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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1902
Page
4
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A New York Tribune analysis condemns railroad owned coal roads for monopoly and coercive actions harming independent mines. It argues the railroads provoke illegal practices and riotous upheaval while urging lawful federal or state intervention to curb the conspirators.
Governor Stone calls out the Pennsylvania National Guard to protect coal operators in Luzerne Schuylkill Carbon Lackawanna Northumberland and Columbia counties. He argues the state must shield mining and railroad property and workers, citing mob violence and railroad disruptions as justification for swift military presence.
A Wilkesbarre dispatch reports local mine workers across the region resolving to stay out if needed all winter. President Mitchell and other union leaders express strong confidence, with their confidante noting the move appears well founded.
Contemporary comment from Baltimore Herald and Baltimore American urges responsible voting and good government. It cites Mr Henderin and Mr Reed on tariffs and warns against delegating power. Cumberland Times praises Devery’s ousting for uniting Democrats while urging orderly reform and lawful conduct. Baltimore Sun calls for restraint and prudent policy amid the industrial crisis and miners' strike.
A collage of humorous tidbits and quick quips from various papers and sources. Jests about phone operators, stage life, and literary seenery drift through brief exchanges and comic asides. The snippets mix flirtatious banter, misheard lines, and mock interviews, reflecting light entertainment of the era.
From the Pittsburg Dispatch the New York Democratic Convention signals radical choice on coal under federal management while seeking conservative limits. It notes Hill era moderation and Bryanite radicalism, arguing the platform marks extremes in government operation of coal mines amid shifting public sentiment. The piece contrasts this with the Labor influence and political tactic.
The text questions whether a single New Jersey corporation can evade state meat laws and price controls by centralized ownership and stockholding, arguing that capital should not bypass sovereignty of law through corporate structuring. It asks if such a device should end and whether organizing a corporation lets capital dodge regulations across multiple states.
A fragment from MAGszine quotes poems by Juta O B Dower in The Atlantic. It blends musings on sleep and dreams with optimism and a verse about resilience amid hardship. The piece references love, prayer, dawn, and a cheerful mood despite worldly trials.
The article notes 84,000 divorced men and 114,000 divorced women in the United States, with higher divorce rates among women in many states. It cites Ohio as having the most divorced women at 7,700, while Utah and Alaska show variations in gender balance. New Jersey and Kansas are lower per state, and South Carolina has no divorce law.
John C Haller infant son of Mr and Mrs James Haller died at home in Araby of marasmus aged 2 months 12 days. Funeral at 10 o clock with Rev Gray officiating and burial at Mount Olivet under A T Rica Sons directors. Owen Mildrew Boker 6 weeks son of Thos O Boker near Woodsboro died October 3 burial October 4 at Beaverdam cemetery with Elmer G Sappington officiating.
Benterson Grimett of this plate reports partial paralysis and worsening leg pain. After two bottles of Chambrilliant Pain Balm, he claims near total relief under care of an eminent physician. The maker, A L Pearce, markets the liniment as a cure for rheumatism sprains and bruises amid wide advertising claims.
Special Dispatch reports that miners at Prospects, Oakdale, and Midvale collieries of the Lobia Coal Company met following President Mitchell's address. The workforce voted unanimously to remain on strike until their demands are met, signaling firm resolve to press the labor action.
Lospon Oct 7 Sir Thomas Lipton's challenge for another America's Cup series has been signed by the Royal Ulster Yacht Club.
Vontractor Fritchie pushes progress on East Church Street removal of cobblestones. A heavy plough with horses digs up the stones while carts haul them to Bentz at rest. Granite curbing remains on the south side as grading begins and gutters are omitted to form a water trough.
A letter from a reader recalls the death of Warren Corder of Knotville. Despite a life of crime, he sought baptism on his deathbed, was baptized by Rev. J I Yellott and his household, and passed peacefully. The writer urges charity and God’s mercy. The column also notes varied items such as the Philippine census, a post office burglary, a child acquittal in Scranton, and advertisements.
News briefs from Maryland and adjacent regions cover obituaries for John Paul Driver and Mrs. Mary L. Bowman, and local items on water rates protests in Annapolis. Also reported are real estate values of Mrs. Greene, a political note on Bateman’s paralysis, a church presbytery meeting, a Cambridge sale of a fruit-packing business, a grand jury remark on bribery, a dredging accident near the David F. French, jail detention of Harry White and Thornton Cooper, a Cumberland mayoral ballot recount, and unclear contest outcomes.
The Second District Synod of the avian Church will meet at Graceham Moravian Church with representation from Egg Harbor Palmyra Riverside N J Lancaster Lebanon Lititz York and Philadelphia Graceham Thurmont Md. An evening welcome address and responses will begin the meeting and a missionary gathering with a lovefeast is set for tomorrow evening led by Rev Henry Werse of Surinam and other ministers. Thursday evening will feature further services. Organ recital by Mr Howard King with assistants at Collingdale Pa followed praise from critics. Also notes on the coronation stamps and health advertisements for Hostetter's Stomach Bitters and Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
Misa Leonard studied drafting and fitting with guaranteed fit. TM Onard & Co offers a full line of samples at Corner Market and Church Streets. Xiedom Brederick, Md.
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