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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
1
A 1920s style ad asserts a parasite causes scalp itching and hair loss and promises a cure by killing the germ through a chemical treatment. The copy mentions a Detroit agent and requests stamps for samples, reflecting era promotional fraud biases and health scare rhetoric.
Several thousand letters poured in from across the country to the strict pardons office at Trenton on May 17, urging commutation for Mrs Anza Valentina. The plea requests a commutation for a sentence to the special session, highlighting Mrs Valentina's case.
In a federal district court, an agent named Clem ent faced sentencing after pleading guilty to a vote tampering charge. The judge imposed a term three years in prison, with monitoring on release. Cardinal visits fair grounds in Virginia with dignitaries touring Jamestown site and churches to meet church leaders.
A charged exchange between senators and correspondents over railroad rate discussions unfolds with claims of slander and malice. Chandler defends his statements while revealing covert White House influence and misgivings about President Roosevelt and key lawmakers in the Senate.
Washington memo cites documentary evidence in Congressional Record and Chandler notes as Raymond reports Bailey’s attack on President’s railroad policy. Senator Bailey of Texas faces questions over motives in Democratic conferences and Senate floor exchanges.
Ivan Elitch Petronkevich, a leading figure among the Constitutional Democrats in the Russian Douma, rose from noble origins in Chernizol province. He long served in the province zemstvo, gaining influence before banishment, later representing Lies and presiding as zemstvo leader. The movement advanced popular demands against the Tsar.
A fragmentary passage describes discussions over railway rate regulation with references to the president, the White House memorandum, and negotiations among officials. It notes a dissenting view on a Batley amendment and hints at court review as a strategic move, with mention of a dispatch to a newspaper.
New York dispatch says Standard Oil Company replies to Roosevelt administration concerns and Garfield report by denying rebates or secret freight rates. It claims prosperity stems from economic and elaborate organizational control over transport, manufacture, and administration, noting it ships over half its output abroad and that its world trade remains normal. Also brief local notices report Mrs. Webster Blakely Burned in gas stove accident in Wilmington and Squire Thomas McGreevy known as the Marrying Squire died in Ohio.
Mrs Sue Martin a respected resident of Falsonis Miss suffered stomach trouble for over six months. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets cured her enabling her to eat anything. She says she is the proudest woman in the world to find such a good remedy. For sale at A Pearres Drug Store.
Details of a 1903 state hearing on surplus distribution for Wisconsin policyholders in the Life Assurance Society matter. Insurance Commissioner Host and Secretary Hauser discuss a revision and a proposed campaign fund implications, with a ruling denying petition as judicial discretion is required and no similar proceedings will be entertained until court final adjudication.
Senate committee on inter moonie coup favors a sea level canal across the isthmus of Panama. Major figures include Sen Carmeck returning from Ty nes and Sen Millard lone attendee. no other business recorded. A second report on the No 2 Aberee Ferryboat Baltimore sinking after a midstream collision was noted with all aboard safe. Also a brief ad for Cham berlain s Salve at A L Pearre's Deng Store.
Testimony before the commission reveals gifts and stock transfers among Pennsylvania Railroad executives and coal company officers. Geo Creighton and Robert K. Cassatt admitted accepting presents including stock and car distribution preferences. Jamison and Pitcairn figures linked to securing favorable treatment, while Clarke noted minor gifts like cigars and pocket items in a wider bribery inquiry.
Philadelphia May 17 The North American reports circumstantial notes that Alexander J Cassatt plans to resign the presidency of the Pennsylvania Railroad after disclosures in the coal investigation He allegedly told close friends he felt grievously deceived by subordinates and that he may retire under fire if the investigation ends unresolved Also noted is the possibility he will stay until the inquiry concludes and he can publicly respond
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