05 May 1906
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1906
Page
1
An unusual trial scene unfolds as prosecutors present the case against a defendant described by witnesses and officials. Special agents testify about key evidence linked to the alleged homicide, while the defense counters with questions about motive and timeline.
Altoona Pa May 5 The Chicago Snail train No 21 and the Chicago and St Louis express No 18 on the Peon srive ra railroad ran at full speed and met head on at Springfield Furnace on the Petersburg Cut Off 18 miles from the city Initial reports spoke of three dead and 27 injured but later tallies said casualties were higher Twenty five passengers were aboard the overturned coach and many are dead or wounded Officials say a misread order by theSpringhehd Junction operator caused the disaster Ten other trainmen and a former Allegany county farm house superintendent were mentioned in early reports as involved in embezzlement cases and other charges.
President Roosevelts message to Congress accompanies Commissioner Gutfields report on Standard Oil. He urges thorough railroad scrutiny, Interstate Commerce Commission rate fixing, and tighter enforcement to curb secret rebates. The steer toward sustained government action targets monopolies and preferential rates while promising prosecutions and a Knox bill to clarify immunity provisions.
The piece surveys figures like Austin Mebarkand and Mariaml Maurie, noted as singers chosen for Edward VII’s coronation, alongside debates on government power over railroads and oil monopolies. It argues for stronger interstate commerce oversight, fair competition, and lands kept under U.S. control, while defending Standard Oil’s conduct as fair inquiry proceeds.
Baseball results from the American League and Tri-State League are listed with scores for Philadelphia Pittsburgh Boston Cincinnati and other teams. A deadly duel near Calvale West Virginia between inmates at Tidewater railroad camp leaves one dead during transport to Radford hospital. Alpha Delta Phi elects new leaders in Portland Missouri and New York. San Francisco reports eighty three insane persons evaluated for fright-related mental disturbance by a superior court judge.
Standard Oil leaders Rayers and Holdhold defend their company against charges of evading the law and disputing Garfield and Roosevelt in a terse statement. They say they support fair rates through the Interstate Commerce Commission and will respond more fully to shareholders after review. They deny evading proprieties while criticizing the president’s push for broader regulatory powers.
Sue Martio a respected resident of Falsonia Mississippi suffered stomach trouble for over six months. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets cured her enabling her to eat anything she wants. Persaleat A L Pearrs's Drag Store carries the medicine.
Mitchell guides talks as three propositions go to the general scale committee for report. Delegates split between renewing the strike and accepting arbitration or a compromise, with Wilson urging union stand and caution on financials while reports conflict on anti strike sentiment and possible peace.
Announcement notes the president will deliver the Memorial Day address around May 56 in Portsmouth. The event aims to unite Army and Navy veterans for a grand reunion in Norfolk and Portsmouth, expecting about 19,610 members to participate in the parade and related activities.
Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte in Baltimore is much improved and able to sit up for a time. His physician Dr. Thomas J F Gainers notes progress as satisfactory in the daily medical update.
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