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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1902
Page
6
A fragment from the Frederick News lists Mae Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company. It mentions the Tax News office connected with the Telephone Exchange, advertisements and correspondence accepted by mail, and invites readers to send news from anywhere in the country. Address letters to The News, Frederick, Md.
The piece discusses Congress addressing trusts and tariffs, noting President Roosevelt’s stance on regulating big interstate corporations without destroying them. It cites his call for a wise law to eradicate evils, possible constitutional amendments, and cautious tariff adjustments to reflect changing national needs.
The President speaks with an optimistic tone about the nation’s future despite expected low moods. He praises the American people as descendants of Civil War heroes, rejects weakness, and calls on citizens to meet 20th century challenges with head and heart.
Public attention shifts between tariff distrust and Christmas spending. Frye backs a ship subsidy to restrain trusts. Frederik City hosts seven banks with deposits totaling 8 062 289 12 dollars, a sign of thrift but limited local industry. Maryland Geological Survey exhibit at Johns Hopkins highlights state mineral wealth and development prospects.
A collage of humorous quotes from papers like Washing ton Star Yonkers Statesman and Boston Transcript features quips about mules energy, a Brooklyn hair trick, a judge’s joke about a motor fatality, a wedded artist, and a voyage tale with vegetarian natives. The tone is breezy, light, and lightly satirical.
The Springfield Republic asserts government workers may organize and participate in politics without restraint, arguing the government does not profit from labor, aims to serve the people at cost, and offers favorable wages and hours. It notes concerns that extend beyond profit motives and hints at ongoing disputes.
A piece argues restraining action by government toward its employees in politics, suggesting limits on lobbying and organized activity in elections for public office while avoiding a full ban on union organization. It notes potential penalties for public servants and discusses broader employment conditions and wage issues.
Dr and Mrs William Mann Irving announce Migg Evelyn Mae Hart engagement to Eawin McCord Maulock. Hart, youngest daughter of Major Camillus S Hart of Winchester, traces lineage to John Bart and Oliver Wolcott. Maulock a Princeton graduate now at Princeton Theological Seminary. Hart known in Frederick with ties to Woman's College. Barnes and Baumgardner wed. ceremony conducted by Dr E R Eschbach yesterday in this city.
Four cases of smallpox appeared among colored laborers at the Standard Lime and Stone Company quarries in Bakerton West Virginia. The men were removed to a temporary wooded home two miles away, built at the request of company president Daniel Baker of Baltimore. Physicians treated the patients while a guard protected the site. The works were shut and all infected items and camp houses were destroyed by fire.
At the Modern Woodmen of America meeting last night officers for the coming year were elected: Consul Dr. T. S. Bader, advisor O. S. Howard, banker Wm. G. Zimmerman, clerk H. O. Galier, escort Philip Seeger, sentry Chag F. Seeger, watchman G. R. Moberly, physician Dr. O. F. Goodell, chief forester B ward A. Cramer, assistant forester Robert O. Moberly, member of board of managers Charles B. Finneyfrock. Seven new members were elected.
William Mercer auctioned the Russell estate personal property on the Russell farm near New Market. A large crowd attended the sale reported in Tus News with high prices: horses to 140 dollars, cows to 40, hogs seven cents per pound, and pigs at 3 dollars each. A marriage license was issued in Baltimore for Edmond Franklin Moberly and Rose Kemp Lamar. A fall tonic advertisement touts old fashioned whiskey by Forsle by C 1 BET.
Local notices report the death of Mrs Anna M Fogle at 208 West Patrick Street aged 74 with funeral planned at Rocky Hill church near Wondsboro. Isabella Francis a colored woman died of paralysis at 60 West All Saintestrest aged 64, with services at Asbury church. Oscar Frey, ten, died near Pleasant Walk from consumption. funeral held at Pleasant Walk U B church. A Coming Attraction previews Lincoln J Carter touring Darkest Hour at City Opera House December 9 with OsOster Gardner leading the show daily.
Papers belonging to the late Judge Edward Stake of Kag aritong were found in the Court Clerk Oswald's office. The will names his single sister Minz Mary E. Stake of Willlansport as executrix with broad powers to allocate real personal and mixed property to her, siblings and their children. It sets no bond for the executrix and directs administration letters to be transferred from prior appointees. The estate is valued between $100,000 and $125,000.
Crowded audiences have enjoyed the funny farce "A Dutchman's Honeymoon" this season. The company features Ger man comedians Jack Regan and Joseph Wilson, Joe Kennedy with Irish singing and dancing, Johan E. Kane, Gus Carny in blackface numbers, Miss Marie Matell as Araminta, Miss Marcalla Guard as the witty Irish woman, Edith Ackerman as Vinita, Phyliss Penrose the show girl, and others. The author aimed to provoke laughter and the large crowds prove success. The play will be presented at the City Opera House tonight.
Sealed proposals invited by the Frederick County Commissioners for furnishing supplies to the Almshouse and Jail from January 1, 1903 to April 1, 1903. Proposals due December 15 at Woolworth Hall Grand Jury Room. opening at Court House. awards to lowest responsible bidders.
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