Rockefeller era of reforms spurs political sparring and Rayner praise
A garbled report notes government action against the Paper Trust and hints at political maneuvering around Rockefeller Institute funds and presidential bids. It highlights Maryland Senator Rayner’s eloquence in debate over railway rate bills, praising his quick thinking and constitutional knowledge amid a crowded Senate contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
United States Senate
Rayner
Senstor Rayner
Bose
Jong
Intemporety Comment and Political Critique Excerpts
Fragmented clippings reveal satire on Mackraking and clerk corruption, illness news on Senator Arthur P. Gorman, and a critique of industrial lawlessness. The Baltimore newspapers discuss trust, state power, and the rising federal response to corporate influence.
Minutes of Merriness Month Teases a Clever Pic
A fragmentary Tatler snippet features a speaker claiming to be able to move about again and joking about clever social move details. The exchange hints at past plans and a lighthearted tone within a social scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lidy
the Tatler
Fragmented OCR reads tear through old notices and chatter
A jumble of quoted lines and fragmentary dialogue from Baltimore and Philadelphia papers. The text includes a house purchase remark at 300 Darup Avenue and snippets about reading Shakespeare. The passage mixes names like Miss Ann Teek and Miss Erez with casual social banter and misread attributions from multiple papers.
Market Gossip From Frederick County Prices Across Fruits and Provisions
Market notes report scarce supply and price shifts across eggs butter poultry and seafood with frost affecting tomatoes. Eggs 14 to 16 cents a dozen butter 20 to 75 cents a pound oranges 25 to 50 per dozen. apples 20 to 25 cents per half peck. potatoes cabbage onions and greens show varied pricing. Beef pork fish and dairy items listed with broad ranges. attention to thieves at prices and local Frederick county sources emphasized.
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Alessly
Mests—Best
Garfield gains in exposing Standard Oil here and now
A mixed collage of excerpts from Chicago Chronicle Philadelphia Ledger and London Spectator discusses Ida Tarbell retirement and Garfield report on Standard Oil, debates city versus state apportionment and the need for bold action in reform. It surveys postal reforms curbing misuse of free franking and implications for campaigns and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil
Philadelphia Ledger
Mise Tarbell
Garfeld
Biss Tarbell
Garfield
Misa Terbell
Moments with the Wuse and Wandering Hearts
A fragmentary verse piece reflects on gainful living and longing under a broad sky. It contemplates violets, Alpine snow, cherry brooms, and distant bells in a lyrical meditation on May and love, attributed to Beavrice Macazise.
Literary Society Meetings At Mass High And Girls High
Belles Lettres at Mass High and Avents Society at Girls High held regular meetings with programs including readings recitations and debates. Officers led sessions and judges ruled in favor of affirmative arguments while members engaged in debates and future meeting planning.
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Belles Lettres
Belles Lettres Literary Society
Mass High School
Louiss
Storm
Lb. Oliver
BR. Hamm
O. Robinson
F. Dertzbacgh
I. L Thomas
H. Olsry
Alcost
Avents Literary Society
Girls’ High School
Daisy Decil
Pauline Gilbert
Grace Martz
Plato
Evs Duvall
Edna Schaef
Ger
Susta Derr
Lovey Mary
Mis
Henrietts McDaniel
Mary Gittinger
The
Sacissy
Wolferile Band Incorporates at Wolfsville
Articles of incorporation filed for the Catos ia Cornes Band of Wolfsville in Frederick county. Incorporators A. M. Palmer M. G. AD Bays G. O. Barna O. O. Cline and WW H Wolf name a forty year existence and appoint a board of directors to form a musical association for improving members in music.
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Wolferile Band
Catosia Cornes
Wolfsville
Frederick County
Cfica
A. M. Palmer
M. G. AD. Bays
G. O. Barna
O. 0. Cline
WW. H. Wolf
Glade Valley Council Initiates Forty Candidates Tonight
Glade Valley Council No 13 Jr O A U W Walkeraville plans to initiate a class of forty candidates at its meeting tonight. After the ceremony refreshments will be shared in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glade Valley Council, No. 13
Walkeraville
Unclear historical death claim and patent remedy riddle
Fragmentary text presents a dubious death claim linked to a patent remedy. It hints at appendicitis, a cure by Dr Sing's New Life Pills, and a guarantee against danger, with dubious language about painless release and street tension. The source reads like an advertisement with unreliable health claims.
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Dr. Sing
A. L. Pearre
Weathered musings on spring and town life mix with local events
The piece wanders through April warmth and sharp seasonal changes, noting frost on young plants, cold fires, and shifting wardrobes. It recalls elections, social gatherings, and civic notes from Frederick County, with mentions of Rose Harp’s election hopes, Daughters of Liberty, and events at local colleges and hospitals as the town eases into spring.
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Rose Harp
Baltimore
All Saints
Ingie
Joly
Daughtera of Liberty
Barre de Grace
Frederick Oisy Hospital
Toa Powhatan Club
Frederick College
Woman's College
The
Elks
Daughters of the Confederacy
Tas
Geeston
Vialtation Academy
Hill defends his right to practice and Equitable retainer
In New York May 14 the New York State Bar inquiry into David B Hill's ties to the Equitable Life Assurance Society concluded after hearing Hill defend his right to practice as a lawyer while serving as a senator and after detailing his 33000 a year retainer. Hill testified he never was consulted by the company on insurance matters and that state officials shifted as needed, while law professors and colleagues prepared a report for the grievance committee.
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Senate
New York
New York State
Baer
David B. Hill
Bawtable Life Assurance Lucane
Ris 3
Hill
Tvebalf
Equitabie
E. W. Huffent
Cornell University Law School
United States
Henry Galbraith Ward
Joan A. McCall
Equitable
Robert A. Maxwell
James F. Pierce
Mr. Ward
Mir Bill
James H. Hrde
Mr. Alexander
Washington
Soheins
Equita
Turkey Backs British Demands on Boundary Question
Special dispatch from May 12 reports the Turkish government has accepted Britain’s demands in principle and in conditional form. Observers say this may be a preliminary step toward full acceptance of British demands regarding the Turkey boundary issue.
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Cosstastisorre
Grea
Bristn
Ttia
Tatah
Schurz Improves Little. No Change Noted
New York May 13 There is no improvement in the condition of Carl Schurz. He remains in a frail state with doctors cautious about his prognosis as news of his health spreads.
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York
Carl Schurz
Divorce Denied by Judge Motter in Thurmont Case
Mrs Ellen Fitz of Thurmont sues Levi Fitz for divorce filed February 19, 192, Judge Motter refuses the divorce after testimony finding no substantial reason to end the marriage. Mrs Fitz represented by Vincent Sibaldana. Mr Fitz by Urner and Urner.
Suit for Damages Involving Dr Franklin B Smith
Dr G Radelif suits Dr Franklin B Smith for 5 damages claiming he was thrown from a buggy as it rolled then careened into the automobile, injuring him. In baseball scores the Athletics beat Chicago 9 to 3 and Cleveland toppled New York 5 to 3, while Detroit 4 Washington 3 and Philadelphia 2 Pittsburgh 3. Other games were not played due to rain.
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G. Radelif
Shroagy Bis Astorney
George A- Peatre, Jr
Bss
Franklin B. Smith
Radelif
Dr. Smith
Dr. Radoli
Chicaso
Tait
Eeson
Cleveland
New York
Detroit
Washington
Philadelphia
Pitrsburg
Williamsport
Sore Nipples Treatment Guide Sold in Drug Store
A brief 19th century style notice announces a nipple care treatment advising gradual withdrawal of nursing and wiping with a soft cloth before nursing. It promotes a galva product with high results and is priced at 25 cents per box, available at A. L. Pearre's Drug Store.
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Chamverlain
Prica
Sala
A. L. Pearre
Funeral Drivers Strike Hinders New York City Funeral Attends
Funeral drivers in Manhattan and the Bronx walked off with hearse and carriages delaying a Guardian Angel church service on West 3d Street. Pallbearers moved the casket to the sidewalk as undertaker’s wagon replaced the hearse. about 350 bodies remained unreturned as the strike disrupted transport and caused disorder.
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Church
New York
Manhattan
Bronx
Church of the Guardian An- Sel
West
Churet
Andériaker
Ceielem
Walcome
Tring
Ashiness Son
Poi
National Conference of Charities Corrections Meetings Held
Reports from the National Conference of Charities and Correction detail sessions on children services care for defective persons and defective children. Minneapolis chosen as the meeting site with dates to be announced. In a separate note, Thomas Berry dies after being stabbed by Clark Dunherman in Center Haven Pa. Dunherman not yet arrested.
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Meanclis
Iit
Cresty
National Corference of Charities Correction_ AH
Minneapolis
Locx Haven
Clark Dunherman
Thomas Berry
Berry
Dunhermen
Dunhermoan
Enthusiastic YH A Building Campaign Meeting Held
An active Kemp Hall gathering by the YMCA Building Campaign Committee reported a strong fundraising push with $15 225 actually pledged. Speakers urged unity and continued canvassing, calling on men and women to contribute or volunteer as plans for the next weeks were outlined and officers tasked with final decisions.
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M. O
Kemp Hall
Lass
Treauprar
Rot
Beckwith Hosts Reception for Mrs Beckwith Guests
Professor Beckwith entertained in Conservatory Hall at Woman's College hosting Mrs Harriet G Beckwith Mrs Cornelia B Damon and Miss Beckwith. Guests received by Bra Margerat Head and Mics Smi ley. Refreshments included ice cream cake and coffee served by Miss Stanley.
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Beckwith
Maurice G Beckwith
Conservatory Hall
Woman’s Gallege
Harriet G. Beckwith
Cornelia B. Damon
Miss Beckwith
Professor Beckwith
Margerat Head
Mics Smiley
Afiss Stanley
Alleged Attempt At Assault Reported In Frosttown Vicinity
An alleged attempt to assault the wife of Ezra Haupt of Frosttown occurred weeks ago by a local youth. Fears of violence delayed disclosure and only now are details emerging. Also noted are health updates on Mrs. George Schell and Mrs. Charlene Schell, with hospital and sickness mentions. Market quotes list corn and wheat prices with various grades and bid values.
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Jask
Yasr
Allious
Ingistrig
Oniga
Tatsuda
Thas
Congress
Etionistas
Aasanic
Ezra Haupt
Frosttown
Apt
Deafness Cure Claim Advertises Cheney Catarrh Remedy
A damaged ad claims paralysis and deafness from inflammation in the Eustachian tube. It promises a 100 dollar reward for a catarrh cure and urges sending for circulars, naming Fr. Cheney & Co of Toledo and Hall's Company pills for constipation. The text uses promotional language typical of patent remedies.
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Fr. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Dragwist
Hall
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Secs. & Mauger
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Wadcrees
TUE
Frederick
Exyas
Rockefiver Institute For Medical Research
Clavaland
Polita Persons
Mackraking
Truss Raking
Baltimore American
Slerk
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Arthur P. Gorman
Cumberland Times
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Jaytowz
Darup Avenue
Benk
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Commeriglat
Miss Ann Teek
Pricoe
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Charce
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Jourcal
Freterics
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Voice OF the Press
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Stata Palf
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Stata
Ckhoore
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London Spectator
Co Ovista
Don
Rabin
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Firesere
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Dava Greff
Scott Key
San Francisco
Obion
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Ons
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Ohia
Frederick City Hospital
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St Ths
Nazarite Hall
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Enarusers
Turkey
Scherz
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Frederick County Rational Bank
Frederick, MD
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BANK
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Justiny
Farmers’ & Secranice’ National
Bank OF Frederick
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Order OF Foresters
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Rerca
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Czas
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Leicester & Continarral Mts Co
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Newman
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Hecord Street
Central National Bank
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NOIE
Franklin Savings Bank of
Frederick ‘County
Ian Sdewbo
James Houce
Borglar
South Market Street
Botz
Feagaville
Etthy Road
L. P. Boon
Middistown
Tye
Pot’s
Seres
Monrovia
New Warket
Charles T. K. Young
Osice
Natonal Bank Bullaine
Oiice
iShayly
Stanley Automobile
Ran & Citizens
National Beak
Britdine
Malldsteet Ed
John Wisner
KO Sale
BucMngasm Industris
Sackerstown
News One
Arlington
Anpistor
D. Ziamexman
East Alsait Vd Se
R Sale
West Bani
Patric
Bovis
He Eckstein
AL Asbortandnes Harmess Lads
Os Baresin
Thomas Sponseller
Srauls
Paatriga Street
Miss Stewart
Strick
St. Mizdis
Mio
YH. G. A
George Schell
Gharlen Schell
Altsz
South Stregk
Frank McDonald
West Patrick Street
Frederick Guy Hospital
Tysor
Edward T.H. DeLarchmatt
West Third Street
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