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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1901
Page
4
The article presents a patchwork of letters and opinions on international and domestic affairs. It discusses Paul Kroger and the Boers, the Boxer rebellion, and ethics of American conduct abroad. It comments on ex-President Cleveland and labor reform, and criticizes government subsidies and Cabinet salaries.
Contemporaries remark on Curberland's political scene as a resident holds four offices, reflecting a Buckeye State reputation. The Baltimore Herald muses on skipping Christmas to avoid swollen heads and warmed over dinners.
An Annapolis editorial ridicules the idea that Santa Claus harms children while Baltimore papers discuss Rear Admiral Schrey as a potential U S Senate candidate. The Baltimore News notes Democratic pressure to nominate him, citing his age and lack of political training as concerns, in a bid to tempt Democrats away from Senator Gorman.
A collage of light humor from multiple papers features quips on marriage money and courage, including remarks about a married man’s right to opinion, a son’s financial fault, and a husband’s hunt for ancestor themed jokes. The snippets highlight social satire and playful banter across Philadelphia and Chicago papers.
The Philadelphia Record argues for a Panama Canal route over Nicaragua and criticizes Roosevelt for dismissing historian Maclay. It defends General Miles against insults and praises Dewey's justice, noting the public support for Miles and the navy inquiry’s finding.
A poetic fragment by Robert Loveman appears in Atlantic Monthly. The Maryland Woman’s Christian Temperance Union seeks a curfew law to keep under‑13s off streets after 6 pm in winter and after 9 pm in summer with guardian accompaniment. A Christmas cantata The Excursion to Santa Claus Home will be performed at the Opera House tonight by the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr John T Beat of near Frederick has recovered enough from paralysis to walk about the house.
Special dispatch from Magia reports Captain Schoeffell’s company E of the Sixteenth Infantry on Samar Island repulsed a large bolomen attack at Dandap. One sergeant, a corporal, and five privates were killed. Captain Schoeffell was wounded and five privates wounded.
Major Charles Goldsborough and his corps of engineers surveyed a new Baltimore and Ohio route from Martinsburg toward Harper’s Ferry. The twenty mile line would largely match the existing path but aim to remove heavy grades and helper engines. The survey is preliminary and does not locate the roadbed or confirm construction.
Obituary notices recount deaths from December including David Olingan of East Fourth Street,died in San Rafael California at 74. Annie L Funk wife of John Funk died near Urbana. Mary Overton widow of John Overton aged about 70. Benjamin Bowers 17 died at Pleasant Walk from sudden heart condition. Maggie Gibson daughter of the late John M Stottlemyer died in Marietta Pennsylvania. Jacob Warner died near Miller’s Bridge aged 3 years 11 months 20 days. Susan Koogle aged 70 died at Bolivar with services planned in Middletown.
News of church activities reports a Christian Endeavor gathering at Evangelical Lutheran church next Sunday at seven thirty with a consecrative program featuring the Sunday school orchestra and a pastor's address. Donations are noted for M P church Libertytown, and watch night services are planned December 31 in Woodabora and Libertytown. Dr Eschbach’s absence means catechism is omitted at Evangelical Reformed Church.
In the Christmas service report at All Saints Episcopal Church yesterday the name of Mrs. F V Staub was omitted from the choir roster. Les Staub sang beautifully several solos.
A call for parents to regularly visit schools to support teachers and reinforce discipline. The piece argues lack of parental involvement harms pupil interest and moral training, likening teaching to a hard, crucial adult responsibility and urging cooperation over criticism. It cites Roger Ascham on trainers and stresses parental responsibility.
A measure to revise public bookkeeping statewide will be introduced by Senator David J. Lewin of Allegany county. It calls for a State auditor to receive annual reports from county commissioners and Baltimore city, standardize accounting methods, and protect public funds with a true record of public property.
Raffelo Di Stefano charged with shooting two Italian laborers named Bonivento in Sykeville on Wednesday. He faced Juatha Curley in Westminster yesterday, bailed at 5000 dollars, and was committed to jail. Aida remains at large. The incident stemmed from a quarrel over goods from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad commissary.
Mr P S Notnagle of West Patrick Street received a set of Alaska views from his brother Charles F Notnagle who is in Alaska. Charles F Notnagle represents Prescott Enameline Company of San Francisco and is establishing agencies in Alaska.
A Toowoomba Gazette reader, W. Woekner, lauds Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as curing a two month severe cough. The letter, signed in good faith, recommends others try the medicine sold by A. L. Pearce. Also promotes Green August Flower for digestion and vitality with Math’s Drug Store offering Green's Almanac.
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