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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1919
Page
7
A medical bulletin on the ailing president details his fragile health and prolonged bed rest. Senators and officials discuss potential transfers of authority, while witnesses note risks of paralysis and calls for a temporary delegation or abdication to ensure continuity of government.
Dick Nalin the American League umpire reflects on the 1919 World Series as one of the worst played. He notes poor Chicago outfield defense and clutch hits by Cincinnati. Tris Speaker comments that if Chicago had played pennant race pace late, Detroit or Cleveland would have won the pennant. Local ties include a Cincinnati outfielder from Birmingham under manager Molesworth and a local umpire. The piece also mentions a social for returned servicemen near Lewistown honoring Oscar and Walter Stull with community attendance.
Frank Despaux and John Perkins were arrested at Despauxs tobacco store on South Market street near the bridge after a raid by Sheriff Charles A. Klipp and two officers. About four gallons of whiskey were seized and both men jailed in default of $1,000 bail for a hearing on Wednesday.
Chester Pa October 13 A race riot erupts forcing martial law as armed deputies police Bethel Court Brael Haven and other negro colonies. Casualties include one dead and multiple injured as shootings erupt at a saloon on Second and Howell streets. Detectives rush shooter Neeley to a waiting car amid mob cries to lynch. Authority responds by guarding the jail and planning memorial trees in Harrisburg Reservoir Park for war dead.
Bethlehem Pa Oct 18 Two workers die after a steel plant boom fell and trapped them. Michael Cakacs suffered fatal crushing injuries when a boom draped twenty feet struck him as he drew near machinery. John Tere grobo, thirty one, was severely injured when his coat caught on moving gear.
Baltic tension heats as policy to punish Germany is debated. Reports claim Baltic national committee at Riga declares neutrality in the fighting between Lefts and Russians. German moves toward Pskov are questioned. government denies plans for a German regime in the Baltic and promises aid if an all interallied commission is sent.
The Barred Plymouth Boyk class was among the largest at the Hanover Fair with awards fairly distributed among exhibitors. A Grove from Frederick emerged as a big winner, taking top honors in cockeral bred pullet and first cockeral categories, reflecting strong showings across the class.
Washington on October 13. Senate and house adopt conference report extending food control act to cover clothing and food containers and to punish profiteering and hoarding. The bill, now to go to the president, is described as a weapon against high prices. The report opens with remarks on public concern over shortages.
Harry W. Twain reports a body of more than 350 strawberry plants in blossom. The third crop of the season appears promising as warm weather continues. He notes daily yields of several quarts per plant and anticipates good production ahead.
Washington, Oct 11 An unusual case of instant blindness from hysteria linked to shame and distress at punishment was revealed as Ellistone of Dunkirk N Y was granted parole by the National Drawing School board with Attorney General Palmer approving. The teen, who had begun farming relief work to ease study strain, faced a year and a day sentence after a mail-order scheme and collision with postal authorities. His condition, diagnosed as absolute blindness from hysteria, improved after parole and potential presidential pardon before adulthood.
Secretary of Labor Wilson informed Secretary Lansing of plans to officially open the International Labor conference in Washington on October 20. The United States under the treaty can arrange convening and organize the conference. Some senators oppose the move, arguing ratification of the treaty remains distant.
Colonel Melvin C Buckey, military attacher at the American embassy, retires and is awarded the commandership of Saint Maurice by a decree of King Victor Emmanuel in Rome on October 13.
Adoption of one man trolley cars sparked a general strike by Wallkill Transit employees in Middletown New York paralyzing city streets. The incident echoes a broader note that Greater New York is now larger than London.
Letters from women across the country extol Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief of numerous female ills. Testimonies cite improved health after menopause and general vitality, attributing cures to the blend of herbs and tonics in the formula.
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