13 Apr 1908
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1908
Page
1
The city mayor a Democrat and the council Republican vetoed all appropriations for salaries and other items, claiming the funds are not sufficient to cover expenses. April 13 dispatch notes controversy over expenditures and a tense budget clash.
Fragmentary text notes Henry A. Williams as a prominent campaign figure in Ohio. References his role with the Republican state committee and broad support across the state, including efforts tied to his candidacy and party activity. The passage remains garbled and lacks clear events or dates.
San Francisco April 12 Packer McFarland Chicago lightweight defeated Jimmy Britt in the sixth round of their twenty round match at Colma. Britt was knocked down three times in the fifth and sixth rounds by a powerful right hand. Britt’s father entered the ring and waved McFarland away as the bout ended with McFarland in control throughout.
Sporadic reports say state forces were ordered to Pensacola amid rumors of a strike and unrest. Later advisories indicate electric companies planned normal operations and troops were recalled, though officials warn further trouble remains possible.
Police say a man with a cocaine filled syringe is believed responsible for a death at Hahnemann hospital and for injuring John Anderson of League Island. Two men, Joseph Wilson and Claire Cibboney, were arrested. An unidentified man found dazed in the Eighth district died at Hahnemann. Anderson was poisoned after being injected by a stranger at Ninth and Race streets.
Washington reports Roosevelt plans post presidency travel abroad to view rugged regions and hunt, with Oyster Bay summer residence use likely after the Chicago convention. He denies dictating Taft and may become an interested observer in politics while abroad.
An eastern fur dealer arrived in Shawnee Oklahoma and offered ten cents for every good cat pelt and to buy all that were offered. The drive led to widespread slaughter across the town with many households left without cats. The distress ended only after authorities intervened and the remaining cats were removed.
The Taft election update shows 241 supporters counted of 416 total, with details on delegate selections and campaign movement. Alabama candidates contest seats as races tighten. a pedestrian accident leaves William Kutchin of Minersville fatally injured after being struck attempting to flee an advancing car.
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