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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1904
Page
4
The piece mocks figures and campaign chatter as Gzekuanxy grows tired of Venezuela's promises and hints at influence peddling in Czark's cabinet. It notes oilled silver tongued orators and questions reporters awaiting Port Arthur news. Vice President Davis is accused of paid poker play with fake stakes.
A Washington dispatch notes growing use of arbitration among European nations and talks with the United States. The Hague Court gains prominence as peace societies number about 450, with a world gathering of advocates of peace anticipated in London. Public opinion shifts toward avoiding war while preserving military readiness as a precaution.
A collection of terse editorial quips notes calls to end capital punishment in Maryland, a witticism on political protest by a Russian agitator, and playful regional harvest imagery as fruit seasons advance.
Baltimore News notes that pressures to speed schedules raise accident risk as American railway workers push to meet tight deadlines and make time. The commentary stresses safety over rushing to maintain efficiency and warns of potential crashes.
A satirical exchange features quips about politics and integrity from various papers. A senator comments on hogshelds and honesty, while critics joke about leadership and temperament. The comic snippets reflect newspaper dialogue style and public opinion humor.
The piece surveys views on human equality, the bias in statistics, and the Bowdoin College salary example. It also reviews railroad safety, government liability for the General Slocum disaster, and the push for stricter carrier liability laws.
The text portrays criticism of owners seeking profits while avoiding responsibility for policies and actions, accusing officers and employees of neglect and insufficient oversight leading to a shameful display of mismanagement.
A fragmented verse set recounts a heart wandering beyond city walls seeking old trees and treasured places. It contrasts memories of nature and childhood with present detachment and wonder at distant shores.
Mrs Margaret E Chilcote formerly of this city died yesterday at her daughter Mrs John P Renner s Baltimore home aged 73 funeral set for this evening remains to arrive tomorrow 10 805 m interment at Meé Olivet cemetery Mrs Annie J Mantz wife of F Miller Mantz died July 21 at New Castle Pa funeral held at home remains vault until today then Baltimore interment at London Park cemetery Mrs Mary Elizabeth Dorsey died July 25 at New Castle Ind wife of Wm Dorsey aged 0 leaves husband four children father James M Rice of Howard county three sisters and one brother in Bartholows
General Kuropatkin states that the three Japanese armies have renewed offensives while Russian forces withdraw to Hatobeng. The dispatch from St Petersburg dated August 1 notes continued Allied pressure on the front with no detail on casualties or strategic plans.
Aug 1 report from The New Mukden states General Keller was killed near Liao Yang by a Japanese shell. The item appears among a broader column of notices and local business updates, including a turnpike board election and advertisements. The brief also notes injuries to Rev Charles F Steck and a sick report for Mrs P L Hitashew.
The Mountain City Mill reports today’s market prices for corn at 2.75 per barrel shelled 65 cents per bushel. No. 4 red at 82, steamer 45 per bushel, rejected 66 per bushel. Date 55 cents per bushel. The ad promotes Taz News Want Ads as a direct link to buyers, employers and households.
A Book Lovers Magazine account by Prof. J B Smith describes aerial and ditch drainage methods used in Elizabeth and Newark areas in 1903 04 to control mosquito broods. The article notes ditch dimensions cost and rapid drying, the concentration of wrigglers in small ponds, and practical home measures to prevent breeding including screened water openings and covered cesspools. It highlights the role of state and city health offices and cites field observations from New Jersey resorts and Hackensack valley.
The Florida Times Union notes heat deaths rise in the north, with the south largely spared. It argues southern climate is not as enervating as assumed, cites large southern cities, and discusses race and ancestry traits as historical perceptions.
The fourth annual farmers picnic and tournament for Frederick Carroll Howard and Montgomery counties drew about 3000 people to Mt Airy. Governor Warfield attended with his daughter Emma, urged farm work, and noted farmer lineage among judges and leaders. The mule race, greased pig contest, and a major tournament featured riders from both professional and amateur groups with prizes. Miss Mary Flower and Miss Nana Garver led court processions, followed by a dance to Frederick Select Orchestra.
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