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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
3
A fragment notes 22,000 reduced, stating twenty measures involved wage cuts at Lowell mills and reductions at Amoskeag and Jackson companies. It mentions a survey of 29,500 workers and cites employer actions across several mills in that era.
A corporal of Company FL Twents was badly injured when a cannon burst during a salute. His arm was shattered and other injuries left him possibly recoverable. The weapon, an old era cannon, broke apart near the breech, with fragments scattered across seventy five yards.
Prices furnished by Frederick County Farmers' Exchange for 1908 show corn at 68c per bush, 65c for other varieties, hay at 15 to 60 per ton, oats around 60c per bushel, and miscellaneous items listed with varied per bushel or per ton figures. Figures include 815.00, 5.00 to 87.00, and 3230 per bushel in scattered entries.
Jury finds four men guilty after seven week trial. Sentences include two years in prison and a $1000 fine for each defendant. Sanderson and Snyder present in court as verdict read. motions for new trials filed for all defendants. State contends financial losses of $17,739.70 in metal furniture case. charges relate to defrauding Huston.
The Milwaukee White cruiser Siwaunes, returning from a Mastalama bay exercise, reported a bold theft from the paymaster’s room. A sack containing $5800 in gold was stolen by a person unknown, with a crew sweep failing to recover the money. Authorities suspect the thief may still be aboard.
Washington March 11 police found a satchel hidden in the Capitol grounds shrubbery containing dynamite a powder and caps with drills. The find is described as of great significance and is believed left by a lone criminal intending to return for it. Thaw suit reply denies insanity and seeks dismissal. case set for trial calendar next week.
George Wilson Jr a three year old abducted in New York last Saturday was found in Trenton N J in the custody of Mary Chambers who admitted bringing the child from New York The child s parents arrived with a New York detective to take the boy home Chambers woman claimed she kidnapped for love of the youngster She was held awaiting requisition papers for transfer to New York Bandits Rob Bank in Kansas Trio Kan March 14 three men held up the bank at Trio Kan took 2500 and fled toward Oklahoma One guarded the outside while the others collected the money they ordered the three present to raise hands and then scattered onto their horses Citizens pursued the robbers after the escape
Royalty entertains at the American embassy in Berlin as Marci 1 and Empress Augusta Victoria dine with Charlemoigne Tower and the Ameri can ambassador and Mrs Tower. The empress rarely visits embassies, making this a special distinction before Mr and Mrs Tower depart Berlin in summer.
Memphis Tenn April 14 Henry Wright nine years old was expelled from Oakstead avenue public school near the city limits a week ago. The boy set a blaze using kinching wood and coal stove under a crowded school bus. An alarm sounded and the fire was controlled with all 54 pupils evacuated under supervision. The boy allegedly said I wish I had burned it down.
In Brazil a major incident tied to Conti Prag ration and a 14 A rating affected the business sector. Fire and rioting were reported as part of ongoing unrest with severalUnits involved and authorities responding to the scene.
In Jerusalem on March 14 a Glidden wear car was reportedly the first motor vehicle seen in the city and caused a sensation among the populace. A separate dispatch from Port Huron notes the body of a woman found in the Quinnanna River about three miles west of Bluncy.
A debris pile yields a bone jewelry piece tied to Miss J. F. Hayer, with a ring and breastplate set missing. Henry Moyer and Fir T. J. Rhoads identify the relic as connected to a burned opera house at Borer town, with family heirloom ties to Miss Mayer through her father.
William T. Gibson resigns from the library board citing opposition to Andrew Carnegie's $50 gift. The former mayor leaves amid conflict over the acceptance and policy implications of the donation.
Fragmentary OCR describes warnings about kidney health and medical remedies. Mentions diseases, treatments, and a NY agent "Doss" with a tone suggesting a sensational health or patent medicine notice. Names include Ruffalo, New York, and Sole Agents for the United States.
Miss Clute of Yale warns Wellesley girls against bridge pilaging fever. She argues bridge games corrupt undergraduates, threatening relaxation and public disturbance. She cites the undergraduates' ignorance of the world and urges restraint while condemning frivolous social pursuits.
In a collision between a northbound Capitol Fraction streetcar and a police patrol wagon en route to a fire, five officers were injured. Privette William H. Bue lingham sustained the most serious internal injuries. the patrol wagon was demolished. Delaware Democrats Meet April 14. primaries on April 11. state convention date set for national delegates. Joan Brown's Wagon Burned. Iowa City notes Brown’s crusade relic preserved in Tow City for 48 years.
A Reading Reading Pa blast furnace of a major anthracite producer resumes operation after a long shutdown. The furnace, described as one of the largest stacks, returns to service with a weekly output estimated in the TS tons range amid resumed activity at the plant.
A garbled report mentions several individuals facing federal and penitentiary actions. Names include W. G. Thorinscan and David Pratt with sentences or pleas mentioned, including terms like seven years and forty hours in jail with fines.
Fragmented OCR discusses Lon Cor Was 2 city sites before a human invasion, mentioning Tacitus calling it Toucialum and Purifix in different eras, with Clovis seating governance later. It references London as ancient, and includes jumbled notes on letters and education.
A garbled OCR item reports confusion around a Source of Supply Minister and a church visit, with fragmented phrases about umbrellas and a Jewish edge. The readable bits suggest a political or religious event without clear names or dates.
A disjointed OCR snippet hints at sleeplessness and breakdown of systems, with mentions of endurance, remedy and strain. It reads like garbled notes on stress, fatigue and possible attempts at cure, leaving many names and specifics unclear.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is advertised as a remedy for women suffering from ailments and pains. The ad claims it helps improve health and invites readers to write for advice, noting that thousands have benefited and providing an address in Lynn, Massachusetts.
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