Pennsylvania graft report casts doubt on state capitol construction
The Pennsylvania graft case widens as new charges accuse contractor Joseph Hason and architect Joh B Sanderson, sub contractor B Bord Osestul, and 11 others of conspiracy to defraud the state of 350,150 by false pretenses in furnishing metallic fixtures and marble mantels for the Capitol. Grand jury presentation slated for Dauphin County Court in Harrisburg, with trial expected to begin in January. The public eye remains keen on a fair verdict and punishment if guilt is proven.
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Joh B Sanderson
Jos. Hasson
BH Bord Osestul
Ara
Dauphin Coanty
Harrisburg
Tas Baer
Daughin
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Contemplating a First Lady for Maryland’s Executive Mansion
Contemporary comment questions which charming lady might grace Maryland’s executive mansion at Annapolis. The Baltimore News notes it would be a poor idea for the legislature to miss expected duties while the Bombat governor’s name is misdated and debated amid a noisy exchange of opinions.
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Baltimore News
Annapolis Capital
State of
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Baltimore
Legislature Bills Ready for Attention as Legislature Sits Idle
A Baltimore editor criticizes lawmakers for delaying work during the 90 day session. He argues bills are prepared and ready but the Legislature is at home drawing pay for inaction. He urges an end to this inefficient practice and a push for timely passage.
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Baltlmrs Ua
Fragmented Humorous Snippets Piece From Historic Papers
A garbled OCR assemblage of cartoon captions and captions from old newspapers. It includes scattered lines about trains tracks soldiers dogs and editors. The fragments reference names and publications like Philadelphia, Chicago News, and Cleveland Leader, with humorous misprints and clipped phrases.
Spoils and Civil Service Reform Across Parties
A jumble of clippings notes Roosevelt praising civil service reform and an honest appointment system, with Bryan’s cautious stance. It contrasts the spoil system with the Civil Service Commission, and mentions tariff ships and early American maritime dominance before protections and walls limited trade. The mixed sources illuminate debates over governance and trade policy.
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New York Times
Roosergh
Civil Service Commission
Echoes of the Sea and Home in Verse Fragments
A fragmented, sentinel-like poem collage reflecting longing for homeland and nature. The speaker contrasts sea vastness with interior memory, invoking loss, time’s passage, and a quest for immortality. Included are lines attributed to Matthew Arnold and James Russell Lowe in a miscellany style.
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Earth
James Resse
Lowe
Maryland Roads Plan Boosts State Highway Program
Maryland officials report growing support for a statewide roads program. The Maryland Geological Survey and a roads council outline progress, financing plans, and future legislation to fund improved highways from Baltimore to Washington.
Local Notes and Society Briefs Highlight Community Events
A compact roundup reports minor disturbances at a mill site on West Au Sainte street interrupted before damage occurred. It also notes the Frederick Geusty Horse Breeders Association meeting on Court Street where Dr. KH Smith hosted and officers were elected for the coming year: P. MB. Giteshew, Wen. P. Mor sall, Harcy J Grove, EO. Reaa, Ezra Bonck Jr.
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KH Smith
Court Street
Snaniog
P. MB. Giteshew
Wen. P. Morsall
Harcy J Grove
EO. Reaa
Ezra Bonck, Jr
Winter notes and town life in a December week
A fragmented crowd of local events is recalled from a winter week. The piece names Grace Heformed, the YMCA, the Visitation Academy, and Women’s Christian Association activities, plus mentions Braddock improvements, electric utilities, and plans for upcoming parades and community gatherings. The tone mixes weather, church notices, social events, and town progress narratives.
Weather Prophet Foresees Mild Winter Cited by Coggswell
Frederick Coggswell of Bathel Danbury dispatch says this winter will be mildest in years. He links a caterpillar on his leg to changing weather. warns cold snaps as caterpillars shed hair and prepare to hibernate. He predicts extreme cold will come only with pronounced weather shift.
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Liberty Bsncer
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Cnetd
Ievn
Joe
Frederick Coggswell
Bathel
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Danbury
Cong
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Trockie
Osgamell
Spriegard Saommer
Oogswell
Market Gossip From Oga Amid Cold Morning Prices
The market opened strong despite cold weather with ample edibles and steady demand. Prices span broad ranges for butter eggs poultry fruit and vegetables with beef pork and seafood also listed. notable items include butter at 60 cents per pound, eggs 25 to 27 cents per dozen, turkeys 20 to 48 cents per pound, oysters 1.25 to 1.60 per gallon, and various produce including potatoes onions and cabbage priced per unit or weight.
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Clover Leaf Literary Society Meeting Summary
The Clover Leaf Literary Society met on Faster day afterupj2st at North Markaé street school. President R. Rhoads chaired. Howard Albaugh read minutes. Members performed poems and orations by Johns Oveser and Lowell Malligas, with a debate on Polio vs fire danger judged by Hichoderick Kennedy Kemp.
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R Bess
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