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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1905
Page
4
The Daily News informs readers of subscription rates and payment options with mail and city delivery. It lists addresses for subscriptions and notes rates for daily weekly and yearly terms, emphasizing advance payment and carrier delivery availability nationwide.
The article surveys the 1905 Russo Japanese War diplomacy at Portsmouth. It notes Japan’s willingness to yield on disputed points to end the conflict, while Russia under Witte faces pressure. Indirectly it assesses public expectations and the likelihood that peace hinges on Japan’s concessions rather than Russia’s.
Contemporary commentary notes the Maryland tomato crop prospers, but a tomato shortage would threaten canning industries and workers across the state. Census data show a rising birth rate, prompting worries in Annapolis about growing baby numbers.
The Annapolis Capital and Baltimore News report most Maryland counties, four exceptions aside, announce use of state road funds for up to date highways. Authorities note the benefit of improved roads and argue counties are alive to the advantages of modernized transportation.
A fragment from a New York Times report describes a campus incident where skunk-like animals entered a Cornell student parade, provoking a disorderly scene. Students responded with boisterous hazing acts, guarded by female spectators, while authorities note hazing trends fading as moral education grows.
The excerpt blends poetry and local notices. It recalls William Dean Howells's Plantation Song and then shifts to dialect verses, followed by juror draws and weather notes. It includes divorce filings, court notices, and local civic updates amid a tapestry of regional life.
Purely personal notices list residents and visitors to Baltimore and nearby towns. Names include Mies Prios Young of Yellow Springs, Mrs Abe Rosenoor, Miss Nestle Glen, Dr B Milford, and many others visiting relatives or returning home from trips to Baltimore, Montgomery County, Hanover and Philadelphia.
In York Pennsylvania O B Berkheimer faced trial after a demurrer to his burglary indictment was overruled. The charge alleges theft from a cafe in the Hotel O Bold office during the night. Berkheimer, formerly Groft Home manager, is accused of breaking into the cafe while the hotel was closed.
At Germano Baptist Church Elder Hotohieon preached on The Mystery of Godliness using texts from 2nd Peter 3 9 and 2nd Corinthians 7 10. The message addressed divine patience and godly sorrow as part of spiritual preparation for believers.
Portemouts report Aug 20 states the Peace Conference reached full accord on all questions and adjourned to three o'clock. Japanese delegates yielded virtually everything, signaling near-total concessions amid talks.
The Harford county Republicans elected delegates to the state convention. Perry Sullivan aged nine died at his home in Coleshire Montgomery. The dwelling of Herbert Wilkie burned at Rock Hall Kent. W J Bergner aged 26 killed himself by diving in shallow water at Onesapeake Beach. August McIntosh and James Griffin, foremen on the Wabash line, drowned at Paw Paw. Ernest and Charles Emmert hold the old Emmert Mills property in Hagerstown, sold to Bower & Miller for 11800 dollars. Roger T Edmonds appointed auditor of the Orphans Court for Washington county. The annual meeting of Maryland farmers’ organizations to be held Sept 1-2 at the Maryland Agricultural College. Mrs George Henry wounded by a pistol in Williston near Denton. Maryland Royal Arcanum Grand Council asks relief for elderly members. Dr J H Wiehard sold 2600-tree peach orchard to a Baltimore firm for 110 dollars per hundred. Oyster season opens Sept 1. taking oysters by scraps in cheaper waters of the bay begins Oct 16. Chesapeake Bay dredging season begins Nov 1.
Freeman appeared before Judge John O Motter on a charge of obtaining money by false pretences from ex County Treasurer Alexander Ramsburg. Testimony showed orders for pictures and frames shipped as far as Union Bridge since April 4. Freeman was released for lack of proof of intent to defraud patrons. Photos were later received by Hagene Boon seller and Freeman fulfilled contracted orders. Also Thomas Lee charged with bastardy and held for grand jury after commitment by Justice John Wood.
Mr Howard E Wachter and Miss Gertie C Measell both of Hansonville married at Walkersville by Reverend J A Asper on August 24 Engagement announced David Lowenstein Jr and Misa Helen Blesinger both of Baltimore Lowenstein is nephew of David Lowenstein.
The Main Line Lonsdale timetable announces June 17 1905 service with Read Downward and arrival times between Hancock and Cherry Run. The schedule lists stations including Clear Spring Hagerstown and Pig Pool with specific leave and arrive stamps, indicating a local rail service update.
Infant deaths mark the August period with cholera infantum and marasmus. Martha Clary, 10 months, dies near Mount Airy. funeral at Prospect M E Church. The Bentz infant dies at 2 pm. burial at Mt. Olivet. The New Bell Boy opens at City Opera House. Arthur Vac leads a strong cast with singing. Bedworth Jr., Maryland racing stallion, sold for 5000 to Davis of Washington DC.
A few table boarders can be accommodated at Mrs Annie Aubert's, 15 Second street.
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