This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1902
Page
4
A Maryland newspaper column comments on Major Gardener's charge regarding Lieutenant Catlin over hats, then shifts to Baltimore politics. It contrasts Mudd’s pie politics with reform and notes public interest in Western Maryland Railroad sale. It praises citizen involvement and critiques managers who steer local affairs without public oversight.
The Philadelphia Record argues city ownership of street railways is essential for proper public life and safety, despite political meddling. It cites improved control, protection of services, and the must-pay costs through taxation, noting voters oppose private franchises that profit from public assets.
The Baltimore Sun reports the U S Supreme Court dismissed the Northern Central Railway case for lack of jurisdiction after Maryland fought to retain a $30,000 annual annuity tied to a mortgage on the railroad. The State would gain back interest and, potentially, nearly three million dollars, with back sums totaling about $180,000.
A mosaic of humorous mistranscriptions and clipped dialogues from multiple papers. Snippets touch on a railroad accident, preacher reviews, royal elephants, a magistrate exchange, and a candid political assessment, reflecting quips and character observations from Brooklyn Life Ohio State Journal Yonkers Statesman Philadelphia Press and Washington Star.
The Philadelphia Record reports British naval attache Captain Louis Bayly faces trouble for photographing Tampa forts and measuring the day’s defenses. The piece contrasts American and allied views on warfare in Samar and questions whether Washington should prescribe civilized combat. It also notes the United States has 3,690,822 square miles of territory, ranking fifth after Britain, Russia, China, and France, with Britain’s empire extending across Africa and Asia.
A fragment notes forces are spread across both hemispheres and, when combined with continental additions, provide a meaningful increase in strength. The passage emphasizes distributed materiel and strategic reinforcement without detailing specific units or dates. Strong entities are not specified beyond hemispheric distribution and territorial context.
A nostalgic verse collage features lines about longing for the country ranch and quiet valleys away from city toil. The piece contrasts memories of hill country with urban life and ends with a tender lullaby tone.
The Maryland government crop bulletin notes farmers made the most progress in corn plowing this week, some fields just beginning while others finish. Wheat remains below average but improving. some late fields in Washington Anne Arundel and Cecil counties have been plowed for future corn oats millet or buckwheat. Eye and alfalfa show varied growth with rain needed for better germination and expansion.
Detroit Daily News lauds Pawnee Bill Historical Wild West show with Miss May Lillie Mexican Rose and daring feats. Exhibition promises enlarged, well equipped performances in Detroit this season with military review and child friendly features.
Estimates by Alfred J. Henry of the United States Weather Bureau say fatal lightning strokes totaled 713 in 1900 with 291 in the open, 145 in houses, 57 under trees, and 55 in bars. About 973 people were seriously injured that year.
The president dismissed John Grant, U.S. marshal for the Eastern district of Texas, amid a $2,000 fee dispute over bank depository designation. In South Africa, peace talks progress with some resistance. A Louisiana shooting kills two Negroes and a white man, with officers shooting one suspect. New Jersey Colonial Dames elect officers, and Shamrock will not race this year as Lipton cites no competition. Long Branch reports a drowning expedition ending in missing husband and son. Rev. Sabine elected bishop in the Reformed Episcopal Church. Shamokin workers return after a one week strike. London notes a gold coronation cup to be contested at Cowes regatta open to all nations.
Charles Sellman prominent Montgomery county resident died at home in Poolestille Monday afternoon from liver disease. He was 56 and a son of the late Captain William C. Sellman, brother of John P. Sellman. He survived by a widow four sons two daughters, including daughter Mary Ainsworth of Washington. John H. Peasy, colored, died at Lime Kiln of consumption aged 57. funeral from St Josephs church.
George W Poole and Benjamin Linton were arrested last night by DfScex Exterly charged with being drank and disorderly. Justice Wood found Poole guilty and discharged Linton with a warning. Poole paid a fine of $2.56. A scuffle outside Lin toua home on Carroll street is noted with injuries.
Work crews repair and repaint several homes on West Third Street South Market Street and Enat Oburon Street. Michael Kennedy oversees painters at the Junior Engine House and Sappington's store while Elmer Brown Clifford Doll and Delia Whitmore residences receive fresh coatings. An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as beneficial to threshers, with sale pitches by A. L. Pearre. Mens and Ladies shoes offers from Heyl's at reduced prices ending soon.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.