28 Mar 1903
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1903
Page
1
A short old time ad notes headaches from nervous or bilious causes and promotes a celery based remedy. Mentions women prone to nervous disorders and describes general weakness, dull brain, and debility as symptoms.
The advertisement extols Celery Compound and Paine's Celery Compound as cures for digestive troubles headaches and weak constitution. It quotes testimonials from Franklin and Perry claiming dramatic relief and renewed vitality after trying the medicines in difficult times.
Mrs Robert J Collier, granddaughter of Mrs William Astor, received seven million dollars in real estate from her cousin James Roosevelt held in trust. The property was transferred to her mother, a daughter of Mrs Astor, and was placed under her daughter's control after her marriage. Empress injured.
Berlin dispatch reports German empress thrown from horse near Charlottenburg in Grunewald forest. Her arm fractured, treated at hunting lodge, carriage to Berlin. In Pittsburgh, Andrew Carnegie donates 1.5 million dollars to library expansion plus 150 thousand for East End branch, bringing total to five million. Washington war records reveal Gen. Davis rebuking Major Glenn’s court for acquittal over killings in Manila.
In New York March 28 two hundred Irish patrons heckled and pelted actors at the New Star Theatre with rotten eggs and decayed fruit. The 2900 strong audience disrupted the show, some supporting the cast while others sought to end the production. A policeman extinguished a burning rag in an aisle amid the uproar.
A forest fire covers about four miles on Sugar Loaf Mountain five miles from Cumberland Maryland. A fire also rages on Knobley Mountain near Keyser West Virginia, burning from base to top in difficult conditions.
New York March 26 detectives chop through basement floor of a six story West Third Street building to reach an alleged pool room. Proprietor William Daly and a dozen others are arrested after a fortified, signal guarded hideaway with pocket telephones and secret doors is found. Detectives posing as laborers entered and were forced to retreat before the raid turned aggressive.
In Wilkes Barre Mrs Martin Brennan disappeared and was found in Scranton. The body mourned as hers was later identified as Mrs Peter Mathews who died by self inflicted drowning in the Susquehanna. A sister identified the corpse at the Brennan home as Mrs Peters Mathews. Massachusetts labor unrest grows with 25 Boston unions demanding higher wages and shorter hours amid ongoing strikes and suspensions.
In Birmingham yesterday Dorsey an African American was hanged for highway robbery the first death penalty imPosition for this crime in state history He had entered the home of mine operator David McNamara near Pratt Mines shot him and robbed the property McNamara though grievously wounded recovered. General Wade slated to be Major General in Washington promotion follows Major General R P Hughes retirement April 11 Colonel F M Moore named brigadier general for vacancy and Pacific duty two men Kiralyi and Kosa convicted of murder in New Brunswick second degree for the Verna killing. sentencing set for April with maximum 30-year term.
In a bold encounter midway between Marquina and San Francisco del Monte the first and fourth Macabebe companies led by Lieutenants Reese and Nickerson attacked an entrenched enemy garrison of 200 men. After an hour of heavy fire the two officers charged, Reese being seriously wounded as the enemy broke and fled leaving 45 dead, including a general officer believed to be San Miguel. Authorities hope the victory curbs Rizal province disorder. Lt Col Myer heads Surigao operations with three detachments pursuing bandits, with reinforcements to follow.
Five girls escaped from the State Home for Girls in New Jersey and allege cruel treatment. The home’s board plans an inquiry at next week’s meeting and Mrs Eyler, the in charge, is expected to be dismissed. Critics say she lacked temperament for such an institution. Accusations include locked rooms, short diets, hair cropping, and acts offending reform aims.
About 200 Polish girls employed by Heller and Long in Passaic went on strike, reportedly forming a union after officers were elected. Four hundred other workers declined to join, remaining at the factory without giving reasons to their employers.
Newark report cites a bartender and police inspector in New York on March 28. A circulated claim alleges urges to threaten, with Musky reportedly refusing to deny or affirm the report as Buffalo police investigate a statute matter.
In Sharon, prominent businessman Gaylord H. Locke aged 38 and his nephew Ferick Mappus aged 19 died when their horse and wagon plunged into a river after washing a bulk board near Silver Street. Mrs Locke witnessed the scene as the two other passengers were swept away. four were feared drowned with two recovered two hours later.
Washington reports Major General Davis forbids landing of discharged soldiers and civilian employes returning from the Philippines on any Japanese port. Past arrivals caused trouble with intoxicated individuals and local natives, prompting complaints and discipline issues. Stabbed His Brother in Grand Rapids. Clyde W Whittel, 24, killed Archie Whittel, 22, with a butcher knife after a family quarrel. Clyde arrested.
A 100 pound ammonia tank exploded in the Ful ton market on Fullon street between Morgan and Green last night. Flames caused about 100000 dollars in damage before being extinguished. Two men were overcome by fumes and carried out by police. The ad campaign debate is urged to start now.
March 28 dispatches report Secretary Hay warning Cuba that any amendment delaying or conditioning the reciprocity treaty ratification will derail the pact since the final exchange of ratifications hinges on March 31. Havana officials and U S minister Squier convey hopes the warning curbs Cuban opposition. Three reports in Havana indicate the foreign relations committee favors a majority path toward ratification despite opposition.
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