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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1902
Page
4
A replica of a Frederick Maryland newspaper page discusses U.S. Cuba policy, the Molineux case, Siamese royal visit nomenclature, and Bryan’s Cuba observations. It cites Bryan predicting Cuban civil strife, debates self government, and references Jefferson and Clay on governance and national capacity.
The text questions whether a civil war has occurred in the Walted States and ponders methods for teaching a child to walk. It argues Cuban independence will yield a government that improves as virtue and intelligence grow, and defines government by the will of the majority rather than the perfection of each citizen.
Contemporary comment scraps speculate on Carnegie buying opportunities in an odd mix of satire and fiscal debate. Critics joke about locusts and Maryland’s canal, while foregrounding issues of state ownership and the Western Maryland railway impact on Baltimore’s coal access and tax costs.
A mosaic of droll exchanges and quips from old papers. Jests range from domestic rows over a broken dish to disputes over religion and marriage. A courtroom bust shows sharp words between defense and prosecution. A gag about gas light and a kiss ends with sly remarks on obedience.
The New York World reports Britain will accept peace terms with the Boers, praising the king’s prudence. It notes British weaknesses exposed by the conflict, including military system faults, administrative errors, and a costly aftermath of conquest with debts, deaths, and social disarray.
A fragmentary report laments the cruel policy of Chamberlain and the ignorant actions of Rhodes and Bloer. It condemns the slaughter and calls the victors’ honors pitiful while noting the grim history of the defense.
A fragmented poetry piece titled Moments With The Muse and The Deed explores longing, faith, and meaning. It juxtaposes a spiritual ode about song and deed with a Thorn and knees vignette, depicting a mourner’s passage through grief toward relief, roses earned by suffering, and a reflective closing line about rose sweat. The author is credited as Parapenehia Times and John Li Sarox.
A taxpayer letter urges support for a five hundred dollar appropriation for Buckeyatown Normal School scholarships. It argues the school is well managed by Prof Neighbours, has produced many certified teachers, and would relieve teachers’ need to attend distant normal schools. The writer defends using public funds to enhance teacher training and better teaching outcomes.
Miss Myra J Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs G W Taylor residing near Woodsboro died Sunday after illness from gramps at 26. Funeral held at Utica with Rev S M Hench. interment Utica cemetery. Bearers named Murray Valentine Charles Eyler Thomas Keeney John Smith Andrew Dresger Oscar Cramer. A colored infant Robert Wilson son of Mamie Palmer died Monday at Brewery alley. funeral yesterday. interment in Institution cemetery.
Lewistown district petitioners asked county commissioners to authorize a cow iron and steel bridge over the Monocacy at Lizk's Ford. H L Gaver spoke for the delegation. The board approved the surveyor's report on improving a public road in New Market district and the opening of a road in Jefferson district.
The News job department has a collection of calendars from 1908 for advertising across business lines. Parscog should view the samples and obtain pricing before ordering. A representative may call or visit to exhibit calendars and quote prices.
Special correspondence describes wedding dress trends with chiffon, lace, tulle veils, and crepe de Chine. Practical travel cloaks in pungee and silk gain favor, prices from $30, and a range of hats from lace straw flats to burnt straw and Leghorns, emphasizing lightness and new shapes.
Mr Mantz Besant left this afternoon for Oslo. Mr William Obew of Baltimore is home on vacation. States Automasy Worthington is in Brunswick on business. William S Levy of Baltimore visits Frederick. Alfred Ritter of Hast Second street goes to Boston on business. Flora Raphasi of Baltimore visits Miss Dolly Hayden Court Square. F W H Harry deputy clerk spends days in Hagerstown. Mrs Wallingsford and Miss Bila Wallingsford of Washington visit the Barringtons. D D Wilson Dubbs of Lancaster visits J Clark Rieffex West Third. Dr Wm C Boteler elected by proxy to Frederick county delegation to the congressional convention at Hagerstown tomorrow to renominate Geo A Pearce. John Francis Smith asks readers to ignore his lost dog ad. dog found herself after three days in the country.
Reports from the state cover a range of incidents and events. John T. Carson of Hagerstown dies at 89. Easton hosts murder trials and a first degree verdict in Lowie Green. Elkton hosts the diocese convention while Denton begins the Maryland Public Health Association’s session. Cumberland plans firebrick paving with a $60,000 cost. Talbot County taxes set at 88 cents per $100. A high school is proposed in Ellicott City. a marriage in York, Pa. and the First Baptist church marks a decade since dedication. Republican delegates in Hagerstown back Col. George A. Pearce for Congress.
Frank Crosby paid a $3 fine after arrest for indecent language and was released by Justice Eckstein. The will of Daniel H. Young was filed for probate, leaving estate to wife Lucretia for life and then to sons Charles T K Edward and Otho Clyde. Lucretia named executrix. Frederick County graduate Mary White Graff and U S G Wright delivered addresses on graduation day at Wil ford School Baltimore and Dickinson College Carlisle respectively.
News item notes Children Day will be observed by the Reformed congregation in St Pauls church Astics next Sunday June 8 at 10 oclock. A United Steam Fire Company meeting is set for 7:30 this evening. A local reader credits Chamberlains Cough Hennedy with saving their child from whooping cough and croup in Pair Haven Washington.
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