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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1900
Page
1
The clipping surveys August 1900 notes on moon phases and a broad digest of world affairs. It highlights rising Filipino activity, immigrant shifts at Ellis Island with Italians and Jews prominent, French science demonstrations on undersea airless life, and hay trade trends including vast U.S. production and limited exports.
Mr. Smith told delegates that with demand for American oats growing and a machine packing hay to maximum weight per space, ocean carriers will favor shipments. He argued a strong hay trade could absorb surplus, boost production and local commerce, preventing dependence on rivals. He cautioned the figures cited may overstate profits.
Contemporary comment echoes in brief snippets from Baltimore papers. The sultan’s need for a pointed stick, waves of heat sidelining baseball stands, and a deputy who identified John Wilkes Booth have all passed. Farmers lack harvest help while railroads lack cars. Banks flood with deposits amid debates on gold standard, trusts, and imperialism.
A collage of comic lines and remarks from various papers. Snippets include I a girl awaiting a returning man, II a patient wife amid a quarrel, III a senator on honest maps in politics, IV a father scolding a son, and V Rebecca's sorrow over looted Tientsin with a mis sionary mention.
A nostalgic poem recalls old fashion pockets in gowns from girlhood. The speaker laments the vanished pocket that once held small items and cherished memories, noting modistes say the feature is passé while longing for the practical charm.
The directory lists multiple Sunday school picnics and related events set for late August and September. Locations include Island Park, Lake M., New London area, Braddock Heights, Pleasant Walk, Urbana, and Myereville, with dates ranging August 22 through September 1 and music provided by a first class band.
Obituaries report Mrs Mary C Adams of West Fifth street dying at 22 after Bright's disease with funeral at 4 tomorrow and interment at Mt Olivet. Alley Granville Burrier dies at 27 in Mt Pleasant district. funeral at Union Chapel. A note from Rev Kimber reports Bishop Graves says not to send missionaries to China. J Addiron Ingle among those who planned to depart if approved.
A reflective verse from the Somerville Journal extols punctuality. It praises a man famed for exact timing, yet notes the irony of others being late despite his perfect record. The piece blends humor with admiration for steadfast timeliness.
Ansley B H Fox of Baltimore set a Carroll county trap record at the Westminster Gun Club event in Westminster. He hit 109 of 110 targets with 69 straight then 41 straight after one miss, marking one of the state’s best runs. Fox’s week also included 146 of 150 and 82 of 85 scores before plans to travel to Pensacola Florida for further fairs.
Justice Wood presided last night over hearings for Alexander L. Quyrnn charged with non-support and Bansor Brown charged with assaulting Peter Schntzel. Quyrnn’s case proceeded after testimony. Brown was held in $30 bond to await disposition at the next constable’s session.
B L McGinnis, engineer on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, invented a fire-box door attachment enabling the fireman to open doors by foot pressure. The mechanism opens and closes doors quickly, admitting very little cold air to the fire box.
A brief market note detailing Mr J E W Hargett's quota at The Local Mart. The item notes allocation terms and available quantities for the period, with emphasis on pricing and supply status.
Fragmentary telegraph notes describe President Kisley arrival, Admiral Remey cables, and Allied movements toward Tung Chow and Pekin. Dispatches from Minister Conger and the State Department report marines alive, with limited coherence amid dated war-era jargon.
Former United States Senator John J. Ingalls died today in August at the age of unspecified, with local notes crediting Special Wapateh to Toe News Atcuisos Kassis for reporting. The obituary notes his long service and influence in political circles.
The document from heads of large city department stores outlines money needs for making change. It praises Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a universal cure for digestive issues and malaria, selling with claims and private stamp warnings.
A fragment from Pineburs News presents a garbled tale of a woman mistakenly contacting Sing Sing inmates by phone, seeking to speak with her son and the warden explains the visitation rules. The piece shifts to odd notes on giraffes’ loudness, and ends with superstitions about wedding rings signaling love and health issues.
Uncle Charles Stanley disclaims authorization for any solicitations in his name after his daughter’s death on the Pennsylvania Railroad. He states no consent was given to anyone soliciting aid for him or his family, and alleges the current fundraiser in the city is unauthorized.
Auction notices list items including solid walnut parlor suit oak tables chairs and rockers sewing machine glassware and household goods. Sale at Chas D Doll corner West Patrick Street and Brewer's Alley at 10 o clock a.m. cash terms presented by auctioneer B Font and Frank Leach.
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