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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1900
Page
1
The issue covers weather bureau notes doubting in past weeks and Saratoga ice talk stirring Tammany circles. It reports Moss Heirs Govan aiding Galveston sufferers, praises a noble woman, and comments on Philadelphia primary fights with claims of reformist gains versus machine fraud.
Regulation of lobbying proposed by Massachusetts and modeled for Maryland is urged on Congress by the New York Evening Post. It praises the Massachusetts law for publicity, two dockets, credentialed counsel and agents, and severe penalties including disbarment and fines for noncompliance. The piece argues Congress should adopt a high standard to protect the legislature and public from undue influence.
The Post argues the Massachusetts law improves regulation of illicit dabbling in politics while protecting public rights. It says the measure grants reputably engaged professionals a legitimate channel, yet fails to empower police fully. It condemns unregistered lobbyists as potential rascals and notes legislators share responsibility in such associations.
Contemporary comment mocks the weather bureau, laments a brutal summer and advocates abolition. A Washington county Sun correspondent urges voter registration and civic duty. Maryland’s Defenders Day is celebrated with reminiscence of Fort McHenry and the national anthem.
Fragmented chatter and quips from a crowded scene in Indianapolis and beyond. A whisky price rise rumor stirs talk among merriness figures, while a missing diamond rings concern Mrs. Von Biamer-Dear. Various street conversations touch on voting, moving out, and rescue at sea.
The Chicago Record notes how the Spanish American and South African wars shape popular writing. It cites wartime history and statistics, then shifts to romances of American volunteers and colonial figures. The piece suggests future fiction will mirror grim events from battles to crowded towns and desert campaigns.
A provisional plan approved by President McKinley outlines a December 2 ceremony in Washington to honor the federal government and the centennial expansion marked by Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase. Visiting governors will attend at the White House then march along Pennsylvania Avenue, ending with a grand evening reception.
Rivetty D. Sauxpens, writing in the St. Louis Republic, extols unwavering courage in the face of danger. The piece honors fighters who endure with crest raised and fearless resolve, insisting the right to finish the fight remains with their shield.
Mrs Amanda Barnes wife of John Barnes died at her home near Fountain Mills August 28 at 830 pm leaving husband two sons and two daughters. Funeral was held Thursday at 3 oclock from her home with services at M P church Kemptown. Rev CO M Oahum officiated. Others listed: Salife Elizabeth Tucker died at Araby county at 5 am aged 63 years 2 months 19 days. Survived by husband and ten children. Funeral at Arrby chapel and Mt Olivet cemetery. Gracie Marie Stout aged six months died at home in Kemptown. Funeral by Rev C M Callum at home then Lovettarils for burial. Funeral director Mr William T Levis.
A large bank barn on James S. Holland’s Norwood farm near Sandy Spring Montgomery county was destroyed by fire early yesterday morning discovered by tenant Clarance B. F. Carroll between 4 and 6. Thirty five tons of hay and 30 tons of wheat straw plus farm implements harness etc were lost. Five tons of hay also burned with no insurance. A nearby granary with 600 bushels of wheat was saved. Holland’s insurance on the building is 520 and Carroll’s on hay grain and implements is 600, both with Montgomery County Mutual of Sandy Spring. The blaze is believed to have started from matches used by someone sleeping in the barn.
S. Guy Wilson files in Circuit Court for Annie M Snyder an absolute divorce from Andrew M Snyder. Petition seeks injunction to stop drawing about 1500 from Hopkins-Place Savings Bank and to restrain sale or encumbrance of the restaurant at 614 East Baltimore Street. Couple married years ago, divorced, remarried in January, five children. Mrs Snyder accuses cruelty and abandonment on August 25.
A German minister Vo Kettler is reportedly arrested in a murder case tied to German actions. The report notes his alias and claims the imperial government ordered the murder, with coverage indicating official statements and international reactions.
The sewer workers reported for duty as usual today. All of the factories are working.
The New York dispatch reports Cortlandt Hodge a Presbyterian missionary was killed in an attack by Boxers. Details are scarce as tensions rise in the region surrounding the mission.
The Woman's College opened with chapel at 5 40 this morning. President Apple spoke of "Helpful ness Hopefulness" and urged students to begin a strong collegiate year. Attendees included Rev Dr Eschbach and visitors from seven states and Frederick. Classes and enrollment followed the exercises.
Mr W D N Thomas appointed to a clerkship in the office of Street Cleaning Commissioner Iglehart of Baltimore, succeeding Charles F Markell formerly of this city. Meanwhile Thomas Myera begins cottage foundations at Braddock Heights today.
The piece argues that legal recognition now values a man by his earnings tied to health. It stresses digestion as the health measure and promotes Hostetler's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for digestion, constipation, indigestion, and liver or kidney issues, noting the genuine bottle bears a private revenue stamp.
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