29 Jul 1910
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1910
Page
1
The convention featured a stormy session as Governor Berry outlines a platform stressing ballot reform and revision of charitable statutes. Supporters rally around changes to election procedures and tax status for charitable organizations amid heated debate.
The Pennsylvania reform party convention nominated William H. Herry Fdeutonbut for governor and Gibboney for secretary. Casey of Wilkes-Barre and Soule of Lakeview were named for major offices with delegates from each county present. The gathering at Witherspoon Hall grew tense as factions clashed, then a ten minute pause ended with pledges to support the ticket.
A large blaze at the New York harbour docks destroyed a million-dollar pier and two steamships. Fire Chief Croker led a multi-engine response with forty engines and boats amid rising tides, while crowds watched. The scene prompted praise for Chief Croker and calls for decisive leadership in the fire.
Fragmentary report of a debate among delegates with party divisions and interruptions as Frank M. Ritter introduces a resolution. Tension rises with calls for speakers and immediate division among attendees.
Reported scene shows disruption as Mr Riter faced jeers while a resolution was laid on the table. Henry G Niles of York chaired as efforts to prevent hostilities succeeded amid heated exchange.
The text outlines reforms and platforms including civil service laws for all public employees, a public service commission, state highway reorganization, and use of funds for township roads. It mentions standardizing public schools, direct election of US Senators by popular vote, and tax reform to prevent tax evasion, framed as declarations of party platforms dictated by authority.
A freight box unloaded in Italy Texas held mummified remains of a woman and child. The box, believed to originate from Utettfaita and redirected through a shipper, had not yielded identities. Nearby, a July hailstorm caused thousands of dollars in tobacco crop damage across Lancaster County.
A British nobleman, the young Count Alexander Albert von Mourli, fell in love with Mia Kilgallen in London after a brief courtship. They wed despite social barriers, and the Count chose hard labor at the Chicago Tool Company plant to prove himself worthy, earning a wage rise and recognition from bosses and peers.
Article notes progress on a new aqueduct linking New York City to a reservoir in the Seek mountains. Shafts two and nearby reach 9200 feet long with a section carved through rock awaiting completion. mentions related political intrigue around Senator Lorimer and Albert Hopkins.
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