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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1905
Page
6
A damaged OCR snippet shows a notice about carrier service within a city or state, a payment of 100 per year, and inducements tied to clubs for subscriptions. It mentions that orders require accompaniment, but the text is garbled and lacks clear names or dates.
A terse note observes the Frederick Board of Aldermen’s decision on correct building numbering in the city. The piece references political events in Delaware and Washington, hinting at inauguration prep vibes and social reactions amid ongoing public contests and celebrations.
In the House of Representatives a $10 600 rent appropriation for the old New York Custom House was attacked. The bank holds title to the property bought for 3 million, yet taxes and ownership remain with the government while rent of 130 600 per year flows to National City Bank. Critics accuse Standard Oil ties of bias, calling the deal a scandal and fraud. A majority struck the rental provision from the bill, but it may return.
A fragmented contempo piece cites Annapolis and Baltimore papers musing on winter’s grip and rail sidetracking, then shifts to a political jab about official figures and a quick push on a rate bill. The tone blends editorial asides with political humor and regional references.
A note from the Cumberland Times hints at preparing a revision of the sugar schedule benefiting the Philippine Islands. The remark mentions a bose being useful at times, suggesting practical measures amid ongoing economic adjustments.
A fragmented collection of humorous aside and parlour chatter from multiple papers. Topics include misaddressed telegrams and gossip about widows, with quips about cremation, old skins, and a joke about a borrowed five. The tone is sly and urban, reflecting press humor of the era.
From the New York World a reflection on aging and achievement. Dr Osler jokes that forty is not an age of uselessness and cites presidents and writers who thrived later in life. The piece argues lasting progress comes with maturity, urging readers to value age and discern true utility.
Fragments of verse by Frank Dempster Sueran reflect spring yearning amid winter. A Perth verse dismisses over seriousness as weather fears and money worries drive folly. The piece sifts mood and caution about life, humor, and restraint.
The Frederick Otty Art Club met on Thursday February 23 with Miss Edith Markey presiding. Miss Bertha Trail Raphael delivered a detailed critique of Raphael highlighting his beauty, composition, and Madonna works, tracing periods from Perugian to Roman and noting major works such as the Marriage of the Virgin and the Transfiguration.
Roberta V Fouche aged 2 years 1 month 12 days died yesterday at home of Mr and Mrs Altie Fouche Araby of pneumonia and spinal meningitis funeral at 1 pm conducted by Rev E L McLean interment Mt Olivet cemetery F Schroeder funeral director Lucian Hetterly died of consumption aged 37 years 9 days at mother Mrs Joase Heighe Thormont funeral and interment in U B cemetery Rev O Tarner Tones officiated Mrs Sophia Markell injured by fall at West Patrick street died from injuries at 2 30 pm Turn it Into Cash advertisement found in Tus favs
A dense listing of church services across Sobleyeville with times for sermons, Sunday schools, and special meetings. Churches listed include All Saints Entacopal, Evangelical Lutheran, Presbyterian, German Baptist Brethren, Rt. John Catholic, Evangelical Reformed, Grace Reformed, Trinity M E Church South, Baptist Sunday school, United Brethren, and Methodists. Portrait of a busy Sunday with multiple pastors, catechisms, and gospel meetings.
Last night at 9 o clock a prayer and consecration service drew the best attendance yet. About 50 men are now linked with the movement and new ones join nightly. Services will continue Saturdays and Sundays at 9. A public gathering for men at the Jantor Ball, 315, tomorrow afternoon invites all. Boys and youth Bible classes follow the usual schedule. Mr. Pickett will lead the youth class. Captain Walter Saunders, auctioneer, offered several Bentz Street properties for Mr. Waters and a West Patrick Street tavern for Mr. Lambert, but all were withdrawn at bids.
In Missouri political circles Gardiner Lathrop of Kansas City may be the compromise nominee to succeed Francis M. Cockerell for the United States Senate. A conference with Lathrop and others sparked rumors, but all involved denied discussing the matter. Croker sails for England with his son Herbert. Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised for burns and wounds. available at local druggists.
Washington reports a heated House session over a 1 000 000 rental appropriation for the Old New York custom house. Hemenway of Indiana failed to muster support. Luther of New York and Williams of Mississippi led opposition denouncing the expenditure as a public scandal tied to the Standard Oil company and the National City Bank. The bank was alleged to have bought the property but later owed no New York state taxes as details remained disputed. The effort to retain the provision failed on a party line vote.
Curtis Peck of Jersey City avers ex-Coroner Thomas Wells of Burlington failed to hold an inquest into the death of Chester Peel at Carbondale Pa. The allegation, filed before Justice Burns, claims malfeasance or for not certifying that an inquest was unnecessary. Peck was killed by Patrick Welsh at the Roebling plant near Kiokora on October 10. Wells bound to April term to answer.
Mont Clair N J February 20 autopsy confirms Mrs Hannah J Ross killed by brain hemorrhage from a blow. Missing coachman named Robert Everett under scrutiny entered service with fictitious address and showed curiosity about Mrs Ross. Fear and planned discharge noted as motive. No trace of silverware or jewelry once in the house.
Chicago based Dr Harper of the University of Chicago intends a full trial of X ray treatment as a cancer cure using strong will power. Friends expect mind over body to aid the effort as he follows reports of Cecil Rhodes overcoming illness. Murper pledges to combine will force with N ray theory to combat disease.
Farmers urge action as Gloucester county cattle epidemic worsens in Logan township near Swedesboro and the Delaware river. Rogers travels to Trenton to press the state board of health to inoculate all cattle in the township amid reports that Bridgeport centers the outbreak.
In Paris on February 26 Ambassador Porter will witness the opening of a leaden casket believed to hold John Paul Jones remains. The copper name plate is worn beyond legibility. The casket was found sixteen feet underground at 14 Rue Grange Aux Belles, near a former foreign Protestant cemetery. Berlin reports compare U S and Prussia railway accidents noting higher derailments and collisions in the United States and far more deaths and injuries.
A morning blaze in Hot Springs Arkansas destroyed seventy five buildings across the southern part of the city. The damage is estimated at four and a half million dollars.
Special dispatch from Mukden reports Loyal Temperance Legion held a regular meeting. H Shipley reelected president with M Haller as vice president and E Finney as secretary. Meeting adjourned to March 10. Also includes market quotes and a note about Prof Schildknecht’s paralysis and a testimonial for Hall's Catarrh Cure.
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