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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1903
Page
4
An irregular mix of subscription pricing for a local paper and political jabs. The piece mocks politicians Sir Thomas Mopp and a Sultan of Lorkey, condemns a prohibition speech at a Maryland convention, and questions support for a gubernatorial candidate amid party dissent and criticism of organization members.
Eleven officials of the North Jersey Street Railway Company were acquitted on charges of manslaughter after a trolley crash in Newark killed nine and injured many. The court ruled there was no gross negligence to establish criminal liability, noting the judges found the evidence insufficient to prove misconduct. The decision, while not a conviction, is seen as a warning to rail directors on duty and accountability.
In a clipped exchange the piece notes Sir Thomas should turn attention to a hipe and issue a challenge to Professor Langley. The Baltimore Herald and other papers mention a motto My race farun as Shamrockea folds and sails away as if towed. Senator Hanna’s doctors report fever as political temp rises, opponents grow chill. The Hagera town Mail underscores railroad and electric railway safety duties and public accountability.
A collection of humorous exchanges from old newspapers. Jocular lines feature a crooked official fearing crowds at a junction, chatter about clever secrets, a French drama remark, a manager’s doubt about French entrants, a city alderman defending home industries, and a hostess teasing a visitor about Mrs Gable’s fluctuating news.
The piece cites the Journal of the American Medical Association on Fourth of July injuries. It notes 415 tetanus cases, 60 deaths from fireworks, and about 4 000 injuries, with blank cartridges and toy pistols as major killers. It urges banning these devices, plus public education and local action to protect children.
A nostalgic poem recalls summer gardens and childhood scenes with fragrant lilies bluebells morning glories and roses. The piece contrasts old blooms with a serene vision of God’s summer land beyond the tide. A second item promotes a croup remedy claim with cautionary notes about usage and availability.
A Bedford reader explains the mineral springs prestige at Bedford Pa noting the magnetism of the magnesium spring resembling Carlsbad water its health benefits for indigestion and liver ailments and its steady yearly output. The writer recalls politicians visitors including J F G Talbott and Dr Joseph A Seig who gave sermons and social contacts reveal the season waning with many locals and Baltimore guests departing.
News items recount Alexander Newcomer's sudden death in Hagerstown and the 126th anniversary of the Battle of Cocoche Bridge. Anne Arundel Republicans reassemble. ticket change efforts fail. Baltimore judge removes Tucker estate guardians. Cumberland area judgeship nominations noted amid warm-weather oyster price drops. A B&O Railroad foreman Milton Berkley dies after being struck near Cumberland. his father Charles Berkley died four weeks earlier.
A compact column notes upcoming county picnics and welcomes summer after rains. It ponders rope promises and tomorrow’s profits, urges nonstop effort over idle thinking, and hints at farmers Greene Ol Ell Jenkins Browo Tavast seeking funds. Advert describes a whiskey, pure old mellow, sold by Louis Otte.
Notice that the Mayor and Aldermen of Frederick will consider an ordinance to repave and kerb the Market Street block between Patrick and Church streets with vitrified brick and granite kerb. Owners of front feet to pay half the cost, others funded by the city. session on October 5, 1903. Commissioners John H. Bennett W Nash Young Elmar Brown named for assessment.
The Pennsylvania railroad company will plant locust trees on all suitable farm lands along its lines to ensure future supply of railroad ties. After years of careful experimentation, the project expands widely though trees will take about twenty years to mature for use.
County correspondence notes Miss Tillie Osin in Brunswick and Daisy Shawn returning to Washington. The Crab Apple team, 3 to 18 losers to Jefferson, has played 20 games with five losses. a large crowd attended. They plan a return with Lovellsville Friday, the season’s last game. Several locals, including Eliza Whitter and Jessie Whitter, visit Washington. Maurice Shad of Mountville, Crab Apple pitcher, was in town Friday. Rev. William Bark of Baltimore County arrived for Mrs. Stunkle's funeral at Point of Rocks on Tuesday.
Mr In P Dancherty of Mercer Sumner counties survived a dire diarrheal illness after a neighbor, alerted to his condition, delivered a bottle of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. The quick aid eased his symptoms within a day.
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