19 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1907
Page
1
In a Japanese city, a remarkable timepiece in a three by five foot frame depicts a noonday landscape. Plum and cherry trees bloom in the foreground, a hill with a crystal cascade, a tiny stream, rocks, woodland, and a miniature sky. A golden sun turns on a silver wire as hours pass, marked by a creeping tortoise. A warbling bird ends with a visible mouse scampering over the hill to the garden. It is a superb mechanism.
Governor Vardaman pardoned Mrs Angie Birdsong of Jackson Mississippi for a killing in Lawrence County. Slice was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary for the death of Dr Butler.
A wild animal act goes awry as tour elephants are placed aboard a Bergen Point Turnboat at Staten Island. Two elephants steer into the engine room driving out the engineer Lester. The trainer leads the animals away before damage occurs. In Worcester a 19 year old woman, Mary M, faces court for stubbornness amid family quarrels. The judge advises staying with her aunt in a larger house and releases her.
Cumberland Md July 19 Charles Hood killed R E Clingan a mine boss of Rowlesburg W Va at Oakland Md by striking him over the head with a catsup bottle allegedly after Clingan made an offensive remark about Hoods wife Hood who had married recently was arrested Church Window Given by Marys A Mary window will soon be deficated at Bulwan church Essex England says a special cablegram from London to the New York Times It was tell for entirely by women bearing the name Mars Shilling contributions were made by women of that Tuume that warte of the world
Thousands crowded Broad Street to watch the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks parade in Philadelphia as heat prostrations mounted to an estimated 2500. One man, James Rowley, 44, died from heart dilation caused by the heat. The march covered about nine miles with 20 000 in line and 125 floats. Many lodges from across the nation joined, including Indianapolis Denver and Cincinnati, with elaborate costumes and displays. Another brief item notes Alber t Ulbert receiving a 10 day jail term for slapping his wife in Janesville Wisconsin.
Town Creek Alabama mulls a name change after a spate of births. Residents push Teddyville as the new town name in a petition that follows long talks about renaming the community. The drive cites a lighthearted hope that presidents endure while towns endure.
In Syracuse New York the Central Church of Christ Disciples plans a soda fountain in the lobby to attract worshippers during hot weather. Pastor Joseph A. Serena says lemon ade ice water will be served and electric fans installed serving attendees in their seats to keep the church open and comfortable this summer.
The Massachusetts General Hospital converts Ward 16 to an open air setup in the courtyard. Patients, equipment, storerooms, kitchen, and plumbing are housed in tents with electric lighting. The aim is convalescence aided by pleasant views and fresh air, with the river and street scenery nearby.
In Kansas City Kansas the sanitary department under Sanitary Sergeant Addison declares sunflowers, especially local varieties, are not weeds and must be protected from the sickle. After years of debate over whether sunflowers are weeds, officials now favor preservation as the plants become less plentiful this season.
A fragmentary verse exchange critiques a provocative figure described as a latchkey girl. The dialogue contrasts jokes about gender with references to social roles, schoolyard satire, and public perception amid broader cultural commentary.
A compact lesson outlines the second table of the law focusing on loving neighbors as thyself. It links Jesus and Paul to the commandment, notes that real righteousness comes from God, and discusses how God’s love shown in redemption enables true obedience through the Spirit. It quotes Christ’s summary and warns against inward sin, while referencing Moses, Sinai, and future study of the Ten Commandments.
In Asbury Park on July 19 burglars chloroformed H L Jarvis his family and two servants to ransack the residence at 917 Firth avenue. They rifled bureau drawers ripped up carpets and left with about 300 dollars in valuables including four diamond rings two gold watches a diamond pansy brooch and silverware.
In Washington the Army and Navy Union convention voted to restore the army canteen and to raise pay by ten percent for petty officers and enlisted men of the navy after every four years of service. Resolutions showing sympathy for Georgia battleship crew relatives were adopted. The national commander may set up garrisons on ships. The National Endowment for sick and death benefits was revived with joining optional. Trust agents' sentences suspended. In Toledo the circuit court indefinitely suspended house sentences for two bridge trust agents and $1000 fines for local brick firms under the Valentine anti trust law.
Lockjaw kills 14 year old Edward Burke of Morristown New Jersey after a cannon misfire. He and cousins had fired several charges of powder at his uncle Joseph V Burke’s farm. the final blast tore off part of his left hand leading to fatal infection.
A tugboat crew discovered a man about 40 years old floating in the river wearing only a night shirt. His arms were roped to his body and his throat was cut from ear to ear, indicating a violent homicide.
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