19 May 1906
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1906
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss washing without water and concerns about germs possibly from manufactured products. Mentions training, dandruff, and Cannie Hies riginal anc on products and terms like Dandree zw mess with unspecified herbs or chemicals.
A fiery manifesto from the Liberal party charges that congressional officials elected in a prior period were fraudulently selected and that the president and vice president to be inaugurated were chosen by the people. It vows to continue campaigning for constitutional rights while denouncing interference and promising to persevere despite fears of retaliation. The document also asserts the party will not dissolve and aims to restore rights and order.
The rate bill passed amid a long earnest debate with 792 speeches and a near unanimous vote except for three opposing senators. Key provisions empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to fix rates, investigate unjust charges, and enforce orders with penalties and court remedies. The process included extensive amendments and notable speeches by La Follette, Daniel, Bailey, Foraker, Lodge, and others. The law changes section 13 of the Interstate Commerce Act to enable rate regulation and enforcement through federal courts.
Berlin dispatch reports a deadly incident at a Teschen funeral where thirteen mourners were killed and twenty were seriously burned. The scene involved a grave disruption as mourners gathered, with casualties confirmed as casualties rose. Authorities urged caution as details emerged.
A New York statement from the Bureau of Anthracite Coal Operators declares price stability for domestic hard coal. It places responsibility for any increases on dealers, notes no justification for price hikes, and cites operators delivering coal without raises during April and May despite market stress and a strike.
Five missionaries to the Presbyterian General Assembly were bruised when a raised platform in the auditorium collapsed. About 50 people stood nearby as the 200 on the platform toppled to the ground. Injuries ranged from hip and leg injuries to temporary consciousness with most patients shortly recovered. Local officials and attendees assisted in the aftermath as calm returned.
J Edwards Addicks arrived from Washington and declared support for Colonel Henry A. du Pont of Wilmington as the next U S senator from Delaware. He warned opposition was collapsing and produced letters urging caucus backing. Edwin H Walton of Philadelphia died at 79, a noted lawyer and Grand Army of the Republic member.
The Interstate Commerce Commission resumes hearings in Harrisburg Wednesday on alleged discrimination in car distribution by railroads. Frank H. Wigton of Morrisdale Coal Co corrected testimony about stock donations and rebates from the Pennsylvania Railroad. Other executives discussed coal company holdings and stock patterns as the inquiry seeks to uncover improper favors while officials defend impartial duty to the public. Also included is a consumer note praising Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach trouble.
Fires rage across Me nominee County as Talbot Quinnegee and Saunders are reported wiped out or under threat. Dozens of farms and hundreds of buildings may be lost as Blazes move north along the Chicago and Northwestern line from Menominee. Timber and fishing camps face destruction with several villages en route. The Menominee fire department mobilizes for possible pleas for aid.
A sweeping forest blaze in Wisconsin north of inetiw has reached Tron county, spanning about 200 square miles and destroying several towns. Schaffer and Saunders, both lumber towns with mills, hotels, and warehouses, are reported swept by flames with unknown casualties.
A May 1 blaze in Stantey Wisconsin destroyed six blocks including six residence blocks and about a dozen business buildings. Wind from the west drove flames rapidly through the town causing extensive losses estimated at 204 thousand dollars. Firefighters from Thorpe Enclave and Luppewa Falls battled to save the main business district as several docks were saved.
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