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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1902
Page
4
A jumble of local gossip and oddities highlights street paving delays in East Church Street, fears of strikes impacting Mr Morgan, and quirky anecdotes about a London actress seeking protection from a wealthy admirer. The Carlisle document mocks superstition and the era, while Frederick's sidewalks show washed pavements despite gradual progress.
The Agricultural Department reports discovery of London demand during midsummer shortages, yielding profits for U S apple shipments and Bartlett pears. It notes preflight sampling, price comparisons, and guidance on best shipping methods, with free information for farmers seeking profitable markets and methods.
A Baltimore Her coincomment discusses the germ of this year's winter campaign and asserts no physician is needed to locate it. The Baltimore American notes the trusts are well and Henry Cabot Lodge defends the system. It criticizes energetic wrongdoing by the 5 percent and hints at public notoriety for cheap fame.
The Cumberland Times reports a colored William Johnson escaped from the county jail by sawing iron bars and overpowering the night watchman. The incident exposes jail security gaps and insufficient staff, urging county authorities to thoroughly investigate as prisoners at large risk life and property. The source also notes scattered humorous blurbs from various papers.
A summary of the Philadelphia Inquirer piece notes the American Bicycle Company’s decline marks a shift in an era of bicycle popularity. Ten years prior biking boomed with League of American Wheelmen activity, fashion, and mass riding, but now cycling centers on utility and business travel, with many manufacturers bankrupt or merged.
A historic note describes a powerful search light device claimed to penetrate heat for half a mile and avert accidents at land and sea. The piece mentions public interest in the discovery and also promotes Bosteller's Stomach Bitters as a health aid, plus Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a remedy. It references victims of illness and quotes a Loornpter Indiana man aided by the balm. A. L. Pearre and others advertise remedies including Victor Infant Relief.
A fragmentary creative poem from the Atlanta Constitution laments faded warmth and calls for lightening burdens. It contrasts longing for autumn’s return with nostalgic images of summer activities and music, urging action as time shifts toward fall.
In Carlisle Pennsylvania Mrs Sarah McBride aged 60 faces trial on witchcraft and necromancy charges alleging she defrauded Edgar Zag and wife of over 500 dollars by claiming she could cure witchcraft and locate buried treasure. Witnesses describe payments including a gun and property sales. McBride denies practicing witchcraft and says she only sells fortunes by cards.
A Kansas City report says the Baron de Ginsberg sought funds for Boer War widows and orphans but faced a wary crowd on a recent night. He collected 13 cents and narrowly avoided trouble as police intervened, with the mayor stepping in to calm the scene before the baron retired to his hotel. The baron is said to have previous activity in Frederick. Sam T. Jack's Own Burlesque Co. is set to perform at the city Opera House on Wednesday September 17. The troupe, noted for beauty and talent, features comedians, bright music, elaborate scenery, and a lineup including Kransmeyer's Dilemmas and Wannabe, with a concluding act titled Wanted, a Strong Hand.
Peck's Bad Boy headlines a musical farce at the City Opera House on Monday September 15. A strong cast and large list of specialty artists support the show as the boy’s antics promise fresh humor and bold pranks for an entertaining evening.
An apparent local advertisement lists Victor Liver Straz as promoter of a so called Blood Medicine. The fragment notes advertising aims to boost business and promotes sales through vendors in the area.
A noon Martinsburg West Virginia blaze destroyed an old pottery building housing four families James Kersey Jobo Chrisman Samuel Batley and Shell Adams. Paralyzed 57 year old James Kersey died after his bed fire started his attempt to light a pipe. Neighbor Martin Young entered to save him but burned himself, Mrs Chrisman escaped and alerted others. Fire fought with little effect. nearly all belongings including a bag of gold were lost. The building owned by Dr J W McSherry carried 300 in insurance.
In Waynesboro Pennsylvania sixteen year old Mary Overman drank between three and four ounces of carbolic acid after a chastising by her mother. She boarded a train to Chambersburg but was intercepted and whipped by her mother in view of passengers. She is recovering after emetic and hypodermic treatment. The motive appears linked to infatuation with hangers on to a show.
News of the State reports a Confederate veterans reunion and picnic at Upper Marlboro, a brickmakers strike seeking higher pay at Mount Savage in Allegany County, and local incidents. Also noted are a drowning victim identified as Bernard Delehanty found near Avondale, a library appointment in Hagerstown, armory site selection for Troop A Maryland National Guard, and Judge Sloan's estate details. Post office hours for tomorrow are 7 to 9 am and 1 to 7:50 pm with two collections and one delivery.
Mr A M Palmer lauds daily newspapers as the best publicity method after years of experience. A speaker endorses Cabinet’s Remedy for bronchitis, claiming dramatic relief after patents failed. Advertisers urged to prepare campaigns promptly and use Carbide medicine sales.
Christian Bealth of Point of Rocks Maryland, 81 years old, replaces his granddaughter Mrs C J Merritt of Duquesne as the oldest locomotive engineer on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. He began as a fireman in 1833 on the Traveler, then became engineer of the John Quincy Adams a year later. After 40 years on the road he retired at the age limit, per the Pittsburg Times.
Miss Bessie Dusing, only daughter of Victor Dusing, died Monday evening at her home three miles north of Keedysville after a four day illness from pneumonia. She was 16. The funeral was held yesterday at 10 am with burial at Pleasant Walk in the county.
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