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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1909
Page
2
Winchester was held to little offense as Fred grabbed three runs after miscues. A lone Brent home run marked the only bright moment, while Trevil’s liner slipped away into right field.
Recap of yesterday’s games shows Detroit beat Athletics 6 to 4 in the morning, Chicago defeated Boston 4 to 3 in the first game, Cleveland crushed Washington 8 to 2, and New York trounced St Louis 8 to 1. National League results include Philadelphia edging Chicago in 10 innings 8 to 7 and Boston topping St Louis 10 to 8. Standings list Detroit, Chicago, Athletics, New York, Boston, St Louis, Cleveland, Washington with current W L and percentages.
In Lancaster PA and Reading PA areas the Tri State League shows Harrisburg 0 beating Lancaster 1 with various batters listed. Eastern League standings feature Rochester and Toronto scores with Buffalo Jersey City Baltimore and Newark among teams, detailing win loss records and percentages.
Atlantic City reports William Bedford of Cairo Algon has been instantly killed by lightning while practicing before a game with the City team at Inlet Park. The bolt struck near Bedford and sent players and spectators reeling. Walter Gordon and Charles Follis were knocked down but unharmed. No stampede occurred and Bedford showed no burns.
Former heavyweight boxer and Elk City mayor Jack Munroe telegraphs Robert Edgren that the Elk City Athletic Club has offered a purse of 106000 for the Jeffries Johnson bout to be held in Canada within a year. The exact location remains unspecified but is said to be within thirty six hours of major eastern cities. Spider bite sends man to hospital in Buckingham Court House Virginia A41 Bodurant admitted to Lynefiburs hospital after bite nearly caused blood poisoning.
A four year old girl in a Christian household repeats a biblical line while watching siblings enjoy cake on the back veranda. She clutches the largest cake in a moment of child longing as celebrations continue.
A humorous anecdote recalls Ingres saying he attended a critic’s funeral to study how to capture death in art. Motter notes similar tales from a fire insurer’s funeral where many staff said they’d not miss it to confirm the man’s burial, and the piece ends with a nod to obscure artists and titles.
A dying parishioner yields to a man for the sake of men and the priest hastily prays at her bedside. The woman, in a contrite mood, sits up and declares that God favors men but offers no hope for women in this world.
A description of a wind powered wheelbarrow drawn by four donkeys. A sail unfurls when wind is light. A two frame structure bears utensils, with the paterfamilias driving and family members riding. The quote reveals aging and a shopper’s complaint about grocery clerks rushing to serve.
A Washington Herald quote contrasts a remark about washing windows with a retort about a student’s ambition. The fragment hints at themes of vanity and social status within a brief, dialogue driven aside.
The article profiles Zbysco the Galician wrestler poised to come to the United States around the 10th of next month. It details his height of five feet seven, weight 270 pounds, 22 inch neck, 65 inch chest, 22 inch waist, 22 inch arms, and 31 inch biceps, plus his plan to challenge Frank Gotch and Hackenschmidt for the world title.
The article surveys threats to humans from wildlife and diseases. It cites lions, wolves, snakes, tigers, leopards, bears, and other predators, alongside microscopic pathogens as the deadliest foes. It notes billions affected, with wildlife mortality dwarfed by invisible microbes and notes advances in science arming humans.
Mr Lloyd Culter plans two houses on Broadway. John W Bowers reports a 11 pound beer in his garden while fishing near Bell's Rock Motocacy yesterday. Charles Abrecht and Dhomag Buckey made 6 base 8 ccla. William Sponsgller, tenant on Doan farm north of Frederick, brings three fine ears of sugar corn to The News office. A Kesara Coblantz Kipp wagon wedged between a Rice Haller wall and Mobley Bro fence in Brewery alley. rear wheel removed to free it.
A humorous excerpt shows J. J. Sissey describing a thirsty tramp who asks for drink and jokes about police intervention. The scene unfolds as the author reflects on the tramp’s wit and resourcefulness during a motorcar journey through an English road.
Washington messenger boy Reddy McGowan reports a strange encounter at an apartment on Connecticut Avenue. A veiled woman in a pink dress lures him inside with chocolates and a demand to button a dress, describing tight laces and black button loops. The scene ends with the boy managing to button the garment but uncertain about the purpose.
Secretary Nagel proposes employing deaf and dumb people in tabulating census figures to cut costs. He points to using punching and tabulating machines in the census office and government workshop to save nearly 1,000,000 dollars. Also notes on post office horses receiving a 30 day vacation and other short items.
A State Railroad Commission report shows Pennsylvania railroads killed 141 workers and injured 2730 in the six months ending June 30 1909. Brakemen accounted for 42 deaths and 804 injuries, the largest share among occupations.
Our stock includes boys and girls shoes with prices marked. Pay $1.15 for select Oxfords and nine pairs of misses, with three months to wear Tow hoys. Visit MOSER'S at 187 North Market Street for further bargains.
Public sale notice for multiple properties in Frederick City Maryland including a 2 story dwelling and a store on North Market Street a 68 acre farm known as Groff Park and a nine lot subdivision on Madison and Centre Streets. Also lists terms half cash balance in six months notes with interest and deposits required and executors Charles P Trail Henry Trail Bertha Trail acting.
A quoted exchange from Everybody's Magazine discusses moral virtue and simplicity. Marcus Aurelius lines contrast with lighthearted banter about raising a flower and a joke about roller skating. The fragment blends aphorism with humorous dialogue attributed to Brown and a friend.
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