14 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1905
Page
1
A mixed column notes the sinking of a merchant steamer as a distant war symbol and critiques Russian diplomacy. It mocks officials who misrepresent peace talks between Russia and Japan and accuses the bureaucracy of hiding defeat while urging honesty with the Russian public.
A compiled selection critiques U S President Roosevelt opening peace avenues with Russia and Japan while warning censorship of historic events. It notes naval weakness due to wireless telegraphy and favor for Republican candidates as peace talk grows.
A collage of quips and comic exchanges from period humor features lines about weather forecasts, a Chicago trust magnate, a Grand Jury, a prankster, life choices, an endowment policy, tariffs, and a wagging Representative from Shackville. The snippets reflect satirical banter and characterful turns across a variety of voices.
A transcribed mix of early 20th century clippings discusses mental activity aiding longevity versus worry costs. London trial testimony on brain injury damages is cited, with experts noting brain health depends on staying within capacity limits. A Cinelanath Enauker piece urges readers to avoid envy over wealthy operators and warns about stress from market tales.
A fragmentary verse note describes volunteers in Japan learning customs and romance. The speaker jokes about teaching maidens to kiss with flowery ceremony while imagining a mission across the sea. The piece hints at school youths and a playful, lyrical call to action.
Special dispatch notes heavy fighting as Japanese push back Russian positions north of the Kaoche river with forests behind the movement. Separate item reports Kasim names Nelidiff as France peace commission chairman and Paris as meeting site. Legal license case set for court this month over annual licensing fee billing lawyers. Birely scholarship at the University of Virginia awarded to Upton Sharretta Retoh of Frederick.
The Frederick County National Bank announces a 20 year extension of its charter by the Comptroller of the Currency, dating from June 13, 1906. The piece traces its history from a 164 charter, its 1806 organization under the National Bank Act, and lists past presidents and cashiers, current leadership under A. O. McCardell, and notes on dividends, deposits, and recent vault upgrades. The article highlights continuous dividends since 1918 and growth in deposits under modern management.
Across parts of Maryland events include Mount De Saten Academy’s fifty third commendement, Johns Hopkins University commencements with 117 degrees, and Front burg Normal School diplomas to be presented by Governor Warfield. Other items note Perryville station plans, northern rail fatality, and a Baltimore Methodist Episcopal conference effort.
An auto in flames on the National Pike between Frederick and Lagers Town burst into fire after gasoline leaked from the tank. Captain Roose velt aided by Captain Hooker of the USMC extinguished flames. Roosevelt is a nephew of President Roosevelt and Hooker a nephew of General Hooker. New Route No 1 for Middletown Frederick County details a 19.7 mile, 15 square mile area serving 10, population 80 houses. Residents honored the Bentz Street Park with a floral bench gift.
The Flower Mission Day honor for Jennie Casseday founder of the Flower Mission under the Woman's Christian Temperance Union featured a Monday evening program in the WCTU room. It included recitations, readings, and hymns, with about twenty-five charitable bequests sent to hospitals and the sick, plus distribution of three verses of Scripture on parchment tokens.
The famed laying hen owned by Mr St Germain of Jericho village Whode La land died after an autopsy ordered by the owner. The bird reportedly laid two eggs every other day and produced extraordinary double and soft eggs weighing up to two dozen ordinary eggs in a day. A guard testified to the hen’s integrity while the family faced attention for overproduction.
The funeral of Clarence Smith, colored, son of Moses Smith, aged 10, died near New Market on June 6, held at Simpson's chapel on June 7 with Rev J H Bocza officiating. Pallbearers listed. R B Randle undertaker. Walker Coatley, colored, funeral held yesterday at St Johns church with Rev Fr Kane officiating. pallbearers named. Interment Laboring Sons cemetery. Thomas P Rice funeral director. Also includes an ad for Hall's Catarrh Remedy by Ed Cheney & Co, Toledo Ohio, claiming cure and offering testimonials.
The Frederick County National Bank of Frederick Maryland receives a thirty day public extension notice from the Comptroller of the Currency. The bank is authorized to continue operations through June 14 2025 under amended articles of association. Chartered with a capital of 150000 and deposits of 347000.
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