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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1909
Page
2
The excerpt outlines allegations of fraudulent Alaska coal land claims and possible Ballinger influence. It alleges land office actions, political entanglements with Cunningham groups, and requests for legal action and accountability involving President Roosevelt era figures.
Reports from Washington describe Diez loyalists cross-border scouting of Nicaraguan revolutionary forces as 60,000 troops move toward the boundary held by the Nicaraguan government. Advices indicate government troops retreated while pursuers pressed after them.
A report notes Bethlehem Steel plans to restore wages to prior levels by 1907 for thousands of employees across machine shops foundry blast furnace and other departments. The tentative increase cited is about ten percent as part of a broader revival effort.
William J. Hamilton, a Florence farmer and Methodist leader, was arrested in Mount Holly on a charge of rifling a Schuyler farmer's home last Friday afternoon and stealing $2000. He posted $5000 bail. A masked man previously abducted Rainter's elderly housekeeper Jane Nixon, tied her in her bedroom, then robbed the farmer's house, missing about $7000 in bonds and securities. Hamilton's arrest followed identifications by Magisterate Peacock and Detective Ells Parker. Hamilton had prior indebtedness to Rainter and claimed the time was due for interest.
Richard Croker, former Tammany leader, arrives in Florida for the winter. He travels from New York to Palm Beach with plans to oversee work on his new east side property near Lake Worth and to stay through the season.
Rome reports a cabregram denying injury to Roosevelt's wife Rhegiore Roosevell stating her husband is well. A Wilkes-Barre envelope from Philadelphia bears a mayor photo and an "elected everything on the ticket" note. Savannah hosts Royal and Select Masons grand council opening with large attendance.
In Washington on November 9 the treasury and commerce bodies investigate alleged fraud in oleomargarine sales, targeting corporate players and noting a sailor controversy tied to a favored product. Officials press for clarity amid unclear origins of the claim.
Dramatic amusement rises for Thursdays performance of The House of a Thousand Candles at City Opera House. William Webb as Bates delivers a rare stage portrayal while Morgan’s schemes and Mintrall’s plotting unfold. Supporting roles include Glenarin the mysterious old man, Stoddard the fighting parson, and Larry Donovan. Marion Deveraux and Gladys Armstrong shine as leads.
In Somerville, Robert Simpson, 200, died after Newark hypnotist Professor Arthur Everton forced a risky cataleptic pose during a stage demonstration at the Somerville theater. Simpson collapsed after Everton attempted revival techniques. Everton faced arrest on manslaughter charges and was remanded to jail as doctors judged revival unlikely.
About a fifth of Omaha saloons will shut permanently at year end after the daylight law is repealed by the Democratic legislature. Bars will close at 10 oclock in the evening as many establishments report steady losses, unable to remain profitable under the new restrictions.
Wilkes-Barre, November 2. The Lehigh & Wilkes-Barre Coal Company and Lehigh Valley Coal Company posted notices at their collieries declaring full-time operation for the balance of the month. Nearly 8,000 men and boys are affected as 6,000 miners resume full shifts.
In Montclair on November 9 Edward Sonatrom found a five foot black snake that had swallowed coins dropped by two girls. Inside the snake were his quarters, half dollars, dimes, nickels and cents. Separate report from Washington notes a fatal fire caused by matches used to win a prize, killing three year old Robert Spellman and injuring his mother.
New York Nov 9 Carto Din Fé nara journalist and caricaturist was convicted last week of criminally fleeting Rafael Reyes Bapindula editor of ED Imparelas in Mexico City and was sentenced to a year in prison. Washington Nov 9 nearly 95 000 000 pine trees are for sale United States Consul McCt n f says the government will receive 4 to exploit the year pine or self The Lroes
An old advertisement argues catarrh drives consumption and promotes Rexall Mucu Tone as a blood purifying remedy that shields against advanced stages. It claims the medicine, available at The Rexall Store of J. A. Williamson in Frederick, requires no obligation and offers two sizes at 30 cents and $1.00.
A report lists American aviation enthusiasts and their aircraft, noting Blériot monoplane owners like Hayden Sands and Edward Stone among prominent amateurs. It mentions plans for an aviation course on the Hackensack meadows near New York with integrated motorboat races and automobile facilities, plus widespread glider use on Staten Island for flight training.
Columbus researchers M A Yetnick and K M Early discover a new photo graphic printing paper. Rochester camera firm agrees to pay 1.5 million dollars for the secret. Boston’s Dr John Morgan sells copper mine holdings for Tata ca and plans to share a portion with his brother.
Workers attempted to escape a fire at the Robert Morrison & Son factory in Brooklyn. Several were fatally injured as they jumped from barred windows while their comrades rushed the doors in a doomed bid to reach the safe. The owner’s son William Morrison died in the flames and his father was injured.
A New York magazine offers Commander Peary $1.20 per word for a 60 000 word story to run eight months while ex president Roosevelt earns less per word for similar hunting adventure coverage. Other items: a $100 reward for a Chester auto accident. a child in Shenandoah dies after a horse kick. a horse in Mays Landing chews tobacco. three men killed near St Catharines by a Grand Trunk train. a San Francisco double murder at the Ferry Building with a suicide by the killer.
An old frontier health ad warns of kidney trouble and urges readers to use Doan's Kidney Pills. Frederick resident A T Webster testifies the remedy relieved six months of kidney pain and nightly backache after trying Dean's Kidney Pills bought at C E Mains Drug Store. Price 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co is listed as maker.
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