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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1902
Page
3
The Frederick newspaper notes subscription details for The News and The Weekly News, with prices and mail options. It surveys the U.S. Senate session, anti-trust plans, Virginia politics, Lincoln in Mississippi Hall of Fame, and army reports on beer restrictions, urging citizens to act as "born policemen" to curb wrongdoing and improve governance.
The Baltimore American urges Maryland representatives to prioritize state issues over broader national matters, arguing local welfare should guide their actions as reports from various parts of the state surface.
The Baltimore Herald notes beara sightings near woods fueling general unease ahead of presidential visits, while the Annapolis Capital mocks ice and coal trusts as calm seasons approach. A Cumberland News item imitates a grim market line about a young man buying a wife for four dollars and six cents as reflections on Indiana’s labor and profit climates.
A collage of quips from various papers centers on humor about con artists, pugilists, and odd conversations. A hospital scene ends with a pun about a pretty woman causing a fall, and mischievous chats touch on phrenology and marriage. The tone remains light and anecdotal throughout.
The piece argues ignorance damages labor relations and that rising intelligence among workers and leaders will reduce strikes, foster capital labor trust, and shift disputes toward arbitration. It cites Senator Hanna on leaders of labor today being competent to discuss business with employers and foresees a future brotherhood between capital and labor.
The piece argues against dogmatic certainty and urges open doubt. It questions who claims wisdom and who bears the burden of certainty. It suggests both sides may be fallible in their beliefs and invites reflection on one's own creed.
Maryland Agricultural College football coach D John Markey returned home after attending the Army and Navy game in Philadelphia. The M A C record this season was 4 wins 4 losses and 2 ties. Eric Biser also starred for M A O at left half back during the second test with three wins and two losses. Bracer scored two of the three touchdowns in the Marston game.
A buyer near Princes Anne Maryland purchased an adjoining farm two years ago for a sum described as one hundred thousand dollars paid with the first strawberry crop from the property. The deal reflects a unique payment method and signals continued agricultural activity in the region.
State's Attorney Worthington entered a not guilty plea in the case of Robert Asch once of Baltimore, indicted for conspiracy to defraud creditors. Other defendants Meyer Spiro Bennett Spiro Emanuel Spiro and Benjamin Hart were arraigned. alleged plan involved buying 15000 dollars worth of goods on credit and shipping to fictitious recipients to divert to creditors, with victims across Middle States and New Zealand. Hart, a member of Jeffrey Hart & Co, is said to have received goods in Baltimore and contends only freight was paid.
The Junior Steam Fire Engine Company and the United Fire Company held meetings to nominate officers for the January election. For the Junior unit, officers include President J O Motter, Vice Presidents J H Lampe and M F Perry, and roles across secretary treasurer foreman and engineers. The United Fire Company nominated Joseph W Gaver for President with a slate of vice presidents, secretary H R Hook, treasurer W B Storm, directors, foreman, engineer, pipsman, and other posts.
Mr Charles E Deer died suddenly at his home on West Patrick street last night from heart trouble. He was 56 years old and leaves two widows and four children. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 3 pm with interment at Mount Olivet cemetery. He was a respected Frederick citizen and Civil War veteran. G O Quarty is the funeral director.
Grayson Shilling suffered a finger injury at a brush factory when his left index finger was caught in the trimming machine while feeding wood pieces into the wheel. He lost part of the finger during the incident this morning.
Gav C. Rhoderick Jr writes a commemorative poem read by Katharine Esfanver in honor of Middletown Sabbath School’s 75th anniversary. It honors early superintendents, recalls time’s passage, and preserves the school’s history and devoted workers in enduring memory. The piece cites December 2, 1827 as the founding day and mentions several longtime members by name, praising their faithful service.
The 1902 03 social season in Baltimore opened with the Bachelors’ Cotillion Club at Lebeannon's Hall. Debutante Miss Helen Baughman wore a white silk liberty mull gown with lace and fringe, chaperoned by her mother Mrs L Victor Baughman. Also noted: several local residents ill or recovering, including Dr J M Radcliff and Mrs John Walters, while a Mr Roy Bieler Sr faces serious illness at his West Patrick Street home. A Milton Voice somehow owes thanks after a coughing fit. Dr King’s New Discovery is touted as lifesaving for lung troubles. Advertisements note rentals and farm for sale inquiries with area locations and contact names.
Meading's Champion Eater John Johnston of Reading Pennsylvania claims the title. At age 60 and weighing 185 pounds he says he will appear at a public restaurant to eat five boiled eggs fried on both sides with bread batter and wash it down with 25 glasses of beer. He has done similar feats over 20 times in 22 minutes and last year ate twenty pounds of goa? cake on a wager in three hours and twenty minutes.
Benjamin Healey, 40, was killed yesterday afternoon at Rockville after stepping from a westbound train onto the track of an eastbound engine. He was a Rockville trackman. his neck was broken. A widow and child survive. The notice also advertises a public sale of property in Frederick County and other notices including mortgagee actions and household sales.
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