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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1909
Page
2
A chaotic narrative recounts a mob attack with a hanged man, bonfire, and gunfire as a crowd of up to 10 000 witnesses the lynching. Sheriff and posse pursued suspects through plains, with reports of a parallel train pursuit and clashes along several counties.
Georgetown youths Torbert Wil Hatow and Léroy Denrits dreamed of a football game and fought in bed while their shins and feet tangled. Their father woke to noises and found the room in disarray with the boys recalling only the dream of biting a goal line.
Great Neck N Y Nov 12 Harry Allen assistant postmaster and young athlete died at his home from brain concussion after being kicked in the head during a football game on election day.
Mrs Joseph Dickson of Pittsburg withdrew criminal charges against her husband Dr Dickson after earlier divorce proceedings. The nurse Miss Jennie Ray was named in the complaint and the grand jury indicted the doctor, but the case was nolle pros’d by the assistant district attorney.
New York November 12 Evidence expected to reveal a high official in the sugar weighing frauds and to form the basis of a federal suit. Henry L Stim son United States district attorney Rawal and United States deputy attorney Benathan hold the case against an officer of the American Sugar Refining company. The government has in hand testimony from an implicated neighbor viewed as conclusive.
New York reports jurors in the Charles W. Morse case reacted with indignation upon learning Morse's counsel accused them of overindulgence in liquor during the 23 days of testimony. The motion for a new trial labeled absurd and unfounded. Other items note a Denver woman near death on a death-by-dyhemite charge attempt, a Cleveland divorce tragedy, Albany naming Clarke Williams state controller, and a New Jersey case of a girl murdered during a criminal act.
Information from stockholders notes that the Pittsburg Coal Company is being absorbed by United States Steel. The deal, one of the biggest in years, could centralize coal control and possibly raise prices for the public. Pittsburgh investors fear being squeezed out as coal may be withheld for corporate mills.
President Taft left Washington for a new trip after a 13,000 mile journey that spanned fifty six days. He will visit Hartford and Middletown, Conn., to speak at each location. Taft plans to return to Washington tomorrow morning and participate in Wesleyan University president installation in Middletown.
Rome November 12 Italian Professor Antonio Mantaga reports a method to transmit photographs by telegraph or telephone over any distance using ordinary wires. He claims successful short distance experiments with his device and asserts photographs can be sent by cable.
Wilkes-Barre Pa November 12 county officials accused of conspiracy over a new courthouse erection were discharged by Alderman Ricketts. The case centered on substituting mahogany for circassian walnut in two courtrooms. Two remaining charges involving ten men and a conspiracy against commissioners and controller were not pressed as testimony was not submitted.
Reading, November 12 two hundred oil tanks were offered for the Reading railway division to hand water to collieries and town lacking water. It will take at least fifteen to twenty crews to mix head trains and distribute the water as drought strains the system. The Reading Railway faces one of its most serious drought challenges.
The document records a long list of poultry awards from the late Frederick Fair. Names such as W. A. Smith, G. Minnick, F. Bean, and J. Kriner appear with multiple placements. Breeds include Wyandottes, Java, Leghorns, Cochin, and Homing varieties, with various cock, hen, pullet, and pen distinctions and several 1st and 2nd prizes noted.
A discussion in the Jewish World questions Biblical ages, suggesting Methuselah’s 969 years trimmed to 783-4 and outlining changes from a moon year to a five month, twelve month, and later forms. The article notes Adam through Noah and David figures, and mentions Rosh Hashana aligning with Christmas in 30,000 years.
Historical notice notes the reopening of a local mission center after a period of closure. Officials detail the plan to resume services and community outreach while inviting residents to participate in the new schedule and activities.
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