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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1904
Page
5
Special Dispatch reports a morning collision of two crowded street cars in Chicago. More than twelve people were injured and several killed, with many passengers escaping by narrow margins.
Special Dispatch to The News reports the Ro sotola ferry boat sank while crossing the Khoper river, a tributary of the Don. Sixty bodies recovered and 160 missing. Local authorities launched search efforts as the tragedy unfolded.
A special dispatch reports a Russian battleship was sunk and another badly damaged at Port Arthur. The toxic June 25 item confirms the losses in the naval action. The report notes the ships were part of the Port Arthur engagement with heavy damage reported.
Local brief lists numerous residents and visitors, detailing travels and guest appearances. Names include Charles D. Wagaman from Hagerstown, Mrs. Nussbaum visiting Baltimore, Dr. Roelkey from New York, Mrs Brugh from Columbia, A P A Richardson of Woodsboro, Harold Willard of Knoxville, BE Russell Stockman of Shooks town, Isabella McLaughlin of Charles Town, W Va, Mary Rosanna Birely and Jane Zacharias Birely of North Market Street visiting Charles Birely in New Haven, and Annie Hagen’s Frederick visit with a return through Taneytown Keedysville Antietam.
Improvements in the Women's College buildings authorize expanding the west hall third floor to add several student rooms and two store rooms and enlarge the gym by about 600 square feet. The Board of Directors elected Mrs. Sarsh O West as lady principal, replacing Mrs. Brooke. West, a Mt Holyoke and Rutgers graduate, has twelve years in school and college work and previously led the Rutgers female college.
Fire officials in Frederick urge the Board of Aldermen to fund improved firefighting equipment following a 25 percent rise in Camden and Frederick insurance rates. An inspector’s visit and Board of Underwriters stance push for quicker action to avoid higher costs and safeguard property, with Mayor Smith lauding volunteer firemen and calling for generous appropriations.
The will names Charles F. Thomas as executor with broad bequests and trust terms. The estate valued around $10,000 with $8,000 set for Jane Poole for life, three equal shares to nephews George D. Thomas Milton F. Thomas and a home loan to O. Newton Thomas, plus $1,000 bequests to Catherine H. Thomas and Emma B. Thomas after Jane Poole’s provision.
Jane nears home as wheat harvest runs late but expected to begin next week. Tax commissioners plan a Monday session through July 2. Thirteen monuments to Pennsylvania troops from Antietam will be dedicated September 17. An old anecdote notes Uncle Eben’s quip about a dancer and bucket bearer.
A local druggists firm in Hagerstown offers free umbrellas to rain callers. Visitors may borrow an umbrella for 24 hours at no charge, using a new, non cheap model. Also reported, Capt Walter Saunders sold ten shares of Liberty Turnpike at 4 dollars to B Derr Shrinsing and ten of Camp Shelby Inn at 20 dollars to Frank Samen.
The Frederick Free Kindergarten closes its fourth year with 67 enrolled children and strong attendance. It hosted two entertainments, showcased work in May, and received broad community support. The 1903-04 annual report notes donations, expenses of 297.10, and a year-end balance of 1686. The organization re-elected Margaret Ellmanhaner as directress and welcomed back President Rev. Osborne Ingle. The kindergarten reopens October 1904 at Market and All Saints streets.
According to the Hagerstown Globe, three prominent men in the city plan to buy 25 acres at the foot of South Mountain near Smoketown along the Myeravilla trolley extension. They envision a park with a summer hotel, dancing pavilion, bathing pools, tennis courts, and golf. The grounds would be lighted by electricity and include two springs.
Young Herman Ricodemus, son of Dr. R O Ricodemus of North Market Street, fell from a stable roof and sustained a heavy head cut requiring several stitches to close the wound.
Numerous church services and Sunday school sessions are listed for tomorrow across multiple denominations. Highlights include Braddock Heights pavilion song service with orchestra at 6:30 pm, Evangelical Lutheran, German Baptist Brethren, United Brethren, Presbyterian, Evangelical Reformed, St John’s Catholic, Trinity Methodist Episcopal, All Saints Episcopal, M E Church South, and Grace Reformed churches. Additional remarks note lay speakers, solo performances, and a quarterly Sunday school review at 6:15 am.
The Males High School alumni banquet was held at 9 o clock at the City Hotel with officer elections: President Harry J Kefauver Vice President Keefer S Toms Secretary D John Markey Treasurer William M Fout Toasts included Alma Mater Senior Class Development of Our Country College Life Works and Wives The event featured a full banquet and later remarks by past alumni. Gen Victor Baughman spoke on wheat prospects in Western Maryland noting poor outlook and a forthcoming hay crop. Improvements noted at Orphans Court include a new carpet and removal of an old office booth. room to be wallpapered. Mountain City Mill market quotes listed for corn oats and other grains. A patriotic July 4 celebration is planned in Jefferson in front of the Junior Order Hall under Jefferson Council 127 Jr O U A M.
Local mention lists offerings at City Hotel Grill for tonight including chowder chicken soup frankfurters and a note on repairs and cleaning at 4 W Patrick St mentioning Jemes Marchant and Tailor.
A bank statement from Maryland notes resources, reserves, and due from other banks. It lists cash, securities, and bank capital, with figures for deposits and dividends. Signed by cashier WM. G. Zimmerman and sworn before J. Travers Thomas, N P, on June 14, 1801.
Sale of household goods scheduled for June 29 at 9 a.m. at Court Square listing items like 10 quart dish pans 100 4 quart kettles 10c and various jars and glassware. Also notices about tax collection, cracker and explosive ordinances enforcement, and railroad excursion offers from Frederick to Washington Baltimore Atlantic City and other destinations.
Exclusive Carpet and Wall Paper House urges shoppers to compare prices before buying rugs. They warn against paying $150 for a Smyrna rug from a foreign seller who pays no city taxes or contributes to the town, advertising the same item for $250 elsewhere.
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