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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1901
Page
4
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The Baltimore Sun urges prominent public focus on primary reform to prevent machine influence. It argues primaries have long served as tools for the boss and party machines, skewing outcomes and undermining voters will. The Sun notes renewal of commitment in both parties’ platforms and public interest could drive a satisfactory measure in the next Legislature session.
A Baltimore Herald note praises seasoned presidential timber while a Baltimore American column questions Admiral Sampson’s presence at a court of inquiry. The piece argues political bossism threatens more than monarchy, equating bossism to unchecked one man power and warning of its dangers to the republic.
A Baltimore News critique laments public apathy and past woes, arguing that while other states face rain issues, Maryland enjoys favorable conditions. It contrasts the populace's forgetfulness with the lingering blame for July’s “spell” and political neglect.
A collage of humorous exchanges and quips from various newspapers. The snippets include lines about fashion mischief, sharp bargaining, bill collection, whisky cures, prohibition, and long winded talkers, reflecting lighthearted social commentary of the era.
The Philadelphia Sector warns that tens of thousands of workers on strike risk withdrawals from savings banks, endangering years of deposits. It calls both sides to abandon promises of victory and instead seek conciliatory, reasonable, and just settlement to protect workers’ savings and wages.
A fragment from a poem by Rogert Louis Stevenson recalls childhood dreams by a water well. The piece is followed by Fras L Stayton praising teachers in the Atlanta Constitution and a report from Lockport New York on rural free delivery box endorsements with Sweigart box patentees and notable attendees.
The article reports L F Loree's election as Baltimore and Ohio Railroad president and notes ongoing improvements boosting efficiency. It cites strong June 1901 earnings and a current fiscal year total of 47124839, with several lines merged into the system. Loree’s Rutgers background and railroad pedigree are highlighted.
The Hagerstown Globe reports the first annual band carnival organized by 8. Mefauver of Middletown Md with Robert Lee Lorentz as advance agent attracted large crowds despite cloudy weather. Admission 25 cents adults 16 cents children plus 10 cents for grand stand. grounds rental $100. Multiple rail lines brought attendees from Wayne, Greencastle, Chambersburg and beyond. bands from nearby towns performed and were paid about $25 each. John Markey of Frederick won the 100 yard dash in 11 seconds earning a $15 diamond. Billy Winks won the 2.40 trot in straight heats time 1.26 1.24 1.34. Manager Kefanuver vowed to return next year.
The school savings bank movement spreads across the United States with rapid growth especially in the west. California towns adopt the system, boasting 3,488 school banks and 63,567 depositors nationwide, with total deposits nearing $876,000 and about $335,000 on hand as of January 1. In Montgomery County Pennsylvania progress is notable with 4,009 depositors holding $60,618, and Atlantic City reporting $6,376 deposited in the last school year.
A note touts Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative to relieve habitual constipation and stimulate kidneys and liver without irritation. It claims to dispel headaches colds and fevers and promotes permanent relief through a pleasant action for all ages.
A family of short notices lists people coming and going. M James Donald departs for Richmond, Myrtie Moore visits, Charles Cronise and sister Lillie visit Clearville, Foxes return from Atlantic, Mollie Dovall spends time in Washington, and many others visit relatives in Frederick and nearby towns. Several travel to Niagara, Canada, Washington, Chicago, and Hamburg for conferences and visits.
Yesterday and today in Maryland reports include Brandt & Son opening a furniture factory in Hagerstown, a candidate withdrawal in Carroll County, a severe gale injuring Severn Glass at Eastport, and a large eight foot sturgeon caught in Octavore Creek Cecil County. A railway collision killed Wesley Brinkman and George Shipaway. three new destroyers Whippie Truxtun and Worden launched at Sparrows Point.
Brief items note flooring installation underway on West Patrick street bridge. A 16 foot sunflower with five large blooms is mentioned by Mr. Joshua James of South Market street as part of the rambling local notices. Walter R. Rady of McAiry Carroll county is named as a newly elected Republican State central committee member representing Carroll county.
Notice from the Evangelical Lutheran church states services will be canceled for the next two Sundays due to the absence of Rev Dr Luther Kuhlman. The item mentions a cheap publicity option costing 25 cents to advertise in Frederick, offering a way to inform the public or convey a job opportunity via a News wayé ad.
The notice reports the death of Mrs. Catherine Hobday of Camden at 700 South Fifth Street from heart failure at age 35, with funeral arrangements for the Females to Frederic and interment at Mt. Olivet. Also, Ella Brister, a colored resident of East Fifth Street, died of pulmonary troubles at 28. funeral services are set for Sunday at 3 PM from Greenmount Cemetery.
A severe afternoon storm damaged cornfields and fruit trees in the northern part of the county. Many corn stalks were blown down and several apple trees were uprooted or broken, including a large tree at a West Third Street home.
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