08 May 1905
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1905
Page
1
The ad touts the top automatic hand corn planter on the market promising best value and dependable performance for farmers seeking efficient planting. It emphasizes low effort and cost savings to entice buyers.
New York reports a planned exodus of 90 000 Russian Hebrews fleeing tyranny. Edward Lauterbach announced at a Home for Aged and Infirm Hebrews meeting that thousands of Russian brethren will seek freedom in the United States. Immigration records show a spring surge in steerage arrivals may break prior limits. A reward of 200 is offered for Pat Crowe, a high‑stakes robber, with ongoing searches following his reported presence near Omaha.
Thousands of American women find relief from monthly suffering by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad asserts it regulates menses, cures causes of pain, and reduces symptoms like back ache bloating and fatigue, with a testimonial from Irene Crosby of Savannah Georgia. It urges interested readers to contact Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free advice.
A vintage ad argues against washing with soap and water to remove dandruff and promotes Canthiarides, Vaseline, and glycerine as key ingredients. It claims Only Herpicide kills the parasitic germ feeding hair roots. Sample offer and agent contact listed.
The letter by Edward A Woods to Edward A Woods manager at Pittsburg Pa asserts that Equitable’s surplus is held for policyholders and not stockholders. Alexander denies rumors of resignation and confirms mutual plan profits accrue to policyholders with stockholders limited to a $7000 annual dividend.
Russian fleet under Vice Admiral Rojestvensky sails from Indochina toward Vladivostok to join Nebogatoff forces and sweep Japanese seas. Off Hokkaido, four Russian torpedo boat destroyers burn a small Japanese vessel. Oromobor escorts the flotilla. British dispatches report warships moving and coaling as Osama’s army advances in Manchuria. Penn football schedule released. only North Carolina game added. unrelated notices on divorce and Tyrone Herald editor pass.
Forty years ago Prince Michael Chilkott, a Russian railway minister, studied in Philadelphia under the name John Magill. In America he learned the phrase distress from the bottom up and on returning to Russia helped plan and build the great Trans Siberian railway. He later worked to transport Russians against the conflict, supplying food and essentials.
Philadelphia German groups observe the centennial death anniversary of Friedrich von Schiller with a parade to his monument near Memorial Hall and a wreath ceremony. About 50,000 in attendance. 800 voters and 100 musicians performed works from Schiller. Schiller’s Wallenstein staged midweek.
A tarantula dropped from bananas at the Fast Side market house in Altoona Pennsylvania causing a crowd crush as shoppers fled. The creature was killed after scurrying along walls. No serious injuries reported. In Coatesville five children were poisoned by red henbane berries mistaken for strawberries. Olive seven and Willis five, children of Frank Glanner. Lawrence and Raymond, ages two and under, are sons of Manneo Honan. An alleged accomplice of Gaetano Bresci was arrested in Rome for vagabondage and attempted expulsion. Italy’s Fourth Armistice? coming as parties prepare for actions.
Assemblyman Robert K. Young reports to Auditor General on suspected graft at East Stroudsburg State Normal School. Investigators find subscriptions claimed of 431 759 were not in the treasury, with 18 500 paid. Scholarships funded by trustees yielded 40 each and were redeemed from school funds. A book room charge shows 2390 debited with unclear credits.
The Welsh Congregational Church at Edwardville, a mining town near Kingsron, Pa, was destroyed by dynamite amid temperance agitation. Authorities hunt suspected assailants as victims and the community wake to the blast. Also noted: prominent Baltimore figures and an Army officer drowned in separate reports.
Roosevelt party in Colorado ends three week hunting trip with gifts and photos to be used in future writings. Notable souvenirs include dog Skip, Stewart wildlife photos, and scenes from camps and trails. President spoke briefly from hotel balcony before departing for Washington on the presidential special train.
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