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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1900
Page
2
Forecaster notes a warm spell followed by strong storms, thunder, and wind across many regions. Expect a major cold wave with frosts by week’s end, with seismic activity noted globally within five days centered on the 5th to 7th. Monitor barometer and storm clouds, as several days of dangerous weather are anticipated.
Selections include the death of 74 year old John R Woltz in Hagerstown, a fatal accident at Elkomia, and a woman fatally injured by a train at Locust Point. Reports note the Annapolis city council approving a 121000 bond for public improvements, Republican conventions in Harford and Kent counties, and a library project underway. Also covered are church receptions for Rev Van Arsdale, firemen canvassing Lonaconing, and Uncle Tom's Cabin performances in Fredericks. The piece mentions medical ads and local commerce notices amid a broad local-news roundup.
A defective law concerning the state public school system is sent to the attorney general for opinion. The act creates a county board of school commissioners for each county with terms, staggered years, and party representation. The Governor appoints and can remove on cause, vacancies filled by same party, act takes effect upon passage.
A mad buffalo called Old Thunderbolt, a Pawnee Bill stock animal, charged crowds in Chester Pennsylvania for about half an hour. Spectators fled as the 25 year old beast burst through a fence and tore down the street until lassoed and towed back to the stables. The incident followed days of odd behavior and the animal was ordered killed.
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