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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1900
Page
5
Fragmented dispatch describes martial law measures in province towns. Report notes police and gendarme actions near Barcelens and Valence, with scarce public demonstrations and no widespread Tabors observed in the latest manifestations.
A spring mood shift leaves the body fatigued and appetite dulled. People seek renewed vigor through routines, sunlight, and light meals to counter sluggish feelings and regain focus.
A fragmented note laments ongoing tiredness with poor appetite and restless nights. The speaker reports poor sleep, lack of refreshment, and persistent fatigue from dusk to morning, conveying a general sense of exhaustion.
A historical note claims much of America’s weakness stems from thin sluggish blood. It argues blood quality fails to meet bodily demands, implying poor circulation weakens health and vitality. The piece frames this as a national condition linked to physiology.
The ad proclaims greater life strength and energy with Hood’s Sarsaparilla as the remedy. It frames nature’s call for help and links it to the tonic as the solution.
A compact claim praises spring as a blood purifier enricher and vitalizer, suggesting seasonal qualities that boost health. The language markets a natural remedy tone, implying springtime benefits without detailing active ingredients or procedures.
A garbled advert lists lawn mowers none precision sizes, white wash brushes, step ladders, cream freezers, screen doors, widow screens, granite stones, varnish state paint cans, top coat refinished furniture cream, shades beds, ready mixed paints and pigments. It emphasizes variety and pricing from 20c to $1.85 per item with guaranteed purity and own mill sourcing.
The St Louis area faced a tense day as the strike prompted heavy police protection. Transit cars were attacked and crowds of up to 250 gathered at Park and Mississippi, with shots fired and police intervention. Cars were moved, wires cut attempts thwarted, and mounted officers deployed to restore order amid widespread disruption.
A new Frederick Hospital building will be erected by the Frederick City Hospital Association. It will be a two story brick structure with attic and basement, housing fifty patients plus staff. The design emphasizes sanitary features, elevator access, hot water heating, and expandable space for future growth.
Philadelphia news reports ex-Voxterreter General Wanamaker charging Director of Public Safety Abraham L. English with blackmail threats. Wanamaker says English and City Property Commissioner Peary pressured him to stop attacks on city officials and warned of affidavits outlining his personal record.
At Coney Island on May 12 Jeffries retained the heavyweight title by knocking out Jim Corbett in the twenty third round. Corbett fought valiantly, outboxed at times, drawing sympathy from 8,000 spectators as the crowd witnessed a clean, orderly match. Corbett expressed readiness for another chance if offered, while Jeffries demonstrated superior strength and endurance throughout.
Havana May 12 secret service recovered stamps valued at 35000 with a confessor’s information. Shortage now estimated under 10000. Authorities withhold full reports as details emerge, with concern about Director Rathbone and trust in subordinates. Investigations face voucher issues and disputed claims of prior accounting, while public interest remains high. Fortune Ford University gains 100000 from Mrs Juliet Bradford's death, augmenting Dr Bradford's art collection and library.
James J. Jeffries scored a dramatic knockout in a swift, stylish New York heavyweight contest. Corbett fought with veteran speed and defense, narrowly outboxing Jeffries at times, while fans witnessed a historic, decisive display that left observers debating the exact blow.
Senor Buencamino, once in the Filipino republican cabinet and briefly freed by General Otis, says he accepts American sovereignty and will push for peace. He sent a peace platform to insurgent leaders, arguing Filipinos cannot exist without U S protection and must govern under a constitution while seeking liberty. He also claims Filipinos are incapable of self government.
Report from London notes Sir Bracks MacMed chief justice and famine relief chair awaiting Lord Mayor Newton as fund reach 22,000. Government projects record losses across wheat, cotton, and food crops with totals reaching millions. Bombay cultivators alone lose tens of millions while overall prices and plowing delays worsen hardship.
A Chicago meeting of the Methodist episcopal body discussed allowing women to preach and serve as exhorters. After hours of debate the committee postponed a final decision and requested more time to report on the discipline change. The conference also affirmed bishops’ retention and the election of two additional sisters for missionary work after a stormy session.
Four men named Louis Newtattous William Roginski Mathias Waklskie and Michael Harkell were arrested in Wilkes Barre Pa on May 11 and held in $1000 bail by Magistrate Chase for trial. Strikers gathered near the Buttonwood mine but staged no demonstration while the colliery operated all day. In Lackawanna strike talks master car builder Canfield refused to meet with the car repairers executive committee insisting on negotiating with employe reps, deepening the deadlock as freight handlers strike also showed no progress.
Chicago May 12 a chase for petty thieves led to a firefight as Officer Frank J McNamara captured two ex convicts Jim Demmitt and George Thompson who had conducted wholesale burglaries in Des Moines and South Omaha totaling about 10000 dollars since their release.
Hinton May 12 Will Lea a black man accused of assaulting Miss J H Diefenbach a Chesapeake and Ohio telegraph operator at Sandstone was seized from the jail by masked men at 11 15 last night and hanged his body then riddled with bullets authorities reported.
The treasury reports 269000000 in bonds exchanged for the new two per cent censuls so far. A Russian land purchase expansion is reported at Port Chin-Nai on the west coast. Governor Tanner of Illinois denies seeking the U.S. Senate or any other office. President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley hosted a White House dinner for Governor and Mrs Roosevelt. The Populist national committee chose Senator Marion Butler as chair with J H Edmiston as vice chairman and W D Washburn as treasurer. John Ruskin's will shows a personal estate of £10 000, after his father's £200 000 bequest.
The report details Boer forces across Mafeking and Mafeking to Mafhing, with 2,000 plus transport wheels and movements toward Koroaae Studl. Churchill cites 2,000 Boers at Zand River, while 6,000 Boers with six guns staged a rear guard. Steyn’s council debates continuing the war as Boer forces clash near Thaba N Chu. Rundle disperses 10,000 infantry along a 20 mile front. reconnoitering parties meet near Fourteen Stream. The Times Lisbon correspondent covers Kruger’s funding quarrel and Kreuger quitting in protest.
Birmingham May 12 Joseph Chamberlain secretary of state for the colonies presided at the Liberal Unionists meeting. He said it would be premature to discuss settlement details but would seek country and colonial opinions. The government will not recognize Boer independence and plans crown colony status with eventual self government like Canada and Australia.
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