03 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1896
Page
1
Brooklyn, a new American cruiser, has been placed in commission. The fleet building shows U S sea power as a future global influence. Public sentiment against prize fighting grows, with calls for reform in college sports and governance.
Washington dispatches argue President Cleveland may threaten Cuban freedom by pressuring Spain. The piece contends such a move would unite Americans against intervention and fear triggering a broader war. It warns Spain could concentrate forces under Weyler, worsening the Cuban struggle, while urging diplomacy and international norms.
A fragmented column discusses current commentary on the revival business, Weyler and Maceo, and reactions to colonial news. It references Poet Laureate Austin, Cuban coloring, and a general sense of political agitation, with excerpts from multiple papers and quirky line about Bryan as a lecturer.
A mixed page piece includes a long poem about demons and knights guiding a child toward virtue, followed by brief notes on hunting in North Carolina, a missing man alert, court term news, and a football future clash with Western Maryland College. The verse contrasts demon temptation with noble knightly guidance, urging love and faithfulness as the child’s path.
A poem recalls an old girl and her cherished doll stored away in a cupboard. The speaker laments time passing and the doll’s faded dress, reflecting on lost days of play and distant summers as time’s effects grow. The verse ends with a sigh that the speaker must depart from the doll’s realm.
The Repitilican Editors Association of Maryland was organized at regedical affairs to act as editors in the state. Major James Atoest Care spoke of the group’s aims, with meetings planned for January. Mr Clark of the Fico Quill was elected president and Cyrus F. Frook of Frederick named vice president.
A Detroit Free Press notice previews The World Against Her at Whitney's Opera House, praising Mire Acces Wallace Villa and a strong melodrama chorus as a valuable draw. It notes old English melodrama traits, social appeal, and strong performances with canal specialties cited as part of the evening’s entertainment. Also in court news Orphans' Court actions include letters of administration, real estate sale reports, and an election expense rundown.
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