Names and nicknames in presidential perceptions
A Frederick News column discusses how given names affect presidential prospects. It cites Ollie James of Kentucky and contrasts Ollie with Oliver James, noting public reaction to unusual first names. Anecdotes include W J McGee and Grover Cleveland, illustrating how names and self-choice shape political perception.
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Ollie
Oliver James
Ollie Cromwell
Cromwell
Olie
Nau
Professor McGee
McGee
James Beauchamp Clark
House of Representatives
Jim Clark
Grover Cleveland
Stephen
General Grant
Hiram
Butt
West Point
Ulysses
Eel
Buck
New York Girl Rescues Italian Count in Colorado Stream
A New York girl saved an Italian count from drowning in a Colorado mountain stream after he nearly fell. She will wed the count, with the wedding date to be announced later. The piece also notes satirical musings on fishing solitude, the pure food law, and the sugar trust in a breezy, nameless-quote style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Colorado
Nat Goodwin
Nat
Baltimore News
The Sun as discussed by early science writers
The article debates what heats the Earth from the sun. It notes the sun's enormous size and liquid fire description, questions if rays alone explain warmth, and cites thermograph data showing extremes of high and low temperatures at altitude. It considers air as a factor in heat development and discusses theories of solar energy transfer.
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Walidry
Ata
Space
Commission government debate widens in New Jersey towns
The nation watches New Jersey towns like Trenton Jersey City and Passaic tilt toward or against commission government. In Passaic a large vote supports the plan while Hoboken rejects it. Margate Park adopts the system as the broader debate continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Jersey Trenton
Jersey City
Passaic
Reform plans gain traction in New Jersey cities
The piece notes that if commissions govern, Trenton Passaic Jersey City and Hoboken may shed costly City Councils. It argues real reforms take time yet the commission plan is advancing faster than expected, as echoed by the Baltimore Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Trenton
Passaic
Jersey City
Hoboken
Baltimore Sun
Minutes of Merriness and Quips from Local Observations
A collage of light anecdotes and quips from Cleveland and Philadelphia papers. Jokes include a flying expert’s comment on earth’s hardest thing, a golf mishap with a shouting mishap, and a stock broker noting forgotten money after hot weather. Observers joke about popularity, absent work due to sickness, and sports humor about the sixth inning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Louisville Courier- Journal
Making the Dog Go Back in a Kansas City Star poem
A Kansas City Star poem recounts a boy and his dog Shep as the dog wanders away through lanes and fields. The speaker laments losing the dog and recalls fond memories with imagery of hay, pond, and a homestead fading along the recalled path.
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Shep
Shen
Kansas City Star
Twenty Years Ago Today in Frederick
Local Feats from The Nas Jaty 1821 report a meeting with B and O officials over reunion cars, a copper snake bite on Mrs Gunmer, a man injured in Market Street darkness, a possible lawsuit with 10000 witnesses, a fugitive from wife beating recaptured, a shooting inciting excitement, and the first bricks cut at Frederick City Steam Brick Company with souvenirs for spectators.
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Corporation
Frederick City
Fast South Street
Makes Fine Record Company Leads First Regiment Rifle Team
The First Regiment rifle range at Glen Burnie saw Company A set a perfection record with 45 of 46 men shooting and qualifying. Experts and marksmen surged as Capt. Markey aimed for 20 experts while several members prepare for next week’s State matches. Pay troubles echoed, but Major Reckord ensured funds, and the company returned to Frederick satisfied with two weeks of camp and range service.
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Company A
Glen Burnie
One Nan
Markey
Lent
Kennedy
Oan Esport
Munshower
Johnson
Kefauver
Frederick
Cumberland
Elkton
Westinster
Cumberland Company
Reckord
Fredevick
Funeral for James C. Clagett Held at Sister's Home
The funeral for Mr. James C. Clagett was held at 10 o'clock from his sister Miss Rebecca Clagett's East Patrick street residence with Rev. Pro A. J. Conlon officiating. Pallbearers included Eusene A. Greve A. E. Fisher Othe Keller Clagett Ramsbury Samuel Ramsbury and John Buckner. Interment followed at Mt. Chivyet cemetery. M. L. Etchison served as funeral director.
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James C. Clagett
Rebecca Clagett
East Patrick Street
A. J. Conlon
Eusene A. Greve
A. E. Fisher
Othe Keller
Clagett Ramsbury
Samuel Ramsbury
John 3. Buckner
Mt. Chvyet Cemetery
M. L. Etchison
Hold Joint Meeting On Vacancies In MC A
A joint session of the executive and physical committees of the MCA will meet Monday afternoon to consider vacancies for general secretary and physical director. Several names are under consideration and a selection is expected. Wreck of Lehigh Valley Express reported with casualties and injuries after derailing at Sayre.
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MCA
Lehigh Valley Express
Ao Dispatuh
Ainis
Chicago Grain Market July Wheat and Corn Report
Market notes show July Wheat and Sept Wheat prices with figures for Corn. In Chicago Grain activity the report lists wheat and corn contracts with percentage figures and price deltas, indicating trading levels and shifts for nearby and deferred contracts.
New York Stocks Quotations From Motier Bros and Co
New York stock market quotations provided by Motier Bros and Co list latest prices across major exchanges. Includes index levels and notable movement among leading securities for the day.
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Motier Bros
Baltimore Stocks and Bond Prices Reported Noon Update
Motter Bros. & Co. Buccaneers report noon prices for securities led by Consolidated Cotton Duck and Seaboard issues. Listings include Anacostia & Potomac 5s, Georgia Alabama 45, Northern Central 128, Seaboard Air Line 1st 45, United Rys. series, Western Maryland bonds, and Continental Trust among banks and trusts. Price corrections reflect active trading to date July 28, 1911.
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A.C. L. Con
Anacostia & Potomac
Chicago Bay
Fairmont Coal Ds
Bae Ecclesia
Georgia
Alabama
Houston Oil Cam
Pfd
Elec
Northern Central
Nort
Portsmouth
Somerset Coal
Sparrow’s Point
Seaboard Air Line
Seaboard Company
Western Maryland
United
United Rys
Maryland Isles
Cccceea
Eae Continental Trust Md. Trust
Citizens’ Bank Mercantile Trust
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Men
United States
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Exchange
Frederic, Ma
Frederick News
New City
Buckey’s
S. Market St. Central
Schmidt's
W. Patrick Street
Arlington Hotel
Mr. Brean
Ollie James
Kentucky
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Dr. Wiley
Toun
Sugar Trust
THE
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Passate
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New Brunswick
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Taltimare Star
Sue
St Luis
Philadelphia Record
Reformed
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Pen Mart
David Robinson
Chicago Grain Market
Atchison
Binh B. & O
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Chea. & O
Erle R. R
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Nt & West
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Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Amal Gopper
Am. Smelter
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Motter Bros. & Co
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Frederics, MD
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Frederick County
Moser’s
N. Market St
Royal Society
N. HK
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Market St
C. H. Miller
North Market St
E. I, Ray
Blacksmith
Feagaville
Waring Tyson
Soutit Market Street
James Long
W. Seplgdly
John Esterly
W. Clinton Musherry
Attorney-At-La Vy
Second Street
B. Eyard Kepnner
North Mate Street
Brederick
Chas. E. Gill
United States College OF Veterinary Surgeons
Doll & Hell Livers
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Godal
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Trail
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Albert Gilson
Farmers’ & Mechanics
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Daniel Eisler
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South Market
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Larry W. Bowers
JulTatestr
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Araby
Frederick Junction
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Jtraddock, Md
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