The News and Weekly News in the 1899 Frederick issue
The long typed page describes subscription details for The Daily News and The Weekly News, distribution by carrier or mail, rates, and office contact. It references the Baltimore Irish Historical Society, weather blizzard impacts on newspapers, historic events, and efforts to keep readers informed despite interruptions. It also notes the public library as a civic asset and includes various notices and editorial reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
S. C
Philadelphia
Greene
Newsaper
Ture
Libraries for Hagerstown and Washington County Urged
Opinion argues for accepting a Carnegie like gift offer to establish a public library in Hagerstown. It notes Baltimore, Boston, and Washington’s costs and rewards, and condemns local opposition as narrow minded. Recommends leveraging $50,000 gift plus $20,000 building site and $2,500 yearly support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Hoochs Pratt
Boston
Grand Public Library
Congressional Library
Workington
Andrew Carnegie
Washington
D.C
Atlanta
Hagerstown
Washington County
Enoch Pratt
B. F. Newcomer
Contemporary comment on public affairs and animal cruelty
A collection of editorial snippets from the Cumberland News, Baltimore American, Baltimore Sun, and Cumberland Times. Themes mock wind snow and hail rumors, urge charity for the poor and the perished wildlife, and condemn cruel sports against animals, urging protection and humane treatment.
Minutes of Merriness and Quick Wits Across Papers
A collage of humorous exchanges from various papers. Johnny Budds reports a cough syrup reward with an apple, Maud and Mamie discuss Aguinaldo and Malaya, a sharp line on Joan of Arc, and a quip about Old Rustique's bank faith.
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Johnny
Johnny Budds
Voice of the Press calls for ending Philippine fighting
In an editorial stance the Soharfeld Republication urges the United States to renounce war and halt offensive actions in the Philippines after assuming control. The piece stresses turning away from aggression and avoiding further subjugation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soharfeld Republican
United States
Philippines
Srst
France as a warning and political headlines of 1890s era
Excerpt contrasts a Brooklyn Eagle critique of campaign violence with warnings about government unity under a fraught US presidency. It cites France as a warning and discusses prosperity sentiment from the Engineering and Mining Journal, arguing that public opinion drives economic cycles and that optimism may herald a prosperous year in 1890.
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France
Brooklyn Eagle
United States
Republic of France
Engineering and Mining Journal
Local Rail Schedule Delayed By Snow In Frederick and Middletown
Valley Register notes the Frederick and Middletown Electric Railroad schedule, due last Monday, remains buried under snow and not yet usable. Banner of Liberty discusses the potential two banks for Myeraville as a productive investment for the town and residents. Brunswick Herald comments on the poet’s view of the expansive white landscape, suggesting he may be satisfied with the open scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Mdntor Shafer
Brunswick Herald
Moments With The Muse And Other Poems
A collage of verse and prose fragments featuring poems about love self and disguise, a locomotive ballad, a ballroom tableau, and satirical ads. The pieces showcase romantic, industrial, and domestic scenes with named authors and a rough, early 20th century voice.
February thaw brings Lent and lingering snow in town scene
A reflective column recalls the February blizzard that trapped Middletown and Myersville while Lake Carroll and the Monocacy froze. It notes hardships for the poor, describes the town’s weatheric chaos from ice to shuttered shops, and laments postponed events as Lent begins and spring teases. Names, places, and local scenes enrich the memory of a frozen week.
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Middletown
Myersville
Mr. Micks
Lake Carroll
Mhicka
Arcyts Monax
Maddox
Harry Keefer
Doug
Hargett
Charlie Wilcoxen
Papa Rhodes
Flood fears rise as Potomac thaw nears danger point
The Potomac region braces for possible flood as a thaw progresses. Weather officials report no flood yet, though ice on the river runs ten inches thick at Harper's Ferry and Cumberland. Authorities monitor upstream conditions, with warnings of potential damming at Long Bridge if flood waters surge. Residents along lowlands prepare, guarding stock and property while officials press for swift actions to prevent disaster.
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Potomac River
Weather Bureau
Harper's Ferry
Cumberland
Isis
Washington
Long Bridge
Woodstock
Upper Potomac
Department
Potomac
Shenandoah
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge session closed in Baltimore
The Grand Lodge of Maryland Knights of Pythias resumed in Castle Hall Baltimore after a blizzard delay. Grand Chancellor A C Strite reported the order grows to over 7 000 lodges and 750 000 members with endowment rank at 101 601 500 dollars. New officers named include Grand Chancellor P B Hooper and others, Hooper a prominent Eastern Shore lawyer.
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Grand Lodge of
Maryland
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Baltimore
A. C. Strite
Hagerstown
Strite
United States
William M.kinley
Order
Grand Lodge
P. B. Hooper
Queen Anne’s County
J. Edward Richardson
James Whitehouse
Edward T. Daneker
Hopper
Eastern Shore
Court of Appeals
Admiral Schleys Banquet to Honor Schley and Roosevelt
The Baltimore state banquet on February 28 will honor Admiral Winfield Scott Schley for the Santiago victory and may feature Governor Theodore Roosevelt of New York as a guest. Invitations issued by Charles J. Bonaparte anticipate Roosevelt’s acceptance and attendance. Speakers include John K. E. Cowen, Edgar Gans, D. C. Gilman, Governor Roosevelt, Bonaparte, McClure, Emory Smith, and Mayor Maister among others.
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Roosevelt
New York
Baltimore
Winfield Scott Schley
Santiago
Theodore Roosevelt
Charles J. Bonaparte
Bonaparte
Army
Navy
Admiral Schley
Admiral Dewey
Jones
Decatur
Messia
John KE. Cowen
Edgar Gans
D. C. Gilman
Roussvelt
A. K. McClure
The
Philadelphia Times
Charles Emory Smith
Lowndes
Maister
Schiey
Portrait to be Unveiled for Prof D. Stauffer in Baltimore
A portrait of the late Prof D. Stauffer formerly of this county will be unveiled with appropriate reverses at the Maryland School for Colored Blind and Deaf in Baltimore on Wednesday February 22. Addresses will be given by Revs W M Fieson C W Baldwin and others and Rev J W R Sumwalt will sing. Mr Ely of the Maryland School has been invited to attend.
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D. 5. Stauffer
Maryland School For Colored Blind and Deaf
Baltimore
W. M. Fieson
C. W. Baldwin
J. W. R. Sumwalt
Ely
Maryland Schoo
Sleigh Incident Ends in Veterinary Aid
A sleigh attached to Mr. Jacob Gorman ran away on South Market Street and upset. The horse suffered a bad leg cut requiring a veterinary surgeon. Dyspepsia is blamed, with Hood's Sarsaparilla praised for digestive relief.
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Jacob Gorman
South Market Street
Paine's Celery Compound Endorsed by Teachers
Miss May Sherwin, Bloomington principal, lauds Paine's celery compound as a nerve tonic to combat school life strain. Advocates its use for improving sleep, digestion and overall health, citing Dr. Edward E. Phelps and the product's claimed benefits for nervous diseases and general well being.
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Paine
May Sherwin
Bloomington
Edward E. Phelps
Darmouth College
Emerson and Belle Lettres Societies Hold Meetings
Emerson Literary Society of Frederick College held a regular meeting with roll call minutes and a program featuring essays recitations debates on Washingtons Farewell policy and a negative ruling. Belle Lettres Society conducted its session with inaugurals readings a Dooley on Expansion piece Linden Hohen and a Schley vs Sampson debate with a unanimous affirmative judges.
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Emerson Literary Society
Frederick College
J. A. Ritter, Jr
Roy Nasz
Ritchie
H. Maulsby
Roy Nusz
H. Ramsburg
B Cates
H. Krehb
F. Carty
D. Griffin
Washington
United States
J. Miller
A. Lampe
Herman
R. Ely
E. E. Cates
A.M. Bud
W. H. Haller
Belles-Letires Literary Society
Helles Lettres Literary Society
E. B. Wood
J. R. Milburn
G. H. Staley
C. G. Clem
Mr. Dooley
F. Cramer
Hlans
Fritz
C. Summers
P. Urner
G. Sanner
Frogen to Death in Carroll County Snowstorm
James Simmons a colored man from Mt. Airy froze to death on Saturday night while walking home from the village to the farm of Mr. R A Glisson in Carroll County. He was found Sunday after a search. he left Mt. Airy late in a raging snowstorm and likely collapsed from exhaustion about halfway home.
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Frogen
James Simmons
Mt. Airy
R.A Glisson
Carroll County
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