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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1904
Page
4
An independent Frederick publication reports on local ambiguity in political standings and a meteor sighting in Ohio. It notes American marines in Tangier and praises Frederick firefighters. The piece highlights Baltimore newspaper ambitions, including a 16 story structure and a January 1 1905 press move.
The Baltimore police were instructed to enforce the state speed regulation for automobiles. The article notes that Frederick has more frequent violations of the speed limit and reckless turning, showing the necessity of strict enforcement to prevent accidents and protect pedestrians and horse-drawn vehicles.
A garbled mid nineteenth century note reports a light snowfall in Baltimore and mentions a maritime rumor of a sea serpent near Annapolis. The fragmentary lines reference a tailstone described as large as bird eggs and imply upcoming events or sightings.
The Baltimore News argues that a young man cares less about college conduct compared to moral and spiritual aims and more about participating in the major questions of republican government. It stresses that individual engagement shapes long term political outcomes and the nation’s fate.
A collage of humorous quips from newspapers about climate talk visitors and country living. A Detroit Free Press line notes guests to the seashore, while others joke about summer visits, debonair attire, and household costs. It captures light social banter across papers.
A Brooklyn Earle column criticizes sensational yellow journalism. It argues readers crave drama over truth, and editors shape narratives to confirm readers’ views, dulling public discernment and fostering mob mentality.
A fragmentary, period voice piece contrasts a refined school pageant with rustic rural verse. It juxtaposes a graduation scene and a campaign speech with a rural narrator recalling fishing and family life, capturing local tone and scattered dialog. The text blends literary homage with folksy reminiscence, preserving names and odd spellings as shown.
Some 60 000 children welcomed the Liberty Bell brought from Philadelphia by a petition of 90 000 public school children. The bell entered the World’s Fair grounds to cheers from thousands in the Plaza with speeches by city and state officials. It was installed in the Pennsylvania building to remain throughout the exposition.
Gettysburg Pennsylvania June 9 The present state encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic is one of the best ever held. Veterans report full hotels and town holiday decorations with national colors at nearly every house. Officers elected unanimously include Department commander John P McNevin Altoona senior vice commander W H Breneman Lancaster junior vice commander J L Vose Tunkhannock chaplain John W Sayers Chester for the twenty third time. Reading chosen as next meeting site.
Two boys Raymond Berhyzet and Stephen Mc Que flagged a Pittsfield New York express near a washout in Great Barrington Massachusetts on June 9. They alerted locals, obtained a red sweater, and signaled the engine to stop just yards from the gap. Passengers rewarded the youths with a purse for saving lives.
Baseball scores list American League results New York beat Cleveland 4 1 St Louis defeated Washington Chicago swept Athletics Detroit won 6 Boston 2 National League scores Boston Cincinnati 5 in 10 innings Philadelphia 4 Boston 3 New York 2 Pittsburgh Chicago 1 Also a personal testimonial from Mrs H Newson of Decatur Ala describing digestive illness and relief after trying Electric Bitters claiming recovery and endorsing the medicine as effective for liver kidney stomach and bone troubles.
Special dispatch reports Levi Latter of Chicago, a native of Washington County Maryland, died here this morning of heart failure. He built a fortune in Chicago business and maintained a residence in nearby BES O e as part of his life.
In Washington D C a man and his wife and two daughters hold prominent society positions. One daughter is married to Lord Curzon the viceroy of India, another daughter Mise Daisy is well known in English society. His son Joseph Letter is noted as a leading speculator.
A special dispatch from St. Puterspure datelined June 9 says General Oka has been surprised, with a reported loss of 3,000 men.
Cambridge, Mass. June 9. Charles L. Tucker has been indicted by the Middlesex county grand jury for the murder of Mabel Page. The case now moves to the trial docket as authorities prepare further proceedings.
Special Dispatch reports Cardinal Satolli arriving in New York. Across New Jersey pound fishermen face bail to answer grand jury indictments for obstructing navigation, with about 200 involved from Atlantic Highlands to Cape May. North Hudson construction strikes drive 200 workers from the reservoir site. armed clashes rise as shots are fired but no injuries occur. Marine firemen across the coast plan a large strike. Barnum heirs receive 19587 in surplus distribution. An Audenried coal breaker is destroyed, leaving 800 workers unemployed with $100,000 loss. Additional items tout advertising’s value, a headache remedy claim, and Harper Whiskey’s fair display at St. Louis.
Help wanted ad seeks a man to drive a milk wagon and milk cows for John F Stine near Frederick. Box 361. jeldl2awst
The Mancheater Lutheran church will be rededicated next Sunday. A Court of Appeals decision and a Maryland rail reassessment are noted. Maryland delegates to the Democratic National Convention elected Murray Vandiver as chair. Washington College improvements and a Camden Station retrenchment order affect local funds and rail operations.
A reader testimonial from G. R. Davia of 67 West Fifth Street praises Doane Kidney Pills for backache and kidney complaints. He recounts initial relief, renewed use after kidney concerns, and asserts the product’s superiority. Sold by Clinton E Main’s drug store and other dealers at 50 cents per box. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doane.
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