15 Sep 1905
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1905
Page
1
James E. Doll successor to J W Morris advertises jewelry items including blouse sets in solid gold and gold filled, backs and side combs in new designs, souvenir spoons, and diamond-set pieces. Repairing and engraving, optical goods, free eye examinations, and prompt service are promoted as future-ready.
A Washington communication from Consul Rergers in Shanghai warns the boycott threatens finances at the Shanghai hub. American goods in warehouses worth millions. market disruption risks collection dates and hurt to foreign firms. Separate item reports Union Pacific motor cargo car test in Nebraska reaching 32 mph with 57 passengers.
Isaac C G Leonard said to be Chicago’s oldest man died from paralysis at age 92. In Raleigh North Carolina a colored man named Adams was hanged for the murder of a Negro woman and her child. A large fire destroyed more than four buildings in Grangeville Idaho with losses around 250000 dollars. The Featherstone Foundry and Machine Co plant in Chicago suffered a 150900 dollar fire loss. Brigadier General George K Weeks, retired former quartermaster general, died in Washington after a brief illness.
An advertisement argues dandruff and hair loss stem from a parasite and that only a product named Newbro's Herpicide can destroy the germ. It claims scalp health returns once the germ is removed and urges readers to buy through druggists or request a sample from the Detroit company and its agent.
Testimony before the insurance methods inquiry reveals Mutual Life and Metropolitan deals, with Cromwell noting 1.22 million in dividends from Slider shares, a $1.2 million stock purchase, and large expenses at Mutual and New York Life. Dutcher cites reliance on Vermilye & Co and W. A. Reid & Co. for securities and asserts officers’ salaries will be listed later.
In Allentown on September 15 at St Lawrence Church John Ryan age 22 failed to appear for his wedding to Katie Brett age 22 after sending word his mother objected. Father Quinn halted the ceremony as the choir began and the bride and party were dismissed.
Deputy U S Marshal Ben Barnes confirms authentic information of a Swedish sea captain who buried a pot of gold worth 49.90 in Chesterfield County over two centuries ago. The captain left a chart, died in his homeland, and heirs have pursued the treasure, with Barnes offered a large reward but unable to search.
Commander Lucien Young, to be honored for actions aboard the Beanie 1 disaster, distinguished as a navy charterer. His heroism led to advancement in rank and recognition by the legislature of Kenrue, reflecting a creditable war record.
Indianapolis Sept. 15 Governor Hanly issued an executive order removing Auditor David E. Sherrick amid allegations of a grave breach of public trust. Warren Bigler of Wabash named to replace him as investigation continues into state funds and securities valued at about 102,852.52 with only 37,355 realizable. Sherrick has not been arrested. A typhoid outbreak in Nanticoke prompts updated local figures with 212 cases and one death.
Washington officials rule that certain patent medicines composed largely of disused liquors must obtain licenses as rectifiers and liquor dealers. Druggists handling these products will require liquor dealer licenses. The ruling targets widely advertised tonics with high alcohol content and large sales in prohibition states.
A Midland Michigan man states his two year old son suffered a severe bowel illness but recovered using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The ad touts the medicine as reliable even for severe cholera cases and directs readers to A L Pearre's Drug Store for purchase.
Baron Komura and Baron Kaneko, key Japanese peace envoys, remain seriously ill in New York with typhoid fever and gall stones. Seven aides start for Seattle to sail for Japan. Kaneko’s illness follows a cold and does not stop engagements. Baseball results and a Staten Island homicide report round out the page.
Boston news reports the death of Patrick A Collins mayor of Boston at Hot Springs Virginia from a hemorrhage. He had traveled for rest with his elder son Paul and died about an hour after the attack. He was a prominent Democrat with a long career as lawyer legislator and diplomat.
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