14 Mar 1908
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
1
The advertisement promises a perfectly tuned durable piano at unusually low prices. It invites buyers to visit and compare in person, emphasizing outstating town prices and a wide assortment to see and hear the instrument.
Chicago March 14 John R Walsh seventy years old former politician and financial backer was sentenced to five years in prison for his role in wrecking the Chicago National Bank Equitable Trust and Home Savings Bank Judge Anderson imposed the minimum sentence Walshs lawyers quickly filed a writ of supersedas and appealed to the circuit court of appeals The bitter fight now shifts toward a final ruling by the United States Supreme Court Walsh showed no emotion as the judge denounced his methods and Walsh prepared to leave the courtroom before being halted by his attorneys Elopers Destitute New York March 14 deposed Hempstead pastor Jere K Cooke and Floretta Whaley who eloped are destitute in San Francisco according to a telegram sent in care of the girls grandmother The grandmother indicated some of Florettas property remains in Hempstead but aid depends on fuller information State Department Cipher Stolen Buearest March 14 a copy of the American state department cipher used in Washington correspondence with legations and embassies was stolen from the American legation by a French agent who escaped to Constantinople OF
Dun and Company’s Weekly Review of Trade reports cheerier sentiment due to good farm weather and higher securities prices. Progress in commercial channels remains slow with weekly minor gains, and early spring activity boosts sales in wearing apparel, farming implement and canning sectors. Some wage reductions set for April 1, while no major strikes are seen. Iron and steel show small gains, other lines hold. Farming and canning suppliers show stronger activity.
A social hosted by English Lutheran church ladies sickened 500 after chicken and waffles. Doctors rushed to treat the ill. stores closed as clerks fell ill. No deaths expected. Also, Lehigh student Coffin drowned at Wesget rapids while canoeing near Easton, Pennsylvania, after tipping from the boat.
Hugh Hollis, a Treasury Department clerk, shot his wife at their home on Newton Street after obtaining a revolver days earlier. He says he awakened from a dream of burglars and fired, killing her instantly, then returned to sleep and later learned what he had done.
Four youths from Trenton and Morrisville were arrested on charges of atrocious assault and robbery at Caleb Scattergood’s home near Yardley. Scattergood remains in hospital from injuries. The four confessed to the crimes and to other robberies as well. A separate note reports the discovery of the Chinese emperor’s marriage contract in Dina and its return to Pekin, said to have been held by a German rem f ix after a soldier who took part in the Boxer campaign gave it.
The Pacific Fleet plans a around the world voyage leaving San Francisco July 6 with stops at Hawaii Samoa Australia Manila and Manila bay target practice next fall then through Suez to Atlantic ports Colombo Aden Said and Gibraltar. Welcome in New York is planned with possible presidential involvement then Puget Sound Vancouver and San Francisco before final return next year. Honolulu preparations for a warm reception include a 100 member committee chaired by Hawaii’s secretary. food supplies and fresh vegetables will be arranged. 17,000 game birds seized in Jersey City warehouse. potential fines could total 340000 if charged at per bird. Birds include lapwing plover golden pie and ruffed grouse stored by New York concerns.
March 14. Officials say a major announcement soon will aid industrial and railroad interests. Judge E B Gaz of United States Steel refused to discuss the conference with the president. Full force at Philadelphia Mint resumes work by Washington orders for coinage including 31 0 090 0040 store in twenty dollar gold pieces.
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