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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1900
Page
1
A retrospective note on Lord Roberts and wartime reporting, then a long discussion from The Cumberland Times on roadside safety, hitching horses, and city regulations. It urges responsible handling of horses to prevent accidents or injury to bystanders, emphasizing public safety and accountability.
Mr Sedgwick suffered a skull base fracture after a buggy accident in Omaha. His wife refused medical care citing Christian Science faith, delaying treatment as Dr Stone reported serious injuries and a court case against Mrs Sedgwick followed. Local authorities debated confinement and medical intervention amid hospital and physician access disputes.
The article discusses cases where Christian Science healing is praised by followers yet criticized by physicians and lawmakers. It questions the safety of relying on prayer for serious injuries or diseases, especially involving children, and suggests legal restraint when public health or dangerous practices are at risk.
Contemporary comment debates consular appointments under new administrations, notes Maryland population shifts in Wicomico County and the push for legislative representation. It praises governors who are practical farmers, citing Brown, Lowndes, Smith, and Hamilton as examples of agriculturally inclined leadership shaping Maryland policy and governance.
A compact, collage style item collects snippets from various papers. It blends humor about aging, pride, and daily life with brief anecdotes and witticisms such as a traveler in London noting crowds, a grave joke about a funeral and a manager delaying departures to watch a game, all reflecting early 20th century humorous voice.
The Washington Star reports lingering ambitions around Admiral Dewey after past efforts to shift his role. Despite pressure, Dewey remains tied to his traditional duties as a naval leader, while political hopes and public interest persist.
The admiral, visiting Columbus, Ohio, hints he might accept a Kansas City convention's platform if named. He says his current stance remains that of three months ago, ready to serve if the people demand it. The interview notes skepticism about broad platforms and emphasizes the honor of candidacy itself.
Miss Irlle Henderson daughter of the Speaker of the Lunae is reported recovering from illness caused by overwork and attention to music vocal and instrumental prospects. She may help swell the group of pretty girls in the capital as she recovers.
A whimsical verse paints June as a sensory chorus where cicadas hum and fireflies glow. The poem describes hot air, buzzing insects, and dancing grasses as signs that summer has come, ending with a playful nod to the month of June and a faded attribution to Wassinctoy Star.
Rosenstock Bros. received the blue fatigue uniforms for the Independent Hose Company. They are double-breasted firemen suits with 14 metal buttons bearing F. D. and a blue cap with a Maltese cross and I. H. O. initials. The boss expects a fine appearance at the first wear. George A. Schroeder of this city is appointed asher for the Republican National Convention and notified to report in Philadelphia.
Manager Joseph E. Chew has arranged a Fourth of July game with the Brunswick baseball team. His squad beat Brunswick 23 to 1 last Fourth and expects another win, though Brunswick is described as one of the strongest in the county. In Maryland a 100-person committee was named to aid famine relief in India, with Cpt. L Victor Banghman and Mgr. Frederick Miller representing Frederick. Washington and Lee University in Lexington Va will dedicate its new law building to memory of John Randolph Tooker on Tuesday, June 1.
A fragment from a 1900 issue touts the coming twentieth century as the era of invention and highlights Hosetter's Stomach Bitters as a key remedy for indigestion and biliousness. It quotes Mrs. Doty praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and mentions sealed proposals for City Opera House rental by the Board of Aldermen, with bids due June 20, 1900.
A fragmentary list describes bedding and furniture such as brass and iron bedsteads with mattresses and springs, wooden beds with mattresses, bureaus, washstands, a safe, a bagatelle table, a shutje board, 42 pairs of woolen blankets, bedspreads, sheets, pillows, a large cook stove, and other household items from a Miller related sale.
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