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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1916
Page
7
Mary Jane reflects on sympathy after a family loss and greets autumn days with hopeful notes. She mentions fairs, weather shifts, school resumed, theater, lectures, and soldier homecomings, urging reader gratitude and a warm welcome for returning servicemen.
Berlin reports Bulgarian and German forces under Field Marshal von Mackensen broke Russian and Romanian resistance in Dobruja with an encircling counterattack. The battle occurred southwest of Topraul Savi, about 14 miles southwest of Constanza, as the Berlin office announced.
Hazard Pennsylvania September 23 Charles W Simpson a locktender at the Lehigh canal saved Mrs Rebecca Knoppenberger and her twelve year old son from drowning in the canal while the woman's baby was killed. Close School When Pupil Dies in Richmond Virginia Panic as Wilmah Boyd dies of infantile paralysis prompting closure and quarantine at Barton Heights School.
Fact shows more than $100000 was extorted from Philadelphia men and women by a nationwide blackmailing syndicate with Philadelphia suffering the most victims. Special Agent Garbarino, questioned from Mt. Holly, NJ, says many Philadelphians have sent letters offering help. some anonymous, some signed.
London reports a British advance of about one mile in the Somme sector south of the Ancre. Two lines of trenches were captured between Flers and Martinpuich, with enemy trenches taken and many casualties inflicted. A mine was blown north of Neuville St Vaast and the crater occupied, as the front extended in a direct line.
A letter from President Wilson stating that the whole spirit and principle of militarism is abominable to him was released by The Student Pacifists. They plan an anti militarist demonstration on September 30 opposing a new state law requiring military training in public schools. Wilson declined to speak but affirmed support for adequate defence and rejected militarism.
Berlin reports that a German submarine sank a fully loaded hostile transport in the Mediterranean on September 17, with the steamer going down in forty three seconds. The Austrian navy also announced the sinking of the French submarine Fouras in the southern Adriatic by bombs, with all twenty nine crew rescued as prisoners.
New York Sept 23 The Union League club acts as peace broker between Taft and Roosevelt with invitations to Hughes reception on Oct 3. William R Willcox Republican chair and Eliza Root drive the talks as Taft and Roosevelt accept likely joint attendance.
Chicago reports railroad finances show net operating revenues surpassing 1.176 billion for the year ended June 39 1976, a 21.3 percent rise from 1913, with total operating revenue up 7.5 percent and expenses up 3.0 percent per mile. The report notes a large liability case and a tenth bank failure in Chicago.
A reader reports relief from stomach distress after using Chamberlain's Tablets. The note describes years of suffering from indigestion and constipation before trying the remedy and experiencing noticeable improvement.
Market canvases show a potato shortage with wholesale prices at double last year and retailers warning of limited daily supplies. A Philadelphia report notes meals may be incomplete as spuds become scarce and costly, with prices rising beyond previous norms.
Frederick County Maryland boards of registry announce sittings for voter registration and removals. Eligible voters turning 21 by November 7 request entries. those moved must obtain a removal certificate by October 3 or 10, 1916. Listings include multiple district precinct sites with locations and times from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. across Buckeystown, Frederick, Middletown, Emmitsburg, Urbana, New Market, Woodsboro, Jefferson, Walkersville, Brunswick and other towns. Removal certificates will be granted at registry offices during the sessions.
Supervisors of Elections set registration days September 28 and 29 prior to registry sittings. Foreign born citizens must present naturalization papers when applying to register. Only two days are fixed by law for registering this year. By order Joseph F Eisenhauer Ley Ranneberger Garrett deGrange Board of Supervisors of Elections Frederick County Md Clerk Sep 3t
An old advertisement touts varnish stain in colors cherry mahogany walnut dark oak light oak with 12 pint cans priced at 12 cents each pint 20 cents and quart cans 35 cents highlighting a bargain for homeowners and builders.
Floor varnish and Wanine floor oil offered at low sale prices. Cherry, Mahogany, Walnut, Dark Oak, and Light Oak finishes available in gallon cans for 1.25 each. Limited quantities advertised at right prices.
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