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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1905
Page
6
FragmentedOCR text from a historic newspaper page shows a masthead style with misread company names and ad streams. It mentions a daily independent paper, publication by a printing company, and telephonic or mailing advertisement orders, with scattered postal and correspondence notes.
A 1905 June reads President Roosevelt plans a broad overhaul of government operations to root out red tape and improve efficiency while Secretary of State Joax Hay contemplates continued service. The piece praises graduates as vital to society, arguing their idealism sustains national morale and ethical standards.
The Cumberland Times notes General Miles campaigns for governor, arguing his bid will let the nation judge the long standing charge that he is a politician.
A collage of mock dialogue and quips from multiple papers shows humor about love, divorce, probity, and social doctrine. Notable lines reference Maude’s marriage, a doctor with the undertaker, and a playful exchange on socialism and sharing.
An ancient structure on the Antietam battlefield remains in good condition. The text recalls fierce fighting with Union losses and several officers wounded, including Hooker who suffered a foot wound. Soldiers fought amid heavy casualties as the ground filled with bodies and the scene became a vivid war memory. Across the road, the Maryland monument was erected in 1900 costing $12,000.
A collage of syndicated items notes political and cultural commentary. It cites editorials from New York World Minneapolis Journal and New York Times on peace terms public salaries and The Hague conventions plus fire engine efficiency and transit issues nationwide.
Notes quote Baltimore on industry leaders and factories while praising Hawaii as temperance paradise. The Chicago News joke about women and men’s appearances is cited, with a jab about baldness. An Annapolis hospital remark adds a light, social commentary tone.
The article argues for experimenting with automobile and motor driven fire engines in Philadelphia, noting gradual adoption. It acknowledges potential breakdowns but cites tests elsewhere showing advantages like speed and readiness outweighing drawbacks such as motor failures and pavement issues. It stresses Philadelphia should not lag behind in this pivotal fire fighting development.
A fragmented historic page blends poems and street scenes with a note on the new Republican county central committee. It mentions various figures like Reno S. Harp and George R. Dennis, with a brief courthouse meeting summary. The prose reflects period voice and local civic notes amid verse.
Multiple brief obituaries and death notices from Baltimore area families. Olivia Heyde, wife of Rev. George W. Heyde, dies at home after heart trouble. funeral planned from B&O depot with service at the grave. Also Dr James C. Hummer and Dr J. M. Titzel mourned, with careers in ministry and medicine. Mrs Jacob Flickinger and Miss Margaret Fieldman noted among others, with details on survivors, burial sites, and funeral arrangements.
In St Persesuuga on June 17 England filed a formal complaint over the sinking of an English ship by Russian angular cruisers. The dispatch cites naval action and diplomatic tensions between England and Russia.
Negotiations for an armistice have started as disputes continue in Manchuria with both sides seeking a ceasefire. The talks aim to reduce hostilities and pave a path toward peace amid ongoing military tensions and regional strategic interests.
County shoppers browse a Sunday market listing discounted eggs and butter, fresh poultry, fruit and vegetables. Prices span eggs at 15 cents a dozen, butter 15 to 20 cents a pound, chickens 25 to 60 cents each, peaches and berries in season, various greens and staples priced per peck or per box.
The notice lists commencement events for Middistowne Myersville Jefferson Bronswick and Adamstown high schools with dates in June and June 21 and speeches by local principals and orators. Names of graduates include Ella Francis Kefauver Elelne May Wilhide Wilhelmina Castle Charles Derrord George Lorenzo Miller and others.
Miss Mary Hy Shafer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter K E Shafer of B Middletown, recently returned from Allentown Pennsylvania where she taught at a college for women. She accepted a Summer term teaching position in English and Mtecatore at the Boston School of Expression in Asheville North Carolina. The move follows her departure in a few days.
The State Board of Education elected Dr Washington Ward of Western Maryland College as superintendent of the State Normal School, with a $2,400 yearly salary and a furnished residence. Ward, 38, is a noted historian and author, and his wife Mrs Ward formerly Miss Sam Ferris served on the Frederick Female Seminary faculty.
Judge Alvey shows improvement after illness in Haguera. Divorce granted to Mrs. Lou M Keyser in Hagerstown. Manslaughter sentence for William Winston in Towson. Clergy from Capuchin College to be ordained in Baltimore. Miss Mary Owens died from blood poisoning after a shoe abrasion. Cardinal Gibbons presided at Ss Joseph's Academy commencement in Emmitsburg. Retirement announced for Rev Dr Kremer after forty six years in ministry. Catarrh cure ads mention Dr Cheney methods.
The Comptroller of the Currency certifies a re-extension of the bank's charter and requires thirty days of publication to notify all shareholders. The notice seeks compliance and public awareness of the extended charter status.
Comptroller of the Currency William B Ridgely certifies Frederick County National Bank Frederick Maryland is authorized to continue corporate existence until June 13 1925 under amended articles of association. Witness seal and date June 13 1905. Capital 150000 surplus 53000 deposits 387000.
Fragmented listing shows coal products and wood sales with quality notes and prices. Mentions Portland and Rosendale cements and broad hand ing services, indicating a local merchant ad for fuel and construction materials.
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