20 Sep 1904
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1904
Page
1
The listing shows Priestley fabrics including Twine Foils at 5e and 43 inch width, Twine Voile at 46 inch STigo, and Imported All Wool Melrose Cloth priced at 33 dollars. Customer notes include $1.25 and $1.00 prices for specific items.
A. R. Gates, a Baldwinsville contractor, vanished Sunday night between Rochester and Despatch after driving back from Rochester with his wife. His hat and a time sheet were found in the buggy, and he reportedly carried a large sum of money to pay workers. Authorities, aided by a large posse, search fields for his body, while his wife took a train toward Baldwinsville.
Newport News dispatch reports Captain Augustus Co. Paul 66, commander of his company, fatally stabbed by Frederick J. Kingley 72, an inmate at Hamp ton National Soldiers Home, after a dispute over a pass for leave. Kingley, a minstrel performer, is jailed at Fort Monroe. the incident linked to a master of the home. Also noted is Richard A. Johnson filing for bankruptcy with assets 429457 and liabilities 313485.
An old advertisement touts Paracamph as a universal remedy for aches pains bruises cuts blisters and skin troubles. It claims rapid relief for inflammation rheumatic swelling neuralgia and stiff joints with a money back guarantee through druggists and worldwide physician endorsement. Bottles priced 25c 50c and 1.00 sold by The Paracamph Company Louisville Kentucky.
Berlin dispatches report Japanese advance along a broad front with Liao river to the left and mountains to the right. Russians refit and resupply while masks of unburied corpses poison air near Liao Yang. No decisive battle expected. Kuropatkin's forces at Mukden retreating toward Tie Vass as reconnaissance details emerge.
London dispatch cites Morning Post Shanghai telegraph stating Russians repulsed a Japanese near Yentai attack with heavy losses, but details remain unconfirmed. The report notes uncertainty amid wartime reporting from the Far East and the Shanghai correspondent’s unverified cable.
A vintage ad extols Dr Chase's Blood and Nerve Food as essential for vitality and health. It claims blood and nerves power the body, promises quick restoration from fatigue, and credits The Dr Chase Co. of Philadelphia with a genuine product sold through a Frederick, Maryland druggist. Prices are 54 cents a box or two dollars for five boxes.
Prince Edward, the sturdy young heir apparent may yet be king of England if his father Prince George of Wales dies. Prince Albert would become heir presumptive in that event. The boys are depicted as athletic and hearty youths fond of sports.
Disparate dispatches describe heavy fighting with Russian losses as Japanese forces repel a Port Arthur attack and as General Miatchenko, commander of the Russian Eastern Cos sack brigade, is reported killed. Reports also note Kuropatkin’s supply issues and worn guns at Liaoti Hill fort.
A special grand jury in Huntsville Alabama issued a report charging Sheriff Augustus Rodgers Mayor Thomas W Smith and Police Chief David D Overton with neglect of duty and incompetence over the Horace Maples lynching It also called for a reorganized city police force and outlined alleged failures during the siege fire and mob attack on the jail.
Savannah Georgia September 20 The house of J J Bennett a prominent farmer near Sereven Wayne county was fired upon by a group of Black attackers and a nephew was hit in the crown of his hat Sheriff Overstreet two bloodhounds searched the area but the marauders remained at large Bennett warned he is a marked man neighbors called to aid in protection a wagon with Black people was driven near Bennett’s home volleys were exchanged and the assailants withdrew The Black grievance cited Bennett’s sending a Black preacher to the chain gang
Saratoga N Y Sept 20 Democratic State convention opens as efforts to prune candidates continue. Temporary Chairman William Flornflower named, with Duncan Campbell Lee to be permanent chair. Reports indicate Edward M Shepard of Brooklyn may win on first ballot, backed by national leaders, amid talks of four potential candidates including Palmer Cady Herrick and William J Gaynor.
In Trenton on September 20 the New Jersey Republican state convention met and appeared certain to nominate former State Senator Edward C. Stokes for governor by acclamation. No rival candidate was anticipated. William M. Johnson of Bergen County served as temporary chairman, with Frank O. Briggs, state treasurer, calling the gathering to order. Mercer County and the Fourth district were set to complete the ticket, while Somerville will host the congressional convention on Thursday where Iran Wood, ex-assembly member, is named as a candidate for Congress.
Republican vice presidential hopeful Senator Fairbanks spoke at Dover and Wilmington Delaware on September 20. He reviewed national issues praising Delaware Republicans while urging support for the protective system and the Democratic cause to overthrow it. He touted a sound currency and national credit under continued Republican leadership amid party divisions.
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