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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1900
Page
5
Orlando A Traugh long served as editor and proprietor of the Hollidaysburg Standard for 69 years. He was the oldest Democratic editor in the Juniata valley and died yesterday at age 72, leaving a legacy in local journalism.
A seven year old, Fred Evans, rode onto a St Johns engine on the Oregon line, pulled the throttle, and guided the machine along the east side for miles. He is the son of W B Evans, a St Johns engineer on the motor line, who has often brought him near the controls.
A boy named Fred secretly started a locomotive at St. John's by a water tank, sending the coal and water filled engine on a wild dash. Spectators alerted Mr. Evans, who reached the track as the engine vanished around a curve. Master Mechanic Michael Brady notified lines and stations to intercept the runaway. John Woods attempted to board, was dragged, and the engine slowed before stopping. Fred boasted of his driving skill.
Mr J E W Hargett reports today’s market quotes for corn per barrel at 1.85 corn shelled 34 cents per bushel wheat 70 cents per bushel hay 10 to 12 dollars per ton complications and regional pricing vary by grade and location.
Reports from Philadelphia describe Admiral Dewey and Mrs Dewey moving to Beauvoir for summer while NY leaders discuss his presidential bid. London dispatches recount Boer losses near Reddersburg and Mareuil's death, with British hopes dampened by war’s heavy tasks and alarms about railways security amid the Transvaal conflict.
New York April 7 William C Whitney repudiates claims he influenced Admiral Dewey's presidential bid. He says he admires Dewey but has no knowledge of or involvement in the announcement and believes it was initiated by the admiral. Kansas City April 7 John R McLean, Dewey's brother in law, has secured deluxe hotel rooms for the Democratic convention, reportedly for himself and a friend, with Dewey possibly to share the quarters.
Philadelphia April 7 William M Jacobs a principal in a major counterfeiting case now serving prison time filed a supplementary affidavit of defense in the U S circuit court reacting to a government suit to recover 128000 plus using alleged counterfeit revenue stamps. Jacobs claims genuine and counterfeit stamps were mixed causing an overcharge to the extent of 60000. Enchieaca Strike Update Chicago Arbitration Move Trades Counsel seeks to appoint arbitration to address grievances of building contractors and their affiliates readying for talks.
Richmond April 7 A rejoined negro soldier Joseph Fletcher of Troop F Ninth Cavalry was drunk on a Cresap and Ohio line train and became unruly. Tied, he was jailed at Staunton where Deputy Sheriff Dawson shot and killed him. Fletcher, from Washington, had been acquitted by the coroner.
The Frederick Female High School building, a Frederies landmark, may be torn down for a modern structure. It has passed through many owners from 1915 with William Goldsborough to Edward A. Lynch, to Father McElroy, then St Johns Literary Institute, later the Board of County School Commissioners. Since opening, pupil enrollment rose from 232 to 611 with 14 teachers, four added after an 1891 rear addition cost 4500 to 5000 dollars. The school, first opened with 16? teachers, has served public education since 1877. Miss M M Robins was the first principal, with Worthington as examiner and Bird of Lascafal reappointed yearly.
Master William Cole joins B Rosenaar and Sons. A melodrama Women and Wine to be produced in New York next month. Hicks forecasts another storm period with possible violence around Wednesday. The Owls will meet tonight at South Market Street headquarters. D R Ronzer buys the Christian Harman property on Carroll Street Thurmont for 1030. Frederick Town Savings Institution directors election Monday morning. A note laments harming songbirds and mentions Ezra L. Cramar sale Monday at Burnt Mill. Proverb encourages conquering temper to bring happiness. Europe united states relief noted amid China’s at door of woman remark.
Mrs Alice Schwartz dies after eleven weeks illness at her Urbana area home. Funeral at Flint Hill church conducted by Rev Howser with pallbearers named. Interment at Mount Olivet. John S Foster, Baltimore and Ohio conductor, dies at Brunswick age 46, survived by wife, two daughters and two sons. Katie Wilhide of Braceville, age 20, dies suddenly from blood poisoning. Alfred Eyler dies at home in Friends Creek Valley Emmitsburg district aged 65. Plymouth church separate note: Rev Dr Newell Dwight Hillis praised for standing against Chicago Presbytery and resigning to join Congregationalists.
American, British, German and French ministers have sent a joint note to the Chinese foreign office demanding the total suppression of the Society of Boxers within two weeks. If ignored, foreign troops will be landed to ensure their safety.
Special Dispatch to The News reports Boers in forca at Nepener in the Orange Free State and threatening General Brabande's colonial division. A battle is impending with forces poised for engagement.
Fourteen Boer prisoners escaped from the Simonstown prison today after determined attempts. Carrtown reports the breakout as the main incident with no further details available.
Special Dispatch from Lonpos April 7 reports Lord Roberts stating British casualties at Reddensburg numbered 600 killed wounded and captured.
William Armstrong spoke on Unpublished Interviews With Great Musicians revealing anecdotes about Patti and Nordica. Easter week recitals are planned with a Dr Frederick A Sykes lecture on Kipling May 25 to discuss establishing a local University Extension Center in Frederick.
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