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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1909
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR mentions a legal action involving money and fraud. References to defendants, duties, weight, and sugar appear, but details and proper names are illegible. The record lacks enough readable facts to identify persons, organizations, dates, or outcomes.
A letter received by the New York Collector alleges insulting and sexually explicit acts by customs officers at the port. The crude report notes an accompanying receipt and a complaint from a woman, with details deemed unclear and part of a larger, potentially misleading narrative.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a 17 year old victim and a conviction for ravishment. The text mentions a Seventeenth year sentence and references names like Elrod and Roan Mitod among unclear items. The charge appears tied to a penal case with long potential terms.
Police report a theft at the David Bein store on Springfold Avenue. About 2000 yards of fabric including satin and indigo items valued at several thousand dollars were taken. Authorities note the incident occurred in the store vicinity and a duty officer failed to notice the crime.
Washington October 21 Baba Jassell L a former bank depositor filed a $30000 damages suit against Charles C Glover president of the Riggs National Bank alleging Glover threw a money bundle at him causing bodily and mental pain humiliation and loss of reputation in front of others The exact amount of money in the bundle was not disclosed and Mrs Glover’s involvement was not clear
Mrs Pankhurst arrives aboard the Oceanic amid muted reception. She is to lecture in eastern cities after a reception at Woman's University Club hosted by Harriet Stanton Blatch. Also noted are a fatal auto wreck injury to Gertrude Hubbard and the sudden death of Benjamin Barnes, Washington postmaster.
Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania October 21 Durman Long a ten year old boy of Sweet Valley near Wilkes-Barre hunted with his father. A large black bear wounded by the father’s shotgun came into heavy brush. The boy followed and fired again killing the bear at a distance of about 4636 feet.
New York October 21 A jury freed Mrs Frances Work Burke Batonyi from a note as a naturalized American horsemanship heir in a divorce suit filed against Aurel Batonyi son of the late New York millionaire. The verdict favors Mrs Batonyi but requires judge confirmation for final decree. The two-year litigation follows mutual charges and countercharges amid wealth and social ties.
The National Geographic Society receives Commander Robert K Peary’s proof and observations claiming Arctic discovery on April 6 1909. Board members Henry Gannett Rear Admiral Colby M Chester and O H Pittman will review and report to the society committee for experts. The sole remaining question is whether Peary reached the North Pole on the stated date.
Tragic incident reports two five-year-old boys trapped in a small kennel during a blaze at Georgetown. Firefighters struggled to reach the children through a narrow opening as flames spread rapidly. One boy died, the other was found dying at the scene or en route to aid, with investigators detailing the peril and response.
New York Oct 21 Lloyd Griscom of Philadelphia former American Ambassador to Italy was arrested in New York City on a charge of running an automobile at excessive speed. He was held in 200 dollar bail, secured by a diamond ring. In Schenectady a man named Strange was killed when a tree limb struck him, instantly ending his life.
A fragmented report notes a burglary in Newburgh with thieves stealing cash, stamps, and envelopes. The text mentions several hundred dollars and that some items appeared to be faked or tampered with.
Yale University professor Leater Cartas of New Haven, Connecticut, died in October 1921 after a prolonged illness with typhoid fever. The death occurred at his home in Laven, with colleagues mourning his contributions to political economy studies.
Roosevelt and accompanying party reached high elevations in Africa with mountaineering attempts. Edward Heller reports ascents toward Mount Kotta and Mount Kenia with heights around 10 000 to 15 000 feet. Major Folgari aims for Kenya's peak, while the expedition notes fringe volcanic and pyramid-like terrain in October.
October reports from Shamokin and nearby areas describe coal workers at the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company reaching three coal veins considered unreachable. Separate notes recount a Kansas City man killed after a streetcar incident and a midshipmen cruise to foreign waters, with various military and cultural snippets following.
Army surgeons report Pellagra origin tied to intestinal weakness and cornbased foods used at a hospital in Peoria. Findings indicate starchy substances damaged the gut, with cornmeal and similar items suspected as contributing factors. Authorities also note possible New York reports of Pellagra cases and anticipate further statements from officials.
Chicago man Adolph Liebstein arranges a trust to provide his wife and daughter an annual income of 15000 from a 250000 property. He says he wants them to enjoy the money now and avoid begging for funds later. Also noted is the first authentic case of a sheep brain disease in the United States, reported in central New York, with Dr. Moore urging preventive measures.
Resident John T. Webster of East Church Street Frederick Md testifies Doans Kidney Pills cured his years of kidney trouble and back pain. He endorses the remedy publicly after its claimed success and urges others to buy from local dealers at 50 cents.
In Loudoun County a growing alliance of farmers aims to boost apple growing as a major industry. Leaders like I B White and James Hoge report hundreds of acres in trees, with several estates already bearing fruit and others planning large plantings. Promoters expect 10000 more trees blooming within six years.
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