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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1900
Page
2
The issue notes Dewey’s statement being classed as a Democrat move and cites reactions from editors and public. It discusses tax boards and British troops, then critiques yellow journalism and advertising harm to business. It concludes with calls for better Baltimore morning mail service and reliable mail delivery.
The board votes to replace the overcrowded East Church Street Female High School with a modern building. Critics noted the current structure lacks proper exits ventilation heating and lighting and was deemed unsafe by health authorities. The move aims to protect students and taxpayers by replacing the condemned facility with a safer larger school.
Fragmentary newspaper lines from Baltimore and Cumberland papers reference political figures, poetic remembrances, and critiques of Maryland politics. The jumbled text mentions Admiral Dewes, Boer leaders, and a disputed legislative body with dubious claims and dated rhetoric from last November.
A collection of humorous exchanges and overheard quips from various papers. A wife dodges dinner notice claims, a son’s electrical lessons, a beggar seeking cake, a stockbroker’s ruin joke, and a bird shop tease about importing canaries. Names are vignette mentions with no single coherent event.
The Springfield Republican attacks New York as a hub of frauds and scams. It cites the Miller syndicate as a notorious example and notes multiple schemes preying on residents. It also mentions a magical talisman and a so called good luck box as metropolitan deceptions.
An early 20th century verse fragment urges readers not to seek flaws in life but to find virtue within them. It compares life to rivers and oceans and advises bending to circumstances rather than fighting fate. The piece ends with a line attributed to Vers Wilcox in Progressive Age.
Mrs Catherine Hyder of East Mair Street Emmitsburg was discovered sitting in a chair at about 5 PM Thursday by Min Hannsh Gillelan, suffocated by coal gas leaking from a stove. Doctors treated her overnight. by morning there were no signs of rallying, yet hopes remained for her recovery as she slowly improved.
A famed young prodigy, a five year old from Mido, impressed scholars at Columbia College with rapid mental arithmetic. Professor Prvan presented the boy as a mathematical machine, noting his speed in solving problems without pen or paper. The crowd marveled at his abilities while some experts tested and discussed his limits.
Four years ago Professor Barker noted him at Cook County Normal school and two years later he joined Indiana university faculty. Now at Yale college he draws study from the American Psychological Society. The boy is physically developed with a restless eye and a rapid, methodical mind. He claims forty four arithmetic methods and can add six figure numbers, find roots, and compute dates within seconds. He answered a variety of questions with astonishing speed and accuracy, including dates, longitudinal time conversions, and promissory note due dates.
The Astna Life's Report for 1899, issued by Actus Life Insurance of Hartford, details broad gains: premium income rose to 7,123,652 dollars with receipts from interest and rents at 2,395,073. Death claims totalled 2,341,918, while policyholders increased by 17,995 and total life and endowment in force reached 11,056,558. Accident insurance in force exceeds 25,916,350, sagets up 2,623,279, and outstanding life, endowment, and term policies total 105,445,790 with 185,997.47 in accident and health insurance. W O H Plommer represents the company ably at Frederick, Maryland.
An OCR fragment touts a multi remedy claim from a druggist line, naming Belief in Six Hoare and a South American cure. It mentions bladder issues, liver cleansing, blood purification, and invigoration with various products. It cites a DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for piles and skin diseases, warning against fake cures.
The Scribe reports new additions to market supplies for April, with asparagus appearing and prices steady. Eggs, butter, fish, poultry, and vegetables show varied but stable to modestly higher rates, while the fish dealer notes increased shad due to sourcing difficulties. A humorous apron of verses closes the note.
Markets show activity with diversified trading. Baltimore & Ohio stock rose to 54 before post announcement dilution. Notable gains seen in Lake Erie & Western preferred and Pennsylvania & New York Central. Baltimore City 3% stock traded strongly. Virginia Century Bonds and 3% bonds in demand with high quotes. Railroad bonds like Northern Central and Georgia Southern & Florida priced high. Georgia & Alabama 5s and related issues viewed as strong purchases at current levels. Northern Central stock around 96 remains sought after. Several insurers and trust securities show varied prices amid overall active market.
A garbled 19th century bond note describes Street Railway and utility bonds like Anacostia & Potomac and City & Suburbance selling at various prices. It mentions Lexington Street Hat Way and Norfolk Street Railway interests, a possible dividend near 14 percent, and speculative plays in Canton and Cotton Dock. The piece notes uncertain dividends, call rates, and potential May payouts while urging cautious, attractive purchase ideas in a volatile market.
Bradstreet's reports favorable general merchandise disposition with improving consumer demand and spring weather easing. Trade shows gains in exports and bank earnings, but building trades strikes in Chicago and coal region echo unsettled labor tensions while leather and wheat markets show uneven activity and cautious prices.
A fragmented clipping describes James L. Judge of Mir-Ocapes, Minnesota, claiming a blind plumber’s difficulties with complex steamtriers and machines in the Northwest. The piece asserts the industry’s high entry barriers and the supposed earnings potential amid adversity.
A formerly blind man, 36 years ago in northern Wisconsin copper country, regained purpose after repairing a hospital steam range. He later built a Milwaukee steamfitting business, secured the St John's Cathedral project, and earned a reputation for integrity before moving to Minneapolis. The tale underscores perseverance and opportunity seized.
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