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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1899
Page
2
The item lists subscription info for The News and notes about moon phases and spring openings in millinery stores. It mentions President McKinley and Hagerstown Fair advertising, Frederick city water plans, and census district county appointments. It also comments on changing U S Senate elections and quips about political deadlock and public will.
A critic argues lynching fails as a deterrent and increases violence. The piece cites Hose and Strickland as examples, urges abandonment of mob justice, and advocates strict legal punishment to suppress lawlessness. It urges trial and due process over summary execution.
A New Jersey resident plants a plum tree and names it after Quay, a gesture described as vain by the Baltimore papers. The Baltimore News quotes comments on the recall effort and suggests the recall achieved its intended effect, as noted by the Baltimore American.
The Baltimore Herald notes cities draw outsiders by portraying themselves as wicked. The Cumberland Times urges unity to obtain good water, criticizing spiteful tactics and calling for practical plans to secure ample supply.
A collage of witty exchanges and brief snippets from multiple papers. Jokes about old friends, war relics, curious proverbs, and a courtroom quip highlight the lively column style and period voice.Sources include Chicago Nowa Philadelphia North American Washington Star and Judge, reflecting a mosaic of lighthearted items and social reflections.
The Providence Journal argues that Minnesota lawmakers erred by declining to panel a parole system for life prisoners after twenty years. It notes leniency trends among penologists, cites the Younger brothers case, and suggests broad caution against shortening sentences and easing penalties for the guilty.
In the Atlanta Constitution readers glimpse two poems, Moments with the Muse and The Speaking Guns, praising thought and eloquence while noting a somber news item of a child’s death near Williamsport Washington County. Maggie Poffenberger, seven, died after a fire in her home caused by a kitchen accident as her mother had left for Williamsport.
Letters from the People joke about spring cleaning and dust on Frederick streets while praising Mormons and city mothers. The Art Club tea is praised as Frederick’s only club with a sanctum. Next Friday the College presents a play to benefit the library, with a nod to the Mormons and local life.
Reverend A M Cullum preached at Providence church to a large crowd. Christian Endeavor met led by Mrs J D Boyer. The Kemptown Literary Society met with Mr J D Boyer and enjoyed a graphophone. A pound party at Mrs Ellen Moxley’s on April 17 drew many attendees. Various local visits and events are noted including schoolteacher Ada Buxton visiting Miss Ethel Fout, and guests Windsor Hodges and sister from Montgomery. Several residents traveled or hosted relatives, and church services were affected by illness. Además, farm and hay business updates appear with seasonal notes and a Bible study schedule.
Union Savings Bank of Baltimore will run a new South Baltimore branch for a few days in the former South Baltimore Bank building at 80p Tdght street. The bank, a branch of the Union Savings Bank, has purchased the building and fixtures and will open next week with staff sent from the central office. The venture aims to assist local business by providing convenient banking services.
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