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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1906
Page
4
The Philadelphia Ledger notes a uniform primary reform act will take effect November 1, directing that local and party nominees be chosen by direct vote. It warns corruption could persist but expects reduced manipulation as delegates will be elected by the people.
An OCR fragment mentions real estate activity and a washout last year. It includes garbled dialogue about memory and a keeper, with references to individuals like Farmer Coratoesel and a washout affecting land holdings. The text is largely unreadable but centers on land problems.
The article notes William Harriman's potential purchase of the Baltimore and Ohio and predicts his rail empire would span 47 840 miles with a 1 700 000 000 capital, including Union Pacific and Southern Pacific holdings. It compares his reach to Gould Vanderbilt and Morgan groups and calls him the first transcontinental railway king not trained as a railroad man.
Fragmented text outlines reflections on prayer and devotion, contrasting temple reverence with personal, varied acts of supplication. The piece references temples, various prayer methods, and inner doubt, presenting a contemplative, poetic meditation rather than a narrative event.
Early results from Burrac show William B. Hearst leading the Democratic gubernatorial contest. A meeting of the committee is not expected until late afternoon, with the final outcome on the Groat Ballot anticipated shortly.
A train wreck on the Watash line near Oallin Illinois caused multiple fatalities and dozens of injuries after a train hit a freight car that passed an open switch. Authorities report 41 injuries and several deaths as rescue efforts continue.
Charles B. Hughes was nominated for governor of New York by the Republican party at its convention in Ganaroea. The announcement came today as the convention adjourned in the city.
A September 19 gathering at the Hill residence featured a ten count game night with lanterns and refreshments. Attendees included Morningstar, Kemp, Whipp, Zimmerman, Shaft, Willhide and others, concluding with thanks to the hosts. A separate September 28 family reunion at Josseh Willige’s New Midway home drew a large turnout for meals and socializing. Attendees listed include Willhide, Harbaugh, Willhide families, J. W. Smith and guests from Ladiesburg, Babblacvills, Hagoratown.
Mrs George Jamson, a colored resident, accuses Charles Jamison and Charles Smith of assault and attempted murder. They allegedly dragged her on a public road, strapped her to a harness, and forced her into a wagon toward an abandoned quarry three miles away to drown her. A posse scoured the river hills as Jamison remained at large and Smith confessed after capture.
Fragmentary obituary note describes a funeral service held at a late home on West Bath Street conducted by Rev. Charney F. Steck in a religious ceremony with delegation.
Roosevelt possesses documents from Receiver Earle linking the Real Estate Trust Company and its sugar refinery assets to a conspiracy with the sugar combine. Earle contemplates action under Sherman act or state law as officials await further conference, with details aimed at proving a case against officers and creditors.
A terse notice reports a man sought in connection with an incident at a bar. Police describe the subject as a male with unclear or ambiguous description and request public help to identify him. No names, dates, or locations are clearly provided in the fragment.
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