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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1910
Page
3
July 12 report describes a collision between the submarine Bonita and the gunboat Castine. The Castine sustained damage to dynamo and boiler compartments, three plates were loosened, and several frames bent. One person was injured as the Castine was beached near North Truro after the incident.
A July 12 bolt of lightning in Pottaville Pennsylvania appeared 81x inches wide and traveled four miles along the ground. It split a double house at Mount Hope, overturned furniture, and threw the family from bed. Mrs. James Bender was struck and killed while her husband was knocked unconscious and later revived. The bolt also killed chickens and caused fences to fall as it continued near the earth.
In Pittsburgh Pennsylvania ballots from 112 boxs are opened to settle the primary dispute in the thirtieth district. Supporters of Dr Robert J Black contend the full recount could show him ahead of Congressman John Dalzell by nearly one thousand votes.
Postmaster General reminds postmasters that letters addressed to Mrs Frances F Cleveland widow of Grover Cleveland and to Mrs Mary Lord Harrison widow of Benjamin Harrison are to be transmitted free of charge per a congressional act. The note cites postage due issues at the last session and directs compliance.
Georgia upper chamber votes 23 to 48 to ratify the income tax amendment. The lower house had made the measure a special and controlling order, with intense debate and explanations from several senators as to their votes. A separate brief notes the Gould wedding in New York, with Helen Key Gould and Relph Thomas marrying in Mrs. Gould’s Park Avenue apartment.
The Department of Agriculture purchased eight acres for a dairy stock experiment station to study breeding dairy stock goat production and poultry handling. A small power plant may be tested for electricity generation. The project includes milch goats, sanitary milk processing, and a zebra cross experiment known as zebroids for potential use as draft and harness animals.
Dr. Charles H. Hughes, a prominent St. Louis neurologist, condemns unnecessary urban noises as a public health threat. He argues motor horns street noise and factory whines rob people of sleep and shorten lifespans, urging quieter streets to improve health and longevity.
A compact two family house plan labeled Houge offers owner living in one unit and monthly rental from the other, with estimated rents from 25 to 40 dollars depending on location. Each flat contains two bedrooms a bath accessible from a central hallway a bright living and dining area connected by a casement opening. Construction cost excluding heating and plumbing is about 4900 dollars. Building width 26 feet depth 47 feet both floors with nine foot high ceilings.
A long field manual urges immediate fly control methods. It recommends sealing windows and doors, screen maintenance, removing flies near sick people, trapping and poisoning flies with safe solutions, and maintaining cleanliness to curb fly breeding and disease. It cites Professor Her Surface of the alybs as authority.
Justice Fullar reports the will of Melville W Buller as probated in the United States Supreme Court process. The heirs and direct descendants are set to share equally in the estate, estimated at about one million dollars.
Fragmented prose describes a public figure named Beckwith and a long-winded account of insomnia cures and European travel. The text mentions Beckwith’s influence on New York clubs, a government interaction, and a late night retirement. It combines scattered anecdotes with promotional asides about advertising results.
Prof A Te Spaid of Washington, Indiana recounted a strange encounter with a three foot house snake at a country pond. The reptile bonded with the family and clung to the professor, resisting release as it rode on the front of a wagon and then slid away into the road after a rough descent.
A husband receives a requested birthday present as a dealer suggests an old clock. The customer weighs the offer and responds affirmatively, noting the clock would suit the gift. The exchange hints at a private, intimate shopping moment.
A compact reflection quotes Dr. Henry van Dyke on unhappiness originating from unfulfilled desires and the heart's longing to unfold into a nobler life. It emphasizes the universal drive to do and be better as humanity's deepest wish.
The Pennsylvania Railroad reduces active freight crews across the Philadelphia and Middle divisions and plans to cut shop time in Harrisburg. Middle division crews from Harrisburg Altoona Tyrone Huntingdon see layoffs. Philadelphia division also trims staff. Some engine storage and shop work shift to round-houses as clerical and maintenance forces face pay cuts. About 500 workers expected to be affected as the policy tightens against possible strikes.
A comic exchange between Edward and Angelica features playful misinterpretations of a watch case contents. Edward hints at a cherished item while Angelica apologizes and reveals a humorous twist about using a dog’s nose for scent. The light dialogue carries a breezy, situational gag typical of Illustrated Bits.
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