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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1899
Page
2
The Gazette notes Cuba’s annexation sentiment growing with American project rate support and Havana paper calls, while urging vigilant policing of springtime fire alarm pranks. It cites a peak of eight false alarms in two weeks last year and praises firemen for prompt responses despite many alarms proving false.
The adjournment of the Pennsylvania Legislature ends a long struggle to replace United States Senator Matthew S Quay. Despite Quay still leading the party, the four month battle failed to elect a successor, signaling a setback for his organization though not his overall influence.
A Pennsylvania legislative clash over a United States Senate seat is described amid charges against a nun under indictment for conspiracy to embezzle state funds. The piece notes the lawmakers blocked Quay’s reelection, creating a Senate vacancy, while defending due process and presumption of innocence.
A collage of humorous quips from various papers highlights playful misunderstandings and witty exchanges. The snippets feature characters like Gertrude, Percy, Micky, and Susie Green, with light banter about marriage, pride, dialect, and social mischief across newspapers.
A New York Commercial Advertiser column argues that ambition and despair drive self harm, noting a Paris centenarian’s suicide as fear of endless life. It rails at civilization for altering nature’s balance and claims modern humans bear responsibility to preserve life amid existential fear.
Poem style piece nostalgic for spring and seasonal foods and pleasures. Satirical verses contrast cheap potatoes and meat with lavish abundance, noting weather shifts and the mischief of premature spring. Contains playful misspellings and archaic phrasing characteristic of early 20th century newspaper verse.
A report details sparrows, Passer domesticus, feasting on peach blossoms and fruit buds across city trees. Observations note flocks of 250 to 300 birds, their feeding on Japanese Jessamine and various buds, and a single male sparrow destroying nineteen blossoms in minutes. The account warns of ongoing harm to fruit crops and urges attention to this pest activity.
The 1900 census will ask about individuals, corporations, agriculture, mortality and special statistics. Questions cover age, conjugal status, birthplaces, years in the United States, occupation, literacy, property, and school attendance. Officials warn fines for falsification and outline extensive data on businesses, farms, and social classes.
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