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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1896
Page
3
A historical look at Shaker medical beliefs and their digestive cordial. The article discusses their focus on digestive health, claims of century-long devotion, and promotion of a digestive cordial to relieve post meal distress. It notes doctors' skepticism and the sample distribution to druggists.
National Building Association of Baltimore City names its officers and directors. It lists Ernest J. Krabb Jr as president and Jambo D. Mason as vice president, with a treasurer, directors, and several affiliated businessmen. Installment stock dues are 60 cents per month, with fall paid stock yielding seven percent yearly.
Indianapolis dispatch reports intense discussion within the Gold Democrats about a party platform. Delegates, including Comptroller Eckels and Senator Vilas, weigh currency reform and an income tax while considering a ticket with McKinley in competing states. Belmont and Postles assess Delaware and Colorado dynamics as eastward organizers prepare for a broad electoral push.
Reports from Cleveland describe large crowds at Armory and Music Hall as William Jennings Bryan spoke amid lively demonstrations. Police kept order while supporters cheered, noting one armory crowd among the largest Bryan has addressed indoors.
Li Hung Chang arrived at West Point aboard the Dolphin for a war academy inspection. The Chinese ambassador toured Grant’s Tomb, met Col. Grant, and viewed naval and rail operations as crowds welcomed him in New York. The return trip headed to Niagara Falls was planned with a lavish special train and formal receptions along the route.
Reporters tour the Rennington district found thousands of laborers in despair with families to feed. Workers fear continued layoffs and reduced wages as a campaign seeks turnout and relief, while many seek new jobs amid mounting hardship.
Brief notes report William Morris ill in bed at Lend and Frank Beachorn’s apparent suicide after a domestic incident on December 3. An unidentified man killed himself at Black’s Run in Allegheny PA, Mrs Agnes Young a 107 year old Black resident born in King William’s county VA died in Washington. A Fitchburg collision near Orange MA claims Engineer M. Clemeats and fatally injures Poneman Power.
Dispatches from Sept 1 describe Armenian protests across Constantinople and frontline clashes on the Turkish Bulgarian frontier. Warned by ambassadors, the sultan edges toward risking dismemberment as mobs confront authorities. US Minister Terrell and British officers safeguard Americans and Armenian demonstrators amid police and military actions.
A garbled recap lists multiple games across leagues with team names and venues such as Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Toronto. It mentions the Western, Atlantic leagues, and a general tour by General Miles, plus a balloon accident and a fatal dynamite explosion on a schooner, all in a mosaic of 19th century sports and world events.
Stock and produce market notes list prices for calves hogs and sheep with steady to mixed trends. Pennsylvania Pennsylvaniam Pennsylvania markets show prime hogs and cattle with various quotes and ranges.
An engine with a passenger car on the Pike's Peak cog railway in Colorado broke a connecting rod. The engineer and fireman escaped uninjured after leaping clear. the engine plunged 100 feet down the incline and was destroyed. The passenger car was held by the brake.
William Starsbury a Keysriffe farmer aged about seventy five died from a stroke. He leaves a widow and one daughter. His sister Mrs Adam Blotter of Teser town fell ill with paralysis and died soon after, followed by Mia Molter passing in her seventieth year.
The total receipts show expenses of 151.97 with a remaining balance of 2.58 in the end, indicating minor expenditures and a small remaining amount.
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