14 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1902
Page
1
A historical notice discusses rheumatism as a varying disease, noting some patients suffer rapid crippling while others endure intermittent pains. It describes toxins in the blood, corroding matter accumulating in muscles and joints, and warns of ongoing harm unless treated.
The article warns business men about life insurance risks and benefits. It argues most failures cannot be avoided, but a proper policy converts into cash, aiding both business and family in case of death. It notes The Menial Life Insurance Company at York claims strong assets compared with others.
A fragment urges mothers to rely on VicTox Infant Relief for teething and infant ailments. It claims the product eases infant misery, sleep loss, and fretfulness, presenting it as a cheap, harmless digestiv elixir. The ad promises quick relief for ailments like diarrhea, dysentery, and Cholera infantum, urging daily use for happiness and health.
A bold train robbery ends with dynamite blasts tearing a safe and fourteen parcels of cash seized as authorities pursue the robbers, while explorer Peary travels to Philadelphia to face possible foot surgery after injuries from a northern expedition.
Reported worded as a summary of a mining strike with regions remaining firm. Mentions a chaplain Daniel Eberly and a burial for the late commander planned for Wednesday in Reading.
Scranton Pa October 12 This week is seen as a test of operators claim they can restart collieries if given protection while United Mine Workers leaders insist strikers will not return without concessions. Operators report progress with Sellerne and Green Ridge collieries aiming to reopen within days as military patrols continue with no new disorder threats reported.
The suspect admits guilt for instigating theft against Jennings and two boys. He allegedly drugged them with knock-out drops in drinks to steal a large cash haul, then lied about the money’s size. A chemist confirms the amount and location of the drug purchase as physicians flag his dangerous mental state and possible insanity before trial.
Hundreds of women gathered at coal depots amid claims coal would be given away free. When told coal cost 15 cents per pail many wept, and some dealers gave coal free. Alfred Barber’s Sons at 377 Water Street and Curtis & Blaisdell at 100 Washington Street saw large cargoes of anthracite, sold to tenants in district lines, two pails per pair.
Washington reports a consul general in Berlin advocates briquettes from carbonized peat as a potential American substitute for anthracite amid Pennsylvania coal strikes. Germany has many producers, some over 100,400 tons annually. briquettes can be made from brown coal or peat with binders, yielding a nearly smokeless fuel and red-brown ash. The abundance of material in America suggests cheap production possible.
Alexander Roseboro aged 75 and Miss Panlee aged 65 were wed in Chester almshouse after inheriting a fortune from a forgotten relative. The ceremony occurred with other paupers present as the couple finally gained a home, farm, and money. Say you saw it in Tag News.
A royal guest arrives in Washington for a special visit staying at a hotel. He praises the nation in a formal reception with a notable prince and accompanying dignitaries. The visit includes a dress parade and a large party, marking a temporary stay in the capital.
George Hustan Cooper a treasury department clerk died after a self-inflicted act following acute melancholia. He was found in a closet door area. the incident occurred yesterday in Jackson Michigan.
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