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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1907
Page
4
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A New York Sun summary reports Yale University will limit honorary degrees, requiring invitations tied to commencements. New rules set annual totals, favoring Yale alumni, with caps on doctors of divinity, colonial doctors, and doctors of law, while allowing exceptions for distinguished visiting scholars.
A debate over the growing number of honorary degrees prompts Yale to curtail annual conferrals. Observers urge more careful use of honors and warn that widespread distribution weakens public esteem, arguing degrees should be rare and merited.
In a jumble of era headlines a Baltimore commentator condemns fear and guilt while Annapolis notes a governor standard about marriage. A Baltimore Sun line reports a tablet near Barbara Frietohte’s house and references Stonewall Jackson. A Baltimore News item covers a colored man arrested for wife beating found with two pistols and a discussion of homicide penalties under law.
Fragmented note style report cites a looming government move against the Powder Trust. Dialogue snippets hint at political tension and social commentary with references to a New York senator and a Chicago Tribune exchange. The piece reads as a ledger of quotes and overheard lines reflecting weariness and distrust.
The piece analyzes Standard Oil’s diminishing influence on U S finance after anti trust actions and abolition of rebates, questioning whether successors can sustain the company’s supremacy under new conditions. It contrasts potential outcomes with warnings from legal authorities about pursuing accountability for anti trust violations and the impact on investors.
A playful lyric by Hictos R Greer in Lippincott's Magazine urges leaving daily noise for a day to loiter in Lightheart Lane. The verse blends whimsical flora and music phrases, inviting readers to drift away from the bustle and enjoy joyous moments. Say you saw in The News.
Edward J Snyder an engineer for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was killed last night at 9 25 by being crushed between two freight cars after climbing to the top of a moving train near Brunswick station en route to Harper s Ferry. He fell while walking toward the engine, the brakeman signaled to stop, and Snyder s lifeless body was found on the track. Snyder of Brunswick, about 35, leaves a widow and several children from a previous marriage. his body was taken to Fante s undertaking and he belonged to several lodges including Knights of Pythias and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He survived a similar wreck about a year ago.
Pennsylvania State Zoologist Surface describes a blowing viper behavior showing fake lethargy when teased. He notes the spreading adder appears nonvenomous while bluffing and that snakes use feigned limpness to escape. The article mentions a white footed mouse in a pilot snake’s stomach and praises the Pennsylvania snake collection for the State Museum.
The funeral of Mrs Margaret Hiza beth Smith was held yesterday at 10 from her daughter Mrs John David Cramer s home in Walkersville with Rev S M B Hanoh officiating. Pallbearers were David Hedges Charles Hedges Clay Felton Dr M S Zimmerman A G McKinney and Lewis Barrick Tuterment at Gladse cemetery. Schroeder directed. The funeral of John H Strasbarger occurred at 930 this morning from his parents home on Wisper Street with Rev Dr Osborne Ingle officiating and interment at Olivet cemetery. F Schroeder was the funeral director.
An unclear OCR snippet mentions advertising activity with fragmented terms like aativity and brim and a number 78ah. Readable details are sparse. no identifiable people organizations or locations are clearly stated.
Week ending August 14 1907 shows transfers of tax estate and real estate in Frederick and surrounding districts along with marriage licenses and court actions. Notable entries include William M Bopstet al to Elmer L Ray and John W Early, real estate trades. several marriages in Hagerstown Emmitsburg and nearby towns. and cour t filings for estates and guardianships in Buckeystown Woodsboro and Frederick City. The Sick news notes Ella Walsh at the emergency hospital and Mrs Grove ill with slow improvement.
There will be a public missionary meeting at Mount Zion M W Church in Miaig next Sunday evening August 13 starting at 7 45 p m Candidacy announced Mr J Francis Smith has announced his candidacy for State's Attorney subject to Democratic Convention decision Say you saw it The News
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