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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1908
Page
4
A concise note references the general subject in the author’s paper and the accompanying acceptance letter. The fragment hints at an academic or editorial context without specific names, dates, or places.
A Taft club movement expands nationwide with plans for one million members. Barrett is named president and Kniffen treasurer, with Hitchcock as first vice president and Straus as second. The fund, sourced from each state, funds Taft campaign efforts including county campaigns.
A whale herd raced a steamship named St Louis of American Life Insurance along a smooth sea off New York on July 13. For over an hour the school and the vessel matched speed until a leading leviathan swerved and was struck by the prow, tearing the whale to pieces as the carcass was drawn into the propeller wash. Other whales vanished afterward.
July 13 Trenton N J George Hemenway of Reading Pa died in Mercer county jail after weeks in custody on a charge of law. He had claimed the pocketbook found at a public place belonged to him and sought its owner. Heatwave in Melphia NY July 12 brought record highs and several heat related deaths police report.
In Massachusetts and nearby regions, four prominent residents die after a launch explodes and burns on Bussard's Bay. Survivors A. P. Tarbell of Marblehead and Edward Pecker of Boston are rescued after twelve hours in the water near Marion. Damaged craft Dolphin, captained by Tarbell, exploded during a short pleasure cruise.
In Pottsville Pennsylvania on July 13 a boy named Joseph Crull from Duncott pricked a percussion cap with a pin while handling dynamite. The blast blew off the fingers of both hands and the injuries may prove fatal.
A court decree renames Western University of Pennsylvania to University of Pitts. Chicago city council allocates 10,000 to hire 160 physicians for slum relief during harsh weather. San Francisco proceedings begin in a case by Mr and Mrs James of Philadelphia over a 32 million legacy from the late Jacob Z. Davies. WAL Steel Works Lewistown Pa reports an injury when a flying metal shard wounds an employee in the right eye.
The illustration shows M. C. Godthrite’s Hubbardston residence with a tone foundation and full cellar. The frame superstructure is veneered with stone, gables and roof are shingles. Interior uses oak and pine finishes, stone veneer adds beauty and durability, estimated cost $4,000 by GEO. W. PAYNE & SON.
No clue has been found to the murder of Dr W H Wilson who died after drinking cyanide laced ale from an express package. Coroner's inquest verdict points to unknown hands, with detectives at work but progress sparse. Theories include a possible suicide by the poisoner, a woman patient of Dr Wilson seeking vengeance, or the victim being murdered by a woman he operated on. A body found in the Delaware river could be the poisoner or unrelated.
Philadelphia July 13 William A Thomas shot his bride of under a year, mistaking her for a burglar. He fired as she left a bathroom, striking her abdomen. He was arrested pending investigation. Also reported Twenty bathers jailed for reservoir trespass in Wilkes-Barre. Lightning hits trolley injuring five women in Philadelphia. Vitriol burns farmer in Allentown during spraying potato patch.
A survey of famed golfers and master strokes for escaping hazards. It notes Egan Travers and Kirkby in a four ball at Englewood, Trav ers and Ravin at Garden City, Douglas in Battasrol, and Morris’s famed jerk shot. Emphasizes skill, luck, and the rare ability to recover from rough.
Pugilist Jack O'Brien plans to leverage wins over Burns rivals in England to claim a shot at Burns again and pursue easy money in France and Australia. He may clash with top European contenders Sam McVey and Jack Johnson as he targets prominent bouts before Boris departs for Australia.
Sones Foltiming reports yesterday's American League action with New York defeating York-New York 3 to 1, Cleveland beating Boston 7 to 3, and Washington 4 to 2 over Detroit. Pitchers Hughes Warners Dineen Bailey Spencer noted. standings show St Louis 44 81, Athletic 26 36, Boston 34 41, Chicago 41 34, New York 39 47, Cleveland 41 34.
National League results from Saturday and Sunday show Pittsburgh beating Pittsburgh and St Louis topping Brooklyn in Chicago Philadelphia, with Cincinnati and Boston also winning. Standings list Philadelphia 32 37 464 Boston 34 42 447. St Louis 28 47 375. Brooklyn 29 43 402. Chicago 45 29 608. New York 42 22 573.
A violent murder occurs in the West Virginia penitentiary at Moundsville as Oscar Phipps stabs fellow convict William Banks in the back with a long blade. Phipps, serving a life term for first degree murder, has a history of enmity with Banks and this is alleged to be his fourth assault on Banks. Also includes an ad for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and a note of medical testimonials.
A fragmented newspaper ad from Frederick markets summer footwear and accessories. It lists various shoe styles and prices, a small jewelry emphasis, and references to Masonic and fraternal order emblems. The ad highlights low prices on ladies and men's sandals, oxfords, and related items, with partial currency and item descriptions.
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