The News of January 3 1900 Kentucky and Postal Reform Debate
The News discusses congressional moves to grant low postage for large parcel mail, noting opposition from small-town merchants and express companies. It summarizes Post Office policy shifts, comments from the New York Commercial, and concerns about unintended costs, favoring large cities over smaller towns. The piece reflects a period debate on mail reform and its economic impacts.
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Congress
Post Office Department
Smith
New York Commercial
Soaler
Uncle Sam
Meneare
Barista struggles cite state school control and mill troubles
Fragmentary Gazette notes critique of county school commission and board over textbook selection and tax spending, with references to a barista and local civic issues. It reports on shared distrust in verdicts and hints at political intrigue in Cumberland area. Mention of Frederick trial and Maryland science boast closes the item.
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County School Commission
Ewe
Peparre Board
Jefe Cua Creatun
Acduie
Doreen
Esston Ladger
Sol
Frederick
Poop Mill Company
Cumberland
MarrLaxty
Frederick County
Maryland
Nicodemus
Franklin Savings Bank of
Thad. M. Biser
J.P. James Houce
J . Alex. Uren
Joshua J. Dill
Sanaki
Minutes of Mreriness and Quick Wits
A collection of quips and jokes from various papers. Lines include exchanges about New Year weariness, a boy who shirks work, a judge remarking on a man’s guilt, and a lamp return complaint. Sparks of humor appear from Indianapolis Journal New York Weekly and Philadelphia Press.
Pensions Debate Shapes Federal Pension Reforms
From the Philadelphia Record the surge of pension applications tied to the Spanish American and Philippine wars prompts Congress to consider a non partisan five member commission to codify and clarify pension laws a permanent code to be administered with universal approval. If the Senate bill is adopted no further major pension legislation is expected until the commission reports.
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Philadelphia Record
Congress
Thora Ia
House
Senate
Moments With the Muse by Sydney Dans
Fraidie Cat L shan't tell you what's his game and the boy's fear of learning to swim frame a reflective scene. Jack Frost drifts through scenes of winter and aging, as youthful mischief meets memory. A gentle, lyrical meditation on seasons, art, and forgiveness.
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Fraidie-Cat
Sack Frost
Sydney Dans
Boers Retreat After Fierce Fighting Around Colesberg
British forces pressed hard at Colesberg with stubborn Boer resistance. By day’s end the Boers were forced back, and the British established strong positions to the south and east as they advanced.
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Witte
Lisgates
Wes Oriek
Coleeberg Te-Dey
Boers Attack Multeau In Early Morning Battle
Special Dispatch reports Boer forces attacked Molteno as dawn broke on January 3. Fierce fighting described with an ongoing battle as troops clashed near the town.
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Jas
Dave Brerssteem
Cave Culwst
Exers
Molteno
BUBONIC PLAGUE AT HASILA Dispatch Spark alarm
A dispatch reports a case of bubonic plague at Hasila with symptoms noted. Soldiers dying in hospital are feared. evacuations and hospital casualties are mentioned along with a high court decision on conspiracy in Parw Jac 3. The text blends several dispatches with unclear names and places.
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Tax News
Jac
High
M. Deronlede
Masonic Temple Association of Frederick Incorporation Filed
Articles of incorporation for the Masonic Temple Association of Frederick City were filed. Trustees named are J W L Carty Wilbur H Doyall Harry Blackston Grayson B Bowera and Horace C Zacharias. The six trustees represent Lynch and Columbia Lodges with capital stock set at 120 shares of 100 each. The corporation lasts forty years and may issue bonds with offices in Frederick.
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Masonic Temple Association
Frederick City
Horace O. Zacharias
Fraok B. Sappington
Grayson B. Bowera
Harry Blackston
Wilbur H. Duvalli
Joseph W. L. Carty
Lynon
Columbia
City
Frederick
Lynch Lodge
Columbia Lodge
J. W. L. Carty
Wilbur H. Doyall
Grayson BE. Bowera
Frank 3B. Sappington
Horace C. Zacharias
Death notices toll three local residents in Martinsburg and Frederick
George R Wisong a former Martinsburg postmaster and lumberman died at his Martinsburg home aged eighty born Frederick September 1920 He helped deliver local beggars delivery and worked for Adams Express He is survived by three children and two sisters Funeral Friday 10 AM from Lutheran church Mt Olivet Cemetery burial Jerome Anderson longtime city resident died age 58 at home Funeral Friday 10 AM St Johns Catholic church Mt Olivet Cemetery Florence V Young wife of Harry D Young died at 10 20 AM after one week illness aged twenty seven Survived by husband and one child
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George KR. Wisong
George R. Wisong
Thin City
Martinsburg
W. Va
Wisong
Frederick
Lincoln
Wison
John T. Moore
C.S. Tramp
Lutheran Church
Mt. Olivet
Srome Anderson
Jerome Anderson
St. John's Catholic Church
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Florence V. Young
Florence V.young
Harry D. Young
Kright
Young
Unusual Polecats Invade Mt Olivet Cemetery Culverts
In Mt Olivet cemetery culverts a strong odor from polecats has been noted along the public road nearby. Seven of the animals have been destroyed. The ad copy promotes Chamberlain and other cough remedies with garbled text and claims of effectiveness, including Draggist Albert L. Pearre and local sales.
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Mt. Olivet
Community Sewing School Holiday Program At Ficdsiveg College
The W C T U sewing school held a holiday celebration at Ficdsiveg College with director Mary D Vendricza and helpers. The event featured a chorus, readings, recitations, and a notable address by Mayor D Hendricks. The school now lists one hundred scholars and seeks volunteers for weekly sessions and class leadership.
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W.T. U. Sewing School
W.C.T. U
Mery
Ajo
Oth Hagan
Lillian Cobb
Areb
Chddren
Mesdames
Notice of Letters Testamentary for Elizabbie Foot
The Orphans Court of Frederick County Md grants letters testamentary on the estate of Elizabbie Foot late of Frederick County 311 deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are warned to exhibit them with their proofs on or before July 2 1900. Those indebted should pay promptly. Jonathan J Bierfeld executor.
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Orphans’ Court
Frederick County
Elizabbie Foot
Jonathan J. Biefeld
Dordst
Fragments from a curious 19th century ad filled brief page
A ragged miscellany lists remedies and warnings for illnesses and ailments. It touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel and Karl’s Gloves, warns against inferior products, and notes cures claimed by A. Didees and J. H Keller. Several names, places, and prices appear with promotional tone.
Frederick County Land Sale Notice at City Hotel
Public notice of a mortgage sale of Euphronepia Brown land in Frederick City Maryland. The tract on West Patrick Street known as Battletown will be sold by public auction in two parcels or as a whole with buildings including a large frame dwelling, log house, stables and fruit trees. Terms cash. bidders pay conveyancing costs. Sellers include John G. Bitter Frank L. Stoner and Walter Saunders as auctioneers. Date and lot details from 1892 land records.
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Frederick
Emhrosenia Brown
Bareh
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Froueick County
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Frederick de Md
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West Patrick Street
Frederick City
Battletown
Frederick Cit
John I. Helm
Lillie M. Brown
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Lider J. L. J
Rederick County
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Reienna Temps
John GC. Bietter
Frank L Stoner
Walte
Saunders
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