Reform on the New York customs service faces strong opposition
A turbulent debate surrounds William Loeb as powerful interests and political bosses move to thwart his efforts to reform the customs service in New York. The Treasury Department backs him while critics accuse him of harming the Republican Party. The piece cites fraud at the port of New York including falsified weights and dual invoices as emblematic of widespread corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lavh
Port of
New York
Treasury Department
Revenue Service
Loeb
Tre
Henahien
Bata
Loch
Customs Service
Washington
Transury Department
Republican Party
Interere
Interere With Me. Loeb
New York Custom House
Wollec
United States
Iuporter
Rockefeller’s Arrests and Rail Reports Spark Curio
Fragmentary OCR shows references to John D. Rockefeller in cuffs, railroad prosperity notes, and a jumble of city names and headlines from Baltimore, New York, and Cumberland. The garbled text hints at a sensational but unclear incident surrounding a figure tied to finance and transit.
Minutes of Merriness on the Floor and Meter Confusion
A reading from the Catholic Standard and Times and New York Sun shows comic exchanges about poetry and meter. The scene features playful banter among students and a teacher about The Charge of the Light Brigade and Hamlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
libUc
Willie” Skulebageer
Mteasher
Light Brigade
W. Skulebagger
Catholic Standard and Times
The Price of Race and Armaments Debate
A Denver Post opinion piece argues arms costs dwarf peace gains, citing U S, Britain, Germany, and France spending on military and naval buildup since 1898. It warns rising defense budgets crowd civil administration and risk future wars as nations increase military burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Post
United States
Magliid
Germany
France
Spain
Lengland
Japan
Katy Did and the Gipsy Rover in a Clover Night
Fragmentary verse recalls Katy Did and a roaming gipsy child in a clover field. The speaker warns of winter approaching as KatyDid signals fate and a farmer friend warns of frost in six weeks. The piece blends playful, old time tone with elusive names and seasonal imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alunner
Binter
Katy
Succesa
Boys' Meeting Inspires Local Youths At YMCA
The largest boys meeting of the season gathered in the YMCA auditorium with Mr. E. Ine of Cleveland as speaker. He delivered a helpful talk that engaged the attendees from the start. W. G. Floraini of Charlton, W. Va. will address the next gathering. Hunting season opens in Frederick County today with hunters abroad early for rabbit, quail, partridge, woodcock and duck. election day tomorrow bans water usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mic
Afr
E. Ine
Cleveland
Ohio
W. GC. Floraini
Charlinton
W. Va
Fredereick
Deafness Cure Claims and Saxophone Remedies
The text argues deafness cannot be cured by locu applications and promotes tonal remedies. It blames ear blockage of the Ethian Tube for deafness and suggests a failing tube can be removed to restore hearing, touting nonsensical cures and catalog-like product claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
Election Tomorrow in Frederick District Primaries and Amendment
Voters will decide Democratic senatorial primary with candidate Lidnor Rayner and multiple precincts listed for voting. Polls open 5 PM and close 1 AM with locations at Davis Office, Kemp's Store, and others. Frederick County telephone company to report results to subscribers tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iuly
Trofier
Treasury
Treaey
Sbert’s
Patrick Stréet
Kemp's ‘Nepository
South Market Street
Sappington's
Beaument of Court House
Jumea
Forsythe
North Market Street
George I. Weiner
S—Atv
North Market
S P
Cleve Nl
Liidor Rayner
Fallowlow
Davis
Joseph Lisenhower
Weat Patrick Street
Kennedy
South Market Stre
Ball
H. K. Delauter
Court Street
Spencer
Wagon Upturn Tragic Near-Miss On Telegraph Street
Mr. Zeno Brightwell narrowly escaped serious harm yesterday morning when his buggy and horse were dragged by a trolley car on Telegraph Street. He, his wife, and 19 month old son suffered injuries as the vehicle was damaged and the horse was injured. the child remained unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeno Brightwell
Brightwell
Wile
Telegraph Street
Burss
Albert
Kefauver
Richard Keyser
Wrightavell
Baghtwell
South Street
Ma. Brightwell
Death toll from illness claims two local residents
Mrs Nora Thomas wife of Richard Thomas dies at 3 10 am at Lickville aged 30 1 2. Survived by husband parents Clinton and Mrs Grimes three sisters and three brothers living in Boyde Goyda Keyser WV. Funeral tomorrow at 9 30 am with service at the Viange and Mt Olivet Cemetery interment. Mrs Mary Lucinda Freshour inmate of the Home for the Aged dies at 9 15 am aged 68 1 yeas widow of Alexander Freshour formerly of Cavetown Md. Survives include sister Mrs Jennie Poffingberger. Funeral at home Tuesday at 4 pm with burial in Cavetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MHS
Richard Thomas
Nora Thomas
Lickeville
Clinton Grimes
Boyde
George Smlith
George Souder
Alisa Rosh Grimes
Mevarg
William and
Charles Grimes
Cavetown
Cavetowis
Sale of a Dwelling House in Trail Street to Mr George Hourk
Mrs Charles Bz executor sold the large brick dwelling house of Miss Frances WL Trail on Chicteh street to Mr George Hourk for six dollars. The notice also promotes a Home remedy claiming 6 cure for private ailments with a guaranteed result in four days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Telephony deal ties Frederick County to C P Company
Announcement details a purchase of the controlling share in the Frederick County Telephony and Telegraph Company by the C P Company for about 126000 dollars plus accrued interest. I A Tingley of Baltimore arranged the deal, with stock and bonds deposited at Frederick County National Bank and future operations uncertain beyond continued exchange operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. & P. Company
al Tingier
Baltimore
Frederick County
Gud ‘Telegraph Company
Batonieninny
Theostatk
Frederick
Cqunty Telephoud and Telegraph Company Iy
Chetipeeke
The
C. & Pratoa
Frederick County Company
I. A. Tingley
Wogley
Frederick Coutury Company
Frederick “County National Bank
Franklin 8. Smith
Knesy
Oak 2. Co
Tte Liney
New Proprietors Take Charge At Livery Stables
Megsra Glenn V. Garber and John J. Green assumed control of the livery stables this morning succeeding Mr Sponcelior who retires after 16 years in the business. Sponcelior has been involved in livery stables for 36 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Megsra
Glenn V. Garber
John J. Green
Lingeno
Sponcelior
Frederick Market Prices From Frederick County Farmers Exchange
Quotations show 1909 corrected prices for mill wheat corn rye barley hay and straw with quality grades. Winter wheat 6.00 to 6.30 per bushel and spring wheat 6.00 to 6.60. cornmeal 1.75 to 1.85 per 100 lbs. oats baled 10.00 to 13.00. hay Timothy No 1 15.00 to 16.00. clover 10.00 to 12.00 per ton. cotton seed meal 33.00 ton. dairy feeds 26.00 per ton. buckwheat 1.5 to 4 cents per lb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays
Baltimore Stock Market Prices and Notes Report
Baltimore market report dated November 1 1909 lists stock prices and financial notes as of noon. Master Bros Co bankers and brokers provide the inclusive figures and market updates for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master Bros. & Co
Social World Wataday Birthday Party at Martin Home
A pleasant birthday gathering was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David W. Martin near Mt Airy. Guests included many friends and relatives, with music games and refreshments featuring cakes, buns, fruit, juice, and candied treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johan Bluebaker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iad
Fredérick
Honday
Lalair
Joe
Cannon
Berlin
Krys
Roosevelt
Foreater Pinchot
HIVE
Aide
Cne
Guatonie
John D. Rockefeller
William Atandoly
New-York
Saga
Cumberland Nowa
Tabi Company
Kansas City
Journal
Hamlet
Denmark
North Pole
New York Sun
the Muse
Iman
Devs
Birdy
Frederick County, Co
Kuebre
Wiere
Wagan
Edward Stitely
Unionville
Libertytown
Amiainl
Hell
Mr. Hitselberger
Frederick County Farmers’ Exchange
Tod
Hotter Bros ’ Onis
Naite
Foghlya R. ‘T
Ohfo iv
Northerd
Industriais
Amer
Tee Securis
Oi Co
Enami
Gsi
I ‘Es Ae Rep. L. & S Slosa Shef
Steel
U.S. Steel
Va. Car
Chem
Western Union
A.O. L. Gong
Fairmoat & Clirkalpis
Georgina & Alabaua Burga
Houston Oil
Elec
Rwg
Norf
Portsmouth
Seaboard “Air Line
Seaboard
Seaboard Company
United
Navyland Lutis
Central National Bank
Surflts
EMORY
L ‘Coblentz
de ‘ Beebklept
Charles Wertheiwer
William B. Storm
Robert A Kemp
Geo. T. Baumgardner
Richard Potts
Oabiér
OAD
Orf
Gronae Banenys
Ay Citowain
Eworr
Contantz
T. Bo Jonwaon
Jon Tarang
Roan Tew
Gngqivon
Arthur Ports
EU Caan
Rexx
Arerand F
Thos
Sreper Sens
Cayntaxn 9
Siocon
4Guas
Wennftentee
Sernaat
Revie! A
Frederson Poonty
National Banx
A ‘C.lkegandele
Carry
Chehter
Joan
Stumo i. Allen G. Quinn
Henry Williams
Benj
Reich
MD. Zacharias
Lewis
Birely
Gro
Motter, Bros. & CO
National Bank
Frederick,md
Charies
B. Trail
James 4. Harris VI
C. Albert ‘Glen
Rae
Biglaning
Hotter Brothers
iFry
Bankers and Brokers
Chnyhal National Dank
Frederick, WD
Tarme, Peterman
W. Franklin St
Ty L
Hoxtian
Roth’ Photée
Ita
Sao
Middletown Savings Bank
Quemorey
Partont
Nere
Mober's
Marya
Nority Market
St. -Wedbel
Alv
D. Mantz
Burinabel Bud
Patrick Street
Prederick
Att An
Hs, Landis, Loudhigteyeler of
Fredericks
Bova
Pasar
Webb
SA Sale
West South Street
Frederick, MD
Faso
Tae Ogee
Ntest
Ons
Ne Insurance
Peoble
Indthe
Woma Stock Company
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!