12 Oct 1906
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1906
Page
1
An advertisement touts SCHNAPPS chewing tobacco from Piedmont grown tobacco. It claims strong growth for SCHNAPPS and Reynolds brands, cites Internal Revenue data, and compares value to other chews. The copy praises flavor, economy, and wide appeal, urging fold prices for 50c per pound cuts and 10c to 15c plugs.
Burglars blew open the safe in E. E. Long’s general store at Egypt nine miles from Allentown, taking more than 300 dollars in cash and stamps. The post office operates within the store and the safe was used by the postmaster.
A blaze in Summerable Prince County reduces over 50 buildings, including the courthouse, jail, electric plant, post office, four hotels, two churches, and a railway area. The town suffers about 200000 dollars in loss with only 50000 dollars insured. The fire, feared incendiary, began at the railroad station, leaving a 300 foot wide path burned through the town.
Frederick Cole Fairbanks son of the U S vice president elopes from Pittsburg with Nellie Scott and marries there amid objections from the vice president. The couple intend a home in Steubenville Ohio and a European honeymoon after a brief Pittsburgh stay with the Scotts.
Chicago game recaps a 0 victory in which the American League team blanked the Chicago Nationals. Walsh Twaddle pitched expertly, allowing no hits and one walk while strikeouts dominated. The article notes a pitchers’ duel with little offense from either side. A separate note reports a wedding in Porence Italy between J Bur ingham and Emily Ryman.
A company releases a secretary signed statement denying State Treasurer Berry and others profited from state contracts for metallic furniture. The response cites Jamestown Metal Construction and Penn Construction Company as legitimate manufacturers with global work, while denying any improper deals or political influence. The release also lists firm officers and notes prior supervision by ex Attorney General Hensel.
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