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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1901
Page
6
A misc fragment of a late 19th century newspaper page notes subscription details and carrier delivery in the city, then shifts to a string of political and military references. Mentions Admiral Schley, Admiral Sampson, and opinions on education and racial issues amid commentary on the coming election and the Navy Department.
The Baltimore Herald lauds a brave Maryland gentleman as the ranking officer at the Battle of Santiago. It praises his conduct during the engagement and his continued exemplary behavior since the event, calling it highly commendable.
Brief collage of stray lines from periodicals and humorous remarks. Questions about manners and headstrong habits mix with quips on spouses, a reference to sponge reports, and a casual Detroit Free Press line about paying a dollar to a couple of sponges.
A fragment from early New York papers discusses the rapid rise of automobiles with women drivers, noting public acceptance despite costs and dangers. It then questions where Croker obtained his wealth, listing his London club, English estate, a mansion, a mayor’s salary, bulldogs, and ties to Derby hopes while quoting his admission of working for his pocket.
The article argues Croker's victory would reflect widespread support for Tammany in New York. It denounces Van Wyck as unfit for the Supreme Court bench, cites bar resolutions, and notes that nearly all Greater New York papers oppose him. It predicts a sharp split between Tammany and honesty advocates at election time.
A novelty note in the Baltimore American praises Admiral Sampson as a doctor of laws reflecting his legal qualifications. The Cumberland Times mocks anti Schley rhetoric while Baltimore News discusses Wu recall and his China influence. The Schley court inquiry nears end, seeking to restore public esteem amid prior controversy over Santiago victory.
Autumn finished her dancing gown and released pine-cone needles as golds and crimsons drifted from her threads. The radiant tapestry shifts from vibrant hues to the quiet sods and withered reeds. In Horresse Towsie’s Modern Culture for November, a mournful, mystic image unfolds of the dancer’s final night and the start of her death dance.
Miew Eliza Franklin Massoneau of Red Hook New York wed John Davenport Bunting of Jacksonville Florida on October 26 at St Pauls church Red Hook. The bride has many Frederick friends from frequent visits to cousin Miss Lavy.
Que Markel Gossip recaps a morning scribe’s notes on market signs for butchering vegetables fruits and poultry, with prices for a wide range of foods and goods. It covers local produce, meats, fish, and dairy, plus bonds and stocks updates from regional markets and Bradstreet’s weekly economic picture.
The weekly market report notes dull but steady stock activity and active bond demand with better prices. Seaboard Ten Year bonds at 1085 with 25 cocoons due November 1. Seaboard 4s, South Bound 3s around 10554. Georgia & Alabama Consols at 105 and other bonds showing modest gains. Railroad stocks are slow with light sales.
Paulet Decatur Emmett, author of Dixie and Old Day Tucker, marks his eighty sixth birthday born October 21 1815 in Mount Vernon Ohio. Visitor B A Cunningham found him living quietly in a two room house. He later toured Memphis and other Southern cities and remains a Democrat with a long cultural and travel life.
Halifax N S Oct 26auxiliary fishing craft the Helen M Gould caught fire while at anchor in North Sydney harbor yesterday afternoon and now lies a charred smouldering mass on the beach. The fire started in the engine room. Burned to Death at State Fair Raleigh N C Oct 25 John Russ 17 a negro boy sleeping in a restaurant booth on the midway at the State Fair was lured to death His legs and arms were completely burned off.
Victor OBrien, a young California clubman, has regained his reason after a period of insanity following alleged unrequited love for Countess Francis de Correaux. The Civil Service Commission, reporting from Washington, notes it modified its regulations. Porto Rican delegates visited Chicago to inspect public buildings and manufacturing concerns before proceeding to Absecon. Mexico cites Pan American Congress discussions that could jeopardize its success. A light quip about earth movement ends with a joke about rent.
Frederick county farmers can profit from apple growing says W Smith of Hilton NY who sold 4500 barrels to Shafer Fruit and Cold Storage and J W Thorn Co. He notes high prices due to US crop failures and cites M P Summers and M P Wood as profitable smallholders. York Imperial and Wine Sap varieties favored for rapid bearing and high returns. Maryland’s early bearing and strong market outlook praised.
An observer from Scott County describes the Natural Tunnel near Gate City Virginia as surpassing the Natural Bridge in grandeur. The tunnel runs 1/8 mile in an S shape with a 400 foot high southern wall, a chasm ceiling like marble, and Chimney Rock on the eastern side. The Virginian and Southwestern railroads thread through it, creating a rare double tunnel due to curvature. Also notes merchant advertising, and the Court House janitor removing a gold fish from the park fountain.
The rural free delivery plan details secure waterproof mail boxes on routes, owner names on boxes and family lists on placards, red ribbon alerts for deposited mail, and carrier duties. Carriers may deliver to box owners meeting them, carry packages over four pounds, sell stamps, take money order applications, and wear identifying badges. loss of a box key ends a carrier’s job.
The Baltimore Academy of Music will host Miss May Irwin next week with Madge Smith, attorney, presiding as hostess. Her new play promises novelty and a crowded audience, aided by a refreshed ensemble and improved comedic delivery.
Three handsome pictures of Honolulu on display in the window of Carty's furniture store. The scenes were brought directly from Honolulu by a gentleman who spent the summer there.
Milton G Crutchiey of this city fished yesterday and caught three bass weighing a total of 15 pounds along with seven fall fish.
By decree of the Frederick County Court of Equity a trustee will publicly sell on November 19, 1901 at 11 a.m. in Bartholow's Station front of Charles Shester's store the 23 acre tract near the road to Kemptown, adjoining Mrs S N Wood John H Dorsey and others. The land once belonged to Cornelius Hopkins and was conveyed by John H Dorsey and wife to aid Corneting Hopkins. Improvements include a one story dwelling house a carriage house hen house and other buildings. Terms: one third cash day of sale or ratification with notes bearing interest, six months balance with security. cash option. A $25 deposit required, conveying at purchaser's expense. Thaddeus Meiser C.B Font Auctioneer.
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