Betsy Ross House fund questioned amid charity scheme
An investigation into the Betsy Ross Memorial Association reveals the secretary, also a firm member, profits from dime contributions through certificates. Only a portion of the $70,000 raised has been paid toward purchasing the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia, raising concerns over endowment plans and the role of the contracting firm. The article notes substantial profits and cautions the public against continuing patronage of the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsy Ross
Philadelphia
Betsy Ross Memorial Association
Starops
Maryland Navy Cruiser Named for State in Deliberations
The piece outlines naming a Maryland cruiser over a battleship, noting California Nebraska West Virginia awards and Arkavess Connecticut Florida Wyoming grants. It cites specifications for the Maryland cruiser including cost about 4.24 million dollars, tonnage 12,000, length 570 feet, breadth 70 feet, draft 24 feet 6 inches, speed 22 knots, coal capacity 2,000 tons, main armament and torpedo tubes, and a crew of 700 officers and men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Nebraska
West Virginia
Maryland
New York
Maryland and New York voices in national politics
Contemporaries urge reform and independence in press and politics. The Baltimore press criticizes Gerrymandered party organs while Maryland figures like Admiral Schley and John Walter Smith are proposed for national roles. Allegany county notes tax hikes tied to mismanagement and calls property owners to engage in local governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Schley
Maryland
Furning
John Walter Smith
Cumberland Times
Fragmented humor and quotes from old papers
A collage of cartoonish quotes and lines from Washington Star Puck and Chicago Tribune pieces. It includes lines about a "tried and trusty politician," a blushing girl, a protected monopoly, a teacher named Clarence, and a physician’s bleak prognosis for a poor uncle, all reflecting dated humor and social mores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puck
Maryland Objects To Cruiser Name For Battleship
Secretary Long and Admiral Hickborn defend naming a cruiser for Maryland while opposing a battleship name for the state Rhode Island and express surprise at Maryland’s objection. The article notes a shift from battleship to cruiser naming, praising the eventual alternative title and its perceived prestige.
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Long
Navy Department
Hickborn
Maryland
Rhode
Miss Helen Gould Aiding the Less Fortunate
The Atlantic Constitution lauds Helen Gould daughter of wealthy parents for her unostentatious charity. Despite aristocratic upbringing she eschews gilded life, devoting wealth and time to uplift the unfortunate. Her hospital and war-time charity work prove sincerity beyond fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Gould
Miss Gould
Charity and Discretion Among The Wealthy Class
A fragmentary character sketch notes persistent effort and measured charity by a wealthy woman. It contrasts Shereete and Miss Gould with a lesson set for her class about proper expenditure of vast wealth and tending those beneath them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anspar
Sacredone
Poem excerpt urging. light and nature amid night
A lyrical passage from Frank Leelie's Poplar Monthly July featuring Bogan Fawcett praising nature's divine democracy. It contrasts light and darkness, asks to learn from nature, and speaks of dreams, rainbows, and renunciation of false grandeur.
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Bogan Fawcett
Frank Leelie
Poplar Monthly
Frederick County student Worthington Wachter wins honors
Among Frederick County students earning honors at various colleges is Worthington P. Wachter, son of Sidney H. Wachter of Walkersville, Frederick County.
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Frederick County
Worthington P. Wachter
Sidney H. Wachter
Walkersville
Walkersville High School Grad Earns First Honor
A man aged Vinetesh, son of Walkersville, graduated with first honor in the 1899 class and entered Roanoke College as a sophomore in September 1599. He won the first distinction with an average of 95 percent at the college commencement ceremonies.
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Walkersville High School
Roanoke Gallege
A Fine Home At Frederick Maryland By C W Zimmerman
Mr C W Zimmerman of Cherry Mount has improved a property bought from the late Mrs William P Walker, one and a half miles east of Frederick. He enlarged the back building, added a double porch, pantry, bath, water works, and a thirty barrel tank. The house was remodeled with buff exterior and colored interior paper. A wind pump provides house water and a front fence with an awning enhances the appeal. Carpenters painters masons and mill work were by local tradesmen.
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C. W. Zimmerman
Cherry Mount
William P Walker
Frederick
Bilding
W.H. Kemp
Mr. Groff
Marion Kolb
Bowera Lumber Co
How to Care 8 Sprain
Last fall I sprained my left hip while doing heavy chores. Doctors called it a slight strain, then rheumatism as it worsened. I could hardly work until a druggist suggested Chamberlain's Pain Balm. After using half a bottle I was cured and told friends. Sold by Albert L. Fearra.
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Chamberlain
F. A
Albert L. Fearra
Market Welange and fruit prices from Frederick market
The market scene shows a bustling market with dealers and buyers, warm weather, and strong harvest activity. Cherry and raspberry shipments from Frederick rise, while prices for butter eggs poultry fruit vegetables and meats are listed in detail, reflecting a busy market with ample supply and shifting prices.
Weekly review of trade in boots and leather goods
Barton June 29 reports for boots and shoes factories mostly running but not at full fall capacity. Demand immediate buy only, with few fall orders. Leather sales quiet, hides weak, tin and wool markets described with limited activity and stable prices. Baltimore stock and bond market shows slight activity with small price changes across rail and gencal notes.
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Barton
Northwest
Minnesota
Dakotas
Bashela
Baltimore
New Southern
Sic
Anguet
Atlantic Coast Line security sale and rail stock report
Atlants Coast Line preferred sold at reer and back stocks viewed as steady with limited cases. Citizens stock traded at 25 with par of 10, Equitable at 12436 and 125, United Railway notes and other lines cited. Bradstreet report notes dull distributive trade, higher butter and tea prices, farm crop concerns, and wheat market fluctuations alongside rail and industrial stock movements.
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Equitable
First National
Ankotmad Potomac S
United Railway
American Bonding
Guardian
United Railways
Dickey
Monsy
Townssip Sport & Son
The Hot Wave Marks Midyear in Local Life
In a breezy rural column the writer notes a blistering hot week, social gatherings, commencements, harvest suppers, and summer outings across Libertytown Middletown Braddock Heights and Myersville. He mentions fairs, dances, picnics, and upcoming events including the Maryland School teachers picnic and the Fourth of July celebrations, with a hopeful close for a lively midsummer season.
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Maryland
Myersville
Fankatown
Ae Town
Tinsburg
Braddock
Middletown
Sale of Milling Property in Seneca Amid Firm Failure
The milling property of Upton Darby & Sons at Seneca Montgomery county was sold Wednesday afternoon for 1450 dollars. Baltimore broker Mr Crenshaw bought the Seneca warehouse for 305 dollars, while Wade Magruder of Montgomery county acquired the Moday branch warehouse for 1 dollar. A new company will be organized soon to operate the milling business.
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Upton Darby & Sons
Seneca
Montgomery County
Crenshaw
Baltimore
Wade Magruder
Montgomy County
Moday
Ofice
Ladies Can Wear Shoes Again After Allen's Ease Powder
Consumers report immediate relief from toe pain and swelling after using Allen's Ease powder. The product claims to soften new shoes, prevent soreness, and reduce foot discomfort from perspiration and heat. Address for orders listed in the ad.
1896 Democratic Delegate Mention At Kansas City
The fragment notes an individual who attended the Democratic National Convention in Kansas City in 1896 and suggests they might again be a nominee for Congress this year, highlighting historical political maneuvering and possible repeated candidacy.
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Kansas City
Congress
A Probable Nominee in Sixth District Race
Mr. Bisir Lee of Montgomery county is described as the Democratic candidate for representative of the Sixth District in Rok. The note portrays him as a likely nominee, reflecting the party’s strength in the district and ongoing state political maneuvering.
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Bisir Lee
Montgomery County
Rok
Letters From The People At Maie High School
Pupils of Maie High School denounce statements by Patron and Justice as unjust and inaccurate in a letter to the editor. Signatories include C B Castle L K L Bowers P Harrington D T Bowlas R Toms H Cline and others with postmaster at Yellow Springs and another postmaster at Ve vice Dennis F Staley listed among names.
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Tax News
Maie High School
C. BP. Castle
L. KL. Bowers
P. Harrington
D. T. Bowlas
R. Toms
H. Cline
L. Win
U. Reich
J. B Broiickson
W. James
C. B. Troxell
H. Smith
J. Eber
W. Schley
W. Wachter
H. Ordeman
H. Clay DeGrange
A. M. Wood
W. L. Shnitier
Q. Schroeder
Wm. Honnk
Yellow Springs
Yellow Spring
Dennis F. Staley
Maryland and county tax and public notices from 1900 era
Tax rates for several counties are set for 1900 with totals per $100. Maryland Board of Pharmacy organized with J Foster Weddbest as president. Election officials named. new assessments reported for Wicomico and Dorchester counties. Notable deaths include T Addison Richards and Prof Charles Waynant. Drowning of John F Smith near Annapolis. Annapolis records show death sentence cases and school examiner appointments. Queen Annes and Allegany counties adjust taxes and fund schools. Maryland Agricultural College imposes no all night dances after 1 am deadline.
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J Foster Weddbest
Tae
Conus Board of Election Superrisore
Wecil County
T. Addison Richards
Pps
New York
Ansspo
John F. Smith
Homestead
Baltimore County
Naval Academy
Severn
Annapolis
Allegany County School Board
Patrick O
Tsee
Queen ‘Anne's
Silvester
Maryland Agricuisural College
Winchester Will Bequeaths Vast Estate To City Monuments
The estate of Judge John Handley of Scranton, who died in 1895, is valued around 1.46 million dollars. He left 250000 for a John Handley Library in Winchester, 25000 to St Patrick Orphan Asylum, 30000 to a Scranton institution for fallen women, and 5000 to several friends plus a house for his housekeeper. The remaining wealth, about 500000, was to go to Winchester for twenty years to fund schools for the poor. Cousins challenge the residuary clause in multiple courts.
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Winchéster
Charles Broadway Rousa
New York City
United States Circuit ‘Court of Appeals
Jobo Handly
Scranton
Handley
Judge Handley
Winchester
John Handly
St. Patrick Orphan Asylum
Bonsea
Love's Logic and Emotive Exchange Poem Fragment
A fragmentary verse explores reciprocal emotions in love with lines about sharing joy and sorrow. The piece cites Norman H. Piruas in Frank Lee Hie's Popular Monthly for July and uses archaic diction to express intimate affect.
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Norman H. Piruas
Frank Lee
Joly
Funeral for George F. Keller in Baltimore
The funeral for George F. Keller who died in Baltimore proceeded from the B and O depot at 10 o'clock this morning. The service at the grave was conducted by Rev. Joy Brows of the Methodist church. Interment followed at Mt. Olivet cemetery. G C Carty served as funeral director.
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George F. Keller
Baltimore
Joy Brows
Methodist Church
Mt. Olivet
G. C. Carty
Savings Institution declares aerial dividend at two percent
The President and Directors of the Towh Savings Institution announce an extra dividend of two percent free from taxes for the six months ending June 20, 1900, payable after Monday July 2, 1960. Signed SM E Doll President and J MaranaLy MiLiem Secretary.
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Jane Coth
Frank Savings Bank
Frederick
Jane
Ana Patabdle
Mordas
Jely - A. D. O'Leary
H, Sicopeuts
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