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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1901
Page
6
Frederick area considers offering for summer National Guard encampment on the Eastern Shore near Queenstown. Maryland faces disaster lessons and voting precinct changes as counties expand to meet new law. News office notes, local opinions, and calls to action for residents.
The Philadelphia Inquirer urges Pennsylvania municipal authorities to cooperate on stringent local registration and work requirements to drive tramps out of the state. It cites Riis and multiple mayors noting tramps prefer begging to labor and predicts wider adoption if Pennsylvania finds a workable model.
Cumberland News notes Maryland is a trifle late to begin events at the Pan-American Exposition as a man with grit and sense appears in a new straw hat among fields strewn with wildflowers.
The Maryland Penitentiary sees the reappointment of Warden John F. Weyler for a fourteenth term. He is praised for turning the facility into a model prison using practical methods, humane guidance, and notable reform efforts. His thirteen years in charge are lauded by officials and experts alike.
A collage of humorous quotes and social jab, including Mrs Jones and her ill husband, Mrs Bossler in a horsewhipping case, a convention aside with a veiled threat, and a pair of comic exchanges about wealth and routine. Contains items from Tit-Bits, Leslie's Weekly, Brooklyn Life, Indianapolis News, and Washington Star.
A periodical round of editorial snippets from the Gaston Herald and others argues against gun violence. It cites a Boston heir’s marriage contrast, McKinley travel limits, a Vancouver bank collapse tied to a desire for wealth, and condemns revolver use in crowds, urging strict penalties and decrying concealed weapons for ordinary citizens.
A balloon ascensionist died during a daring ascent as the crowd watched in horror. The report urges careful health practices and promotes Hestetter's Stomach Bitters for digestion and overall well being amid seasonal illnesses. Also touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets for cold relief and fever reduction at low cost.
Tiffany and Co of New York completed a silver cup gift for Queen Wilhelmina from the St Nicholas Society of New York. The cup stands about twenty inches high with a Royal Dutch arms cover, medallions of the Half Moon and New Amsterdam, and a base carved with St Nicholas and Hendrick Hudson. The base wood came from the old Middle Dutch church site in New York. an inscription notes the 1901 marriage gift. An illuminated address accompanies the cup, packaged in Texas walnut and royal orange velvet.
Poem fragment celebrates love and nature with recurring lines I love you my dear and gentle imagery of moonlight dew breeze and birds. Quoted verses from Agges L Pratt and Frank L Stuxton showcase springtime romance and eternal song in a period newspaper voice.
Myersville Monitor notes dramatic town growth since electric railway arrived. Former residents returning show improved streets, two warehouses, churches, a school, and thriving trade. Real estate values rise as the town rapidLy becomes an up to date community with diverse resources and new opportunities.
A 12 member corps of civil engineers has worked a week on preliminary surveys for a proposed steam railroad from Washington city to Gettysburg Pennsylvania Major Hines U S A leads the project Two routes are tested to find the easiest approach to Parr a Ridge Sandy Spring lies nearby Promoters include Gen George H Harries president S W Woodward E S Parker Crosby S Nores J Enos Ray of Washington and Allan Farquhar of Sandy Spring
In Middletown area, Kefanver brothers faced ongoing pond raiding by birds. Last week three birds likely bald eagles and a fish crane attacked the pond. Richard Kefanver and son Nash felled one, while Wim Eader from the power house brought down another. The birds measured about five feet across and were hung on a large tree opposite the power house.
Mormon elders have increased visits to Quincy township near Waynesboro Pennsylvania for years and gained converts. They recently baptized three women at George G. Rock's pool before a large assemblage and immersed more this week. Missionaries expect a congregation of about 100. the converts are farmers and families of good standing in the community.
Baltimore and Ohio tests high wheel passenger engines for Washington to Cumberland routes. Engines, once used Washington to Philadelphia, now replaced there by snow compound type. Locally sent engines are simple stroke yet very fast with seventy eight inch wheels. Hall's Catarrh Cure promises $100 for deafness cure due to catarrh. sales pitch included.
A May morning market scene notes spring joy among shoppers and talk of mayoral appointments. Readers get a dense list of prices for fruit, vegetables, fish, meat, and poultry, with notes on what’s in season and what to cook for upcoming events.
In Baltimore on May 3 markets showed strength with expected consolidation of railroads into a few large systems. Bond and stock notes cover Seaboard System, Georgia lines, Virginia Midlane Seconds, street railways in Washington and Knoxville Traction, plus bank stocks and misc issues. Money lending remains tight with calls around 1.25 to 1.5 percent and longer terms near 5 percent. Bradstreet's commentary in New York on May 4 notes continued sanguine trade sentiment.
Speculation feeds heavy stock speculation and record money from main channels. Warm sunny weather boosts urban retail trade and aids farmers planting. Industry trends show iron steel and textiles uneven, with failures rising in April but liabilities up sharply from a year ago. Wheat market tightness and insect damage amid shifting crop prices and unsettled futures.
The Maryland vaccination law mandates physicians vaccinate all birth year children and others upon request, with penalties for noncompliance. Parents must ensure vaccination within twelve months, or before November, and teachers must deny enrollment to unvaccinated pupils unless they provide a valid vaccination certificate. Penalties include fines from five to ten dollars per offense for violators.
The West Virginia State Normal Schools board met in Shepherdstown to select a design for Shepherd’s College. Ten rival plans from WV, MD, PA and DC were reviewed before adopting Harrison Albright’s Charleston firm design. The Corinthian classical building measures 157 by 107 feet, built with Cleveland sandstone and buff brick, with an estimated cost of 25000 dollars.
Noted horse owner announces that celebrated stallions Monocacy and Sea King will stand again this season at Tuscarora Farm. Both horses are sires of several speedy trotters, attracting interest from horse owners and breeders.
Dr A Boschee, a celebrated German physician, promotes Boschee's German Syrup as a lasting cure for coughs colds and long troubles. The remedy is not experimental and has earned wide trust with two million bottles sold annually. Introduced in 1863 and now sold in towns and villages globally at seven cents per bottle.
Frederick County Agricultural Society directors met at the office to review the fair program. Premiums were revised and purses total over 8500 dollars for racing. A new poultry building is planned near the west entrance, replacing former agricultural implement displays. Gog show may use the old poultry building, but no final action was taken.
Charles P. Brewer of West Baltimore reports three new teeth grew in his front lower jaw about six months ago. He says they caused tongue laceration when they broke off and that neighbors have shown great interest in the anomalous growth. Mr. Brewer, at 1831 West Baltimore Street, claimed he has never needed a dentist before and never been troubled by his teeth.
A large brick silk mill complex at the corner of Garlinger and Maryland avenues in Doubs Additions, Hagerstown, owned by Collinger Nolan & Co. and linked to their Paterson factory, burned last night. Loss estimated at 60 000 to 75 000 dollars with 42 500 dollars insured. The three story main building 200 by 50 feet with two 160 by 50 foot wings, previously run by Maryland Silk Company, marks the second major fire in the neighborhood within three weeks.
State Senator Olin Bryan gave a lively speech at Hollins Hall Baltimore to a Democratic meeting. He urged a united front for next Tuesday election and large majorities. He endorsed former Senator Gormany as a strong presidential candidate amid applause.
A New York report suggesting George J. Gould seeks control of the Western Maryland Railroad to build a Pittsburg Baltimore line via the Wheeling and Lake Erie was called speculation by a Western Maryland director. The official view regards the tale as conjecture about railroad maneuvering.
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