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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1903
Page
6
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The piece condemns Maryland political nominating practices, highlighting Allegany County turmoil and alleged miscounts. It calls for direct nominations and a system where every vote is fairly counted, arguing for government by the people rather than a few party insiders. It warns of ongoing misconduct and future scandals unless statewide reform occurs.
A garbled note from Cumberland Times mentions the Corbett Jeffrias prize fight amid election talk and a Republican meeting reports. Baltimore figures express desire for Odd Fellows gatherings while national weather bureau jokes surface in local chatter.
A collage of old comic snippets and quips from Philadelphia Record Puck Hangas City Journal and Chicago area chatter. Witty conversations touch politics gender roles and daily life with humorous mishearings and wordplay.
The Albany Times Union hints General Miles may end his army career to begin a political post, an ironic moment before memorials to McClellan Hancock and other generals. The New York World lauds Hannan’s ironclad victory in the Canada Cup series, while the New York Tribune argues for principled neutrality and friendly ties with Britain and Russia. The Boston Transcript praises civil service reform under Mayor Low and defender Ogden, and the Philadelphia Inquirer contrasts immigrant and migrant attitudes across states, noting Delaware’s openness vs the Western labor needs.
A columnist warns that the immigrant stream from European slums is changing the character of newcomers. He notes many arrive with limited knowledge of American institutions, prefer daily wages and shared living, and fear the burden of absorbing a million foreigners annually. He argues Congress must address safety and integration concerns without barring genuine settlers.
A collage of poems and notes explores how different temperaments shape outlooks from joy to sorrow. It contrasts musical keys guiding souls with faith in trials as a path to divine harmony, then shifts to verse on whistle courting and romantic longing, ending with a practical adage on advertising insight and reader impact.
Alderman Rogers, 40, rode in a cage with three circus lions to prove he lacked nerve. The lions attacked once as Andy lunged, a cape-nose rap kept him at bay. Rogers, nicknamed Hustling George, rode through the city amid cheers and parade pomp.
A circular from the Wasional Canine Defense League of London outlines when a dog is dangerous. It lists symptoms such as brown lips, minimal brown mouth discharge, fiery eyes, heavy breathing, convulsions, loss of coordination, trembles, and pale gums. The wording portrays a historic layperson’s checklist for rabies identification.
The Philadelphia liquor dealer Charles J. Gallagher owns fine engraved Confederate note facsimiles. The back bears a poem titled In Memoriam. Readings include lines on liberty and a nation’s fall. Also mentioned is a Frederick trip by Sr W B Littleton of Antistam Paper Co and an advertising remark.
In this market note the east end plans Sunday meals, noting a paved lit market, possible streetcars, and a riot of produce. It lists prices for fruits vegetables meats fish and dairy, from apples six to ten cents per half peck to beef and pork prices, and oddities like damsons and cantaloupes, painting a vivid local shopping scene.
About fifty deaf mates attended the fifth annual reunion of Western Maryland yesterday afternoon at Brad dock Heights. Officers elected included President Fred Tschiffely of Montgomery county, Vice presidents Lewis Easterday and Harry Creager, Secretary J. R. Miles of Montgomery county, John A. B. Showman of this city as treasurer.
Announcement of the marriage of Michelo Chapline of Shepherdstown West Virginia to George Luther Windle of Winchester Virginia, kept secret since a September 26 1902 wedding in Shepherdstown. The bride is a daughter of postmaster William A Chapline with relatives in Frederick. A separate note reports Ernest Sykes of Brunswick, a B and O brakeman, was admitted to a Winchester hospital for tuberculosis treatment.
A. J. Cassatt of the Pennsylvania Railroad reportedly earns 75000 dollars annually, with other railroad presidents at 50000. C. T. Dodd of Standard Oil may take 260000 with commissions, while Charles M. Schwab and S. K. Callaway hold 100000 and 100000 respectively. Henry Havemeyer and O. Coffin are listed at 100000 and 75000. Bank presidents hover around 50000, and George F. Baker and James Stillman are valued at tens of millions.
Brief notes show school children count days to start, and jokes on relationships. Hicks predicted heat, Talbot county fairs next week with Frederick fair later. A Brunswick foreman job and a memory quip from a teacher appear among anecdotes.
The Navesink National Bank of Red Bank New Jersey was closed by acting comptroller after a telephoned conference with National Bank Examiner W A Mason. A July 27 regular exam showed a 10000 discrepancy between ledgers and falsified reports. reexamination revealed larger shortages and irregularities rendering the bank insolvent. Mason appointed as receiver.
The government stripped 50408 acres of public Colorado land for investigation. RB Creightor was arrested in New York for counterfeiting notes totaling $12000 tied to Townsend Wardell. The first Alaska benadirr commission meeting is set for September 31 in the British foreign office. London H S Faulkner, ex member of the St Louis House of Delegates, was convicted of perjury and sentenced to three years.
Dr George W Schlosser of Gordonsville Virginia died August 7 at his home age about 58 he was a Middletown native a Dickinson College graduate and practiced medicine since 1867 he leaves a widow Belis McCullom and brothers John and Samuel Funeral held August 9 Infant David Oh son of Mr and Mrs Howard Martin aged 4 months and 27 days died in Emmitsburg district on August with funeral at Shulenberger officiating Mountain View Cemetery interment.
The social world notes a golden wedding as Mr and Mrs Jacob Baker celebrated fifty years of marriage at their country home southwest of Springfield Ohio. A bountiful dinner, speeches by E J Nose and Esker, music, and a Chatangus salute accompanied more than one hundred guests. The Bakers were formerly Middletown residents and married there in 1853 with attendees from the county including Mrs Henry Byarmen of Burkittsville and Miss Alice Young of Middletown.
Mrs Patrick Higgins of 231 Mill Street Hudson New York reports a sixteen year battle with asthma throat and lung trouble eased after taking three bottles of Father John's Medicine. She says her throat is clear her lungs improved and she will recommend it to neighbors.
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