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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
6
The President repeats prior calls for federal oversight of interstate commerce and corporate conduct. He urges full publicity, executive action to curb favoritism, and opposition to hostile regulation while backing labor protections and postal savings bank proposals.
The President calls for improved inland waterways and forest preservation. He urges merit-based promotions in the navy and a selection system for the army, arguing current promotion practices reward mediocrity and waste time. He cites citizenship expansion for Porto Rico and ships, plus better health bureau organization.
The clipped pieces comment on premature presidential talk in Washington and a tight Maryland race. They also note a Baltimore anti noise movement and praise a generous Santa Claus figure, reflecting seasonal cheer and civic flavor in the city papers.
A fragmentary collage of dialogue and quotes from varied sources including San Francisco Chronicle Bohemian Magazine Beaton Globe and Chicago News. The piece presents humorous exchanges about bills temperance reforms and small absurdities with an ironic chorus of voices and local color.
The Times-Democrat argues Congress should oppose new postal revenue schemes and focus on improving the existing system. It warns that experiments and new novelties could worsen finances and urges better service, faster delivery, and stronger rail connections before any further changes.
A nostalgic piece titled Christmas in the country places contrasts rural warmth with urban festivity and urges hearty fireside gatherings. It blends seasonal cheer with a promotional note for Chamberlain's cold remedy and a tongue in cheek reference to a popular perfume.
Dan Early, a wealthy 29 year old Irishman living with relatives in Tyrone, fell fifteen feet to a cement pavement beside Weber's piano factory on Seventh Avenue New York after losing his balance while dizzy. He died from a skull fracture. Early had sailed to America to observe life and was working as a motor tack helper on a Crosstown route. His death follows chats with a physician and his plan to travel to Australia and China after further study.
Mrs. Garrick adored her husband Garrick's acting but distrusted his low life roles. A parody farce about a farmer who visits London and misreads Garrick's disguises fuels her fevered jealousy. The comedy "David Garrick" centers on romance and theater lore and is set to play at City Opera House on Friday December 21.
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