Name America anniversary and naming of the continent
The article discusses the 400th anniversary of the name America and plans for a June observance in Lorraine, noting historical debates over whether America should be named for Columbus or Vespucci. It recalls Waldseemüller’s 1507 map first using the name America and contrasts Columbia’s beauty with American far more common usage. It also touches on suffrage parades and a hypothetical clash with Mexico.
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America
Lorraine
Christopher Columbus
Columbia
New World
Columbus
Asia
Amerigo Vespucci
Martin Waldsemuelier
St. Die
Waldgemueller
Globe
Ameriga
American
Waldsemueller
World
South America
North America
Parias
Calumbia
China’s aviation tragedy marks a grim milestone
A reported aeroplanist was killed recently in China amid unfolding aviation safety concerns. The incident underscores a troubled period for air travel in the region, with authorities outlining investigators and potential causes.
New Mexico's New Era and Mexican Reform Voices
A collection of editorials argues for tougher employer liability and universal safety measures, warns against wasteful industry deaths, and notes Diaz's fall as Mexico eyes a more representative government. It contrasts American and Mexican reforms, praising industrious farmers and traders as agents of change. The piece cites national debt, Monroe Doctrine protection, and optimistic hopes for fair taxation and reduced hacienda power. It concludes with the See America First stance, urging balanced reciprocity in travel.
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Mpxice
New York World
Ding
New Mexico
Dina
Diaz
Mexico
Portuaal
Turkey
Canada
Argentina
Australian
New Zealand
Col. Garibaldi
Sunday World
Navarre
New York
England
Ingsen
Jermany
Repubes
Tin
Atlantic Ocean
Europe
America
United States
Our Own Strawberries and the Newspaper Mission
A Baltimore Sun column complains the newspaper should serve the public business, not private spleen or booster material. It argues editors must avoid advancing politicians or commercial interests and stay focused on genuine news duties.
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Ian Vea Este Yi
Three Drops of Oil Petition for Dust Relief
A poem-like petition seeks three drops of oil to curb street dust and ease daily toil. It imagines smoky air seeping through walls and pleads for action before summer ends, warning against delaying chores or awaiting rain. The speaker urges timely, single action or corporate effort to address the issue.
Winter Sea Bonding and Silent Waves
A fragment of verse about companionship by a winter sea. A couple walks together on oozing sand as the vast sea and eternity loom. The prose section reports a pool contest won by W. Clearwater of Pittsburg at John Ridenour’s shop on North Market Street, with prizes and a crowd watching.
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Ruth
Wokenery Stuart
W. OH. Clearwater
Pittsburg
Llenty P. Stofit
Chicago
John Ridenour
North Market Street
Clearwater
Mealey and Hickman Die. Noted Local Figures Pass
Charles E Mealey a veteran liveryman and former head of Frederick City Mills died at his West All Saints street home after long senile debility. He left a widow and two children, and three more from a former marriage. George H Hickman postmaster at Point of Rocks for 26 years died after apoplexy. He leaves a widow and seven children with interment set at St Pauls parish cemetery. Funeral services for both were announced.
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George H. C. Hickman
Point of Rocks
Deine
Charles E. Mealey
West All Saints Street
Mr. Mealey
Isaiah Mealey
San Francisco
Cal
John Wilcoxon
Mt. Olivet
C. C. Carty
George H. ©. Hickman
George E. C. Hickman
Mr. Hickman
Joudoun County
Virginia
Averhart
G. Alr
Lutheran Church
Harry C. Hickman
Sidney R. Hickman
George H. Hickman
Margarete Hickman
May Walter
Lottie Hardy
Rosalie Paxson
Frederick
St. Pauls Parish
New York Stocks Motter Bros and Co Quotations
Today's quotations from Motter Bros. and Co. provide a snapshot of stock activity across primary markets. Details include price movements, volume, and notable shifts in blue-chip and emerging issues as reported by the firm.
Bradock Heights Casino Set for Summer Opening
Preparation is completed with thorough cleaning and reorganization at Bradock Heights Casino. Benches, floor, and hanging flower boxes are ready. Public opening planned for Friday night with Decoration Day sessions noted. Frederick Railroad workers wear new uniforms received.
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Bradock Heights
Chicago grain market update incomplete action
Market notes show May and July wheat and September offerings with unclear prices. Mention of corn and inconsistent figures suggests OCR noise. no clear trades, venues, or outcomes available for a factual summary.
Twenty Years Ago Today in Frederick
Frederick features a brief look back with notes from 1880. The State Encampment at Mount Airy is still under consideration. The Frederick County Agricultural Society is admitted to the Middle States Trotting Circuit. A three year old daughter of Mr. Charles Fagan was injured by a fall Monday and has slept since Tuesday.
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United States
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Exchange
Frederick
Pontoffice
Frederick County
Charles Fagan
Baltimore Stock Market Prices Corrected to Noon
Stock report from Motter Bros. & Co. lists latest sales as of noon May 24 1911. Entries include Cons Cotton Duck and various railroad and utility securities such as Northern Central Maryland Bloc Rwy Seaboard United Rys and Western Maryland 1st 4s with multiple price quotes and certificates.
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Motter Bros. & Co
Bankers
Somerset Coal
Northern Central
Eesee Ee
Bloc
Rwy
Fairmont Coat ‘Citizens Bank
Sparrow’s Point
Annapolis & Potomac Seaboard Company
Seaboard Company
United Aus
Western Maryland
Continental Prust
Chicago Stwy
Cotton Duck
Georgia
Alabama
Houston Oil
Nort
Portsmouth
Trust
Fidelity & Deposit
Central National Bank Capital Surplus and Profits
Central National Bank notes its capital, surplus, and profits figures in a brief financial notice. The item records key balance sheet components and hints at financial stability for investors and customers.
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New City Hotel
Buckey's
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W. Patrick Street
Arlington Hotel
Uncle Sam
China
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Employers’ Liability Commission
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Tueas
Frank J. Cheney
Beceme
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Gleason
2 & CO
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Motter Bros
Atchison
Boro
Ana
City
Sd Sto. K. & T. Gom
Pac
N.Y
Union Pacific
Lace. Com
MD Aum
Car. & Fdy. Cor
Col. Fuel & Iron
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Rabbe
U.S. Steel
Toy U.S. Steel
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Utah Copper
Car. Ghem
Western Union
Frederick Railroad
Chicago Grain Market
West Ass
Baltimore Stock Market
Central National Bank
Central National Bank of
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Frederick County National Bank
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Chas
Gill
United States College OF Veterinary Surgeons
W. J. Brown
McKillip Veterinary College
Ill
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West Patrick Street
Houc Livery Stable
Lesilence
Bevard Kepner
Clinton McSherry
Second Street
Did&wilyf
B. Peterman
West Franklin Street
City Hotel
martid&wFiv
Farmers&mena. Nat. Bank
Farmers’ & Mechanics
Charles B. Trall
James Lh. Harris
C. Albert Gilson
Klein
Frederick FR. R. Co
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Frederick K. R. Co
Care News
Moayzsctt
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Iplants
Jersey
WM. Anderson
FORD
Ramsburg Fertilizer Co
Baumgardner
Market Street
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Nannia Rigdon
Church St
Market St
Braddock Heights
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Trent
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Wertheimer
Franklin Savings Bank
East Third Street
Joe
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East Patrick Street
Drs
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A. EE
Fisher
New Central National Bank
Bank Corner Church
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