Strange political notes and tariff questions in 19th century column
The piece surveys various political tidbits including a councilman defusing a bribe in St. Louis, praise for a revised tariff and coal costs, and a critique of Monopoly power. It cites Judge Birdsall’s stance on protection, reciprocity, and tariff readjustments to force competition with world markets, noting broad public sentiment.
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B. P. Birdsall
Congress
Iowa
Republican Party
Birdsall
Rural delivery effort praised by press in contemporary view
Contemporary comment notes broad approval by readers of government efforts to extend and improve rural delivery. It contrasts positive official strides with political headlines, quoting Baltimore American and Baltimore Harold as examples of public sentiment and media tone.
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Tes
Baltimore American
Radical departures from precedent in labor dispute relief
The Baltimore Sun warns that laws seem elastic for Wall Street but not to aid the public in fuel shortages and monopolies. It condemns coal operators for dismissive demands and notes 150,000 workers and the public feel insulted by monopolists while government aid for bankers exists.
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The
Wall Street Journal
Wall Street
New York
Worishk
Baltimore Sun
Fragmented Comic Snippets and Theatrical Bits From Various Papers
A collage of quirky clippings and jokes from 19th century papers. Bits include a midnight exchange about a possible intruder, quips about rheumatism and insurance, a divorce lawyer joke, a misquoted aphorism, and a parlor dialogue about horse power with a cartoonish preacher. Multiple voices, brief gags, and humorous misprints mingle in a humorous miscellany.
The Voice of the Press on Strikes and Lawlessness
From the Los Angeles Herald and others the piece condemns illegal acts by striking miners in Pennsylvania while noting strong public sympathy. It also discusses dangers of pistol use and reports on the strike tensions in mining regions with violence and lawbreaking cited as issues.
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Los Angeles Herald
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Uee
Law
September Health Officer Report and Fair Attractions
Dr. S F Thomas reports September figures with 14 deaths including 9 white and 5 black, ages ranging under 5 to 80, listing causes such as typhoid fever and pneumonia. Births total 4 with 3 males and 1 female. Contagious diseases show typhoid fever and diphtheria. Frederick County Agricultural Society officials secured attractions for the fall fair after telegraphing Secretary H C Reester.
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S. F. Thomas
Hesitheicar
Humber
D. W. Stauffer
Treneurer
Frederick Quanty Agricultural Society
Charles N
Moments With The Muse And The Ship Of Hope
A compact verse excerpt showing reflections on joy and sorrow, contrasting mirth with pain. The speaker recalls a voyage of loss, failed ships of industry ambition and fame, and finally sends the ship of Love across the sea, blessed by charity as a hopeful life’s cargo.
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Qaulok
Evwin A. Eoaelt
RYMERNEAL 4 DOUBLE WEDDING AT LIBERTYTOWN HOME
A double wedding occurred at the Samuel J. Warner residence near Libertytown as Mrs Moille Billmyer wed Charles Carbaugh of Uniontown Carol County and Miss Lizara Warner married William Fogis of Libertytown. The event featured Mendelssohn music, formal ceremonies, and a later reception.
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Samuel J. Warner
Libertytown
Moille Billmyer
Charles Carbaugh
Uniontown
Qarroll County
Lizara Warner
William Fogis
George Fogle
Mendelsohn
Samuel W. Warner
B. ¥. Clarkson
Ostbaugh
Fogle
Charles Beefer
Washington
Lutie S. Price
Abbie Davis
Misa Mattie Muilikia
Slater
Groon
Boyd's
Warren Price
New York
Niagara Faille
Villos
Misa Mamie Olsar
Washington, D. C
James Walter Watson
Sewickley
Pittsburg
Church of the Covenant
D. C
T. Street
Mira
Wilson
W. W. Caburp
Birds
Frederick
Power of Truth at Empire Theatre this week
The Power of Truth opens at the Empire Theatre Washington this week after showing at City Opera House. The Washington Star notes a five act drama about white caps of Indiana with sensational fourth act fire scene. Bully Curtis stars with Margery Merritt and Barry Mortimer delivering solid performances. A sheriff and deputy guard prisoners en route to Maryland penitentiary in a separate note.
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City Opera House
Empire Theatre
Washington
Washington Star
Indiana
Empire
Bully Curtis
Sis Hopkina
Margery Merritt
Barry Mortimer
President Roosevelt Seeks Propositions From Coal Leaders
In Washington D C President Roosevelt met with mine operators and railroad presidents at the White House to discuss the coal strike. He asked both sides to prepare statements of their positions and terms for ending the strike and to submit them by 8 PM this afternoon. Present were Mitchell of the United Mine Workers and representatives for Delaware Hudson Pennsylvania Railroad and others.
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Wasnixaros
D. C
Roosevelt
Coss Roads
Canantt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Olyphant
Delaware and Hadson
White House
David Wilcox
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Braddock Colony Notes on Autumn Life on the Mountain
Autumn days on the mountain give comfort to Braddock Colony residents. Colonists report pleasant terrace views and growing grass as surveyors work on grounds for a club-house. Several cottages are under construction or will be vacated soon, with families traveling between cottages and city homes.
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Surveyore Ware
George M. Gittinger
Page
Hammotd Urner
J. W. Huey
Brilliant
Mra. Miller
Mra. Spear
Tennesase
Cataipin
Washington
Osborne Ingle
Mise Ingle
Randall Webb
Death of John W Hacer Veteran Civil War Soldier
John W Hacer died in Baltimore at age 70 from paralysis of the brain and heart failure. A Frederick native, he lived in Baltimore about 85 years and served in the Civil War as sergeant of Company H Seventh Maryland Infantry, with 5 years in the Regular Army and over 2 years in the volunteer services. He was wounded at Malvern Hill and at the Wilderness, left a widow Mary Eader and eight children, helped organize Wilson Post G A R, and was chief carpenter at Carrollton Hotel for 14 years.
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John W. Hacer
Baltimore
Frederick
Maryland Regiment Infantry
Mr. Fader
Malvern Hill
Eader
Mary E. Eader
Warfield
John W . Columbus Charles
Davia W
Frank Louis Esder
Amelia Elizabeth
Nellie Margaret Eader
Wilson Pent
Frank Eader
Weather and oddities headline from a 19th century brief
A jumble of old time notices reports a volcanic storm period October 4 to 9 with warmer weather and rain, local egg price typo correction, illnesses and recoveries, and old remedies. It mentions a coal joke, wood buying, and a gunny-sack of quirky phrases reflecting period gossip and small-town life.
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Mistah Jackson
collision on Western Maryland Railroad at Linwood
A midday collision occurred on the Western Maryland line at Linwood in Ostrolt county between passenger train Mo. 15 bound for Union Bridge and a freight train on a siding. Both engines were damaged and several cars derailed. Injuries were reported to passenger engine crew Walter Gzaell and Edgar McVinley, with McVinley badly cut and leg injured but he returned to Baltimore. Passenger William Beach was scratched after being hurled from a door opening.
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Western Maryland
Linwood
Ostrolt County
Baltimore
Union Bridge
Walter G.zaell
Edgar McVinley
William Beach
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