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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1909
Page
4
A fragmented local item notes a new $20,000 railroad statue in Suxmuzepstown West Virginia and mentions various global quotes. It references ex President Castro and a potential Venezuela revolution with vague timing and opinions on energy.
The Standard Oil Company's general counsel Eliott says the circuit court ruling will not greatly affect the business and that the company will abide by the Supreme Court verdict. Henry Wellman notes that even if upheld, control of Standard Oil properties may remain in active hands, and past cases show dissolutions lead to reorganized, more compact entities. The decision signals that the nation will not tolerate corporation overreach and that courts will enforce the law.
Fragmentary text from a historic law debate discusses prohibiting combinations and consolidations. It mentions penalties and aims to regulate certain activities to prevent monopolistic behavior, though wording is garbled and incomplete.
Fragmented town debate over local option measure shows division between two groups. Report notes potential Washington county influence and hints at a forthcoming vote amid public confusion and political tension.
A collage of humorous mishearings and wordplay from multiple papers. Mispronunciations about Rome built in a day spark teacher and pupil exchanges. An alibi joke about crime in two places. A stern father scolds a daughter over kissing a handsome stranger while defending young authors.
The piece from the New York Frenloy Post mocks Herman Ridder and Cannon amid claims of presidential baiting over print paper duties. It also reports on a New York World exposé of the sugar trust, detailing alleged political influence, rebates, weight frauds, labor import deals, and Sherman act violations, noting no high official has been criminally prosecuted.
Henry Silvester Connwant recounts a dreamlike scene of a palace and a radiant city by twilight. The traveler surveys violet avenues, pavilions, and glowing baths as a magical splendor unfolds. Night consumes the marvel as the city dries and vanishes, leaving only memory.
Mrs Robert Warfield widow of Thomas W Warfield of Baltimore died at her daughter's home in Brookline Massachusetts aged 69. She survived by three sons and three daughters. Remains to be brought to the city and interment planned at Mt Olivet cemetery. Milan Wehard formerly of Brunswick died in Lebanon Ohio of consumption aged 45. Ellen D Anderson formerly of the city died at 63 in Washington hospital. William W Cole colored aged 60 died at home from injuries received at work when struck by a car near Grove's lime kiln. He leaves a widow and two sons. Funeral Tuesday at 2 from the house with interment at Greenmount cemetery.
The Frederick Athletic Club held its first season entertainment Friday at Mr. John Hershberger’s East Second street home. Youth enjoyed games then a banquet with a well laden table of fancy foods. Members include Manta David, Philip Winbiener, Claude Clary, Charles Sothoon Howard, Parsoner, John Newman, Hershberger, James Cramer, William Comfort, Richard Worthington, Monica Zinta. Guests were Miss Theresa Trail, Miss Beatrice Trail, Katherine Cramer, Harriet Ramaburg, Mayetta Hershberger, Katherine Groyo, Blanche Gittinger.
The barracks of Frederick Corps, American Salvation Army, heard Captain Thoman F E Palmer of sinadepbis recount the story of The Simple Life. His vocabulary and speech impressed listeners who praised the talk and requested another. Upcoming talks are planned for Woodsboro and Walkersville this week with a Thanksgiving program featuring a Philadelphia nightingale.
A fragment from the Bucke district record notes an appointment to the office of Justice of the Peace. The document references the town district sheriff and a planter named Talbott of Point of Rocks who failed to qualify.
An advertisement extols Frederick stores as carrying a wide range of firetelass goods at prices unmatched elsewhere. It claims buying at Frederick is satisfactory and economical, emphasizing value and consistent savings for customers shopping at home.
Knights of Pythias in Brunswick hold district meeting tomorrow at the Loyal Legion Hall. Officers and committees are listed, with a banquet and reception for members and wives after the event.
The Democratic State Central Committee reports 26,472.76 spent in the past campaign with a balance of 4.20. Party leaders estimate at least 100,000 was spent statewide. The largest single contribution came from U S Senator John Walter Smith at 3,000, with Frank A. Carat giving 2,500 and several others including Art John Wateray, Arthur P. Gorman, Col. Buchanan Schley, Isidor Rayner, and Bigo contributing to the city fund.
The filing by Senator Rayner itemizes campaign costs for the Democratic primary and election held the same day. Primary costs across the state totaled 13 203.05 with Rayner bearing them alone. He also spent 2 794 for the campaign and 922 5 for advertising.
Frederick County Farmers Exchange corrected November 22 1909 lists grain and hay prices. Wheat No 2 Red 1.14 per bushel, Corn New Ear 3.00 per bushel, Rye 0.60 to 1.08 per bushel, Oats 606 to 609 per bushel, Hay No 1 Timothy 16.00 to 17.00, No 2 Timothy 15.00 to 16.00, Clover 12.00 to 13.00 per ton, Straw 10.00 to 12.00, Wheat Flour 6.00 to 6.60, Buckwheat 3.1 to 4c per lb, Cotton Meal 3.50 to 3.60 per ton, Potatoes 0.60 to 0.80 per bushel, Timothy 2.00 per bushel, Clover 8.00 to 9.00 per bushel.
City notices report local residents improving at City Hospital. Several individuals on West Free Street Fifth Street and East Sixth Street are listed as recovering from illness or surgery. advertising activity noted.
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