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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1909
Page
6
Fragmentary notes refer to debate in Frederick Maryland about a vague issue. Mentions a speculator able to buy Queen Lilmokulani property for 250000 and possible future certificates to verify statements by a Senator.
A collage of light quips and dialogue snippets from various papers. A patient jokes about bills, a grandmother jokes over a shave, and fables about a woman with a past surface amid quick exchanges.
A page reviews calls for ballot voting to curb party whip in cities and critiques Roosevelt's handling of government information. It cites editorials from the Herald Wall Street Journal Chicago Record Herald New York Times and discusses political dynamics, party lines, and implications for public trust and reform. The items reference opinions on elections and executive conduct without graphic detail.
The article criticizes the Senate for rejecting Lodge’s amendment to apply competitive examinations to census clerks. It argues noncompetitive openings would mean piecing 4000 offices among 185 lawmakers, risking patronage and lower merit, and urges Congress to keep appointments free from spoils influence.
An OCR fragment references Renator Foraker and a murder convict on a Lake Za bow case. Details are garbled and incomplete with unclear dates and charges. The piece notes a second degree verdict and mentions drunkenness issues but lacks coherent events or sources.
Fragmented verse and prose blend Dante's gloom with rustic memory and a toast to Nan of the vale. The text names Fr. Shlade, Honey Wapsworth, and characters like Toby Fillpot, linking stanzas to tavern legend and a forgotten joke about a brown jug.
A Baltimore county delegation urged the State Roads Commission to take over the Liberty Turnpike as part of a new state road system funded by a 66 million appropriation. Governor Crothers and Chairman John M. Tucke refused to pay 10000 or any price, noting the road is nonpaying, worn, and not a summer or winter road, though it serves a key county route toward Frederick.
Governor Crothers supports Poe Day urged by the Edgar Alles Voce Memorial Association. He asks public schools and colleges statewide to observe part of next Tuesday with exercises marking the birth centennial of Edgar Allan Poe and to teach children about Poe's life and works.
Warrell Fleming presents The Choir Singer a refined comedy drama with a heart story and ingenious plot. Manager W E Nankerville has provided elaborate stage settings and a large metropolitan cast for this musical feature promising strong entertainment.
Miss Margaret Anon Boteler daughter of the late Robert N. Boteler and Margaret Marshall Boteler of Merrylind Tract marries Thomas Henry Smith of Fingertown in Cirnce Vrovent at Episcopal Church Brunswick at 1 o'clock yesterday Rev Charten J Atwater officiates Miss Gertrude C Boteler sister of the bride is maid of honor Frank Smith brother of the groom is best man Ushers Charles Whiting W Vr and E Neb Beachtel from Md Manters William Ross and Lee Ball carry ribbons
Grant Leo Haller, 21, son of the late Grant L. Haller formerly of this city, died January 11 at Street Maryland. The funeral was held at 12 30 yesterday from St Ann's Catholic church Baltimore.
Secretary Wilson promotes the Pure Food Law to warn consumers about harmful drugs in medicines. The article notes that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy claims it contains no harmful adulterants and cites label disclosure as proof. The remedy is described as safe and effective for coughs and colds, with years of pharmacy proof cited.
Union Pacific tests a wireless device aboard a locomotive enabling dispatchers to send orders to trains from a desk. A gong, red light, and semaphore rise when danger is ahead, signaling engineer and fireman. Equipment aims to cover every locomotive and dispatch with near real time contact.
Chicago pastor Rev. A E Bartlett argues the five cent theaters or nickelets should be improved not abolished. He says amusements have no inherent virtue or vice and are shaped by the people. dancing, cards and theater can be wholesome with purification and uplift rather than ban. The cheap venues attract multitudes, including children, but must avoid coarse and unclean entertainments.
Effie Garber was arrested by Sheriff Myers in Frederick upon the order of Sheriff Rarelen Sm and brought to Myerstown yesterday afternoon by Sheriff Earnahaw. The charge stated she defrauded Mrs Emma Ment fee out of a board bill. Justice Hartly held a hearing and acquitted her.
At a Freder town meeting the Frederick and Emmitburg Turnpike Co. elected County Commissioner Stewart L. Annan to fill the vacancy left by the death of J. Calvin Cronise. Resolutions on Cronise’s death were adopted.
The column lists residents on East Fourth Street and nearby areas with illnesses including rheumatism typhoid fever and general sickness. It also reports a YMCA basketball game where the Greens beat the Blues 20 to 4, with Brown as high scorer and a detailed lineup and standings.
The Evangelical Reformed Sunday school class, hosted by Mr. Alfred Sutter, met at his East Second Street home for a pleasant social evening with informal conversation and refreshments. An advertisement for Hood’s Sarsaparilla is included, claiming strong cures and testimonials for catarrh and constipation.
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