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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1897
Page
2
The fragmented text discusses subscription rates for a Frederick Maryland paper and hints at political commentary. It notes changes in leadership, election outcomes, and calls for better roads and streets. It critiques spoils systems and defends good government principles amid party campaigning.
President McKinley casts his ballot in Canton amid Ohio returns suggesting Senator Hanna’s favor. A New Jersey judge attempted suicide amid election anxiety, described as unnecessary concern for national safety. General Blacc in California faces a heavier task than Jorge Van Wyck over artist exhibitions in Newark. Beal question in the Bering Sea years of diplomatic toil appears nearing resolution. Carlos Ersis former San Salvador president, once powerful, now near poverty after rent dispute in California court.
Fragmentary column notes discuss election results and ongoing prosperity. The text references Philadelphia papers and mentions ballots, tallots, and political themes with unclear, garbled wording. No specific persons or organizations are clearly named beyond general sources.
A collage of satirical and civic items notes Democratic alignment in Chicago Ward politics, post election reflections from New York and Boston papers, and humorous takes on public figures. Local readers see fire company praise, flower show notes, and lyrical verse interwoven with election chatter and social events.
A crowded collage of verse and prose notes a rustic pastoral scene with distant sea imagery and a rural dream, then shifts to a stark critique of media coverage titled The Change of a Name. It contrasts lyrical nature with a harsh urban press column about miners, famine in India, and a wedding account, ending with the refrain Nothing new In the paper today.
J. Guest King reports from Washington that Col. Rutherford, clerk elect of the Court of Appeals, has been appointed printer of the court records and briefs. The transfer from Frederick to Annapolis affects state capital compositors and printers and involves a significant sum. King seeks withdrawal of endorsements from Secretary Sherman after a political dispute over the branch printing office.
The forecast notes warmer spell at month start with storms bringing rain sleet and snow in the north and across much of the country from the 1st through mid month. Cooler period around the 3rd to 6th followed by a warming trend and low barometer. Live storms pass over the continent from the 7th to 10th with northerly gales and dangerous disturbances on seas and lakes. The 18th to 21st mark a regular storm period then turning much colder by month end. additional storm activity around the 24th to 26th.
The funeral of Ezra Cramer formerly of Frederick and late of Washington D C was held at Dunkard Graveyard Broad Run yesterday. He died after several months illness at his daughter Mrs Francis T Batch home in Washington and was 68 years old.
The Orthodox Friends yearly meeting begins today in Baltimore and runs to next Thursday. The Baltimore District Fpworth League holds its eleventh annual convention at Glyndon Methodist Episcopal Church. The Sabbath School Association of the Baltimore Presbytery starts a series of Sabbath school work meetings. A fireproof system will add attic plumbing at St Peter’s Church in Liberty with roof water use. N J Wilson & Sons of Frederick to install taps. Hoards of court reports claim Hood’s Sarsaparilla cures scrofula with blood cleansing properties.
Annie Hoock of Frederick Maryland, described as well dressed and good looking, was arrested by Detective Baor as a fugitive from her parents. She had run away in June to live in the city, was located on Wizeosrl Avenue, then at a house on & street Northwest between 2nd and 3rd streets. At police headquarters she denied her identity and claimed the name Annie Smith. An emotional scene followed when she faced her parents and was returned home to face work-hour consequences. Her father is a farmer near Frederick City.
Danil Smith of Middletown, longtime county resident and former county commissioner, died at his home after two years of paralysis. He leaves a large family including daughters and sons, with funeral services held at the Reformed Church in Middletown and burial in the Reformed cemetery.
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