30 Nov 1909
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1909
Page
1
Rumor from Pittsburgh says the Pennsylvania Railroad plans a voluntary wage increase of 10 percent for trainmen, to take effect around January 1. Confirmation pending, announcement expected soon as discussions continue with conductors and yard workers.
Mr Bryan prepares to travel through Texas and Mexico to Panama. He will visit Mission and Atlanta then proceed to Florida and the Panama route before touring Central and South America. A burglar found under a bed in Chicago is reported. Two deaths from hookworm recorded in Dallas. An eight-year-old girl in Chicago died after drinking morphine laced with poison.
A man set fire to a girl in her bedroom pouring gasoline and striking a match. Neighbors extinguished the flames but she died after giving a statement naming the suspect Gomer. The community reacted with shock at the brutal act and arrest followed.
The High Court in Washington hears an appeal in the Labor Leaders case with Alton B Parker presenting the petition. Justices and several bar members observed as counsel argued, the petition under advisement. Railroads win a terminal charges case as the ICC order to lower rates is restrained in Chicago rail entries.
A fragmented wedding notice notes Pastor Otis Trattinge performing a ceremony at the church. It highlights the installation of the new pastor Mr Colertright and mentions a notable innovation connected with the church’s wedding rites amid advertising for the business.
Fragments describe a 1930s election atmosphere with claims of improper conduct at polling places and pressure on young women. References to prohibition advocacy and a state legislature show the broader context.
Article fragment notes a fire incident and unsettled conditions with sparse readable names. Limited data shows possible locations and involved parties unclear due to damaged text. Further text needed for clear identification of event, people, or organization.
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