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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1902
Page
2
An old independent paper from Frederick ND discusses subscription details and political discourse. It notes efforts to reveal campaign corruption on the Eastern Shore and urges honest voting to end bribery. Maryland residents are urged to demand clean elections.
A Baltimore American excerpt details how money buys votes across Maryland counties on the Eastern Shore. Wicomico County shows prices from 3 to 15 dollars with 1,000 to 2,000 purchasable votes. Kent, Dorchester, Talbot, and Prince Georges report varying bribe levels and widespread corruption among the electorate. The piece decries the toll on honor and notes ongoing investigations and potential political deals.
A collage of editorials from Baltimore Herald Bilfcots Oith Times Hagerstown Mail and Baltimore American critiques during the coal strike. The pieces urge homeowners to prepare, note ongoing conflicts between mine operators and miners, and remark on the parade of advice columns about burning soft coal as a supposed solution.
Fragmented column mix cites old Roxley heir, Mrs Marryat and social satire. Quotes from Philadelphia Press and Chicago Post reference a nobleman, marriage, and reverse fortunes. A judge comments on a lecturer and a man of foreign appearance with orders.
From the Philadelphia Press, a Washington view on J Pierpont Morgan and the anthracite strike. The essay argues Morgan’s vast corporate empire seeks peace and avoids war, yet the strike pushes thoughts of state ownership or arbitration, risking extended government interference and taxation above all.
The Frederick post office lists advertising letters remaining Saturday October 11 1902. To obtain letters applicants must call for advertised letters or they may be sent to the dead letter office after two weeks. Names include Gueramey’s Last J B Brodie B Fair B W Molohac Thomas Richards Lapies List Frances Derr Mary Date M H B Dunn Annie Evang Betty Fout Bama Green Annie Gibbs Florense Simpeon Iala Stitsiy Maggis Whimbs.
A collage of verses and scraps from a newspaper page includes Mother Goose on coal with a pig and a fifty-dollar note, a boisterous nursery rhyme exchange, and a somber poem about Hight and Peace. The pieces evoke a bygone era with irregular punctuation and archaic spellings, reflecting a fragmented literary listing rather than a single narrative.
An article describes the total lunar eclipse occurring on October 17 in eastern standard time with penumbral entry October 16 and totality from 12.19 a.m. to 1.48 a.m. The Moon will be fully immersed in shadow, visible across the United States, with discussion of atmospheric refraction coloring the eclipse and notes on edge behavior and historical observational value. It also mentions a partial eclipse on October 15 observed in parts of Europe, plus local notices about a barber's wrist injury and travel health advice urging Chamberlain's remedy.
The Independent team reached Bradford Pennsylvania after a freight wreck delayed them, marching twenty minutes due to fatigue before dismissal. Emerald Hose Co Ridgeway won the 200 yard race in 29 1-5 seconds, while most teams included professional connectors and praised hospitality received during the trip.
A garbled item from The Gettysburg News mentions an October issue and a battle reference. It notes J. Bistle purchasing a carriage factory near a lot formerly owned by Mr. John Hilde in Myersville and plans to relocate the factory to the rear of the current building.
E Ward Brown a Port Deposit contractor and Capt J D West examined land for Jacob Tome Institute grading and unearthed gold veins. They found free milling gold ore bands 2 to 80 feet wide with values from 2 to $5 per ton. The claim surpasses famed Western mines in potential dividends.
Tracy Morningrods died Saturday morning at 12 o'clock at the residence of her brother-in-law Mr A W O’Brien at Rivh s Mill of consumption aged about 18 years. The funeral was from St John s Catholic church to St John s Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers were Jacob Wilcome Christian Wistner Vernon Phosbar Walter O Brien James Case and Charles H O Hara. O C Carty was the funeral director.
Mezsra Nash E. Cramer Charles C. Waters George A. Dean O A Caiadle P E Long and 8 E Delashmutts left Frederick on Saturday as guests of the Mine La Motte Lead and Smelting Co on a trip to inspect the company's mines at Fredericktown. The party expects to return by Thursday next.
A mail wagon driven by Boward Borras was struck by an unknown boy in a falling top buggy near Market and Patrick Streets. The wagon toppled and harness broke. No injuries reported. Buffalo Arrives From Manila, NY.
The letter to Rosenstock Bros describes zinc grinding as the secret to durable paint. It claims our house paint lasts three years, resists lead and oil chalking, and commands higher value. It contrasts with old fashion paint and notes painters are increasingly adopting our technique through Hargett & Co. selling the product.
A notice reports traces of gold found on the Jacob Tome property near Ports Deporte. Nearby incidents include a Wood Valley coal house burned in Oscil county and a fatality of Abner E. Wooters in Greensboro. The Epworth League meeting is planned for Rising Sun district. The Washington County fair opens in Hagerstown tomorrow as the Cecil county tomato crop is noted as likely doomed.
A musical comedy titled A Runaway Girl will headline the bill at the City Opera House on Wednesday night. The show features Mary George and W. Leslie in leading roles with Mr He in a principal part and other principals carefully chosen for strong vocal talent.
Bay Villa trader O R B Larson runs a valley store nine miles from rail and twenty five from town. He notes farmers within thirty miles rely on his shop where Chamberlains remedies are trusted to ease illnesses in households with limited doctor access. Local babies receive Victor Liver Strap and infant relief for health maintenance.
Fragmentary classified item outlines a tailor style garments notice and a vinegar advertisement. Mentions White Wine Vinegar for pickling and table use. Ends with Besant and Knott reference.
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