21 Sep 1905
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1905
Page
1
An advertisement extols the Yough Piano as the changeable pitch instrument ideal for homes opera houses lodges and Sunday schools. It asserts concert pitch is best for instrumental music and highlights tone volume durability, inviting readers to view the piano at a local showroom.
In the American League New York defeated Athletes 2 to 0 in Washington while Cleveland beat Detroit St Louis 6 to 0. National League games saw New York beat Philadelphia 5 to 3 in the first game and Philadelphia win 7 to 3 in the second, Boston over Brooklyn 6 to 5 in the first, Boston 1 Brooklyn 2 in the second after darkness, Chicago 5 Cincinnati 4.
An early medical claim extols a method to eradicate dandruff by targeting the germ believed responsible. The piece argues for a definitive cure through a single effective treatment and promotes its curative potential.
President Roosevelt hosted Elihu Root Henry Cabot Lodge and Joseph Choate at Sagamore Hill for a confidential discussion on foreign relations. Root hinted he would head to Washington around October and avoid stating the subjects. The talks likely included insurance investigations and broader policy matters. Colorado cruiser Colorado set a record speed in trials near Rockland Me achieving two knots an hour under naval crew conditions.
New York Life President John A. McCall testifies before the legislative inquiry on political contributions surrounding the company. He claims Parker as Democratic chair never refused a dollar, and Hamilton’s Albany expenses were paid from company funds amid calls for accountability.
Ensign Charles T Wade, sole survivor credited with escaping death, is charged with dereliction in the Bennington boilers duty during the blast that killed eighty eight and maimed forty six.
William F. Sheehan says no Democrat campaign official solicited money from McCall. John A. McCall testifies before a legislative committee on party contributions. He recalls Judge Parker not asking him directly but friends did. Parker previously chaired the state Democratic committee and accepted funds.
Seon September 21 the emperor hosted Miss Alice Roosevelt and Rear Admiral Train for the first audience with foreigners during his reign. American Minister Morgan escorted Miss Roosevelt to the banquet hall where they sat with the crown prince and imperial princes.
Reports say the exchange of ratifications for the Pearce treaty between Japan and Russia will occur in Washington soon after ratifications by each sovereign. The ceremony may be in the White House as a compliment to President Roosevelt, but details and the exchanging diplomats are not yet fixed.
James J. Hill, president of the Great Northern, told Southern Minnesota farmers at the Fillmore county fair that the Panama Canal would be an expensive toy with little use for extending U.S. foreign trade. He criticized graft and argued tariffs won t create new markets. He favored fair government action to curb discrimination while noting rates would fall only with increased shipments.
Two notorious swindlers John H. Wilson alias John Kane and William Parker alias Frank Morris were arrested at gunpoint in New York. They believed they were meeting postal official R E H Jarrett of Dillsboro North Carolina to swap green seed circulars for $300 in food. Police traced the scheme from Jarrett to undercover detectives.
Dr. B H Warren dairy and food commissioner of Pennsylvania and United States District Attorney McCarey met acting secretary Dennis in Washington to discuss alleged oleomargarine sellers in Pennsylvania. Some product may have reached the navy yard at League Island. Navy officials had asked state authorities for information. The Agricultural Department also participated. Printer’s First Fourth Hours. Indianapolis Sept 23 Strikes for an eight hour day are reported in 28 cities with workers signing new contracts or threatening to strike.
The City Party in Philadelphia, an anti graft reform group, endorsed a full ticket for November including Wilson H. Brown for sheriff and Rudolph Blankenburg for city commission. The convention declared graft ended and mayor Weaver urged unity for the reform slate.
In Easton with over 590 delegates the 18th annual Pennsylvania State League of Republican Clubs meeting opened. John R. Wiggins presided as leader. Easton mayor welcomed delegates and granted city honors. Speakers included Hampion Moore Fred Tieitz and Gene Trank Reeder, with tensions noted over Philadelphia issues. Senator Foraker was scheduled but did not appear at the spa house gathering.
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