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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1907
Page
4
The Daily News lists subscription prices for ten days and four months, with annual options and advance payment requirements. It notes carriers in the city and mail delivery nationwide, plus weekly and club offers and that cash must accompany every order.
The Democratic State convention endorses a corrupt practice and a primary selection team, urging Republicans to imitate a move toward clean elections and giving the people a voice in choosing candidates. The article praises Joszepsx D. Baker’s nomination for Governor, highlighting broad county support as proof of genuine qualification over manipulated nominations.
The defeat of Joseph D. Baker for Maryland governor nominations angered many supporters who believed his election would benefit the state. Baker had stated he would accept only if the people’s expression came freely, avoiding scrambles for the nomination or patronage.
The piece argues Mr. Baker avoided a winning course by principle, praising his character and the widespread trust in him in Frederick County. It criticizes a small group of leaders who control nominations for selfish aims, urging citizens to engage in politics to ensure the popular will guides government and suppress spoils. It notes the Democratic nomination campaign reveals the need for greater public involvement.
Contemporary comment cites Maryland governors race as certain outcome and Georgia prohibition shifting power away from colonels. It also notes Standard Oil fines and a Cleveland independent refiner as possible reasons for gasoline price cuts, suggesting a transfer may not occur. The discourse juxtaposes political forecasts with corporate pressure in early 20th century press.
A collection of humorous exchanges from various papers. Jests touch on prosperity, domestic roles, railways, and rural life with playful banter. Notable quips include a doctor admonishing a Madam, a barber trimming ends, and a farmer praising the locomotive for staying on track amid rural commuting woes.
A condensed presentment from multiple papers notes a push for presidential boom around Gov. Glann and William R. Haywood and Carrie Nation announcing plans to reform Pittsburg. The item hints at nationwide concern as Aunt Carrie undertakes a lifelong reform campaign amid legal attacks on women.
Vardaman is labeled a crude demagogue whose hate of the Negro and demand to repossess the Fifteenth Amendment stand in stark contrast to Williams described as a principled, scholarly party leader in Washington and an orator of genuine force. Public sentiment, patriotism, and ideals are praised as enduring forces beyond mere physical measures.
A fragmentary poem mourns parting with a muse and yearns for the open sea. The speaker declares lifelong love for the ocean, recalling birth at sea, waves, and tides as symbols of life. References to Barry Cory watt appear in a stray closing line amid garbled text.
Terrific thunderstorms swept across Washington Carroll and nearby counties destroying barns set afire by lightning. Churches suffered damage and crops ruined. Heavy logs scattered on farms. No other major losses reported.
William Reynolds, jailed on a larceny charge involving chickens, appeared before Judge John Q. Matter and was released due to witnesses' failure to identify the poultry thefts. He has a separate Washington county warrant and was transported to Hagerstown by Sheriff Marte yesterday afternoon.
Preparations for a Manor woods event on Tusa day next to benefit St. Joseph’s Catholic church near Lime Kiln Maryland. Governor Warfield will attend with Troop A of the Maryland National Guard. Philip F. Lee will deliver the charge to the knights and Edward J. Smith will give the coronation address.
Frederick mourns popular citizen Christopher Pant Smith a well known resident and son of the late John A and Margaret Smith. Born in 1848 in Bavaria and raised near Njameville his family moved to the city when he was three. He attended St John’s Institute in Frederick.
O P Smith Sr learned tinning with H A O Fox and led the L McMurray canning factory's canning dept for 13 years. He later managed Wenner Swank & Co in Branewlak, returned to start King O P Smith & Son with son Albert S Smith. An actor and philanthropy leader, he was Philanthropic Dramatic Association president and St Johns Beneficial Assoc vice president. He married Helen Ely in 1870 and leaves two children Albert S and O Bernard.
While walking home from a baseball game on Thursday evening Mr Kilmer Hull was bitten in the left leg by a dog and suffered a grievous wound he continues to endure the injury.
Yesterday a lightning bolt hit the home of Mr. Harry Dieter on Madison Avenue, damaging about a square yard of plastering via the telephone wire. No injuries were reported.
Joseph D. Baker returned from Baltimore where he had been since Monday and moved to Hotel Braddock with his family. He missed the Citizens' National Bank office this morning and may come to the city this afternoon. He accepts his Democratic State convention defeat for governor with calm. His supporters praise his character and qualifications for the office, while noting his consent to run in deference to friends. The Baltimore World lauds his potential as a campaigner and a trusted figure.
The Democratic County Central Committee met in the grand jury room at the courthouse for organization. Dr C H Conley of Adams town was unanimously elected chairman and thanked the group for the honor, pledging harmony and cooperation. Guy E Motter and Edward J Smith were elected secretaries and Charles P Levy was re-elected treasurer. The chairman announced committees would be named to aid in campaign work and advised adjournment after outlining advisory duties.
Guard detachment from Pikesville to Charles Town W Va led by Governor Warfield camps Monday night at Rose Hill near Frederick in the historic home region of Thomas Johnson. Reception hosted by Mr and Mrs Cramer with Adjutant General Riggs present. Tuesday plans include Manor Woods picnic and a tourney with Troop A, followed by camping in the woods. An explanatory note on rifle marksman classifications defines expert, sharpshooter, and marksman scoring at various yardages.
The Fres Kindergarten Association held a festival last evening at Brighs tide Braddock Heights with strong attendance. Home made ashes, candy and ice cream were on sale. House sale notices include David Lowenstein selling eight two story brick houses on East Patrick Street to Harry M. Cramer on private terms. An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, with testimonials from Kin na s Marvin and W A Loiva in Toledo. Hall's Catarrh Cure is described as circulating through the blood and mucous surfaces. sold by druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Andrew Streubes aged 67 dies at home near Urbana leaving a widow and nine sons in various cities. Funeral was held at Urbana M E church with interment Mt Olivet. James H. King, a longtime Urbana area farmer, dies aged 66 after a long illness. services at Urbana M E church with burial Mt Olivet. Also note Willow Glen Farm hosts Washington visitors including the Schwartz, Good, Gaddis, Treadway, Shaw, and Ford families enjoying summer on the lawn.
The Otsego Journal praises Dr Ketucne's New Discovery as the most popular remedy in Otsego County and a family favorite for coughs colds and lung and throat illnesses. Gilbertsville NY calls it an infallible cure with guaranteed satisfaction. Available at Pestre's Modern Pharmacy priced 50 cents and one dollar with a trial bottle free.
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