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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1907
Page
4
Treasury officials express regret at publicity over calls to convene Congress. The White House has no plans for an emergency session or public statements. Treasury and other sources say no specific federal law repeal will fix current finance issues.
New Jersey figure Charles M. Fowler, chairman of the House Banking and Currency Committee, argues against calling an extra session to tackle currency legislation and federal control of corporations. He says the nation needs rest and revival of faith, not unrest or loss of confidence, and notes U S banks are sound and adequately capitalized for daily business.
Senator Hansbrough telegraphed President Roosevelt urging urgent treasury aid to move 150 million bushels of grain in the Dakotas and Minnesota. He proposed placing ten million dollars in Twin City banks to lift an embargo and restart grain shipments to Europe, arguing relief should begin locally to ease eastern financial stress.
The note highlights aid discussions for grain men in the northwest with Senator Nelson and President Roosevelt, plus word that Secretary Cortelyou plans to extend help. It also reports three Kansas banks closing due to the Bankers Trust collapse, with receivers named for Colville State, Garland State, and Citizens' State of Mulberry.
United States Steel Corporation gains a controlling stake in Tennessee Coal and Iron and Railroad Co. at about $85 a share after talks at J Pierpont Morgan's home. The pool holds roughly 7 percent of Tennessee Coal and Iron stock, with loans collateral entering the banking system relief.
New York reports work will restart on the McCall's Ferry dam on the Susquehanna near York after a funding pause that left about 200 workers idle. McCall's Ferry Power Co president Dimock denied funds were tied up in Knickerbocker Trust and said some power may be available in Baltimore next year.
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad posted a voluntary wage raise for locomotive drivers firemen conductors and brakemen on air trains dating from November 1 The increases are four cents a day for engine drivers fourteen cents for firemen fourteen cents for conductors and fifteen cents for brakemen The change came as a surprise to the workers.
Washington Pa Nov 5 reports a worker Richard Eekies of Wes Brownsyils died after being drenched by rain and overcome by gas fumes while crawling into a boiler flue at a Charleroi brewery late Saturday night. Fire was started under the holler at midnight and his charred remains were recovered.
Bamnestike Georgia banker R F Buckworth of the G ers' Euron addresses the treasury secretary requesting authority to issue certificates for 100 million seven thousand dollars. The issue would be guaranteed by 2 million worth of election funds to aid southern farmers in carrying out their movements.
John Mitchell, a resident and United Mine Workers of America member, is gradually improving after multiple surgeries in La Salle Newfoundland. Hospital doctors say he is out of danger unless 21 potential complications develop.
A fragmented society item highlights Reginald C. Vanderbilt as a horseman of note, mentioning ties to family and events. The report references Miss Iris Piethory and Cait Serhiens in a terse social snippet, with unclear details due to OCR garble.
A new state topographic wall map compiled by Prof. Edward B. Mathews displays Maryland counties Baltimore Anne Arundel and Dorchester with roads streams cities towns and villages. It includes population elevation telegraph and express routes and indicates weather data. Fire Marshal Lloyd E. MacGill Jr attended a national meeting and was elected vice president of the Fire Marshals Association.
A Frederick reader recounts severe kidney pain and backache alleviated by Doan's Kidney Pills. The testimonial claims dramatic relief after years of suffering, aided by a purchase from Foster Milburn Co and endorsement of the product.
An advertisement touts D D D and a skin remedy by Dr Decatur D Dervis claiming to cure eczema and many skin diseases. It features testimonials from "Bre L 3 Powell" and promises free literature by J & Williamson, urging readers to contact druggists for D D D prescriptions and soap.
The text describes marabou storks and hyenas as formidable birds and scavengers across Africa. It notes the marabou’s large, white body and feather trade for high prices, its communal fishing tactics, and its fearsome wingspan. It also discusses the hyena as a powerful, misunderstood scavenger that cleans carrion and supports healthful environments.
A sermonist from a nearby town married Mary Chawh, 45, in a public ceremony that drew a large crowd and gun salutes. The event followed a prior threat to kill and a self inflicted wound by her husband George Poplar, who later died. Grace Hawkins, her father and pianist, had warned of a tragedy before the incident.
Quotations from Frederick County Farmers Exchange list grain and hay bids, including oats, corn, wheat, rye, barley, oats, hay bundles, and flour with prices per barrel or bushel. Notable items include New Ear corn at $2.40 per barrel and White Gob oats at $3.25 per barrel.
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