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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
4
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At the Iroquois Club luncheon, Stevenson outlined a favorable Democratic outlook this year. He said he received assurances from party leaders of an effective statewide campaign and broad cross party support for a Democratic win in November.
Lincoln Neb Aug 21. Democrat candidate William Jennings Bryan begins a seven day tour visiting Dexia and Topeka for speeches on trusts and bank deposits. He will spend three days in Chicago with campaign managers and attend a Indianapolis event with John ure, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, before returning to Lincoln.
Washington reports General Chwen announces a new measure amid preparations for a gathering at Republican headquarters. The plan involves a prominent peryo and a magnificent sepout, with shipping prepared. A weighty rider proposal outlines a 290 ounce man as a center element.
The Lusitania completed a record Atlantic crossing in four days and 15 minutes, beating its own clock and lowering the previous best by several hours. The ship, sailing with enhanced safety measures, surpassed the Mauretania in speed as Cunard lines push to maintain oceanic leadership amid winter travel.
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on August 21 Polander Stanley Nogriv aged about thirty killed his wife in a saloon on Main Street. He shot her three times as she carried their year old baby in her arms escaping unharmed. He confessed in the mayor’s presence and was taken to prison.
Panama reports President Jose Domin go De Obaldia has won the unanimous electoral vote in the provinces. The electoral college will convene in Panama on September 0 to declare the result. Minister Squides notes minimal public excitement and mentions cabinet potential from the Conservative and Liberal parties.
New York reports the death of Dr. Albert J. Bushong a famed baseball catcher with the St Laura Browns and the Brooklyn teams at his Brooklyn home. Born in Folindelphis fifty two years ago he once vied with Kig Kelly for flat powers as a backstop. He retired from baseball in 1900 and became a Brooklyn dentist leaving a widow.
Arthur W. Upson, former University of Minnesota professor and noted poet, died by suicide in a creek near Bemidji at age twenty nine. He was an intimate friend of Hal Cain and frequented Moo tales. His best known works include Ortaveas In an Oxford Garten, The Sign of the Harp, The City and What Wind Songs.
Detectives traced a trunk described as Rosenbloom’s to Mount Ephraim after his disappearance from Windber. A corpse found in a ravine near Mount Ephraim is identified as possibly Rosenbloom, who left home after a quarrel over money and store accounts.
Reading, Aug 31 The death of Judge James N Ermentrout president judge of Berks county common pleas court prompts speculation on his successor Governor Stuart will appoint until Jan 1910 and two judges will be elected in November next year William Kerper Grevena and D Nicholas Schaeffer are listed as leading candidates Schaeffer fusion candidate defeated by Ermentrout in 1908 brother of Rev Dr N I Schaeffer state superintendent of public instruction
Burglars broke into the summer home of Frederick W. Weers in Greenwich Connecticut during daylight while two servants were in the house and dragged three guard dogs. They stole jewelry valued at $60,000 and $100 from a shop, as a wealthy New York brewer’s residence was targeted.
Aug. 31. William Howard Taft will address a joint reunion of Athens county Civil War veterans and Seventh Regiment Spanish War veterans in Athens on Aug. 29. Taft spoke Saturday morning and planned to visit Middle Bass in the afternoon. Walter Weltman previously planned to reach Oyster Bay to meet President Roosevelt for a brief visit.
The piece describes a prank by General Clarence Edwards and allies aimed at Forbes in the Taft party. A staged drink order escalates as the barkeep pretends to refuse further mixing while the targets attempt the same sequence. The gag backfires when Edwards and Forbes are exposed and forced to retreat in laughter.
Holidaysburg Aug 31 The Pennsylvania pure food law of 1967 was declared unconstitutional by Judge Martin Bati n Blair County court. The ruling states the law violates Article 1 Section 4 of the state constitution. The decision does not affect prosecutions under other food safety laws for butter, cheese, vinegar, or other packaged goods where preservatives are proven. The case aimed to place the issue before the Superior Court for legislative correction.
Plans unfold to celebrate American Olympic winners from the London Games with receptions, banquets, and trophies in New York and across the country. Oregon and Canada feature notable tributes, while Portland and Hamilton host events and Dan Kelly, Forrest Smithson, and A Gilbert receive statewide receptions. An auto parade and ceremonies accompany the August 29 activities in New York city with troops and militia in attendance.
Hayes wins marathon at international meet as Olympic champions prepare for a grand parade. Roosevelt invited athletes to Oyster Bay for ceremonies. a 500 child welcome crowd is planned. Many medalists including Daniels, Ewry, Garrels, Flanagan, Sheridan, Rose and Gould expected to receive caps or recognition during the celebration.
Baseball results from the American League show several scores with the Pirates and Reds noted among clubs like Boston and New York. A weather bureau observer aids Mount Rose temperature monitoring using the Ferguson meteorograph, to record forty days of temperature and humidity data. Public notices include a marriage license in Elliott City and an invitation from Archbishop Falconio to dedicate a Franciscan seminary in Catekill, N. J.
Quotations furnished show various prices for farm commodities dated 1908. Wheat, corn, oats, timothy, alfalfa, and cotton seed meal are listed with per bushel, per barrel, or per ton figures. Prices reflect market rates for grain and feed staples.
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