Supreme court hears Philadelphia rail fare confiscation case
Philadelphia county’s appeal of the Dunsmore 2-cent fare law was argued before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. State officials contended the act is a valid exercise of legislative power, while the railroad argued the rate order is unconstitutional and would confiscate property and interfere with interstate commerce.
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Pitsburg
Philadelphia County
Tisn
Pennsylvania Railroad
Common Pleas Court of Philadelphia
Dunsmore
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
M. Hampton Todd
Pennsylvania
J. Howard Gendell
Philadelphia
Andrew W. Crawford
Ernest Lowen Frend
Commonwealth
John G. Johnson
Francis L. Gowen
Gendell
Move New Town to Find Old One in Italy near Herculaneum
Rome reports the Italian government plans to appropriate funds to relocate modern Resina over the ancient buried city of Herculaneum. The scheme would allocate about 3000 dollars yearly for excavating the old town remains, with Professor Wallstein of King's College Cambridge supporting an international effort costing about 24 909 dollars annually.
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Rome
Resina
Herculaneum
Wallstein
King’s College
Cambridge
Mrs Bradley Trial Postponed After Justice Death
Washington November 12 Justice McComas death forces adjournment of criminal court No 1 trial of Mrs Annie M Bradier on charge of murdering former Senator Arthur Brown of Utah. Trial before Judge Stafford was rescheduled for Wednesday with Mrs Bradley and her lawyers and witnesses present.
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Bradley
Washington
Justice McComas
Annie M. Bradier
Arthur Brown
Utah
Stafford
Swift & Company Packing Plant Burns in Harrisburg
A large Swift & Company packing plant in Harrisburg, destroyed by fire starting in the smoke house, with walls collapsing and minor injuries to several firemen. The loss runs into thousands, with partial insurance coverage noted.
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Leree
Harrisburg
Swift & Company
Cincago Packers
Iron River mill closes. 1500 workers affected
The Washlurn Wis ness of the money market leads to the Edward Lumber company shutting its Iron River mill, causing more than 130 workers from the mill to lose jobs as operations cease in the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lumber Company
Iron River
Woman Shot by Boy in Harrisburg Home Incident
Mrs Sarah E Gregg, age unknown, is in serious condition after being shot in the right side by Thomas Reeser, 18, at a Harrisburg home. Reeser had just returned from a hunting trip and reportedly drank liquor prior to the incident.
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Harrisburg
Sarah E. Gregg
Thomas Reeser
Lemoine
Bernard McFadden Sentenced in Dishonest Mail Plot Case
Bernard McFadden, convicted in a federal court of offering on ecene scatter via a physical culture magazine, was sentenced to two years in prison and a 2099 dollar fine. Slain by Protheri Law at Christening in Newark. During his baby's christening, Nicholas Arcelate, 24, was shot and killed by Joseph Peiesco. The two men, married to sisters, lived at 139 South Canal Street. Peiesco escaped.
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Bernard McFadden
Trenton
N. J
United States
Protheri-Law
Newark
Nicholas Arcelate
Joseph Peiesco
South Canal Street
Peiesco
Miner Entombed In Cave In at Draper Coal Mine
Michael McCabe twenty years old of Gilberton lies trapped beneath mine slush and dirt after a blast triggered a cave in. Rescue efforts stalled as the surface breach swallows the road in front of his home and his wife and children await word.
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Malco Ch
Nev
Draper Cullier
Michael McCabe
Gilberion
McCabe
Cleveland Hunter and Votes Tale in Newark County
Former President Cleveland's hunting trip near Princeton and nearby Wondsrie with companions is noted alongside local election drama in Newark. A recount follows the Bergen freeholder race as supporters cite ballot confusion with Cooper and Winters ahead of the final result.
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Ferrer
Woodcock
Cleveland
Lr . R, Priest
Princeton
William and
George McFarland
Pocky Hill
Wondsrie
McParland
Chevnd
Tel
Rosedale
Here
Snewark
Macard W. Cooper
Bergen
Nul
Lick
PD Cooper
Vane
State department to fight San Jose Scale pests
The state department of agriculture will mobilize its forces to combat the San Jose scale and other insect pests. Twenty one agents have been designated to lead the effort and will visit farmers to instruct them on pest control methods and preventive measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Hernberg Pa
State Department of Agrovitirs
State Orfare
Fragmentary Nugget News From The United States Courts
Disjointed OCR fragment recounts a Supreme Court reference and a court action. It mentions a person in Pennsylvania and a case near a road, with unclear details and several garbled words. The readable bits suggest a brief legal news item from a local or regional paper.
Dean's Kidney Pills Promise Relief for Kidney Ailments
An old testimonial from Mrs. Frank Buckey of Frederick Maryland describes long backache nervous weakness and frequent headaches. After using Donn's Kidney Pills from Clinton E Main’s drug store her health improved markedly and she endorses the remedy for kidney complaints including back pain and urinary trouble. Sold by all dealers priced 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Docan’s and take no other.
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Constans
Wasy
Dean
Frank Buckey
Precerick
Sguay
Begrar
Tsaw Donn
Clinton E. Main
Swang
Bhosbard
Gealers
Price
Foater-Milburn Ge
Bufalc
New York
United States
Docan
Proposal for a United States central bank system
A Paris Parisian financier outlines a plan to transform the U S banking system by creating a national bank of issue serving as the financial agent of the United States. The plan calls for a capital of 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 shares at 50 each, limited shareholder base, and notes backed by coin and deposits. It envisions liquidation of insolvent banks and tiered rediscount rates, with the central bank holding severe control over note issuance and currency. The concept aims to place the United States on a par with Britain and France as a global financial center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrys Brununer
Ularogue Franco-Americainelp Pare
Popigiog
United States
Bank of England
Bank of Franc
Brunner
Abr
Per
Roosevelt
Bronner
Paris
New York
National Bank of Issue
National Bank
Sunh
Nehes
Areles
Prapar S
Unt Hates
Heyn
HPO
Apni
Hove
Yburg
Europe
Frederick Art Club Programs Explore Japan and Modern Power
Frederick Art Club members described a program featuring essays on Japanese life, government, and the empire, read by Miss Drea Ramsyarg La and Miss Minneto Markey. The notes discuss Japan’s cities, climate, and Western influences, plus a travel piece titled Western to the War Mast. The next meeting was moved to November 15 due to a local blackout.
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Frederick Art Oia
Morambar
Casteca
Chtina
Josapas
Tobar
Jagag
T Ice Minnoto Markey
Jarnaya
Vatten States
Vallets
Ina
Etranger
Frederick Ars Club
Woose
OsNege
Derailment and fires hit Maryland and nearby incidents
Reports detail a Baltimore and Ohio express train derailment near Weverton Maryland with injuries and a note on a conductor. a fire destroyed a farm building near Boyds in Montgomery County. a 14 year old boy died from an accidental shooting near Bolitchue Talbas county. a local church anniversary and governor’s note reflect unrest and a stalled investigation into church events.
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Westerdar
Baltimore and Ohio
Wevertor
Ton Willuf
John P. Piton
Cecil Gugary
Arma
Thoms Jackson
Boyds
Montgomery Counury
Onarier Sollere
Sear Bolitue
Talbas County
Trinity Protestant Epiroc
Pal Ohorah
Elkion
Maryland D A B Convention Plans Meet at Home
Third annual Mary land Chapters D A B convention set for Thursday at 3 10 43 o clock morning at the home of Misa Brexor Joheson state vice regent Luncheon hosted by Mrs Fradde H Markel regent Frederick Chapter to be served at the Wedgewood case at 1 o'clock p.m Invitations note revised hour St ate regents to arrive tomorrow from December.
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Maryland
D. A.B
Misa Brexor Joheson
Olco
Mre Frarde H Markel
Frederick
Pembrky
Little Gil Suffered Long From Itch And Skin Ailment
A real estate man W E Kea of Huntington reports his daughter’s long struggle with a skin disease. A testimonial praises D D D Prescription as a safe outer remedy that relieved itching, healed lesions, and left the skin clear after four bottles. The ad notes injectable advice on dieting and bathing and mentions J A Williamson as a local dealer.
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W. E Keca
Huntington
Booth
Koob
Gothiig
Paris
J A. Williamson
Our Navy and Merchant Tonnage Measured by Standards
The article explains gross and net tonnage used to rate ships. It discusses how displacement differs from carrying capacity, and how naval and commercial rules affect tolls and perceptions of ship size. It cites examples like the American or St Louis and Governor Ley.
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United States
St. Louis
Governor
Ley
Boston
Portland
Ian
Suez Canal
Navy Department
Massachusetts
Vermont
Mercha Benten
Pine Boston Taw Poat Company
Lyra
Comfoting to Her and Bridget Dispute in Journal Fragment
A fragment from a Minneapolis Journal item shows dialogue between Bridget and another speaker. The tone hints at reassurance and rivalry as Bridget asserts confidence amid a troubling exchange.
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Bridget
Minneapolis
Ira Journal
Fox Chase Boston Surrenders to Kitchen Fox
In a morning chase a fox escaped into the house at Fox Chase Boston, was pursued by Willard’s Irish setter and killed. meanwhile a separate incident in Scranton reports Franklin Toosco dying in hospital from self inflicted poison amid personal crisis. A high school senior in Columbus faces football injuries, and Anna Gould denies engagement rumors with Prince de Sagan. New Jersey recounts not sought for governor results as Democratic committee dismisses bid.
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Fox
Boston
Old Lyme
Willard
Tarving Mian
Scranton
Franklin Toosco
Fort Nickirson
N. Y
West Side Hospital
New Jersey
Jersey City
N. UL
Democratic State Committee
Frank
Katzese
Boxer
Frederic Market Prices From County Farmers Machanze
Quotations furnished by Frederic county farmers show corrected November 12 1907 prices for grains and feed. Red and white corn offered at 9 to 9 1/2 cents per bushel. yellow corn 8 1/2 to 9 cents. oats 37 20 25? per bushel. rye 6 3/0 to 7 0 per bushel. Timothy hay ranges 16 08 to 17 00 for No 2 and mixed hay 15 60 to 16 50. Wheat and flour figures listed with per ton and per bushel figures. various feeds and milling products noted including bran, middlings, and screenings.
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Frederic
Machanze
Timothy
Glover
Busdis Rys
Midéirgs
Dany Fede
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Cleveland A Hunter
Supreme Court
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Pitts
Henry Brunner
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THE
Frederick Art Club
Jepan
Tan Wlate
Gil
Singer Sewing Machines
Wheeler & Wilsons
Singer Sewing Machine
A & Willson
Singer Yees
Big Red “S
Patrick St
Brexen
Columbus
Inti
Carl Trudell
Seacothorities
Anna Gould
Gould
Prince de Sagan
Kage Ruror
MaGame Anns
Pasquale Dear
Sanerie Giovanni
Michael Tomasi
Charles Gibson
Stephen Borsey
Fall Goode
James E. Doll
Warobimaker
Hank BU Levis
Frederick MD
Prederick Co
Prane Se
Hammar
General Howe
S SO Youth Market
Nlewepar
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