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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1901
Page
2
A newspaper notice describes Hector a thoroughbred mastiff belonging to Mr McClintock Young that was poisoned. Hector stood about 31.34 inches at the shoulder and weighed 180 pounds, valued for his intelligence and bond with his master.
The October 12 1901 issue discusses political apathy in New York state and the Van Wyck Supreme Court nomination. It comments on naval criticism around Schley and Dewey, the Spanish fleet, road improvement plans by Southern Railway, and the impact on public sentiment. Additional items touch on President Roosevelt and proposed celery compound remedies.
A collection of humorous quotes and dialect lines from early newspapers. Entries feature playful exchanges about women, wisdom, and daily life, with samples attributed to observers and editors in Philadelphia Chicago Washington and New York.
From Review of Reviews and Milwaukee Sentinel excerpts the text discusses Theodore Roosevelt as the first president born and raised in a great city, New York, reflecting cosmopolitan urban life. It contrasts Canada royal tours with authentic public sentiment, noting staged ceremonies and disputes over royal titles amid imperial federation hopes.
Dr Philip R Ualer of the Peabody Institute warns that peach yellow disease threatens extinction of peach orchards across Western Maryland and Pennsylvania. Extensive summer investigations show the malady is highly contagious, with no cure. affected trees must be burned and soil left unusable. The disease could devastate a vital regional industry and reduce shipments to Baltimore.
A Chic wedding week section reports Miss Edna K Waesche and Luther M Zimm… married at St Stephen s Episcopal Thurmont on October 9 with a reception at Catoctin Furnace and trips to Niagara Falls. additional items include Hatfield Campbell wedding near Johnsville, Bessie V Roop and Roy Six nuptials near Keysville, and engagement of Joseph Klawans to Mae Suckerman. Also notes on Republican Central Committee meeting in county, and a farm sale by Joey R Lease near Lingatora.
The end of the great fair found visitors short of supplies prompting a shift to the market larder for Sunday. Prices hold steady with modest gains across staples, including eggs, butter, poultry, fruit, vegetables, fish, and meats, as vendors report broad activity and shoppers discuss the fair and current events.
Peninsula Democrat urges readers to reconnect with precepts of ancestors and restore equal justice under law. It argues political models and moral standards of former years will curb anarchy and violence, emphasizing faith in institutions and republic principles.
Bartmore Ont opening week dull with few orders. later week more activity. Seaboard securities dominate interest with 5 percent Ten Year Bonds at 103 and Common at 26 34. January earnings show strong profits. tangible assets over 14 million. Cotton Duck stock around 16. first mortgage 5s dull around 85 to 87. Banks quiet. Union Trust active around 60. Seaboard Air Line bonds attractive for permanent investors. Bradstreets notes quiet demand for goods due to weather, with rainfall in Northwest and warmer West. cotton movement restrained in the South. rail earnings up.
Good wholesome fun as Mamma’s New Husband a bright brisk comedy plays next Thursday Oct 17 at City Opera House. Charles J Stine and Olive Evans lead a competent cast with rapid action and continuous laughter. Reserved seats on sale at Wea Ele’s.
President Eckert of Western Union Telegraph Company reports for the year ended June 30 substantial growth. 834 mules of poles and 39 613 miles of wire added, 335 new offices opened, and total messages sent reached 65 657 049, up about 2.5 million. 9 9 cents per message received, average sending cost 23.1 cents, with returns rising a tenth over last year but about 2 cents below a decade ago. Construction spending totaled 1 641 009 dollars.
Special dispatch from Lospex dated October 12 reports Lord Kitchener announcing General French's column has captured Commandant Scheeper. The item notes a pension of per month granted to Samuel Gamble of Emmitsburg in the same county.
Reports mention Hicks and canoes, upcoming fair in Hagera, and a big fair concluded with openings drawing feminine attention. Weather hints include a possible change as the moon and man align, while a cent piece with a hole is teased as the new coin. A freight wreck on the B&O near Henryton disrupted trains, with coal hoppers damaged and passengers delayed until morning as crews cleared the tracks through the night.
Elizabeth Johnson Boyle eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Boyle died after a four week illness at Libe rty town near Libertytown aged 13 years 5 months and 177 days Funeral held at St Peter s Roman Catholic Church Liberty town with Rev Norton officiating Pallbearers were Brooke Frank James and Albert Boyle Funeral directors Sneadner Brothers Also note George Mulhern gifted setter dogs from Baltimore kennels and Coopera House events listed for October 17
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