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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1900
Page
1
The Daily News covers public displays of nuisance cannon crackers, insectivorous bird protection, and school conditions in Washington County. Letters discuss criticisms of local education and a merchant’s geography lesson prompting calls for map studies of Maryland and the United States.
Opinion columns condemn political meddling in appointing officers at the Maryland House of Correction after a board vote. Republicans challenge the move, arguing the incumbent is competent and removal harms public service.
A collage of quips from newspapers lampoons marriage, human nature, and public life. Jokes feature phonograph infancy, hotel monopolies, graduations, bridesmaid nerves, and a former dime museum glass eater, with playful banter among spouses and mothers.
The Indianapolis News notes ten youths in New Jersey face whipping for theft as a juvenile reform alternative. A ten year old received twenty lashes in Jersey City, showing distinctions between youthful offenders and adults and suggesting whippings may reduce stigma and need for harsher confinement. Our China policy piece argues the United States, with fifty five vessels on the Asiatic Station, is best placed to influence events though many ships are unequipped for inland waterways.
In a wary tone the article notes the buildup of warships and weaponry, including gunboats and fighters, ready for potential action in the Far East and the Philippines. It warns against overreach and urges restraint while acknowledging possible duties to protect citizens if China pursues aggression.
A scented dusk garden scene recalls a farewell in a love poem. The speaker bids good night to a sweetheart across land or sea as stars watch and memories linger in silver starlight. The text includes garbled phrases and stray names, preserving a romantic farewell vibe.
Purely personal items list local residents and visitors. Rev E L McLean visits York PA. Miss Susie Markey stays in Wellesley MA. Miss Alice Shriner visits Miriam Evans in Washington DC. Rev C W Stinespring and Reno S Harp depart for Harrisburg PA. S T McBride visits William Center in Frederick. Miss Alice Jaynes guests at Mrs J A Williamson in Court Square. Mrs Walter Absil leaves for Monteray. Miss Nelle Pontz leaves for Lancaster. Mr and Mrs O O Radcliff and grandson visit Dr and Mrs J Radcif in Frederick. Mrs Mollie Hoover and Mrs Owens of Knoxville and Mrs Hibbs of Washington visit S L Lilly. Miss Clara Rosskey and Miss Howard visit relatives in Frederick. Alice Mealey Marshall visits from Washington. Benton Knode and Mrs Margaret Knode visit Libertytown. Miss Clorida Wright home from Baltimore. Raymond Wright returns to Baltimore. J Thomas Browning spends day in Frederick. W H Wagner spends day in Frederick on business. Edward Albaugh registered at Park Hotel. Miss Lula Font visits relatives in Frederick. Miss Laura Getzendaner returns home with nieces Eleanor and Grace Tregalls
The notice lists the sick Mrs B Rosenoor of North Market and improving Mrs Thomas Chapline of West Patrick. Master Earl Hargett of East Church sprained his left arm from a stable window. Invitations are out for the recital featuring Tennyson’s Princess with costumes provided by Jones of Baltimore.
Market quotes show J B W Hargett setting corn at 215 per barrel shelled corn at 38 cents per bushel wheat at 7 cents per bushel and hay priced between 12 and 14 dollars per ton.
The Peabody Conservatory of Sinsic Baltimore has issued its 33rd annual catalogue. In the preparatory department, Miss M Imogen Dorsey of this city is listed as a piano teacher.
The pay car of the Pennsylvania Railroad arrived in Frederick this morning and all employees received their pay for the month of March.
Four million involved as H Utermehie files a caveat in the Orphans Court for District of Columbus contesting a December 1657 paper writing alleged as the will of George W Utermehle. He asks probate be denied to real estate and personal property with issues to be tried by jury. The decedent, a prominent Washington financier, left an estate near 1.5 million, mainly real estate, with two daughters as beneficiaries. a long history of wealth and litigation is noted.
A compact discussion lists wives of U S presidents with varied names from Martha to Letitia and Lucretia. The page also notes a city property sale by Noah E. Cramer to John F. Davis and Rose L. Davis, and includes a card of thanks from Mrs. Petr in Des Moines, mentioning cough remedies sold by Albert L. Pearre.
The forty fourth annual commencement opened in Lancaster Pennsylvania with Dr Stahr delivering the address to graduates and friends. Addressing life’s dual aims he stressed personal growth and social progress as students begin new chapters. A campus building plan was unveiled featuring a three story gray Roman brick structure to house biology and chemistry laboratories with ample lab space and classrooms.
A merchant learns that pleasing varied tastes requires multiple messages. Consistent daily or weekly specials help reach all customers, and advertising best conveys what satisfies diverse shoppers. Information through news channels helps the public learn what to buy to feel satisfied.
Mina Appa Clark Forsyth daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur P Forsyth of Locust Grove Howard county will marry Mr Harry Grove of nearby town tomorrow at Locust Grove church.
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