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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1908
Page
6
Maryland lawmakers debate Gov Crothers Good Roads bill and its impact on property values immigration and taxpayer benefits. Governor stresses need for honest administration and a competent commission to oversee road improvements as part of a broader statewide effort.
From the Baltimore American, a comment questions fair play to reform and prosperity, warns against smothering legislation by committees, and urges lawmakers to act beyond personal crises to protect trade channels and economic growth.
Report states that a Senate committee has stalled a House-passed bill by withholding the measure or delaying it, described as being put to sleep. The House resolved the bill on a unanimous vote, while the Senate signals a desire to pass it despite committee opposition, prompting questions about voter will and party control.
A garbled transcript from a Boston source shows fragments of a quarrel about money and justice. Names such as Hewitt Jewell Millkins Blowitz Enock and Hiffkins appear amid disjointed exchanges about a wife, a kiss, and an accusation of deception.
The Philadelphia Record argues the steel trust underbids European rivals and sells to South Africa and Wates at low prices despite high duties. It claims a guaranteed American profit exists only if tariff barriers fall, criticizing Republicans for protecting profit and urging revision by the Democratic party.
A fragment from a late issue features poetry about spring and memory, then shifts to an advertisement for Hall’s Catarrh Cure promising a $100 reward for a cured case. The piece blends reflective verse with a medical offer and reader call to action.
County correspondence notes visits and sickness in Trindale and Troutville. Local residents such as Mary Hewitt, Miss Hewhie Bayton, and Miss Alma Stierlas are mentioned with several movements, social visits, and a freight engine incident near Frank Rice’s crossing. A theater bill for the Isle of Spice is announced as drawing crowds at City Opera House.
Deputy Sheriff E A Alexander drove Joe Williams to the House of Correction this morning where he was sentenced to a six month term. The report notes activity in advertising and business.
Mr William Freed on Mercer Street had his residence repainted. John Staley and Pat Brown have succeeded in completing a local project at Waterworks Gero HL. Wiener introduced a new gas plug on Festival street in front of Girls High.
Obituary notices report the death of Rebecca Chaney aged 41.5.0 near Woodville and the death of Sakams Scoggin, age about 54, with details of funerals and survivors. The Woodville Church and Prospect M. E. Church are noted, with names of relatives and mourners. A medical ad promotes PAZO OINTMENT for piles with a 6 to 14 day cure claim.
A brief notice notes a surplus at Capital Atifur with figures 125.00800 and 375.000 00 referenced in the transaction. The readable data suggests a pricing or inventory update but details are incomplete.
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