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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1904
Page
6
The Daily News announces subscription prices and delivery options for Frederick Maryland readers. It outlines monthly and yearly rates, mail delivery across the United States, and the office contact details. The notice emphasizes prompt payment to maintain service and mentions reader correspondence channels and office operations.
A Chicago theatre disaster sparks calls for stricter oversight of cinemas and auditoriums nationwide. A Nebraska Senator Dietrich bribery case is dismissed due to timing, leaving scrutiny of his influence and legal status unsettled.
Dr J H Eehogg and Dr Kellogg explain benefits of cold air. They note cold weather lifts mood and energy as brisk outdoor activity increases oxygen intake, giving a natural invigoration even amid chores like frozen pipes and coal piles.
Dr Kellogg argues vital fire in the body burns fuel and waste, leaving cinders. He cites Davos cold air treatment and open-air hospitals as cures and prevents tuberculosis, urging outdoor sleep with ample fresh air all night to avoid catching cold.
The Maryland legislature should remember the Exposition at 8 percent and the need for reform after the City Trust and Banking Company affair. The piece urges closer supervision of such institutions and notes young lawmakers must heed constituents when electing a U.S. Senator for future service.
A collection of quirky banter and snippets from various humorous columns. Pieces include remarks on Professor Langieyies calm nerves and a remark about not being up in the air, domestic kitchen gossip, ambitious yet idle dreamers, friendship ties tested by marriage, and a judge’s quip about lawyers and fat fees.
A Washington Star note urges open discussion of the canal treaty in the Senate and criticizes secret testimony. The Philadelphia Ledger surveys immigration trends linked to prosperity, noting Civil War impacts and European factors. A St. Petersburg dispatch signals Russia suspects U.S. naval moves in Manila reflect friendliness to Japan amid current tensions.
The article argues the United States should stay out of a Russo Japanese war yet act decisively to protect its Pacific assets. It notes US ownership of Hawaii and the Philippines, the strategic position of Manila, and the risk of broad war drawing in allies. It urges readiness to maintain authority and security in the region.
A mixed montage of verse and song fragment includes the struggle between memory and forgetfulness, dreamlike love lyrics attributed to Swinburne and Arp, plus a folk style piece on arithmetic and a cherry themed poem. The page also contains a brief medicinal ad header.
In a 1904 column the author notes a harsh week of winter delaying daily life, with bursted pipes and slick pavements. Social events survive the deep freeze as elections, parades, and performances proceed. Congress and Legislature are active, and the Opera House hosts a musical with a magician billed.
The notice reports the death of W. T. Turner aged 81 in Montgomery County after a brief illness, with details of his milling career and surviving children, plus funeral arrangements at Bethesda M E Church. Other obituaries include Harriet Pitzer, aged 80, and Augusta A. Smith, 61, with service notes. L C Harbaugh’s wife Ann Frances died aged 57 with burial at St Jacob's, and a rural wagon accident near Sabillasville. A newspaper ad urges turning unneeded items into cash via Taz News.
Account of Rev Jacob Gruber trial in the Frederick County Court in 1819 for preaching at a camp meeting near Hagerstown, accused of inciting slaves to rebellion. State witnesses describe fiery sermon on masters, slaves, and liberty. defense argues free speech. Jury returns not guilty. noted as a landmark Western Maryland trial.
The funeral for Catharine Jami son was held at St. John's Catholic Church East Second Street at 10 o clock with Rev Francis E Craig presiding. Pallbearers included J Francis and Charles F Smith Carlos M and Cordova De Garmendia Harry Peddicord and O Francis Baughman. Burial followed at St John's Cemetery. W H B Etchison served as funeral director. The second funeral for Mrs A L Brosdrup who died in Cumberland was held at 1:40 pm from the B&O Railroad Station with Rev Charles F Steck officiating. Burial was at Mt Olives Cemetery. F Schroader was funeral director.
In yesterday’s circuit court Stella Eokenrode versus Tobiaa Eokenrode closed with the court reserving its decision. Today Caroline Freed versus Edward Freed and Fanny M. Freed, her husband’s wife, with a $5,000 alienation damages claim, opened after jurors were impaneled. Caroline Freed married George F. Freed in May 1900. they separated in August 1900. Attorneys are listed, and court adjourned until Monday morning.
A local market feature recounts residents braving subzero mornings to shop as women prepare for a Firemen's bazaar. The piece includes a full price list for eggs, butter, poultry, fruit, vegetables, fish, meat, and miscellaneous goods with many itemized prices per dozen, per pound, or per bunch.
The piece notes wooden casings over granite steps at City Hall and surveys a bright business outlook for 1904. It comments on the value of The News to readers, and quips about pocketbook costs and July ice as cited by the Clarion. A fragment shows a teasing exchange about a cry.
Washington Jan 9 the president sent to the senate nominations of officers promoted in the army Adna R Chaffee becomes lieutenant general vice Young retired others promoted to major general brigadier generals Kobbe Sanger Bates Randolph Gillespie. to be brigadier generals Mordecai Haskell Hathaway Taylor Butler Coxe Kine Poncherts McKaske Mills retired and rehired. Also Kishineff unrest quiet for now with heightened military and police presence. market quotations listed for oil corn and wheat with various prices.
An old Frederick County bank notice promotes saving and opening an account in the savings department with a Benjamin Franklin motif stressing wealth through thrift.
Frederick County National Bank reports capital surplus and profits totaling 227000 in its latest financial statement. The note highlights retained earnings and reserve allocations as part of the bank’s capital position.
Mrs. Ernest McGill hosted a Saturday evening event at Auburn for the 79th birth anniversary of Dr. Wm. McPherson. Attendees included Miss Whitelock, Col. Buchanan Schley, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Howard, and many others from Frederick, Hagerstown, Lewistown, and Walkersville. Eight invited members of the doctor’s profession were unable to attend. A separate Helga ride party from this town traveled to Walkersville and visited Mr. J. H. Stanifer’s store before returning to Frederick. Mr. Peter Carpenter celebrated a birthday dinner near Mr. Carmel with about 26 guests and ample cheer.
A short ad notes domestic ruptures are common and promoted King s New Life Pills for stomach and liver troubles. The remedy is advertised as relieving and curing ailments at A L Pearre s Drug Store, urging readers to try the product.
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