Washington March 10 Mrs Leslie Carter the well known actress is seriously ill with acute laryngitis at the Shoreham hotel her vocal strain from Heart of Maryland may keep her from public appearances for some time The audience at the theater last night was sent away disappointed as no one in the company could play her part
Thomas Evans, an engineer, became the first person fined under a board of health rule prohibiting spitting on public conveyances. In Harlem a trolley car conductor ordered him to stop and Evans defied the warning, resulting in his arrest and a $5 fine.
In Lackawanna county court 709 cases are pending and about 204 licensed drinking places exist. Penn avenue Baptist church opposes license petitions of four saloons with 26 within four blocks. The church claims a large congregation amid mounting saloon pressure. Missing minister from Newark arrives in Reeseville. appears deranged after Montreal detour. Elizabeth Bannon found murdered in her Brooklyn junk store. skull fractured, bruised body, two men detained on suspicion.
Ashland Pa March 10 two men were badly injured yesterday at the Potts mine by the explosion of gag and a third by a heavy fall of coal. The latter is Frederick Budt a laborer and the others are John Zepline and Nicholas Brixius. Lud is not expected to live.
Harrisburg March 10. Writs issued to sheriffs of Butler Lawrence Mercer and Beaver for a special election April 20 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Congressman Davidson of Beaver.
Washington reports curb on rapid office changes with McKinley’s aides signaling cautious staffing. Possible picks include John Hay as ambassador to Great Britain Horace Porter to Paris and Powell Clayton to Mexico. Cameron may head Germany while Draper poised for Rome. Spain post slated for J B Brig ham.
A special Washington to Boston train reached Wilmington at 1 a m carrying Robert Treat Paine to reach his wife as news of her critical condition arrived. The 135 mile run to Gray's Ferry took 123 minutes and 34 miles to Wilmington 20 minutes. News of Mrs Paine's death reached Wilmington soon after.
Springfield March 10. A bill introduced by Representative Shannahan of Chicago would prohibit continuous long distance bicycle racing. It requires a rest of at least six hours after every 12 hours of racing. Violations carry a fine of 2 or imprisonment.
Cape May reports a Republican sweep with possible arrests to follow after officials were chosen in Atlantic City. Mayor and other posts went to G.O.P. members, while a reform push in the Fourth ward sparked tensions and police watchers. Names include Recorder Ingersoll and Alderman Southwick among others.
Brooklyn report of a fierce fire at Auburn Place and Canton Street where a five story structure burned rapidly. A woman Annie Duncan and her child perished after leaping from a fourth floor window. the infant fell to the gutter and died. Charles Goddard, a 40 year old consumptive, suffocated in smoke.
Pittsburg March 10 Sutton won the shortstop billiard tournament after a brilliant series of games. He started with two defeats but won every subsequent match to take first prize. Final standings: Sutton first, Shrinks second, Gallagher third, with Catton McLaughlin and Magrioli tied for fourth.
March 16 report says Thomas Mer3 Eram was condemned for the murder of Captain Charles J. Nash aboard the bargentine Herbert Fuller. Judge Colt set the execution for June 38 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Bram protested his innocence in a brief address to the court.
Ornville Kentucky March 10 White Taylor Stivers and Juha Bailey were working in a tube at Altamont Laurel county when a slate block 35 feet long ten feet wide and three feet thick fell on them. The block crushed them and their bodies were removed after several hours of labor.
March 10. Eighteen indictments for forgery have been returned by the grand juries against W. S. Dunn a well known contractor. The forgeries involve negotiable assignments from the city totaling $45,006.
Nuggets of news report Ex-President Antonio Ezeta of the Republic of Salvador dead in Panama. The first regular cabinet meeting of the new administration was held yesterday. Two children were struck and killed by the Knickerbocker express near Terre Haute Indiana yesterday. The wife of Dr Ricardo Ruiz, said to have been killed in a Cuban jail, arrived in New York yesterday with her five children. The Maryland Steel Company at Sparrows Point Maryland will start up all departments in a few weeks employing over two thousand men. Senator Brakes has introduced a New Jersey bill to form an association of oyster tongers with officers and directors. Mrs Netlie Gilbert claims her husband-in-law Dr G Gilbert of Cleveland caused damages of 358000 by filling her mouth with plaister of pains and letting it harden.
In Carson Pass Jim Corbett and Fitzsimmons prepare for the upcoming fight with heavy training portrayed. Corbett alternates hard and easy days under trainer Charley White while Fitzsimmons shifts to lighter routines and wind conditioning. Mrs. Fitzsimmons voices confidence in her husband’s impending victory amid a busy ranch training scene.
Baltimore March 7 Lexinston Savings bank a colored people's institution opened yesterday afternoon and found to contain 23.72 The net liabilities about 15000 and 75 are due depositors who number The deposits are small The large amount is 500 Nothing is known of the whereabouts of Everett J War ing colored lawyer who was president and cashier of the Institution The safe of the bank is referenced but details are unavailable
William C. Squier of Rahway New Jersey has donated a rare mineral collection to Princeton University. The collection, built over many years, contains unmatched specimens and will be exhibited in the chemical laboratory for study and public viewing.
Senator Lamy yesterday refused the press censorship bill drawn at Buffalo and returned it to the sender, name withheld. The measure provides for general press censorship.
In the Harrisburg session the senate heatedly debated a bill to appoint a civil service commission by the governor. The Quay faction supported the bill while anti-Quayites opposed it. The bill passed second reading, with a plan to make it a special order today. House actions included reforms on personal injury actions, support for free public libraries, and school district provisions. A repealing Verona borough law faced reconsideration on the calendar.
Whiteman Vicada, a former Minnesota politician and missionary, appeared in General Sessions Part I in New York on March 20 and pleaded not guilty to crank larceny. He defended himself, moved to inspect Brand jury minutes, and faced charges of swindling the Columbian Bank out of 536 dollars via a fraudulent Brooklyn bank draft.
Ex United States Senator John M Belph in Portland Oregon lies in critical condition after left leg amputation above the knee due to gangrene from a trimmed corn and ingrown nail. Doctors cite uric acid reaction and fear for his survival given the shock.
Washington report says Senator Harris aims to leave for Mississippi next week as his condition improves, likely missing the upcoming Senate sessions during the special session. He suffered a severe grip that nearly stopped his recovery, though friends now see cautious progress. Mother and three daughters drown in Mexican lagoon tragedy near ranch. a Mexican mother and her two daughters drown after attempting to save one daughter.
Stock and produce markets closed weak with fractional recoveries noted. Reports show depressed London market barometer for Lonsville and Nashville, with details on rail and grain prices, hogs and sheep prices in New York and Philadelphia, and mixed cattle values in East Liberty and Ohio regions.
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