22 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Portland Daily Press
Location
Portland, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1896
Page
1
Munyons Stomach and Dyspepsia Cure claims to treat indigestion and related heart, stomach, and related symptoms including rising food, distress after eating, breath issues, loss of appetite, dizziness, and fatigue. Price 26 cents, with separate cures and free medical advice via Prof. Munyon at Philadelphia address.
The sun may rise later, so start your day with our Nickel Alarm Clocks. Priced at 95c and 1.25, they make enough racket to wake the dead and keep time for years. More clocks than all other stores combined for hall, office, or kitchen. Clock repairing a specialty.
Bangor dispatch reports Col G A Philbronk commanding the Second Regiment G SM presided over a lengthy inspection of the Hamlin Rifles amid internal troubles. A long hearing was conducted and a decision will be announced soon.
Washington December 21 The annual report of the Secretary of the Treasury urges retirement and cancellation of United States notes and notes of banks. He argues against relying on gold imports to balance trade and calls for tax and currency reforms to fund government needs. He favors less hoarding and a nonpoliticized approach to currency questions.
In the Bram murder trial, Spencer the Her bert Fuller steward testified on the bodies and Bram’s conduct. The defense sought to admit a witness claiming Bram boasted of killing two captains and disposing of cargo, prompting debate over admissibility before adjournment to tomorrow at 6 o'clock.
The Senate received a long foreign relations report on a joint resolution recognizing Cuba’s independence and offering friendly mediation with Spain to end the war. It traces European interventions since 1815 and argues Cuba’s insurgent government is stable and capable of self rule, urging U S recognition and careful handling of Spain relations.
In the Senate Cameron and Morgan moved to table and print a joint resolution recognizing Cuban independence, with a related report. Proposals questioned presidential power vs Congress in recognizing foreign states, and substitute resolutions urged neutrality and wartime status for Cuba. House actions on immigration bill continued with amendments and pending decisions.
An advertisement claims a "Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and neuralgia can heal in a day. It asserts the remedy removes the cause and causes immediate disappearance of the disease after the first dose. Sold by C. H. Guppy & Co, druggists, 468 Congress Ave.
A Grand Trunk Lewiston local derailed two miles before Danville Junction after a frost brittle rail broke off at the end. Ten or more injured, none fatally, with victims taken to Lewiston Hospital. several Portland residents among the injured.
A Grand Trunk line train No. 71 derailed after a broken rail near Lewiston, sending two cars down a 30 foot embankment. Eighteen aboard, ten injured, none seriously, with a long list of victims including Williams, Ring, Foster, Jones, Smith, Burnham, Fickett, Richards, Wass, Adams, Howe, and Trefethen. The locomotive remained on track. officials and hospital transport followed.
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