17 Nov 1905
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1905
Page
1
Historical note links steam power to lifting objects and cites early research on a tiny germ claimed to cause baldness. Newbro's Herpicide is advertised as destroying the germ to restore hair, with sales through druggists and a Detroit company sample request.
Investigation into economy at government printing office reveals the office will print less this year. Acting Public Printer Rickettson cites private printing of St. Louis Exposition report and staff reductions as causing fewer workers at the plant. The trend suggests minimal need for extra printers this year. Bishop election highlighted by Michigan diocese convention marks Very Rev. Charles D. Williams elected on second ballot. Unanimous result followed by official telegram. several clergy named as complimentary voters including C J Wrigler Arthur D B Kinsolving N S Thomas Rowe and H D Robinson.
The notice cites several deaths and mishaps including Samuel M. Schellenser, a Delaware river pilot, who died at his Cane May New Jersey home. Harry B. Thomas, Wilkes-Barre Times manager, died of tuberculosis after 37 years of service. A boy named Jon Turner, 19, connected to a gun incident, and Mrs. Bralise Warren of Warren Pennsylvania, who died in an explosion that also seriously injured her husband.
Former Governor Odell dismisses Hyde’s statements as base calumny while denying any threats to revoke the Mercantile Trust charter. Senator Depew testifies on syndicate dealings and executive duties at the Equitable, noting Bond loans and public accounting ideas to curb suits.
Richard A. McCurdy president of Mutual Life announces a 75 000 per year salary. other executives also face reductions. The finance committee reports savings estimated between 3145 206 and 159 600 annually as part of a broader effort to cut company expenses. The board receives the committee's initial plan.
During political disturbances in Moscow the Kremlin walls enclose a scenic gate known as the wegue. The gate is pictured above as part of the historic refuge for Russian princes and grand dukes, including Grand Duke Sergius whose assassination was recently discussed.
A committee examining the company’s affairs calls the broad powers request and suggested changes in practices as on their face unsound and open to criticism. It recommends that until further inquiry is complete the executive officers adopt retrenchment measures immediately.
Nov 17 report from St Petersburg shows the general walkout remains confined to the capital with no broad contagion among workers elsewhere in Russia. Dispatches note rising disorder in Kursk Poltava and other provinces and an imperial manifesto aimed at pacifying peasants while authorities seek troops to control unrest.
In Canton Ohio on November 1 Mrs McKinley attended ceremonies marking the corner stone of the McKinley National Memorial. Justice Day presided, Rev O W Holmes offered the prayer, and the Grand Army band played America. A box of records and names was placed in the cornerstone niche.
Luli Lotz on her deathbed in Traltimore Maryland went through the Episcopal wedding with fiancé Herbert W. Bentley. She died minutes after the ceremony as doctors warned death was near from pneumonia contracted last week. She and Bentley planned to wed in two weeks.
The advertisement urges washing with warm water drying hands, applying Chamberlain's Salve before bed for a speedy cure. It claims the salve is unmatched for skin diseases and is sold by A. L. Pearre's Drug Store.
Major Gillette, of the Engineer Corps, named head of the city filtration bureau with a $17,000 salary, pending federal approval. He succeeds John W. Hill, jailed on fraud charges, as District Attorney Bell and Judge Gordon reportedly settle differences. David Wallerstein appointed assistant DA, linking to Judge Gordon. Bell suffers a leg injury but reportedly strengthens prosecutions of contract irregularities.
Three alleged members of a street railway swindle gang were sentenced in Baltimore for conspiring to defraud railway firms with pretend accidents. Frank Pobsor, Martha Wiens, and Edward Eagan Retly received multi year terms after pleading to the indictment.
Ariva Grinnell, a Mexican War veteran claimed as the first man to scale the waist of Chepultenec, died at his Spencer home. He was 79 years old.
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