Resignation Shocks Republicans in Center District
Charles I. Littlefield, a Congressman for nine years, resigns to resume general law practice. Governor Wil Hem F Cobb receives the letter and district leaders plan a convention to appoint his successor for the unexpired term. Littlefield cites financial loss from reduced practice and hopes to avoid a costly special election. He thanks supporters and notes intent to practice law in New York with son C W Littlefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockiand, Sie
Wil Hem F. Cobb
Congnan
Charles I Littlefield
Congress
Charles B Littlefield
Mrr
Liefield
Cobb
Frederick W. Wight
Republican Congressional Committee
House of
New York
C. W. Littlefield
Mexican Manufacturers Seek Protective Tariff Rise
Mexican manufacturers petition the finance minister for a 2 protective tariff on all articles made in Mexico to shield local industries from American competition. The request argues many industries cannot prosper due to cheaper imported goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aexico City
Minister of Finance
Mexico
United States
Burned to Death in Cell at Little Falls Jail
John Doherty of Wilddteville accidentally set fire to his mattress in a Little Falls age jail cell. He could not escape as the door barred the way and he died from burns.
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Little Falls
N.Y
John Doherty
Wilddteville
Doherty
Rich Man's Son Sentenced in Bristol During WWI
Yancey Wson, son of Bristol’s wealthiest man, is jailed in Smythe County for five months on a charge of housebreaking.
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Bristol
Wwi
Yancey Wson
Smythe County
Raise Our Own Noblem en Would Utilize Philippines to Supply Husbands
Washington March 23 Roors of Ssughier greeted a speech in the House by Representative DeArmond Missouri satirizing the idea of American millionaires marrying European titled men to wed daughters. He proposed domestic production of dukes and counts in the Philippines to avoid importing foreign nobility and to set tariffs and prices for exporting such husbands. He urged raising noblemen locally for American families with a dowry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Washington, D. C
Mr. DeArmond
Europe
Government move to seize Oregon & California land grant
Attorney General Bonaparte expected to sue for forfeiture of 2,000,000 acres granted to the Oregon & California railroad. The Senate approved a resolution authorizing court action, arguing the railroad violated grant terms by selling land above set prices and keeping portions intended for homesteaders. If the House funds the measure, lawsuits will be filed in federal courts.
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Bohaparte
F House
Washington
Suirts
Oregon & California Railroad
EB. H. Hartmen
Wal
Bonaparte
House
Committee On Public Lands
Senate
Oregon
California
Destruction of Tobacco Beds Across Kentucky Regions
Lexington report notes farmers in about 20 of 42 White Burley counties destroy tobacco beds after warning letters and night patrols. Fewer than a third of normal plants remain. farmers erect signs declaring no crop this season. Some tenant farmers plan to move to other states while owners try to sell land and leave Kentucky.
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Lexington
Kentucky
Storms Cost 350 Lives Across New England Coast
A review of marine casualties reports about 350 lives lost in fall and winter storms along the New England coast and British North America. Among the dead were 252 fishermen from the French fleet of St Pierre Miquelon, wrecked in heavy gales on the Grand Banks. about twenty five Newfoundland fishermen also perished. Felena Mont. March 23. A separate item notes a $22,090 fine for Augustus Heinze and two mine superintendents for contempt of court related to violations in chemical navigation and British dages.
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Boston
New England
British North America
St. Pierre
Miquelon
Grand Banks
Newfoundland
Felena
Mont
Augustus Heinze
Frank and
Treriz
National Treasury of Washington
Tragedy in Stroudsburg Woman Dies After Poem Drug
Freible Eved a Flatbrook near Bushkill dies after taking laudanum in suspected suicide. Nearby reports say a woman aged twenty three had argued with another party and consumed poison before tying off from the effects hours later. Local authorities investigate the death as a probable self harm incident.
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Stroudsburg
Winsted Puts Up Egg Eating Record In Fast Sitting
March 23 in Winsted Connecticut John Griffen reportedly ate seven young chickens in a day after starting with three eggs at a time. He claims no man can match his pace in the same time frame.
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John Griffen
Sharp Wage Cuts Endanger Mills in Norristown Pa
Norristown plan calls for steep wage reductions at R Heck & Sons effective April 1 after a prior cut in October. Reductions range from 10 to 83 1 3 percent, touching all workers including supervisors. Reading company at Bridgeport roundhouse reports layoffs and reduced hours as the steel and stone firms cut pay across the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norristown
R. Hecksher Sons Company
Bridgeport
Reading Company
John T. Dyer Stone Company
Prohibition Wins Across Maryland Eastern Shore
Prohibition triumphs in Maryland with Worcester and other counties voting to keep the ban. A Worcester County special election shows John Walter Smith leading the Democratic organization, while Ocean City faces potential exemption awaiting legislative action.
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Worcester County
United States
John Walter Smith
Democratic Organizcion
Maryland
Probion
Ponysylvania
Virginia
Ocean City
Worcester
Penn Officials Weigh Reduced Intercollegiate Games
University of Pennsylvania officials have not commented on Harird c faculty action to cut intercollegiate games. A recent athletic committee meeting reported support for fewer college athletics with coaches and squads urging restraint and less frequent competition.
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Gurton
Philadelaga
University of Pennsyverne
Haririd c
Fenn
Harvard
Mor tebello seeks authorization to move grandfather’s remains
Paris March 23 The Duke of Mor tebello wrote to Premier Clemenceau requesting permission to remove the remains of his grandfather the illustrious Isha Lannes from the Pantheon to the lambs ward in Montma rne cemetery before the heir Zola. “rho the army” is Placed In the Pantheon on April
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calif Zola
Local Notables Named in 1920s Postal and Society Pledges
Fragmentary text lists individuals such as Madge Gannon Elizabeth Dru from Scranton and Italian banker Valasco, with references to government posts, hospital work, and a Reading pardon context. Mentions a Panama telegraph or reunion and a Roosevelt pardon note, all from historical society discussions.
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Austell
Grer
S.gnainres
Dent Roosevelt
Tragic murder case shocks Fort Warnesie area
A string of violent events culminates in a fatal attack as Grover Blake allegedly assaults and fatally harms his mother in An Brake. The suspect fled to Fort Warnesie before confession and arrest. The report notes related community notices and local events surrounding the aftermath.
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Nancy
Grover
Blake
Andersaz
Tariff Revision to Pass Aldrich Bill in Congress
President and House map a path for tariff and anti trust revisions. Officials indicate a special session may be called if the Aldrich bill gains momentum to curb trusts and regulate labor power amid a broad package of reforms. Leaders cited include Morven and other key House figures as debate continues.
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Ter
Iimerkty Fm
Fe ‘Wit
New Uses For Automobiles In Wartime Era
A fragmented ad style text describes various wartime uses and consumer items. Mentions price marks and household goods such as lard and embroidery, with references to advertisements and possible sale of goods. The readable segments hint at a period advertising page mixing products and war time rationing context.
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Dawles
Ant Groves
Eben
Athens
Women s 35c Silk Finished Lace Hosiery Embroideries Sale
John D. Hendrickson ad showcases silk finished lisle hose at two pairs per price. Frames and laces dominate a fashion sale with embroidery, inserts, and nets. Meaningful items include Valenciennes laces, baby Irish borders, and various crepe fabrics offered at reduced spring prices.
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Irlah
Piana to Greenits So Thet Colfegs Wail Recems Subsidies
Fragmented notice mentions subsidies and a general appeal to develop universities. It lists names and addresses including A J Eichelberger and R H Peterman. The item references a Frederick hotel event and a regular monthly meeting scheduled for Saturday April 4, 1908.
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Piana
Colfegs
Aden
Cramer and Stauffer Sell Stock Analogs in Frederic
Advertisement notes stock analogies for sale with prices 150 per 15, 1 per 50, and 7.50 per 100. Stock viewable at 321 East Sabre and 505 East Church Streets in Frederick. Poultry yards listed as Frederik location.
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Reis
East Sabre
East Church Streets
Frederi Prederick
Mariadacim
Fined for Fighting and Jail Time in Local Cases
Raymond Dorsey was arrested for fighting on All Saints' street and fined $2 after a brief hearing before Justice J. Francis Smith. He then was jailed on $100 bail for a hearing this afternoon when Joe Williams, who beat him, was also involved. Edgar Hunt jailed for breaking into a house and striking a woman with a stone after a $10 fine. John Doe jailed 10 days for drunken disorderly conduct after a $5 fine. Charles Hensel, arrested in Martinsburg for fur coat larceny, brought to Unis city and jailed for a hearing.
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Raymond Dorsey
Officer King
All Saints’ Street
J. Francis Smith
Tim
Joe Williams
Alyers
Damer
Edgar Hunt
Hobbs and King
Paradise
Lee
John Doe
Dieter
Charles Hensel
Martinsburg
W. Va
R. V. Smith
Unis City
Myers
Curpman and Stone Wedding At Rev Head Residence
A quiet wedding was held Saturday at 4 PM at Rev S M Head's residence on North Market Street. Archie Clifford Curpman of Frederick and Nellie Irene Stone of this city joined in marriage with attendants Ken B Staley and Annie M Stone. The bride wore white, the groom wore the traditional suit.
Local excursion to Hagerstown and various notices
An Eagles excursion to Hagerstown is planned for Wednesday March 95 with a 5 PM departure and return by evening. Fare round trip 21 dollars. Tickets from Lewis Fraley B Rosenourt Sons Jesse Lipscorob Rosenstock Bros. Also Maryland Day at Visitation Academy Wednesday March 25 at 4 PM. Various notices include real estate moves auction sale of horses removal of offices and other local business updates from Frederick County and Charlesville Maryland.
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Hagerstown
Lewis Fraley
B. Rosenourt& Son
Jesse Lipscorob
Rosenstock Bros
Cowarrree
Visitation Academy
The
Academy
Euma BR. Grrrixcer
Charlesville
Pl&g. RR
C. T. Ke Young
Frederick, Md
Wm. H. Smith
Sheriff’s Office
Spring Recital by Woman's College Pupils Tonight
The annual spring recital by pupils of Woman's College is held tonight at Sa'clock. Admission is free and the public is cordially invited to attend.
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Woman’s College
Publc
Tailored dresses and skirts offered by Mrs Hewes
Am now taking orders for ladies and misses class made to order tailored dress skirts and shirt waist novelties. Expert tailoring with fit guaranteed. Latest exclusive styles by Mrs Hewes at 118 East Patrick Street.
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Charles E. Littlefield
Maine
Worran
Lancaster
Asmes Jane Miller
Marying Bary
Agnes
Wastuasten
Tenérer
Ofissour
United States Senate
Coco
Wren
Bardstte
Ted
Teres
Hazel E. Rilane
Hazel MeLane
Society of Naval Sponsors
Aliss MeLane
Kampshire
McLane
New Hampshire
Fraryland
Rinke
Fort Warnesie
Cargusing
Tiel
Ccm
Fis
Wera
Oy High School
Asses Ritchie
West
Sugar Loaf
T . Sirens
Fogo
Derry
North Market
Ames M. Muir
Saac Crum
South Market Street
White House
Corgysss
Aldrie
Joan C. Morven
Preste
A. Hanren
Daxier
Tov
C.H. Coster
M.b
C. E. Cue
D. Baken
Abier
Cashier
John D. Hendrickson
Neidig & Miller
Ness
Lde
Wester
A. J. Eichelberger
Northwest Cot
Boviddanly
R. HE. Peterman
W. Franklin Street
Baltimore
Frederick
CEPX
Mt San Joird
Conault G. L. Kepauver
North Market Street
Apridiy
North Market Streeet
Freederick, MD
Cramer & Stauffer
Neal E. Cramer
Stadifer
Cale
Fidelity
Peart
Thine
Sucre
Pike & Poiles
Pike
Liberty
Topper
East Patree Ltd
East Patrick Street
I Ih
West Second Street
C. Rhode Island
Sper L. Kiracoee
E. Fouris
W. W- Mines
Erick
Rid
Phane
Marisdawilm
Plymouth Rocks
T. Kuhn
West South Burees
marlSdim
Ci C
Rhode Island
Taos
ME Marken
W. Patnch
B.C
Leshorns
D. Zimmerman
C. Rhode Island Reds
DeGraff and Duston
Milton T. Engle
Fourth St. Frederick
B. Sappington
Bina
City Hall
Rsking
Adams Express Co
College 1
Wilbur H. Duvall
Rescx & Co
Gorn
Frederick County Farmers’ Exchange
Wm. Alen
Broadway
Chas. T. K. Young
Losis and Insurance
Court Street
Alfred Ritter
Stormer
No. 19
Young and Rusherman
MacHeary Bros
C.C. Ausherman
H E. Smith
East Church Street
Ed, McSherry
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