Fleet salutes Sperry's ships on final leg homebound
The battle fleet under Admiral Sperry ends its long voyage with a Manila harbor sendoff led by Governor Smith. Vessels head toward Colombo and Suez then Port Said and Gibraltar, covering 42,227 miles with calls at European ports before final return to the United States.
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Ued
Manila
Enor
Colombo
Cey
Win
Suez
Suez Canal
Ean
Gibraltar
Hamp-tor
New York
America
Reso
Hampton Ace
Fevered Pope Stays in Bed Amid Alt Audiences
Fragmentary notes suggest Pope Pius X remained in bed due to fever, with references to alt audiences and a wan, obliged state. No clear dates or full context available in the readable text.
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Pius X
Fetecel
Marchin
Japan and United States Agree on Five China Pacific Articles
Secretary Root and Ambassador Takahira exchanged notes establishing a five article framework governing policy in China and the Pacific. The pact priorities peaceful commerce, status quo, mutual respect for possessions, shared interest in China's independence, and equal opportunities in trade. The articles will be released for publication soon.
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Pacific
China
Workington
Root
Takahhira
Japan
Faa
Takahira
Munster
Preas
State Department
Tapitassd
Socretary Foot
Admits Girls Were Whipped at State Home in Trenton
An investigation by a governor appointed commission found corporal punishment used on inmates at the State Home for Girls. Superintendent Mansell admits occasional use of a switch but denies cruelty. The 207 inmates were praised as well-run and musically advanced. Governor Fort’s decision on ending corporal punishment is pending.
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Trenton
N. J
Giris
Commission On Dependencias
Fort
Mra
Manadit
Airis
Mangell
Governor Fort
Mansell
Standard Oil Witness Details Global Trade Reach
John D. Archbold, vice president of Standard Oil, testified in the government's dissolution suit that 68 percent of the 1906 illuminating oil refined by the company was sold abroad, with export figures from other years showing the bulk going to foreign markets. He cited competition from about 400 foreign companies and noted the State Department's strong support, while asserting the aim to reach every consumer worldwide, including the Orient.
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New York
Standard of
of Combine
John DP. Archbold
Standard
Archbold
United States
Archbald
Standard Oil Trust
State Department
Mr. Archbold
Pistol Duel on Street Ends in Bystander Shot
In Philadelphia on Broad Street near the Bellevue-Stratford hotel two ticket scalpers fought over Army and Navy game proceeds. George Medway allegedly fired at Andrew Lonergan while Lonergan fired back. bystander Richard Burk was wounded in the breast by a stray bullet. Medway and Lonergan were jailed on aggravated assault charges with intent to kill.
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Philadelphia
Richard Burk
Andew Lonergan
George Medway
Bellevue-Stratford Hotel
Broad Street
Lonergan
Medway
Army and Navy
Burk
Tae Newa
Bob-white
Doge
Guna
Gok
Big Pike Dives on Man in Egg Harbor River
Thomas P. Packer, a business man, nearly drowns after a heavy pike pulls him overboard during a fishing trip in Egg Harbor river. He wrestles the fish for twenty minutes. the pole breaks and the fish bites his hand before he subdues it. He brings the fish home to corroborate his tale. Public Printer Takes Charge Today in Washington as Samuel A. Donnelly is sworn in after meeting with President Roosevelt. A cautions note on frequent colds promotes Chambrelain's Chamomile Remedy despite garbled text.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Thomas P. Packer
Egg Harbor
Packer
Washington
Samuel A. Donnelly
New York
Roosevelt
Treasury Department
Government Printing Office
Roads and railroads: Frederick to Carroll County State road
Letters discuss the importance of the old State road from Frederick to the Carroll County line as a major thoroughfare. Suggestions urge Good Roads Commission to prioritize repairs and toll-free status, noting multiple feeder routes and favorable grades along the corridor. A second letter urges protection of bob white quail from overhunting.
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Ross
Garden
Frederick County
Une
Frederick
York
Pau
Methocrey
Liberty
Libertytown
Walkerville
Mt. Pleasant
Glade
Woodsboro
Battimore
Johnavilly
Rocky Ridge
Emmitsburg
LeGorn
New Midway
Johnaville
Cresgeratown
Emmitsburge
Detour
Keynville
Ladiesourg
Beaverdam
Johnsvilly
Union Bridge
Ttc
Elygera
Middleburg
Westminster
Baltimore
Carroll
Bruceville
Littlertown
Carroll County
Pike
Goon Roda Commission
Kidney Trouble and Rheumatism Cure Recipe
A historic herbic recipe claims to cure kidney trouble and rheumatism using fluids and tonics, with dosing after meals and water. It also discusses farm hawk bounties, partridge hunting limits, and a general claim that the mixture cleanses the eliminative organs to remove uric acid from blood. The piece blends medical quackery with agricultural policy notes and hunting regulations.
Fortnightly Club Reorganization Sets Twice Monthly Meetings
The Fortnightly Club reorganized for the season and will meet twice a month through winter with varied programs tied to the season. A schedule lists chairmen and committees for December through April and notes two upcoming events a tea at Mrs John S Newmans tomorrow afternoon and a fundraiser supper and sale at the Evangelical Reformed Church parlor on Thursday and Friday evenings.
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Mra
Dudley Page
Mesdaimes John 8. Newman
Poole Jones
Noab Cramer
Misses Louise Johnson
Mary McCardell
Edna Clabaugh
Bessie Mutter
Lola Motter
Emily Johnson
John S. Newman
East Second Street
The
Evangelical Reformed Sewing Society
Doan's Kidney Pills Sold on Faithful Testimony
A Baltimore reader touts Doan's Kidney Pills as curing kidney trouble and backache after years of symptoms. The ad claims kidneys act naturally and weather or exertion triggers pain, praising the product and urging customers to ask for it at local shops.
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A. Cooper
East North Avenue
Baltimore
Bonn
Doan
Fred
Coton E. Main
One Tore Road
D A R presents flag to Presbyterian Chinese Mission
The D A R at 223 East 31st Street New York Saturday afternoon presented a beautiful American flag to the Presbyterian Chinese Mission Sunday school honoring Mrs Edwards falr a former regent long involved with Chinese missions. Speeches by Mrs Donald McLean and Rev Dr George Alexander followed as Chinese and American attendees applauded the gesture.
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Enat
Thirty-first Street
New Yorks
Edwards
Falr
Donald McLean
George Alexander
Board of Foreign Mission
Mia. Huie Kin
New Mission School
China
McLean
Hall
Frederick Market Prices from Frederick County Farmers
Quotations list grain, hay, feed, and dairy prices for December 1008. Corn Red No 2 at 99c, Yellow Ear corn $2.85 barrel, White Ear corn $2.75 barrel, Shelled corn 50 to 60 per bushel, Timothy hay $11.00 to $12.00 per ton, No 1 Timothy $11.00 to $12.00, Clover $8.00 per ton, Oats $8.00 per 100 pounds, Rye $8.00 per ton, Wheat $5.50 to 6.75 per bushel, Buckwheat 1.0 to 1.4 per pound, Bran $25.50 per ton, Middlings $28.00 per ton, Cotton Seed meal $22.00 per ton, Potatoes 60 to 90 per bushel, Oil meal prices listed.
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