19 Oct 1905
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1905
Page
1
B Ebert and Sons manufacturers announce a special ten percent sale on any item in the vehicle line due to late season wet weather conditions. The reduction offers a broad range of products and invites customers to take advantage of the discount.
A description of New Mexico pueblos highlights Jemez about thirty five miles west of Santa Fe with a population around 450. Adobe and timber houses form a village resembling flats after a disaster, showing homes that have housed Indians for a century or more.
An advertisement promotes Newbro’s Herpicide as a dandruff cure that kills the germ causing hair trouble. It claims immediate relief from itching and glossy, silky hair, sold by leading druggists with samples available from The Herpicide Co. Detroit.
In Havana on Oct 19 Cuba’s seven commercial and agricultural groups pressed for a general commerce and navigation treaty with the United States to replace the reciprocity pact. President Palma pledged government support and personal backing for the effort. The drive reflects fears tariffs on Philippine products would hurt Cuban industries.
Pittsburg bank insolvency triggers suicide of cashier T Leg Clark after a controller order to close the Enterprise National Bank. President Fred G Gwinner admits large state deposits are tied to politicians. Officials report bank solvency while authorities seize assets and review loans to notable figures.
Governor Samuel W Pennyparker and U S Senator Boies Penrose headlined a large Philadelphia Republican rally at the Academy of Music. The speakers accused Mayor Weaver of misusing office to harm the city finances and urged accountability for fraudulent votes and improper gifts, praising Weaver only for limited reforms.
The event featured speakers including J. Lee Plummer running for state treasurer and Dr. Joseph S. Neff nominated for sheriff of Philadelphia. Also present were Alexander McDowell and Henry Dentrews, president of the German American League of Philadelphia.
An open air city party meeting at 23d and Pine streets, largely attended by African Americans, was broken up by white opponents. White crowds attacked the marchers again, stone throwing and pistol fire ensued. One black man was severely injured and hospitalized. Police dispersed the crowd with no arrests.
President Theodore Roosevelt received a rousing welcome in Richmond Virginia during a seven hour stay. Officials and citizens cheered as his presidential train left for Raleigh. He spoke at Capitol Square and a banquet in Monumental Temple, praised Confederate veterans, and urged equal rights for African Americans while noting U S aid to Caribbean nations.
In Cleveland burglars broke into Governor Herrick’s residence and carried away items valued at over $1400. Meanwhile shortages in Chicago shoes raise prices and the Standard Chain Company in Braddock Pennsylvania resumes production with over three workers on an open shop basis.
Details emerge in a sharp committee hearing over a disputed $901 voucher charged to Mutual Life Insurance expenses. George Plunkitt testified about signatures and a questioned agreement, while Rand and committee members clash over procedure and disclosures.
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