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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1899
Page
4
In a bustling Frederick edition readers see commentary on President McKinley, Pennsylvania Democrats, and the Philippines war. The piece cites travels of Mr Chamberlain and letters from soldiers, arguing sensational tales may misrepresent wartime realities.
The piece critiques military camp reporters who craft lurid, false Santiago campaign stories. It notes reporters seeking dramatic interviews in Montauk and the Philippines, the spread of bloodier myths through papers in New York and Washington, and veterans’ reluctance to be misrepresented by eager yarns.
Contemporary comment from Baltimore papers notes Maryland peach and watermelon seasons, debates over Garden of Eden status in various sections, cautions fire safety by nonprofessionals, and defends Admiral Schley against renewed criticism in the Schley-Sampson controversy.
A collage of quips on machine voting learning and social wit from multiple papers. The piece interweaves a Columbus Journal line about voters learning to use polling machines, a Detroit Journal gag about open car windows, a Washington Star quip on fame, and a Cleveland Plain Dealer inspector joke about a murder investigation.
The Chicago Times Herald reports Admiral Schley lauding American women in his Chicago address. He praised women as elevating virtue and cited how a nation’s regard for its women mirrors its greatness. He argued America’s progress rests on placing women on a high ethical plane and that all citizens are sovereign with women as queens.
The passage argues that American women enjoy greater social respect than in Europe, fueling improvements in appearance and intellect. It notes younger generations are taller and better developed, with college statistics supporting rising female achievement and increased attention to both body and mind as mothers of Americans.
A two poem fragment set compares longing and love. The first sonnet laments lost fate and unrequited affection framed by a motherly gaze and tearful farewell. The second, titled The Eyes of a Girl by WL. E. Nox, describes a moonlit mountain road, harvest imagery, and stars as metaphors for romantic gaze and enduring appeal.
A cool spell brings vacation planning to the fore with haymaking starting soon. The snowball boy returns and camping trips, Washington and Marshall Hall excursions, and summer getaways are mapped. The Cuban Giants manager E. J. Lamar seeks a game with Frederick, featuring Dorsey Robinson.
Miss Lotta Rosa mond Robinson daughter of Alfonso Robinson married Christopher Chapman Richardson son of John S Richardson Sr of Belair at Union Chapel Methodist near Wilna Harford county. Rev B W Kindler of Uniontown brother in law of the bride officiated assisted by Rev S A Hoblitzell of St Michaels and Rev Silas B Tred was of Belair. The bride attended Frederick High School and is sister of the principal Miss M M Robinson. Unverzagt Hieth a marriage in Falls Church Va last Tuesday between Jonas Unverzagt Washington and Miss Ratis Hietea.
The funeral for Miss Susan Cathanne Iambright was held yesterday at her home 19 West Fifth Street with Rev. L. F. M. Myers officiating. Pallbearers were her grand nephews Clinton Ernest Lee Mebrle Marion and Edmand Moberly. Interment followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. A. T. Rice & Sons supervised arrangements.
Observations from Mill Uo nal Trip describe a brisk market morning with cool air after recent warmth. Vegetables show seasonal rise while home grown produce edges out foreign, with prices listed for eggs butter poultry fruit and dairy. Meats and fish offer modest supplies as farmers and dealers note limited cherry and strawberry runs and rising local demand.
The Knights of Phythias will hold an all day picnic at Braddock Heights on Wednesday July 12 with a concert by Freder ick's noted musicians and speeches by well known orators. The Frederick Select Orchestra will furnish music for dancing and entertainment. Committee members in charge are Henry Wineberg Edgar L. Miller Frederick Obenderfer Dr. T. S. Bader will lead the music and H Dorsey Etchison will be master of ceremonies.
A large group of sixty four young people enjoyed a trolley trip organized by Mr William Zimmerman on the electric road to Myersville. The special car stopped at Middletown Myersville and Braddock Heights with music aboard. Excursion from Frederick to Myersville is planned for next Wednesday evening by motormen Courtney and Mantz. Batches of horses entered in a race on Colonel L V Baughman track Tuesday at 6 30 p m. De Witte Little Early Risers promoted for relief of biliousness indigestion and related ailments.
A lively informal column recalls midsummer life in Jane with weather, farms, gatherings, and social events. It mentions an electric road to Liberty, local weddings, picnics, church anniversaries, school closings, and urban improvements, voiced in a playful, nostalgic tone. The piece hints at forthcoming commencements and social amusements as the season advances.
Mr. J. B. Price visited the office with two wheat heads from his field raised from new seed. One variety is Jones Longberry from Canada and the other Rea Cross from Wisconsin, priced at four dollars per bushel. The heads are larger and yield more per acre. He invites farmers to view his field before harvest.
Notice appears in The Nxaws that books will be opened in this city Hagerstown and Baltimore on July 19 to receive subscriptions to the capital stock of the Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Company.
London June 17 A Whitefriars Club dinner in Twain’s honor drew speeches by Rev S Reynolds Mole US Senator elect Chauncey M Depew and Pultney Bigelow. Louis Frederick Austin praised Twain’s courage and toil while Clemens’s reply drew cheers. Sir Edward Chichester praised American sailors and remarked Manila visit deepened respect for U S character. A light remark about Captain Coghlan followed.
Official account of the Caledonia mine disaster at Glace Bay Cape Breton Dominion Coal shows two explosions. Six men overwhelmed by fire damp perish while exiting. A second blast kills a rescue party led by underground manager Thomas Johnston. Bodies recovered except one as volunteers battle the fire for hours. Seven families left behind.
In Cleveland on June 17 a streetcar strike turned violent as non union workers were attacked at Clark avenue and Pexarl street. Police kept order while later a Budd avenue car was blocked by girls from factories and missiles were thrown. A torpedo exploded on a Willson avenue car, nearly derailing it and causing a fire that was quickly put out by police and bystanders.
Lancaster June 17 the stock of W X M Jacobs confiscated after the Jacobs Kendiz Breddell Taylor counterfeiting case drew tobacco men and major eastern firms. About 400000 pounds of tobacco and 2 000 900 cigars plus factory apparatus sold high. total receipts may reach 50000 with most tobacco going to New York houses. Some cigars sold for as high as 22000 though average prices were near 4 and some as high as 9 per thousand after tax.
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