Baltimore News Sparks Census and Famine Relief Notes
A Baltimore News digest discusses reactions to the census counting process, noting public questions about local figures and the lengthy enumeration timeline. It also highlights famine relief appeals from the Baltimore committee aiding India, with funds to Christian Herald or the committee treasurer, and comments on press accountability and safer reporting practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Committee
Maryland
India
Tok News
Willets
Christian Herald
Ofew York
Machine aided census counting protocol described
The text outlines a procedure where schedules are checked against rendered accounts and then fed to clerks punching Hollerith cards for an electronic counting lab. Cards failing accuracy checks are discarded, and verification uses a machine that sorts by color, ex origin, or foreign birth. The director notes figures are not issued for any specific city or state, urging public patience.
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Census Bureau
Washington
Merriam
Holserith Electric
Ex Sud Br
Maryland Writers and Historians Highlight Local Pride
Contemporary comment reflects Baltimore area tastes with praise for poets and writers like James W. Thomas of St. Mary's County. The discourse mentions Garden of Eden debates and regional pride across Frederick, Washington, and Allegany counties, praising Maryland's heritage and notable citizens.
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Haddaway
Gal W. Scott Roberts
Centrevile Record
Beiong
Maryland
Bills
Frederick
Washington
Allegany
Baltimore Nowe
Minutes of Merriness and Snippets of Wit Across Papers
A collage of humorous quotes and diary-like snippets from various newspapers. Voices range from a bookkeeper and firm head debating expenses to remarks on electricity, overcharged fees, political labor, and social banter about widowhood and marriage.
Be of good cheer for the new century says President Low
The Philadelphia Times notes Columbia University president Seth Low urges graduates to embrace social, industrial, and governmental changes as natural evolution. He predicts vast employment as old systems yield to new methods and stresses active effort to shape transformed careers for the next generation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Isyn
Seth Low
Columbia University
New York
Low
Hhis
Sil
Mobs in American Streets and the Call to Civilized Order
The text denounces street mobs in St. Louis and Dayton attacking women seeking transit, condemning their cruelty and labeling the actions as a blot on American civilization. It contrasts mob illegality with the duty of citizens and authorities to restore decency, while noting the hypocrisy of some who blame foreigners yet tolerate domestic barbarism.
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Tue National Advertiser
Paris
Gange
China
St. Louis
Dayton
Ohio
Uie
No Time and Tender Words Across the Day
A collage of verse and short prose pieces reflects daily labor, quiet poetry, and advice. It includes a farm clock's march through morning to dinner bell, reflections on time and kindness, a student Mollie’s public speaking, and a testimonial praising Chamberlain's remedy for stomach distress.
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Ahecords
Chamberlain
G. H. Wilson
Livers- Tash
Burgettstowe
Washington Co
Ribera L. Pearce
Baltimore Deaths and Local Notices Prompt Civic Health Warnings
A Baltimore death toll includes infants and several adults from accidents and illness. Drowning, burns, and a fatal blow reported. smallpox cases quarantined on North Dallas and Paca streets. Eviction of reform efforts outlined by Vansville Farmer’s Club in Prince Georges county. plans for a new Ebenezer Baptist church building discussed.
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Allegany Cuenty
Epworth League
New Wet
James U Dent
Princess Anne
Clara Ujater
Mr. Wathan
H. Wooters
Casuberland
Fouel
Baltimore
Malach Yingling
St. Juln's Catholic Church
Westminster
Sarah Garey
Matthew Garey
Gree
Caroline County
Florence Weitrell
Gaugaia Algeba Weitsol
Second Street
Brooklyn
Anne Arundle County
Vansville Farmer's Club
Prince Georges County
Attendaoose
Water power plan at Thistle Company mills Chester
A proposed reuse of water power at the Thistle Company cotton and silk factory on the Patupeco River aims to repair an old rule by constructing a second dam downstream to recycle water into the penstock. The scheme, attributed to superintendent Robert P. Deal, envisions using about a quarter of the river’s flow again to power new machinery including silk production. Jacob Kirn plans the new dam, awaiting detailed plans. Also included are advertised letters remaining in Frederick, with list details and conditions for collection.
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Thistle Company
Chester
Patupeco
Patapsco
Robert P. Deal
Jacob Kirn
Frederick County Bonds to be Redeemed July 2, 1900
Notice from Frederick County Commissioners informs holders of 4 percent bonds and coupons under 1883 and 1886 acts that redemption will occur on July 2, 1900, at Citizens' National Bank of Frederick, after which interest ceases. G. C. Ausheimer, Clerk. Also a brief local ad mentions water service and closet cleaning requests.
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Wi. H. Nicodemus
Frederick County
Doug
S. H. Hargett
Frederick Co
Douglass Hargett
Er Urner
Park
Tyler's
Hiennob
Adamstown
Maryland
General Assembly of Maryland
Citizens’ National Bank of
Frederick
G. GC. Ausherman
Gtrenlt
State of Maryland
Cletis W Fogle
Mamie D. Fogle
Nettie J. Boon
George Boon
Forr
Johnsville
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the Daily News
Porlicked Axe
Great Southern Printing and Baxcufactoring Company
Fredorice
Tae. Romer, c i Bert
A Bucy. Sager
Atariady
Acqviaee
Welelly News
Matt
Ciberwtes
Hart
LEWS
Frederick, Ma
Pune
Census Returns
Lattimore Herald
Baltimore American
Cumberland
James W. Thomas
Our County Bar Association
James Thomas
St. Mary‘s County
Ccmberland Times
Philadelphia Record
Sid
Milwaukes Journal
William
Atlanta Constitution
Chicago Times-Herald
Cholly
Algy
Voice OF the Press
Cad
Maair
Shear
Detroit Free
Mollie
Moll
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Gery
Ichester
Frederick City
Allen
Allen 3
LeHos
N.Y
East Third Street
Appis
CE. Caine
Itadio
Lexis S. Clintan
Disdin
Petersville
Maroney
Patrick Street
Chapel Aller
Patrick
Church Street
George
Zimmerman
Wil Ron
Market St
East Fourth St
East Church Street
Cherch Street
J. W. Hilleary
C. O’donnell
Pecereville
Dawtt
Fuserais
Stephen S. Waite
Seattle
Alaska
Acmspole
Warte Wise
Frederick and
Natota
Baga Botuiog
Ula Sharetts
Beeretary
Equity
Srming
Nicsdemus
Micipc
Roterty
Mary
Romerti
Fraogtin Barrage Bank of
Cotorr
Frepeninx, Mo
Jane
Susset
Tcesday
Lovelock P. mm
Saiddrigs
Remabtorg
Geo
KR. Brengle
Pepuic Sale
Johnsvile
Cowper Mine
Lilas H. Brown
Mary C. Brown
Emma V. Fogle
Reno & Harp, & Durdel Billrdon
Charles Eb, Fott
John H. Grove
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Frederi
Ueverninett
Agricoltors Departues
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Yodim
Sexynons
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N. Market
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Markell & Trail
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Marxet St
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WV Asted
Benet Life Insurance Company
Newark
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Old Line” Life Insurance Company
America
H. P. Goddard
Lexington St
John P. Stine
Brooklin
M.B. Igler & Co
Poriland
the Banner OF Liberty
Libertstown
Frederick Counts
Wilgette Roscoe Swadener
East Fourth Street
John N. Clary
Freder County
TowssExe
Scott
Eucey Warkes
Fruer
G. Sonex
Su Scott
Wilcox & Hibston
Ne. Day & Leon
Washington, D.C
BvaLestar’ Brokers
Creete
Washington, D. C
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Ite Gmigns
Fem Baching
KJ. Osborne
R. BR. Schedules
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Jadelphis
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Chealous
Ores
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Baltimore and Washington Mail
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Seeane
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Chambersboro
Fahimere
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Jaabaert
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