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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1902
Page
4
The Frederick News notes potential dangers from anti trust legislation and famine relief, praises Gen James Clarke’s railroad leadership, then warns that even handshakes spread disease. It questions if abstaining from kissing or handshakes is possible, urging cautious public health measures.
The text argues people cling to ancient practices that expose them to germs rather than adopt modern health measures. It suggests a healthier world might exist if kissing and handshakes were avoided, but acknowledges that life would be less happy without these social rituals.
The Baltimore News reports the return of Mr John Cowen to Baltimore after a long disability free to resume law practice. His health is restored and his vigor is noted as remarkable. He previously led affairs of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and is seen entering a third notable period in his career.
A collage of quips from various papers shows humor about misheard phrases and everyday mishaps. Jests touch on work, selling, dentistry, and domestic life humorous dialogue among bricklayers, doctors, donkey sellers, and a quarrelsome couple, reflecting lighthearted newspaper humor.
The Washington Star laments government by injunction as a risk to politics, questioning Mr Hanna’s insistence on not seeking the presidency and whether supporters should respect his wishes or pursue legal restraint. The piece then notes a shift toward a classified civil service in diplomacy under Hay, McKinley, and Roosevelt, praising a more merit based approach to diplomatic appointments.
A reflective verse contemplating aging and dignity as years pass. The speaker questions extending youth and considers wisdom in later life, contrasting plain waters with language as life’s flowers, and ends with a remark on aging.
Benjasmin W. Diaz of Falls City Nebraska inherited 40000 from an uncle. He distributed 65000 across Falls City and district, tossing gold pieces to strangers and schoolchildren. After court intervention a guardian was appointed. he returned to the farm sane and content.
The post offices nationwide place on sale the new eight cent stamps featuring Martha Washington, the first woman pictured on a U S stamp. The first in the series is the five cent stamp with General Sherman. the expected four and eight cent stamps will feature Grant and Lincoln respectively, with Lincoln favored for broad circulation on foreign mail.
The revue Hunting for Bewkine at the City Opera Home tomorrow promises wide appeal with catchy numbers and headlining vaudeville acts by Newell and Niblo, Maxwell and Daisy Dudley, Friend and Jackson, and Beatrice Monet. Morrison’s Faust returns with elaborate scenery and new music, presented by the Lewis Morrison company on Saturday night December 1.
The Junior Cotillion in Baltimore opened last evening at Lebmanne's Hall with the Debutantes event for the 1902 03 season. Miss Helen Baughman appeared in pink crepe de chine with pearl necklaps, carrying American Beauty roses, chaperoned by Mrs L Vicki Doughiss in a cat steel gown. The next note mentions Miss Wille Ritchie's dancing class final session before holidays this Friday night.
The Gikeuit court opened at 2:30 with Judges Motter and Henderson. Appeals persist. Ridge v Ridge ending with appellant awarded. Gregory v Athey: defendants awarded. Renner v Graham: 1 cent damages. Oram v HardtKeefer: $875 to HardtKeefer. Eaker v Eaker: $90 to appellee. Norris v HarpEtchison: appeal dismissed. Grossnickle et al v Somerset Draper: $850 damages to appellee. Keefer v Keefer: trial not finished at noon. Darrow v Bameburg: appeal dismissed. Hartman v Koehler: verdict for appellee. damages $71.
State Department of Pennsylvania at Harrisburg issues charters for two southwestern railroads to be built jointly with Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroads. Bedford and Western Railroad would run from Mount Dallas in Huntingdon county to Geigers in Cambria county. Potomac and Allegheny Railroad runs east from Mount Dallas to Dublin township Fulton county. Offices to be in Philadelphia.
A reader laments the Bentz tannery near Brewer’s alley as a half burned ruin foul with water and filth, while grand jury indicts the owner for nuisance and public officials are urged to act. Frederick City Electric Light & Power Co shuts down plant at midnight due to coal scarcity. A whiskey advertisement promotes a historic brand as stronger against cold and disease.
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