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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1904
Page
1
Our Frederick county sale ends soon as buyers from all sections flock in. Stock lasts with $150 to $200 pianos available cash or on easy terms. One $300 piano remains priced at 157. Act now before prices rise.
Commissioner Ware with Secretary Hitchcock approves a new pension order effective April 13 for General Act claimants over 62 65 70 and 75 who are considered one half disabled. The ruling aims to cut costs by reducing medical exams and streamlining eligibility for old Mexican War Civil War veterans.
Suits filed under State Attorney General Bell against Fidelity and Guaranty of Baltimore Fidelity and Trust Company of Maryland and American Bonding of Baltimore claim a trust to fix surety and guarantee bond prices with penalties of 224,600 for each defendant and 17,500 for each for alleged trade restriction. Also notes post office committee hearings on exhibit Q and Wilmington M E conference in Dover Delaware with 148 members present and memorial urging pastoral limits restored.
Reports from Yin Kow and Seoul describe Russian troop movements crossing the Yalu and fortifications at Port Arthur. Russian fleets, 30,000 garrison at Port Arthur, and several battleships damaged, with Japan tightening control of Liao Tung and Koreans mobilizing as belligerents.
General Stoessel, said to be relieved of command at Port Arthur, is described as a Russian of German descent and veteran of the Turkish war. He led Russian troops in the capture of Tientsin and commanded corps along the Yalu River.
Admiral Stark remains in command of Port Arthur division as ill health cited. Vice Admiral Makaroff plans to serve as squadron commander and overall Far East fleet chief. Captain Shtchensnovitch awarded Cross of St George for defending against Japanese torpedo attack. Mis translation explains pyroxiline torpedo fears. Zilinski reports six inch diameter detonating devices to be used on road near Anju Ping Yang to trigger stampede.
Washington March 17 Postmaster General Payne is much weaker than believed Likely unable to resume duties for weeks He suffered a severe gout attack in the knees and feet with intense pain He is guarded against excitement and has not left bed for about ten days His nourishment is difficult though gradually improving He has long been ill but has rallied before He chafes at medical restraint and grows depressed in spirit
A superior court jury awarded Rev. Dr. E. A. Schell of Chicago $24,000 in his libel suit against Dr. Charles Parkhurst and the Zion's Herald publishers. The case stemmed from 1899 articles about Schell and E. O. Excell producing a sacred song book for the Epworth League.
Senator Ferrell won approval for an amendment lowering the Jersey child labor age from 16 to 11. Glou cester native and former glass blower Ferrell argued the change would aid South Jersey glass industry. The session also paused reconsideration of the teachers' retirement fund bill until next Monday night.
Indianapolis office reports estimates that the national scale was accepted by miners nationwide. About 136000 of 190000 eligible votes cast with 88500 for the scale and 46600 against it in Indiana. states like Alabama, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Ohio, and Iowa show varied majorities for or against the scale.
Berlin reports from German Southwest Africa recount brutal killings in the Oka handja district where 113 settlers were killed or tortured. Women mutilated, bodies displayed, and soldiers alleged to seek revenge. Calls grow for restraint and civilized conduct by Governor Leutwein. Other items note a Baltimore fire origin verdict, a lynching damages claim in Springfield, a U.S. mint role in coinage for Japan, and $2 million in gold bullion sent to San Francisco from the Orient.
In a House discussion on post office appropriations Mr Spight of Mississippi opposes mob violence and defends Southern race rules while denouncing lynching. He cites New York 1900 and cases in Danville Illinois and Springfield Ohio, urging courts to punish crimes against womanhood and warning that social equality fuels violence. Panic at Pittsburg theatre follows Virginia Harned's refusal to appear. Three guards indicted for involuntary servitude of a negro. three men killed in Pennsylvania quarries.
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