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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1901
Page
4
Editorial excerpts debate who would bear blame if Santiago had gone unfavorably for the United States. Critics in Cumberland Times and Baltimore papers question Schley and Sampson, while remarks mock the idea of a court of inquiry clearing public opinion and recall that Schley’s ship was foremost in the fight.
A fragment from a periodical page recalls a famous battle moment with emphasis on who was “there” on the bridge and who survived. It blends brief quips from a Baltimore Star and Philadelphia Press, then notes a string of pithy exchanges about marriage, advice, and sparrow extermination. The collection closes with a quip about a statistician and the feminine half of humanity.
The New York Tribune cites 1900 violence killing 130 in the city but only three first degree murder convictions and one death, urging stronger deterrence. The Springfold Republican warns of fly paper tainted flypaper poisoning risking children, urging safer fly control. The New York Evening Post notes rising black literacy in Alabama and urges white education and regional technical schools, proposing a northernly funded, shared advancement in the South.
A fragmentary verse piece contrasts growth and contemplation with a fable about laziness. It weaves poetic images of coral towers rising to sunlight and a cane-roofed home at sunset, followed by a brief tale where Lazybones chases time but loses most of its feathers, learning the value of effort.
Yachting along Chicago's lake front surges due to America’s Cup interest. Fast crafts owned by local yachtsmen spark excitement as season contests unfold on Lake Michigan.
State Senator Williams addressed the State Bar Association at Deer Park urging reform of corporate laws in Maryland from colonial origins to modern times. He warned of a powerful lobbying influence at the Capitol, proposed ceding charter power to a single office, and urged removal of lucrative corporate special interests to curb corruption. He cited historical roots in the vestry act of 1790 and highlighted the costly, time consuming burden on the General Assembly.
The meeting place for the Schley court of inquiry is a large decorated room in the Navy Department with a 200 person seating capacity. Secretary Long planned admissions by card and the space overlooks the White House park, furnished with electric fans and a grand balcony. Portraits of naval figures adorn the walls and a Holland submarine model and Columbus bust are set for removal when sessions begin.
A compact collection of aphorisms and light musings on hay fever August meteors and social virtues. The notes mention a cheerful face from a faithful heart, the best meteor shower on August 10, and a playful quip about price and relations in Buffalo.
For sale a fire collection of value and vigor plants including stalks ferns rubber plants and more. Private sale on Monday from night till four at Mrs Edward Hewes East Patrick Street. Also a sale of popular subscription books at a sacrifice. For information contact J. F. R. Heagy Attorney Corner Second and Court Streets. Aug?dor
An astrologer prophesies for the battleship Ohio launched May 18 1991 in San Francisco predicting speed and battles, risk of accident, and a respected status abroad. The piece closes with a sale by auctioneer Uather Bready of Howard Allnutt farming property near Licksville, noting horse sales and total around $6 000.
Second great annual Frederick County Band Carnival and H acks to be held at Fair Grounds Frederick City MD on Wednesday August 7 1901. Ten bands combine into a Monster Band of 195 men parade to grounds at 9:30. Four horse races including state championship reel race between Frederick fire companies. 100 yard dash. Biesele races. dancing. plantation cake walk. Entries close August 1. admission 25 cents adults 10 cents children. free dancing. Rail and electric car fare reductions. By order of committee S M Kefauver manager R O L Jamison examining optician available August 4 and 6.
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