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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1911
Page
7
Christiana Pa Sept 12 An investigation into vandalism tied to the Christiana riots unfolds as a large silk American flag at the monument site near the old riot house was torn from a 50 foot pole and carried away. Authorities pursue likely arrest with damaging evidence reported.
Robert G. Fowler, first aviator to start the long transcontinental air journey, lifted from San Francisco toward New York in front of a large crowd. He kissed his mother before takeoff, aims to reach New York in twenty six days, with $70,000 in prizes possible, following the Central Pacific railroad line and averaging about fifty five miles per hour. He must summit the Sierra Nevadas after Sacramento and plans to arrive in New York on October 7.
In Elmira on Sept 12 the Lehigh Valley Railroad began a rail defect training program after the Manchester wreck. About 150 track walkers from Sayre to Geneva were summoned to Sayre, given eye tests, lectures on rail flaws, magnifying glasses, and a rigorous exam to prevent future disasters.
Corn dominates U S grain output and fuels livestock as hog raising. It feeds people as cornbread and hominy while supplying glucose, dextrin, corn oil, and denatured alcohol. Byproducts support livestock fattening and industrials, with cellulose from cornstalks aiding bulkheads and textiles.
Chicago reports Monsignor Falconio and Vatican delegates commenting on a national divorce law. They praise Taft’s Jurist and presidential record and urge a reform to curb divorce. They link divorce to disregard of divine law and warn on moral decline tied to global history.
The Chinese war vessel Hai-Chi under Rear Admiral Ching Pih Kwang arrived in New York harbor for a week long stay after visiting the King George coronation naval review. Whistles from merchant ships and a salute from the Utah marked the welcome as the Hai-Chi prepared to visit Boston Philadelphia Newport and Annapolis. In Hartford a patient died during a dental procedure when chloroform caused complications during a tooth extraction.
It states that strength comes from digestion not quantity and promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to invigorate the stomach and liver so they perform their functions naturally. For sale by all Druggists. Activity in advertising boosts business.
American League results show Washington 7 Boston 1 in the first game and St Louis 7 Chicago 2 in the first game while New York Athletics defeated New York 12 5. Cincinnati beat Chicago 2 0 in the second game and Philadelphia edged Brooklyn 3 1 in the National League. Standings list Athletics Chicago Detroit Cleveland New York St Louis and Brooklyn with varying records.
In Baltimore the Providence Pirates lost 4 to 2 in 11 innings. Jersey City routed Newark 9 to 2. Montreal shut out Rochester 5 to 0. Toronto split, winning 7 to 4 at Buffalo in the first game and losing 2 to 1 in the second. Standings show Montreal 64 73, Jersey City 56 82, Newark 61 59, Providence 48 87. Rechter
Quotations dated September 12 1911 list prices for feed grains and products including shelled corn rye oats and wheat with ranges for per bushel prices and ton prices for mill feeds and crop byproducts. Listings include hay straw and seed prices with variations by quality and type from Timothy to clover and mixed hay.
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