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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1901
Page
4
The Frederick Daily News column discusses Senator Quay near retirement and the Indiana Kentucky suggestion, notes potential War Department camps, and hints Admiral Dewey may attend King Edward’s coronation. It critiques tariff policy, linking high living costs and immigrant labor to wages, trusts, and consumer burden.
The article notes duties rising on dairy produce and produce like butter eggs cheese and potatoes with specific increases per unit. It claims Canada can supply many of these items under reciprocity but tariff barriers hinder relief and accuses Representative Grosvenor of misinterpreting last Tuesday’s elections as unfavorable to reciprocity.
The Peninsula Democrat urges fair primaries as first steps in reform. The Hagerstown Herald notes public will power in campaigns. The Baltimore American critiques Maryland election law as slow and flawed, calling for a return to simpler methods if needed. The Centerville Observer recalls the old voting practice and advises lawmakers to consider a back seat for obstreperous leaders.
A collage of quirky quotes and banter from various papers. Uncle Eben debates dream cars versus wheelbarrows while others discuss Spiritualism Lipton and Amperion Cup jokes. A playful round of wordplay ends with a quip about a hard winter and a Reese fly south.
The Philadelphia Times lauds Mr Rayner for his handling of the Schley court proceedings praising his cross examination and closing summation. It cites his mastery of the line of argument and predicts Maryland should honor him by sending him to the United States Senate. Also notes a Maryland team from Gallaudet may play Mt St Mary's College next Saturday in Washington.
A fragmented pair of poems. The first explores resignation and longing for weathered change, invoking January and July. The second, by Jessie Povg, exams social ascent, race and gendered beauty through floral imagery and romanticized descent into exotic allure.
Andrew Stratton, a Wheeling carpenter, was arrested for cutting off his four year old daughter's finger with a hatchet, alleged by the Humane Society to be in heat of passion after a minor offense. Stratton claims it was an accident. He fled to Pittsburg on November 1, then returned to visit his family and was seized. Neighbors, outraged, awaited possible vigilante action until authorities arrived.
William Hewes a Black man is held in Washington awaiting requisition from Frederick County. Justice Smith issued a warrant based on B and O Detective Carnes oath for improper exposure on a B and O passenger train along the Metropolitan branch. Hewes likely to be brought up Thursday. Drunk and disorderly case follows. George Hendrickson colored arrested for drunken conduct. Justice Smith fined him $20 with 30 days in jail in default. Almondbury Bell Ringers review praises performers Farrill Lebanon WV and Macay noted for stage presence. The troupe appears at the city Opera House Friday night November 15 as first Y M C A course show.
News of the churches reports Reverend George G Everhart resigning after twelve years as pastor at Shepherdstown and Kearneysville. He will stay until January first, then move to St Stephen's Reformed Church in Harrisburg Virginia. The Mite Society of Grace Reformed meets at 7:30 PM at the usual place. Bishop Pareé will visit St Mark's Parish churches in Frederick and Washington counties tomorrow and Thursday.
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon for Mrs. Ann M. Zimmer at her residence near Feageville. Rev. Dr. Luther Kuhlman and Rev. L A Bush conducted the rites. pallbearers from the grand congregation included Harry E Ummerman Linwood Frank and George Ummerman Pheip and Harry Culler. Burial was at All Oliver cemetery. A T Rica & Sons were the funeral directors.
Mr Williamson celebrates the tie with a prominent Boston firm backing the Vinol preparation. He believes the collaboration will bring him fame and profit and showcase his enterprise in introducing Vinol to our city.
Public notices and letters from readers discuss charity finances and a hospital death, along with a temperance union meeting report. Include a testimonial about Chamberlains Cough Remedy and a reader letter praising its effect on a croup case. The page notes signed contributions and invites respectful replies.
Wanted female workers for pleasant home duties with cash pay. Address with stamp to Mrs W. M. Barton in Suffolk Virginia. Also a live man wanted to sell tea and coffee at City Hotel on Tuesday November 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Grand Union Tea Co. York, Pennsylvania. An additional ad seeks reliable white or colored workers for a cure. Apply to Mrs S. S. Eichelberger, West Church Street, Bordentown.
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