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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1900
Page
1
A string of July era notices comments on Croker wealth, wartime secrecy, the British public’s need for a bracer, Phoebus riots and a slander against the First Maryland Regiment. It notes the Maryland town’s pistol incidents, Tennessee state printing costs, and Cumberland’s Daily News gunfire culture.
A State Senate resolution urging Maryland to supply statues for the Capitol prompts a cordial, urging letter from sculptor William Rudolph O'Donovan. He warns against outsourcing to foreign artists and urges supporting home talent to build a self-reliant arts culture and improve national stature.
A garbled early edition reports a peach crop failure rumor and political predictions from the Peach Crop Prophet, mentioning the Baltimore Herald and Hagere Town Herald. It describes explosive imagery and violence as a contrast to civic optimism in Cumberland.
A collage of jokes and quips from various papers. The gags cover courting mishaps, reforming relationships, and the trials of married life with a light, satirical tone. Notable bits include a man fleeing a moral reform, a teapot mishap, and a Utah congressman quip.
The piece from Washington Fest questions why people crave attention and public scrutiny. It catalogs common cynosure types such as a greasy haired theatergoer, loud gossipers, and pedestrians who obstruct sidewalks, arguing notoriety stems from vanity and ignorance rather than merit.
Obituary note for John H. Harbaugh who died at his son in law D Y Bitner's residence Waynesboro Pa in his 7th year from paralysis. Born in Harbaugh's Valley Md he ran a Sabillasville tannery for years, retired about 35 years ago. Survived by two children. brother to Juliana Stem and Margaret Harbaugh. Funeral Wednesday afternoon with interment at Green Hill Cemetery Waynesboro. Also includes multiple early 20th century medical ads for tonics cough cures and patent medicines.
A reader critiques road repairs on the New Design Road or Cemetery Lane in Ector County. The piece discusses costs, drainage, and a 300 foot stretch at 35 cents per foot, arguing prior use of county road machines would have avoided extra expense. It calls for travel to inspect the road and notes a correspondent’s repeated themes about local governance and economic judgment. The column also includes assorted public notices and testimonials about remedies and products.
The House Committee unanimously convicted Roberts of Urb of polygamy. The panel splits on further action with a majority set against seating Roberts while a minority supports seating and expulsion amid tax news turmoil.
War Office released an unimportant dispatch from General Boller dated yesterday and a separate note from General Roberts today confirms the situation remains unchanged. The brief update arrives as Tas News reports from Leaves dated January 17.
A dispatch reports the Philippi Bank in Philippi West Virginia robbed of one hundred thousand dollars. Also noted is an advertisement for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy touting its quick relief and a public sale of a three story brick dwelling on West Patrick Street Frederick City Maryland with terms and agent details.
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