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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1911
Page
6
At Cambridge a large Republican gathering endorsed Philip Lee Goldsborough for Governor, pledging to revise election laws to ensure every vote is counted. Speakers blasted bossism and Mahonism while urging unity to combat waste in public funds.
The gathering heard prelude to formal nomination acceptance by Mr. Cunningham amid cheers. W. Calvin Chestnut announced his nomination to Mr. Soper, followed by Mr. Soper’s acceptance. Dr A R L Dole clarified Cunningham’s acceptance, a highlight of the convention. Congressman Pratt delivered his characteristic remarks as the meeting ended and attendees boarded the steamer on schedule.
Mr Phillips Jee Goldsborough, the Republican nominee for Maryland governor, resigned yesterday as Collector of Internal Revenue for the District of Maryland. In a letter to President Taft he cites campaign pressures interfering with his duties and submits his resignation.
Candy makers warn wholesale buyers of price hikes due to higher sugar costs. Confections likely to rise one to two and a half cents per pound, with retail prices possibly increasing before Christmas. Industry sources say final consumer pricing depends on continued sugar rates and demand.
At the first press session of the General Council of the Lutheran Church in America in Lancaster, the Slovak Synod’s application for admission was received. Treasurer Charles A. Smith reported receipts of 4599 and expenditures of 1950, leaving 2449. Rev Theodore Schuni nk was re elected president for a fifth term. A conference of boards was approved to consider issuing mission literature.
A banquet last night honored delegates to a Maryland state federation meeting held in Valunbia Cumberland PL. The gathering included remarks by Senator Gearse and President Hush. A resolution urged charter amendments to strengthen labor rights and charter provisions, with debate on authorized body powers and referendum plans.
Former Baltimore mayor Mahool celebrat ed his forty first birthday. Union Station on North Charles Street opened at midnight. A 16 year old boy, George Smith, died after a fall from a dragon in Harford county. Court terms and local meetings scheduled, including Baltimore county circuits and a Holiday Home at Pikesville closing after a season. Grain loss valued at 20 000 dollars from a Federalsburg mill, and several major incidents across the state including fires and injuries.
In New Midway area Mr. W H Harbaugh narrowly escaped a fall when a Billy billy goat suddenly jumped into the wagon to greet a visitor. The frightened horse nearly toppled the wagon before Harbaugh leaped free to grab the reins and avert serious injury. Majestic the goat remained calm as the incident unfolded.
A fox terrier was killed last night at Market and Patrick streets when struck by a car. The dog’s back was broken, and local remedies were tried but failed. The article touts a patent cure from Cheney Co Toledo Ohio, urging readers to send for circulars and testimonials.
A provisional modification between Western Union Telegraph, Anglo American Cable, and Direct US Cable aims to unify eight cables under one operating control while preserving separate maintenance. The plan seeks greater efficiency, new services, and reduced duplication versus laying new cables.
Daily and Week end Cable Letters to be launched with British Post Office consent. Two new features will accompany the proposed deferred rate for cable service. The aim is to save the public six to eight days previously spent in trans Atlantic mail transit.
The Mackay Companies control land lines and cables through stock ownership and contracts, forming a unified system. Western Union, the French and Mackay would remain distinct systems under a new arrangement, enabling better service, efficient operation, and wider use of idle cable capacity for public benefit with open land lines to all trans Atlantic cable companies.
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