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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1906
Page
1
Fragmentary notice describes test of Herpicide in a triad and references reading druggists, stamps for sample to Herpie Berreit and Mich, J.A. Williamsen as Special Agent.
Lilian Russell remains a celebrated figure at forty five despite comparisons to Sarah Bernhardt. Born Helen Louise Leonard in Iowa, she started as a choir singer in Chicago and was discovered by E. E. Rice. Now Mme Perugia, wife of a famed operatic tenor, she marks her third venture to mentimony.
In Windber Pennsylvania on May 1 Mrs Marr Iidew of Steve Popovich, aged April 25 in a riot, made information before a court seeking warrants for alleged officers. The report notes a violent incident and ongoing legal action.
A justice of the peace accuses nine officers of murder. Sheriff Begles of Somerset County holds warrants. Alleged officers include W. J. Tanner, W. D. Stephens, HW Given, Harry McCarr, M. Barrett, W. McMullen, W. A. Senultz, John H. Burt, and another. On April 16, Constable McMullen was mobbed during a miners meeting. arrests followed. Later, a crowd gathered at the lockup and shots were fired, killing three miners. Sherry Begley denies sworn testimony by the shooters and Burgess Delakount says he does not know if he swore them in.
In New York on May 12 a Nassau presbytery meeting in Jamaica SE considered Rev. Dr. Samuel T. Carter’s protest and confession denying the Westminster confession as the church’s truth. Carter likened it to an idol of man’s invention, urging the general assembly at Des Moines to reject it. The brief session heard Carter’s long letter and concluded amid secrecy claims.
San Francisco officials ordered the revocation of all saloon licenses on a unanimous vote of the board of police commissioners acting on Major Schmitz’s suggestion. He cited reduced crime and restored order after the conflagration, crediting strict liquor prohibition. The commissioners urged fewer drinking places for the city’s future welfare.
In Chicago on May 12 at Orchestra Hall, Willie Hoppe broke the 11 inch balk world record with a 307 run in a match against Jake Schafer, defeating him 500 to 192 over eight innings. The previous mark of 255 was held by Louis Cure. Hoppe's victory occurred during a professional tournament.
May 12 Paris report of a large fire in the Gobelins leather market destroying surrounding workers dwellings. Explosions from acids and 2000 barrels of oil were set off as walls collapsed injuring several policemen and firemen. Estimated damage stands at 2,000,500 dollars.
Pittsburg May 11 The case of Mrs Cassie Chadwick against J W Friend and Frank N Meffsrot and the Colonial Trust company against Mrs Wac Jutte moves to adjournment a week from Monday. It is expected many incidents will be brought to light including testimony sealed in court and claims of large pledges related to Chadwick case. Authorities mention a visit to Ohio state prison and alleged import duties on a European store, with disputed figures in Chadwick's financial dealings.
A court hears a suit to recover fees and costs from state officials including Durhesi and others. The judge directs a review of payments to Edward Davis, R. M. J. Reed, Charles Grayer, Israel G. Stone, and others revealed in a legislative probe last winter. A hearing will set times after consultations with counsel for the defendant.
In New York a circus show at Rockland County caused a panic when a lamp on the main pole ignited gasoline in a tank. About 2000 spectators fled as the top tent burned. The fire was stopped before reaching the menagerie. Many were bruised in the escape. one worker suffered a broken rib.
The St Paul report notes the United States government secured a decree against the General Paper Company and 23 defendants for restraint of interstate commerce, with a June 16 settlement date. In Merasha Wisconsin, George A. Whiting warned publishers they risk “killing the goose” as the firm dissolves amid rising material costs. Archbishops appoint James A Blenk of Porto Rico as archbishop of New Orleans to fill the Chepel vacancy, while Carl Schurz remains critically ill in New York with no clear improvement in his condition.
Senate debate on a railway rate provision shows sharp partisan lines as Senator Rayner criticizes the president for intervening in legislation. He claims the president appears trapped, while discussing the broad review amendment and contrasts among Alison Long and Aldrich supporters. Railroad presidents and their counsel are praised for their role in the stalemate.
Joseph Genter of the United Mine Workers was assaulted in a hotel corridor by Thomas Jones of Philadelphia and George Beck of Boston who called him from his room. The men, strangers in Winder, were installing machinery for Berwind-White coal interests and were later arrested on felonious assault charges.
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