31 Aug 1908
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1908
Page
1
Governor Forts threat to send troops to enforce Sunday closings spurred Atlantic City leaders to shutter all 220 saloons and hotels. Police posted notices proclaiming no troops and saloons closed, with boardwalk cafes deserted and visitors scarce.
London based Mrs George Law is reported engaged to Craig Wadsworth an attache of the American embassy in London. The wealthy widow, who married in 1884 and moved to London after her husband’s death, is said to be favored by King Edward and Queen Alexandra and has returned to Atlantic City for a dry Sunday with boardwalk crowds noting the change in life. Local leaders debate liquor policy with plans to push for these laws at the January legislature while some believe a local option vote could be held.
In Nebraska Methodist churches a letter from the pulpit denounces Speaker Cannon for his stance on temperance legislation and for snubbing a general conference committee in Washington. It cites Republican Nebrick congressmen supporting the bill and urges Methodists to demand pledges not to vote Cannon back.
Fishermen found the headless body of James R. Hilton of Camden in a mud flat near Ocean City after he drowned August 2 while clamming. Identification was possible only from clothing fragments.
Bethlehm Steel owner Charles Schwab visited the Bethlehem works secretly with a private car. He observed late arrivals and questioned gate defenses, then roamed the plant in disguise. Rumors of dismissals circulated as officials faced scrutiny. A separate report covers Debs at a Lemont Socialist Picnic and a Baltimore man killed on a train after a fall from a Pullman car.
The article reports on a police inquiry into a high profile robbery near a Willimas residence with claims of possible motives and suspect alibis. Officials discuss responsibility and potential connections to an elite circle as sources provide conflicting accounts of the incident and its aftermath.
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