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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
6
The article notes Cuban political shifts after a new government, while U S Republicans rush to back Root likely to avoid appearing pro Woodrow. It reports opposition to a quick tariff revision and mentions advocates from California Florida fruit growers and New York importers pushing for or against higher tariffs on oranges and lemons.
A Washington correspondent reports Roosevelt considered a plan to extend the workday in federal offices to seven and a half hours with quitting at 5 PM. The rumor spurred heated reactions about governance, wages, and the burden on workers and women, though critics say seven hours remains reasonable given duties.
In Maryland and Indiana conversations surface about political maneuvers and candidacies. The Baltimore American Star notes a claim about government finance while the Baltimore Sun highlights Tom Taggart ending plans for a Senate bid. The Baltimore News reports local officials in Myersville resigning, challenging the adage that principal figures avoid voluntary retirement.
A collage of light remarks sourced from various papers includes a medical quip about a fever called a bargain 103 reduced to 08 a telephone exchange joke about a doctor and a late hour a punch line about a senator letter reproof a farmer observing “motor care” humor and reflections on gender equality in streetcars with a hoped future reform from companies providing seats.
A New York World analysis notes railroads may raise freight charges when demand falters to protect dividends, comparing it to tariff debates on sugar. It argues price increases fall on consumers and reflect protectionist aims, with calls drawing parallels to sugar tariff justifications.
A fragmented page item mixes poetry about love and memory with a garbled medical note on deafness and ear health. It cites poets and a translation claim, then veers into uncertain brand and address fragments. The overall tone mirrors a late 19th or early 20th century literary-pulp page with scattered verses and medicalura.
Reports from Matamoras and Pike County describe unusual color forms among river eels and local wildlife. Silver eels on the Delaware show unexpected hues including gold deep salmon and blue, possibly due to drought altering water and sun exposure. White squirrels and a white crow are noted, with other oddities like a rattlesnake lacking typical markings.
Pearce and Scheck present five reels of new films including A Voice From the Dead with hand coloring. Plot follows iron foundry workers, a strike threat, and a courtroom verdict aided by a graphophone record. A large crowd enjoyed last Saturday's show. Also notes on local illnesses and recoveries: Shaw, Ramaburg, and Mrs Renn.
An article extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a reliable treatment for colds and coughs. It claims the medicine opens secretions, aids nature, and is a safe, non narcotic option suitable for both adults and children. promoting its use to prevent pneumonia.
The first league game of the Y M C A season features Greens versus Yellows in the gym at 3:18 PM. A six‑team city league will run a regular schedule to determine the champion with closely matched squads and an exciting series of games ahead. Lester Smith directs the Greens and W L Cramer leads the Yellows in last night’s play as Cramer claimed two games while Smith posted a 13 pin total.
Obituary notices report Milton Lillibsugh dying at 73 in Cracham after a brief illness. Funeral held at U B church Thurmont with Rev. Clay P. Bready officiating. Survived by brother John Harbaugh sister Mrs Kinna and several relatives. Also, Lillie M Clouden dies near Burkittaville aged about 60. Funeral held at A M E Church with Pastor Well and interment in nearby cemetery.
The town reads a witty book and sees a one night musical at the City Opera House. Charles Felton Piggio of the Massachusetts Bureau of Statistics writes the book and teams with Charles D. Blake and John A. Bennett for music. The show promises lively melodies to lift dull business cares.
A fragmentary lyric set in a visionary mood. The speaker urges a swift voyage toward the Future while lamenting the Present and invoking a trembling song that longs to depart. Silver Lanren appears as the poem's signature.
Auction notices list Thaddeus M. Biser trustee sale of a two story frame dwelling on North Bents street and Conrad Ruland's trustee sale of a two story frame dwelling and warehouse at the corner of East Fifth and Nant streets. The Boys Temperance Association plans a meeting at 7 PM in the W C T A rooms in the Lutheran chapel East Church Street. An ad promotes Chamberlins Stomach and Liver Remedy and Poatte's Modern Health for headache and stomach distress.
Meek details include the death of Pisgford E. Dunham from wounds after hunting. Francis Tatem Barton of Talbot county dies at Queen Anne. Dr. George R. Graham, 64, prominent Baltimore physician, dies at Maryland General Hospital. Ceculus Calvert statue to be unveiled at St Paul street entrance to Baltimore Courthouse tomorrow. Nicholas D. Offutt arraigned in Rockville for murder of Frank Kretsemmer. William F. Harig testifies in murder case in Baltimore. butchering day at Montevue Hospital with 25 hogs killed, largest 403 pounds, average 270 pounds, with William E. Kuhn in charge.
New York November 20 The official report by the Republican national committee on campaign contributions will be filed Monday morning due to a late list of 2000 Pennsylvania donors. About 15,000 contributors gave an average slightly over $100, totaling more than $1,500,000.
In Easton Maryland on November 20 Judge Atkins sentenced Clarence Foster to eight years in the penitentiary after a thirty minute circuit court hearing. Foster had been accused of attempting to assault Mrs Sadie Arrington wife of Walter Arrington a prominent farmer near Easton on July 15.
Chicago November 29 Dr Thomas M Wilson of Atwood Ont died at Presbyterian hospital from glanders a rare human infection. He reportedly absorbed the germ while conducting experiments at Rush Medical College.
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