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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1900
Page
1
The Daily News reports the mayor and aldermen codified city ordinances, hoping enforcement of good laws long ignored. A resident questions a proposed free-for-all fire company race, fearing disorder, with leaders urged to assess justification before any event.
The News reports Carroll County commissioners set a 45 cent tax rate per 200 for the coming year while condemning nearly all county buildings as unfit and urging replacement. The Baltimore American warns low rates delay needed improvements, noting the county’s population and wealth demand upkeep and modern facilities.
The plan should look to the future as well as the present by fixing its tax rate. It should not saddle taxpayers with large debts for coming years, nor tolerate costly public buildings whose facilities have long ceased to serve.
The piece notes Republicans and Democrats clashing over tax and census issues, with New Yorkers upset about notification timing. It cites General Osis claiming the Philippine War is over, while Taft warns the conflict continues. A Baltimore and Ohio rail project promises to remove a troublesome snake from its main line, pleasing cautious travelers.
A collage of quips from era newspapers about babies, fashion, romance, and society. Jokes reference a rich nude in a family, best dressed men, a playful line about a girl after a heart, and social remarks about travel and neighbors with many children.
The piece traces the evolution of the two term limit idea from early practice under Washington and Jackson through the Whig and Democrat shifts, noting Lincoln's 1864 renomination as a turning point that weakened the one term standard and set a precedent for future presidents. It contrasts expansionist business advocacy with merit based public service.
A fragmented verse catalogues romance and separation with images of doves and winged deeds. It contrasts two lovers divided by time and fate before uniting again, ending with an advertisement praising Hoods Sarsaparilla as America’s greatest medicine for care and cure.
A June report from Lisbon to Shanghai says Japanese sources report fifteen hundred foreigners massacred in Tien Tain. The Chinese crisis was discussed at a Cabinet meeting, and Lord Salisbury hurried to Windsor after.
A large Frederick crowd attended last night’s races at Avhtetin Park with about four to diget hundred spectators in the grand stand and dancing pavilion. Otis Miller defeated Albers McDonald in a 7.34 mile pursuit in 14 minutes 24 seconds. J Frank Pampel beat George Rowland in 4.34 miles in 12 minutes 18 seconds. Ezra Tabler gave an exhibition half mile in 1 minute 17.34 seconds. Howard Rhine rode a quarter mile in 31.25 seconds. Rowland will train in Frederick until July 4 before entering Havre de Grace races. Dancing continued until 1 o'clock. Frederick Select Orchestra provided music. Races are planned for Monday at the Park. The Epworth League's twelfth annual Frederick District convention opened with a sunrise meeting led by Rev. A. W. Zimmerman. Addresses were delivered by several pastors and lay speakers. Officers were elected: President Leem Bender, W. Va.. first vice-president J. B. Newcomer. second vice-president Mrs. Ida Leafe. third vice-president Prof. Arthur F. Smith. secretary Mrs. Bettie Day Clark. treasurer W. B. Olendenning. Junior League superintendent Miss Belle C. Wilderman. The next convention will be held at Keyser, W. Va., June 19, 1901.
Special Dispatch reports June 22 that Tein Tain endures relentless shelling as foreign concessions are largely burned and the American consulate is razed. Russians hold the railroad but face a heavy pressure. reinforcements are urgently needed with heavy casualties feared.
Cardinal Gibbons presided over the ninety first annual commencement at St Josephs Academy Emmitsburg. Bishop Allen of Mobile attended with Mount St Marys faculty, and numerous Rev Fathers. Gold medals and diplomas were awarded to ten graduates including Milas Mary H Skinner and Mira M Caroline Jenkins. Alumni met in the alda lady hall then shared luncheon in the recreation hall. The event featured the confer ring of the Louisa Carroll medal, noted as a highlight.
Registers were appointed by the Election Supervisors of Washington county. Mrs. Sarah Atler, aged sixty nine years, died at the home of her son in law at Ellicott City. The funeral of the late William Parnell Levely, assistant postmaster of Annapolis, was from his residence. The Baltimore Finance Commission voted to buy fifty thousand dollars of Western Maryland Railroad five percent bonds at 31 2 percent net. A tax collection suit on savings banks is on trial at Westminster. The will of Alexander McFadden, Cecil county native who died in Philadelphia, was filed for probate at Elkton. thousands bequeathed to educational and charitable institutions. Delegates from Consolidated Coal Company mines meet President C. K. Lord at Camperland to discuss the strike, aiming for peaceful settlement.
The Board awarded contracts for furnishing supplies for the three month period ending June. Vendors include Dr. Joe of Lewistown for flour and feed, D. for cattle, F. W. Staab for groceries, Gessens cleaning Rodock & Go for dry goods, D. Ineberg for shoes, B. Rosenour & Son for clothing, and Markell for hard goods. Also notes cheap publicity and a teaser about a penny in Frederick.
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