This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1900
Page
1
A jumble of clippings covers varied topics from a power recovery case in a Pennsylvania woman to steamship competition for Cape Nome, plus Venezuelan pacification, a dual presidential candidacy, and Maryland justice where a brutal offender received lashes in Snow Hill. The report also notes political party bids by Jonx G. Woortey and Swallow and ends with a reference to ongoing public notices and editorials.
A West Point cadet hopeful defied hazing at Highland Falls by challenging a questioning committee. A ring formed and the candidate defeated the hazer, signaling potential changes to the cadet hazing practice and warning future recruits that resistance may occur.
In Allegany and surrounding counties tension over miner treatment intensifies as Senators and local leaders clash over Warner and George's Creek influence. The dispute centers on mining jobs, intimidation, and public perception of sacrifice for workers, with Maryland politics and national issues foregrounded in editorials from multiple papers.
A quirky collage of old quotes and snippets shows residents debating population estimates, marital wit, orchard inquiries, and a hotel inquiry about seating, all reflecting light humor and social rhythms of a bygone era. Notable lines include a census result from Merroness and exchanges from the Philadelphia and Boston papers.
A montage from multiple papers contrasts troops behavior in war. It notes American and Japanese soldiers in Tiên Tửn kept discipline and did not loot while other Allied forces faced criticism. It remarks on Allied unity at Tien Tsun and cites historic battles with diverse combatants.
The text recalls the Battle of Tren Tao seen as a world war clash, portraying it as a confrontation against Mongolian forces. It suggests the conflict could be remembered historically as a global war, highlighting fears of widespread terror and national unity.
A fragment from Harper's Bazaar features a romantic poem about the heart with lilting imagery and a humorous hot weather verse advising readers on coping with heat. The piece blends lyric whimsy and light editorial warmth typical of 19th century style.
Hon Elihu Root Secretary of War visits Camp Ordway where National Guard of DC is encamped. He arrives four o clock is greeted by General George H Harries and staff. Grass parade pleases him and several thousand visitors attend. A light rain disrupts inspection then Root departs by special train. General Miles due later in week before July 29 close.
Montgomery County Anti-Saloon League and Women's Christian Temperance Union press for Camp Ordway in Gaithersburg to abolish the army canteen. Obeste meets Gen Harris of the District National Guard, cites state law power and possible executive order. Talbott, the state's attorney, seeks a settlement without legal action.
Mr Charles H Reynol and Miss Annie Kane of Brunswick wed at noon today in the Reformed parsonage by Rev Dr B R Bachbach. A suspected forger, believed to swindle merchants with Pallman Palace Car Company checks, was captured in Patterson New Jersey yesterday. Mrs Harriet Filby of East Church street is critically ill.
A historic note on an ice making method using ammomiaselt to freeze ice quickly for ice cream. Mentions Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a prominent remedy for stomach ailments and urges attention to Revenue Stamps on bottle necks. References Harper whiskey as a favorite of famous men.
A 19th century reminiscence recalls Charlce F. Markell praising Edwin H. Conger, U.S. minister to China and Brazil, for his height, bravery, modesty, and lifelong devotion to family amid rumors of his untimely death. Markell, then chief clerk in Baltimore, reflects on Conger’s leadership and service.
Brief items note July nearing end and public life emphasis. A suspect used silk sales to defraud, taking advances and a watch from a woman on All Saints street. Worthington leads an inquiry into the alleged fraud and watch engraving scheme observed yesterday in the city.
Hazel G Wachter infant daughter of Mr and Mrs David E Wachter West Fifth street died yesterday morning of convulsions Funeral was conducted at the house by Rev E L McLean Interment at Mt Olives Cemetery A T Rice Sons funeral directors Also noted are a steam laundry plant installation at the Woman's College by B Frank Kauffman of Wilson Laundry Machine Co Columbia Pa and several cough remedy endorsements by local druggists noting Chamberlains Cough Remedy safety and reliability
Liberty Copper Mines near Centerville will be operated by a newly formed company organized in Philadelphia. Mr. W. J. Ayres remains in control. two new concentrators will be installed to boost daily capacity, along with new air compressors and machinery. An option on land adjoining the old mines is held, with plans to acquire ten acres at specified prices if ore is found. A copper mill on the Cramer farm near Centerville continues operation.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.