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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1901
Page
4
The Daily News notes fair weather and a bracing atmosphere for the Great Frederick Fair opening. It urges large attendance, stressing that the Agricultural Society exhibit and show will boost Frederick county’s reputation and promote local interest in the event.
Contemporary editorials urge restraint and unity after President McKinley’s death. They criticize sensational charges around the Schley inquiry, defend Admiral Schley, and urge voters to cast ballots with duty and justice in mind.
Brief collection of humorous exchanges and quotes from 19th century newspapers. A la Nashville and Chicago sources, remarks on marriage, free speech, democracy, and fashion provoke satirical banter. Named speakers include Belle, a colonel, and various voters, with light political and social commentary.
The Boston Transcript notes President Roosevelt’s country knowledge and links to all classes. It discusses Cuba policy as seen by St. Louis Globe Democrat, including possible annexation or independence outcomes. A reciprocity plan may be pursued. annexation could mean immediate free trade between Cuba and the United States.
Ivory and Charles Perry were hanged this morning for murder of Professor White. The drop fell at 19.04 o'clock. A notable sale occurred at Hanck, Md., drawing hundreds of people. The Barton House, once a noted staging inn, has been under Barton family control for a century. The three Barton siblings retired and sold belongings over 100 years old for little.
Ben Snowden, colored, was arrested last night by Officer King charged with being drank and disorderly. Justice Wood imposed a fine of 2 dollars, in default Snowden went to jail for 16 days. The ads announce Fonneason Pictures exhibition and a window display at the Postal Telegraph Office. Letters from Manila report a son’s safe return. Various health advertisements tout Dr Boschee's German Syrup and Chamberlain's remedies for diarrhoea and coughs. Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promise one day cure for colds. Endorsed Old Harper Kentucky whiskey advertised for family use.
A Frederick Maryland bank shows assets and liabilities ledgers for First National Bank with cash reserves, loans, and stock in 1901. A decree directs trustee Jacob Robbace to sell undivided half interests in four Walkersville properties at public sale, detailing parcels, boundaries, occupancy, and sale terms including cash deposits and notes with interest.
A historical bank statement lists assets and liabilities with figures for loans and discounts, overdrafts, bonds, stocks, banking house, and various reserves. It includes due from national banks, checks and cash items, notes of other national banks, specie, redemption fund, and totals for capital, surplus, and profits, plus various due-from and due-to accounts and deposits.
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