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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1898

Page

2

Controversy Over Lobbyists in Illinois Court Case

Illinois Supreme Court rejects a Chicago lobby group’s claim for five thousand dollars from a paving company. The ruling denounces lobbying contracts as contrary to public morals and decency, reinforcing that contingent fees for obtaining legislation are void. The decision cites a U.S. Supreme Court precedent and condemns bribery and improper influence in public affairs.

Illinois Supreme Court Chicago Regular Jaciai United States Supreme Court

Contemporaries Weigh Democratic Nominee Choices

A trio of quotes reflects diverse views on future party candidates and political strategy. Debates touch on nominees, governance, and civic responsibility amid national and local discourse about education and public spaces.

Democratic Party

Minutes of Merriness Clashes and Quips in 19th Century Talk

Compact satirical snippets show social banter and quips from era papers. Quick exchanges feature Mr Meekton and wife, inventive wordplay about risk and fame, Cordelia selling belongings to travel, and a remark on maternal traits.

The Voice of the Press and Moral Debate in News

A critique of newspapers defending moral standards while grappling with public exposure of crime. It argues the press often balances bravery and restraint, fighting for justice yet facing clerical and political denouncement, while remaining ahead of public sentiment in promoting peace and upright government.

Portland Orotonian

Absence of a public hall sparks bids for space in Frederick

Local writers note the town’s lack of a hall despite many applications for entertainments. Swadener argues land purchase and a hall would be wise, while farmers warn freezing weather could damage wheat and clover. A Frederick library is welcomed as a community benefit. Incorporators plan to seek Baltimore capital for the Frederick, armonr and Northern Electric Road, with outside capital likely if built.

Unstown Swadener Banner of Liberty Frederick Armonr Northern Electric Road Baltimore Chas. J. Grumbine City Hotel City Grocer

Fragmentary notes reflect pastimes and holiday musings

The fragmentary OCR text hints at remarks on bus travel, fishing or travel as an enjoyable sport, quiet holiday time in Frederick, and planned activities after New Year. Names and places appear with uncertain contexts, including references to a local paper and individuals such as C C W, LB Roranour, and W LT Burch.

Fox Roranour Frederick

Moments with the Muse and Christmas Service at Walkersville

A segment blends Betty to Herself verses praising a beloved figure with a Red Cross poem by Enwix T. Reep. It closes with a Christmas Eve service at Walkersville Grade Reformed Church where the Guiding Star program featured laurel arches, stars, and brief messages from Rev. Wolf and Mr. Guy Rebberts.

Walkersile Grade Reformed Walkersville Hall & Mael A G. A. Winebrewer Wolf Guy Rebberts

County Road Matters in Finnitsburg and Liberty Districts

The Board of County Commissioners held a special session to hear a petition to close a public road near Mt. St. Mary's College in Finnitsburg. Urner Sebold represented petitioners. Maulsby for counter petitioners. No action taken. A morning session considered a Liberty district road application. Urner Panapella petitioners and Maulsby counter petitioners. the application was declined for improper naming.

Board of County Commissioners Mt. St. Mary's College Finnitsburg Petiioners Mess MG. Urner Vincent Sebold W. P. Maulsby Liberty District Messrs. Urner Panapella WP. Maulsby

Big Chicken Fight Across Potomac Draws Large Crowd

A largely attended cooking main on the Virginia side of the Potomac River across from Pot of Rocks drew birds from Frederick Hagerstown Leesburg Baltimore Bakerton and Dover Delaware. Frederick birds won three of four bouts. Baltimore Leesburg Hagerstown and Dover each won one to three fights while Bakerton failed to win. Frederick worked other fights but no takers.

Virginia Potomac River Frederick Hagerstown Leesburg Baltimore Bakerton Dover Del

Wallard Keller Foot Injury From Nail Incident

A man in Patrick street Canaingtrod upon a nail at his shop causing a puncture. He was able to be about afterward. Advertisement for Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and tonic.

Mr. Wallard Keller Basiness Patrick Street

Ministers rights to salary doubtful in church dispute

In Wallahington County a court ruling declares no legal basis for ministers to claim salary arrears from church funds. Judge Stake cites church discipline binding on members and aligns with New York precedent in Lands v. Franklin St. M E Church. The United Evangelical Church and Rev Gross are represented by Griffith and Poffenberger Brown Syester.

Stake Wallahington United Evangelical Church Va. Rov W. Gross Evangelical Association of North America Esher Bownan Dubs Hagerstown Cross Gross H. W. Stoke Omnion The Methodist Church South Board of Finance Supreme Court of New York Landis Poffenberger, Brown and Syester

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