President Roosevelt memorials and yellow journalism debate
The piece discusses reactions to Theodore Roosevelt as president, scrutiny of memorial proposals, and criticism of yellow journalism. Ex mayor Hewitt argues against legislative curbs on press freedom and urges public opinion and responsible conduct by business, public figures, and advertisers to combat sensationalism without new laws.
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Hewitt
New York
New York Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
McKinley
Aod
Yellow Journalime
McKinney
Czolgasz
Contemp orary comment on public figures and education
A slate of editorial opinions labels Wellington a terminal neck point, questions Howison on the Schley matter, and muses on Roosevelt's multiethnic heritage. It notes a Washington county school board using trolley fares to educate six colored children, claiming travel costs exceed $100 annually versus $270 for a local school.
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Washington County
Bankstown
Hagerstown
Fankstown
Public Lands Management Compared To Washington County
Sparse settlements noted as argument for better land policy in the state. The Baltimore Herald compares the careful administration of public lands in Washington county with other quarters, implying wider lapses in public finance oversight across the state.
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Tdea
Washington County
Department of Public Finance
Baltimore Herald
Fragmented snippets from old papers reveal stray stories
A collage of absurd exchanges and clipped lines from various papers mocks daily life. Characters joke about lawyers in Texas and cheeky exchanges between lovers, while readers glimpse stray captions from Philadelphia and Yonkers papers and a brief street scene remark.
McKinley Legacy Praised Across Papers
A collection of editorial excerpts honors William McKinley, praising his leadership, national unity, and prosperity. It laments anarchist violence while lauding his administration and vision for a more perfect Union, as reflected in the Hartford and New York tributes.
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ME. M'Kinley
The
New York Tribune
America
Washington
Lincoln
McKinley
He is Home a Tribute to a Fallen Leader
Roger McKixsry writes a solemn tribute in the Baltimore News recalling a nation in sorrow as bells toll and banners lower. The poem laments a gentle leader’s death, extols steadfast purpose, and enshrines his memory while the nation mourns. Daniel O Ifert of Middletown plans to move to a Fauquier county Virginia farm of 65 acres near Midland Station, for 1500 dollars, mid October.
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Mrr
Roosevelt
Baltimore News
Roger McKixsry
The
Virginia
Daniel O. Ifert
Middletown
Midland Station
Fauquier County
Oldest twins in America live vibrant 88 years in Bridgeport
Julius H and Jamas N Benham of Bridgeport Conn are the country’s oldest twins at 88. They have lived in Bridgeport since age 21, run a joint business as building contractors, and built a fortune through thrift and steady work. Both have married and established homes and families of their own.
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Julius H
Jamas N. Benham
Bridgeport
Conn
Middleburg
Deaths in Littlestown and vicinity mark a somber era
George B. Yantis a prominent Littlestown citizen died aged 62 after a life in retail hotel and carriage ventures. Survived by son John D and daughters Mrs W F Rittase and Miss Satilla. Interment at Mt Carmel cemetery. Also notes William Addison, Civil War veteran, and several local obituaries including Mary Alice Remsburg, Nancy Jones, Ida Brown, and William Cotillus with funeral details provided.
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George H Yantis
George B. Yantis
Littlestown
Woodsboro
Annie M. Gilbert
Hagerstown
G. W. Stover
Hotel Yantis
Fred O. Seitz
Mt. Carmel
Littleatows
William Addison
Jacob Lynn
East Streat
Thurmont
Lynn
Co. D
Reg't
Alice
William Henson
Legal Question Over Voter Oaths in Hagera Town
Hagera town lawyers challenge 60 voters oath claiming temporary removal from the state may disfranchise them. Law requires intent to return and six months residence before election. most oath takers have not resided six months, lawyers argue the oath already bonds them to removal and could disfranchise.
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Hagera
Hagerstown
Reception planned by Woman's Auxiliary of Y M C A
Members gathered for a meeting and decided to host a reception on October 1. Ira W N Logan was named the new secretary and will take charge of the work.
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Ags
Association
Ira WN. Logan
Will Ge
Brief Bits Budget of Local and General Interest
A plate glass window replacement at J A Williamson's drag ators is noted. An advertisement urges curing a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, promising a refund if ineffective. Also mentions W Grove’s elderin?sonesch box, 260.
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J. A. Williamson
Dragators
W. Grove
Intereat Here and There Yesterday and Today
Obituaries note Sallie Cushwa in Hagerstown age 45 paralysis and Joseph Dagenhart in Robrera ville aged 61. Louisa Semler dies in Hagerstown aged 66. A cow in Mills eats dynamite with no effect. Edward Washington jailed five years. Harford Prohibitionists nominate a ticket. York merchants visit Baltimore October 1. F W Story resigns at Okgeapeake and Potomac Tel Co. A N Bethe named successor. Republican committee to meet in Baltimore to plan primaries for judge seat.
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Mises Sallie Cushwa
Hagera
Doaw
Joseph Dagenhart
Robreraville
Washington County
Louisa Semler
Hagerstown
Joseph Martin
Mills
Edward Washington
Henry Ward
Ellicott City
Maryland
Harford County
York
Baltimore
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association
F. W. Story
Okgeapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
A.N. Bethe
Washington, D. C
New York
Republican State Central Committee
Honel Bennett
Second Circuit
Stump
Funeral of Sarah Whitten in Middle Alley
The funeral of Sarah Whitten aged 65 who died of cancer on Wednesday night was held yesterday afternoon at 2 from her Middle alley home. Rev. Dr. George D. Pinkney conducted services. Pallbearers were Wm. Diggs, John Daly, Jerry Barnes, George Lyles, David Osrmail and Wm. Cox. Interment followed at Laboring Sons cemetery. A. T. Rice & Sons were funeral directors.
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Sarah Whitten
Middle Alley
George D. Pinkney
Wm. Diggs
John Daly
Jerry Barnes
George Lyles
David Osrmail
Wm. Cox
Laboring Sons Cemetery
A.T. Rice & Sons
Provocation Sparks Shooting in Lavre Md
Garfield Dashields of Lavre Md fired at Ephraim Adams after a joking remark about killing squirrels. Adams was wounded, in precarious condition, as Dashields fled. Dashields has a bad reputation and remains at large.
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Garfield Dashields
Lavre
Ephraim Adame
Dashields
Adams
Arm Torn Off in Farm Silo Machine Incident
Charles Fisher, while operating a fodder cutting machine on Levi Mays's Uniontown district Carroll County farm yesterday morning, had his left arm severed between the wrist and elbow. Doctors M L Bott of Westminster J Rinehart of Frizenburg and Weaver of Philadelphia performed amputation below the shoulder.
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Charles Fisher
Levi Mays
Uniontown
Carroll County
M. L. Bott
Westminster
J. Rinehart
Frizenburg
Weaver
Philadelphia
Contracts Signed For Rural Mail Delivery Wagons A And B
Contracts are signed for Harry G Beaufelter of Frederick and Charles C Currens of Thurmont as drivers of rural mail delivery wagons A and B. Confirmation by the Post Office Department is anticipated in a few days.
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Harry G. Beaufelter
Frederick
Charles C. Currens
Thurmont
Post Office Department
Case Dismissed in Obscene Letter Charge
The case of Lloyd R. Danner charged with mailing an obscene letter in Jefferson County on January 10 was dismissed by the United States grand jury in Baltimore yesterday.
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Lloyd R. Danner
Jefferson
United States
Baltimore
Crisis rumored as Pennsylvania Railroad seeks Western Maryland
It is believed a crisis exists in Western Maryland Railroad affairs and that the Pennsylvania Railroad will attempt to gain possession of the road and its valuable franchises.
Day of Atonement Observance Noted Tomorrow Evening
The Day of Atonement, the holiest Jewish holiday, will begin tomorrow evening and continue until Monday evening as observed.
Sunday Religious Meetings Announced Across Town
A full slate of church services and Sunday school gatherings is listed, with times for Schreysville Mission, All Saints Episcopal, M E church semi centennial events at Tharmort, St Pauls Evangelical La sheran, Buckeystown M P church, Evangelical Reformed, Lutheran in Wolfaville, St Johns Catholic, U B church Middle town, St Johns German Reformed Kemp Hall, German Baptist, Presbyterian, Glade Reformed Walkersville, Evangelical Lutheran Rally Day, Grace Reformed, and M E church South. Services span morning and evening with Sunday schools, guilds, and special memorial observances noted.
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Schreysville
All Saints' Episcopal Church
M. E
Tharmort
St. Paul’s
Lasheran
Myeraville
Buckeystown
M. P
Evangelical Reformed Church
Lutheran Church of
U.B
Middletown
W. E. Barger
Hagerstown
St. John’s German Reformed Church
Kemp Hall
J. Vvornholt
Lancaster Theological Seminary
U. B
OG. W. Stinespring
Christian Endeavor
German Baptist Church
Thomas Freeman Dixon
Presbyterian Church
Glade Reformed Church
Walkersville
D. J. Wolf
William McKinley
B. ¥. Switzer
Grace Reformed Church
EH. L. McLean
Evangelical Imtheran
Joseph D. Baker
Dr. Todd
Epworth
Woman’s Missionary Society
Rockville Manual Training School Gains State Support
Prof W C A Hammel visited Rockville yesterday to inspect the manual training department at Rockville High School and approved its continuance, enabling the $1 500 annual state allowance. County Examiner White aims to open a branch school in another Montgomery area and an industrial school for colored children is expected in Rockville. the state provides 1 500 per county with the condition of a suitable building.
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Rockvie
W. C. A. Hammel
Rockville
Rockville High School
White
Montgomery County
Property Withdrawn at Court House Auction Postings
The Rich property on West Patrick Street known for the City Spring was withdrawn at a $940 bid during sale at the Court House. Mrs. Hattie Simpson’s New Market district property was offered then withdrawn at a $1,200 bid.
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West Patrick Street
City
Court House
Hattie Simpson
New Market District
Feeding Western Cattle Arrives for Washington County Farms
Due to a corn crop failure in the west cattle are shipped east for feeding. Two carloads of Nebraska Durham and Hereford cattle arrived in Hagerstown and are being distributed to Washington county farmers. Farmers will feed them through next spring.
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Nebraska
Durham
Hagerstown
Washington County
Local Market Quotations From J E W Hargott
The Local Mart reports today’s market quotes including corn at 62.50 per barrel and shelled corn at 50 cents per bushel No 2 red wheat at 67 cents a bushel. oats at 58 cents. hay at 14 dollars per ton.
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Mart. Ai. J. E. W. Hargott
Market Gossip Lists Fresh Produce and Prices
A fragment from a market column notes mild morning chatter and shoppers discussing the national calamity. It lists prices for fruits, vegetables, fish, and meats with items like peaches, cantaloupes, tomatoes, potatoes, various fish, beef cuts, pork, and sausage, ending with a brief mention of the market scene at The Scape.
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Baers
Weekly Review of Trade and Stocks in Barimore
Barimore market notes show unexpected week of gains with Roosevelts policy, strong Sea board issues, and rising United Railway results. Locally Sea board preferred and common climb, June earnings up 75 percent over August 1900, with mixed bank stock activity and dull overall for other firms. Bradstreet's later commentary notes national grief impacting sales, securities, and bank clearings.
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Barimore
Roosevelt
McKinley
New York
Southern Railway
Seaboard
Georgia & Alabama Consola
South Bound 5
Portomac Valley
West Virginia Central
Virginia Midland
Northern Central
Washington Traction Company
City & Suburban 5
Anscostia & Potomac 5
United Railway 4
Atlanta
Atlantic Transport
Consolidated Gas
Townsend Scott & Son
Bradstreet’s
Bradstreet’s Today
Market steadies as Roosevelt policy elates traders despite drought
U S stocks show strength after a brief pullback with renewed confidence in Roosevelt’s cabinet plan. Wheat and corn exports for the week total 3.84 million and 0.61 million bushels respectively, while Baltimore Southern wheat markets ease with No 2 red at 73 to 140 for various grades amid scarce demand.
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New York
Predifantia Dastic Tasge Atone
Roosevelt
Baltimore
Southern
Western
Wandall
Belles Lettes Society Elects New Officers At Male High
The Belles Lettes Literary Society held a regular meeting with Vice President E Cram in charge. Officers elected included L Toms chairing inaugurals, A M Wood as vice president and H O Schroeder as secretary. A program featured readings, recitations, a debate, and a tariff question with the judges favoring the negative 2 to 1. The session adjourned to Friday September 27. Clover Leaf Society reorganized electing Gilmora Flantz president and Ray Hoy vice president Layburn Hughes treasurer Louis Woodward secretary. Their inaugurations are set for Friday September 27.
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Belles Lettres
Belles Lettes Literary Society
E. ©. Cram
P. Whipp
Oram
W. Font
Ll. Bowers
L. Toms
A. M. Wood
H. O. Schroeder
R. Toms
A. T. Kreh
Independence Bell
Philadelphia
Clover Leaf Literary Society
Gilmora Flantz
Ray Hoy
Layburn Hughes
Louis Woodward
Middletown Personal News Amid Travels and Visits
Mrs Amanda Smeltzer Kissell and her husband of Springfield Ohio left yesterday for a year long trip in California Rev and Mrs W H Settlemyer who have been touring in California this summer are now at Pacific Grove Santa Cruz county Prof E L Bowlus has returned to Alliance Ohio to resume duties at Mount Union College Mr and Mrs Ralph Jefferson Mrs Jane R Nyman and Master Fred Lomas of Washington DC are visiting Middletown Mrs Guy Barton and little json of Grundy Center Town are visiting Mrs Bartons sister Mrs Luther Abalt Middletown
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Middletown
Amanda Smeltzer Kissell
Springfield
Ohio
California
W.H. Settlemyer
Pacific Grove
Santa Cruz County
E. L. Bowlus
Alliance
Mount Union College
Ralph Jefferson
Jane R. Nyman
Fred Lomas
Washington, D. C
Guy Barton
Little JSON
Grundy Center
Town
Mra. Barton
Mra
Luther Abalt
Bill of Guy Wolfe Against City Not Approved
The bill of Guy Wolfe against the city, reported as passed by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, has not been approved by the board. The bill entered the batch approved by mistake.
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Guy Wolfe
Alden
House and Lot Sold on DeGrange Street
Noah E. Cramer acted as real estate and loan agent and sold for Mrs. Nannie Wachter and Geo Wachter their house and lot on DeGrange Street to Harry O. McLane for 297 dollars and 50 cents.
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Noah E. Cramer
Nannie
Geo. W. Wachter
DeGrange Street
Harry O. McLane
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