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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1901
Page
6
The article reviews the public execution of Ceph Overs for murder, noting it as the first legal hanging in Frederick county in seven years and only the second in twenty. It discusses the lesson of temperance, Overs’s own remorse, and the tension between punishment and public spectacle.
The piece weighs the value of a private execution against public morbid curiosity. It notes the jail gates opening to a crowd of about five hundred, aiming to impress attendees that reckless living leads to a grim end and may deter future violence. It raises the possibility that among the crowd there could be someone who recalls Ceph Overstrangling to death and is deterred.
The Baltimore Sun notes Hagerstown voted Democratic in a ward election, a claim the Hagerstown Herald disputes. The State Auditor's role is praised as a needed reform to improve county clerks and registers accounts, with the governor backing a reform-minded appointee. Col Victor Baughman receives high commendation from the Cumberland Times for his role in Frederick’s election law test, with calls for Republicans to acknowledge his victory and the law’s merits.
A collage of cartoonish dialogue and brief quips from old papers. It features humorous exchanges about hats, interruptions, marriages, prayer, and voter optimism, with a noted line about a swift election cadence and a legal joke about a tricky commercial transaction and partnership.
A Richmond Times editorial urges all citizens to engage in politics, attend meetings, vote, and nominate good candidates. It argues that responsible participation sustains honest governance and that neglecting civic duties lets corrupters prevail. It contrasts civic duty with wartime sacrifice and notes majority decency is harmed by apathy.
Mary Jane discusses weekly happenings in a small town with notes on crops and prices, church events, theater, fashion, and local elections. The column mentions Kate Douglas Wiggin as an author and lists crops for 1900, local society meetings, musical entertainments, and plans for upcoming events, including millinery openings and a May pole dance.
Poetic wartime exhortation from McClure's urging cavalry to charge with trumpeter calls. Vivid combat imagery frames dragoons advancing, honoring fallen brothers as a river of riders bursts forward amid thunderous sound.
Special Dispatch reports great floods feared in western Pennsylvania eastern Ohio and West Virginia with rivers high and loss of life reported from Chortiers.
Spezial Dispatch reports the Shamrock launched successfully this morning. Marion Rooke, manager at 1658 Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, recalls a severe cold during bad weather and credits Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for rapid relief, leading her to purchase it for herself and praise its effects. The product is sold by A. L. Pearre.
A brief note promotes using a News want ad to spread publicity for a desired situation in Frederick. The blurb emphasizes low cost, claiming for 1 cent readers can announce their needs and attract attention locally.
By special citizen request the Independant Dramatic Association will present the drama Imogene again on April 30. The performance will feature entirely new specialties throughout the piece.
A rainy morning market column reports sparse crowds at Bas Focg and notes cleaner stalls before strawberry season. It lists meats eggs poultry fish vegetables and fruits with April prices and brief commentary on local commerce and community figures.
The past week saw active trading with notable deals from New York such as the Burlington purchase by Northern Pacific. Locally markets remained strong with Seaboard securities rising and bonds yielding about 5 percent. Strong interest kept various bonds and stocks bid, including United Railways 4s, Anacostia and Potomac 3s, and several bank shares, amid rumors of upcoming deals.
Bradstreet's reports cold rainy weather hurting distributive trade and crop planting in the central west and northwest while wheat crops look good and iron and steel demand remains strong. Railway earnings stay favorable, exports rise mainly in breadstuffs cattle provisions and cotton. Wheat futures show narrow moves with May around 77 to 78 cents and cash demand steady.
Laurel Maryland mayoral victory confirms Mr Phelps as mayor for the seventh consecutive term. In his annual message he urges progress with plans for a municipal ice plant and a town savings bank to advance Laurel toward becoming a model municipality.
A satirical column contrasts fashion in politics with personal bravado and gendered views. Includes product ads for Mall's Catarrh Cure and Chamberlain's Pain Balm with testimonials and endorsements from Toledo druggists and customers.
A teenaged pianist, Miss Ethel Johnston, delivered a flawless solo at the Woman's College program. Her mastery over Bach, Beethoven, McDowell, Chopin, and Schumann impressed listeners and reflected strong teaching by Miss Marie Diehl. The performance drew praise for clarity, vivacity, and imaginative phrasing.
The body of Charles H alias Oephag Overs, hanged in the jail yard, was placed in a coffin at St Jobs Catholic church with services by Rev Father Singleton, then interred at St Johns cemetery. A rumor of grave theft was denied. cemetery guard kept watch overnight. Also notes non threats before pistol purchase by Qvers. he announced intent to kill Donaldson after gaining possession.
The Lampsrecht Bros Co of Cleveland says a revived electric railway project will reconnect Baltimore and Washington with surveys in progress and a possible Annapolis branch. Officials cite past work from Baltimore to Ellicott City and Hyattsville to Washington, noting about twenty miles of track needed to complete the link.
The Annapolis Capital notes Mr Smith, then Professor Smith in Annapolis, made many warm friends. He was attached to the State militia and his bugle sound echoed through the streets during parade by the old era troops.
The page advertises August Flower for indigestion with dramatic claims, then transitions to legal notices in Frederick County Maryland. It includes equity case reports, auditors reports, and sale notices with dates, costs, and required newspaper publication. It also lists bid invitations for Frederick City Hospital construction and local business notices, plus a real estate and office move notice for a Frederick attorney.
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