07 Jul 1905
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1905
Page
1
We report on comments from indicted beef packers urging fair jury action rather than acquittal on technicalities. The piece also notes Russian and American views on war and reform, and recounts Secretary Hay’s philanthropic postwar home project for impoverished families in Washington.
An article discusses Professor Snavely of Springfield who allegedly invented a weather forecasting method claiming three to four day certainty. It contrasts his solo approach with the Weather Bureau and notes skepticism while acknowledging ongoing scientific wonder. The piece urges watching developments in Saavely’s invention.
Contemporary opinion notes a young president’s vigor boosts national spirit while urging citizens to think independently beyond party ties. It lauds the Christian Endeavor movement for engaging lay youth and expanding its reach, highlighting broad journalistic praise.
Elvin Root's appointment as Secretary of State is officially announced. He will take office in September.
The battleship Kotaz Potemkine departed POCSMKINE on July 7, skipping bombardment of Theodousla town. Dispatch from The Newer reports minimal damage and focus on movement.
Citizens respond to editorials and appeals for catastrophe relief. Donations totaling hundreds of dollars are distributed among widows and orphans via pastors in Thurmont and vicinity. Also notes Frederick readers sending support from Baltimore and a court decision favors the defendant in Union Manufacturing Company wage case.
Five workers died and four were injured when an explosion wrecked the Taylor Cond and Coke shaft at Searles west of here. Rescue efforts saved at least one companion as debris collapsed the shaft area. Authorities were unsure if gas or dynamite caused the blast.
A collage of era snippets shows a trolley accident report for QGreen-Jones and remarks on recovery. Jokes reference sheets, letters and misheard phrases appear from Chicago News to Cleveland Leader and Louisville Courier Journal, highlighting whimsical misstatements and satirical exchanges.
The piece argues that despite General Horace Porter presenting clear evidence, many doubt the authenticity of the John Paul Jones body recovery. It notes public skepticism, sensationalism, and persistent belief in escapes like Booth, while praising Porter’s orderly methods and thorough proof.
A humorous meditation on friendship contrasts old friends who help little with money and old jokes with new acquaintances who seem flush. The piece notes the value and failures of different social ties and ends with a literary flourish about night music and a whisky endorsement.
A 19th century newspaper ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy, claiming it cures constitutional catarrh by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The ad offers a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and promotes testimonials and product availability through FJ Cheney & Co of Toledo.
A Joned-style Black Hand gang in New York attempted to collect 1600 from Pietro Caputo, a Mamaroneck saloon keeper. Caputo fatally stabbed one attacker, wounded two others who fled. In a separate incident, a boy, Percy Deveau, vanished from a Detroit freight car after doors were locked. Two youths drowned near Yough River. storm damages hit Maryland including Cumberland and Barton mines.
A court sale of the Philip Releb farm in Frederick County is authorized by the 1905 equity case. The property lies on the Frederick to Jamaville road, four fields, four miles from Frederick, with improvements including a seven room house and outbuildings. Purchaser deposits cash, balance in annual payments, possession reserved to Hubert W. Mercer until April 1906, and crops planted this fall.
Nathan Sheaffer of Pennsylvania is named president with William Maxwell of New York City as first vice president Miss N Cropsey of Indiana second vice president J H Hememan of Arkansas secretary JeWin Shepard of Wilcona Ming as treasurer J A Wilkinton of Kansas. The salaries report notes rising teacher requirements and that 147 large cities employ about 100000 teachers with average high school salaries around 1046 dollars and elementary salaries about 661 dollars with wide gaps by city size.
Public notice published for thirty days regarding the re extension of the Frederick County Nats Bank charter per the Comptroller of the Currency. Includes dates May 31, 2895 and May 29, 1905, and mentions capital surplus and deposits.
Listings describe 116 acre Stephen S. Fout farm, 12th and 13th street properties, a 7th through 15th series of suburban homes near Mountville, and several business and residence sites on West Patrick Street and N Market Street. Also includes a 1905 Main Line schedule with arrivals and departures for Hancock to Clear Spring and Hagerstown.
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