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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1898
Page
2
The item discusses subscriptions and postage rates for The Daily News and The News, a note on moon phases, and commentary on the Annapolis lynching response. It covers Governor Lowndes, promotion of admirals, and a Lafayette Memorial Commission plan to fund a monument in Paris with schoolchildren donations, aiming for July 4, 1900, Paris Exposition. The piece urges public support and notes endorsements by U.S. officials.
A prominent nation wide committee including ex secretary of state Day senator Allison Rev Edward Hull Archbishop Ireland and other leaders will oversee a Paris exposition driven tribute. President McKinley praised the plan noting schools should play a major role in this commemorative epoch and the nation should honor Lafayette with a suitable monument at his grave beyond the simple granite slab.
A montage of editorials and quips citing Monroe Doctrine and Philippines policy from Baltimore papers. It notes attire humor about the Chinese Emperor, mentions a Schley sword fund totaling 3,551.15 dollars as a record tribute in Pennsylvania, and asks what Maryland will do.
Excerpts from humorous society chatter show a spirited exchange about marriage, propriety, and a young couple. A dead father looms in conversation while a chambermaid and a householder critique courtship. The tone pins social pretensions to domestic thrift and witty banter.
In a Philadelphia Inquirer derived note the Nicaragua canal is urged as essential and urgent. It argues for immediate congressional construction funded by American money and controlled by the U S government, rejecting the Panama scheme despite promised gains and delays.
The community discusses party nominations and upcoming election while noting dry weather forecasts. Letters from residents mention gossip habits, water mains on East Fifth street and forecast a record fair with many exhibits and entertainment valued under favorable weather.
How to prevent croup notes a remedy claim for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as essential during attacks. The ad claims it stops attacks and sells more than other medicines, naming M Nickie and Nickie Bros as merchants and a Frederick location in the county.
Poetic fragments describe sunset and sea as war and cold fade, urging the soul toward home under evening’s watch. A Catholic World excerpt notes divine guidance and hopeful return, while a philosopher learns weather and fate bend to action over sighs.
A collection of brief social items lists Charles Morgan attending the York fair, Ghaules Hagan in York Pennsylvania, William Green and wife visiting Baltimore, John D. Hendrickson in Baltimore, Charles Levy and wife moving to 14 East Second Street, William Martin and wife relocating from Baltimore, and Miss Mary P. Cassell visiting Mrs. Waters in Haart Church Street. Also Adam Railing and family returning from Cambridge. A new comedy My Friend from India at City Opera House stars Smythe and Rice, featuring a barber deception plot and Theosophic misdirection. The company leaves for Canborhuud.
A lively gathering last night at Miss Lulu Harrison’s East Church Street residence in Baltimore honored Mr Charles Gards. A large crowd attended, enjoyed various games, and refreshments were served, ending with widespread satisfaction as guests departed.
Officers Mulhern and Glessner arrested John Baring for disorderly conduct and he paid a fine or faced fifteen days in jail. James W. Kipe’s will admitted to probate. Various health ads promote bitters and cures for consumption coughs asthma and general weakness with guarantees and local drugstore listings.
Frederick officials and visitors headed to York Pennsylvania for the annual fair, with plans to exhibit top quality stock, horses and chickens. Board members and staff prepared entries and space allocations as thousands are drawn by sideshows and the Mystic Maze. With favorable weather forecast, organizers anticipate a larger and grander event than ever before.
A dated collection from Elkridge Landing to Westminster and Brunswick reports residents visiting relatives in Baltimore and nearby towns. It notes church and meeting activities, wheat farming progress, local health mentions, and ongoing social visits, with brief town updates including a fall wedding tour in Washington and a new fence at St Marks yard.
Excursion season ends at Pon-Mar. Russian railroad trams have odd cars for ladies. Aldermen call special meeting tonight. Thirty five leave on P BR R train for York Fair. Prosperity brings friends, adversity brings the fan. Furnace will soon cause trouble for housewives. Atlantic steamers cost more to run than build in three years. Nine men form a jury in Mexico. unanimity avoids appeal. Mr A C McCardell enlarges his confectionary for new Danwinas. Düsseldorf grows fastest of German cities. 196000 now from 100000 twelve years ago. Baltimore man fears umbrella theft and locks it in safe, then safe is stolen. Lipton criticized by small traders over meals plan. Grand Canal from Tientsin to Hangchow is 660 miles long.
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