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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1901
Page
4
The piece rails at sensationalism in the New York World's coverage of Czolgusz and Admiral Schley, condemns abuse by yellow press, notes bass fishing lore in the Potomac, and lauds the orderly McKinley shooting trial as a warning of law and government stability.
Editorial voices in Philadelphia defend free speech and press freedom amid anti anarchist sentiment following President McKinley’s shooting. Emma Goldman is cited as under surveillance, while Assistant U.S. Attorney General Beck urges safeguarding free press and warns against censorship that could fuel sensationalism.
A jumble of clipped quotes from Cumberland Times and Baltimore American reflect on Western Maryland Rail road chaos. The notes imply events are becoming exaggerated or fictionalized as chapters unfold. Public interest lingers amid rail line disputes and shifting coverage.
Washington–New York Tribune coverage argues witnesses favor the defense and limit damaging recollections as the inquiry probes charges of misconduct against Admiral Schley. The Baltimore News notes the court's cautious statements and cautious testimony shape public doubt about the sweeping accusations.
A jumble of brief quotes and humorous exchanges appears, featuring a Philadelphia Record reference, a Puck quip on politics, a Washington Star line about silence and speech, a gentleman’s vow versus pie, and a Detroit Free Press joke about dancing. Names and dates are fragmentary.
The Washington Star notes strong public sympathy for a memorial to President McKinley. A reader proposes a well endowed home for the aged and incurable, funded by a substantial donation, as a practical, enduring tribute aligned with his charitable nature and support for Cuba.
Two poem fragments recount duty over joy and sorrow, urging steady toil and restraint. The first stresses perseverance despite sadness, the second paints springtime memories and enduring love, attributed to Frank L. Saxton via the Atlanta Constitution and a piece titled Dream of Life's Springtime.
John H Haltloway of French Camp Mississippi credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with ending thirty years of suffering from chronic diarrhea after trying many remedies and affirms the product should be widely available. Also note Harper Whiskey advertised for pleasure and health. Sold by A L Pearce and C N Haver Frederick Maryland.
Maryland students at Lancaster Reformed Church Institutions adopt resolutions denouncing U.S. Senator George L. Wellington for lacking Maryland chivalry and sympathy after President McKinley’s death. They declare him unfit to represent Maryland and call for his resignation to the governor.
Ephraim Bish of Carroll dies at Union Mill. St Marys Democrats nominate 8 ticket led by James J Greenwell for State Senate. John Galvin Middlskanff dies Sept 23 at Tilghmanton aged 65. Marriage cards out in Hagerstown Oct 10 for Carrie Fierpon Loose and William R Reitzell. Dr Milton W Warfield ill at home near Lisbon. Mandamus petition against Governor Smith sent to Judge Reifsnider. Carria Boyca Hunter of Snow Hill licensed as pilot, second woman in Maryland. Hogs sell in Washington county for 7 cents a pound live, highest in seven years. Wm W Barly withdraws as Democratic nominee for House. James W Bowling substituted. Allagany County School Board to open two manual training schools for white and colored pupils. Postcard factory at Luke Allegany may move to Rumford Falls Maine by Nov 1. Third Assistant Postmaster General notifies Sykesville will be third-order and presidential appointment with salary 1100.
Rev James Bryan Purcell M D rector of St Barnabas Protestant Episcopal church Sykesville Carroll County died yesterday morning in his sixtieth year after a complication of diseases Born in Dublin Ireland in 1841 he fled to the United States as a youth and later studied medicine at the University of Maryland before serving as acting surgeon in the US Army in Raleigh 1866 1868 He became an Episcopal cleric and held Masonry roles including grand chaplain of Maryland in 1878 79 He left a widow Miss Cowches of Dartmouth England and a son T Noel de Barosil Johns Hopkins student Also noted a separate notice of Lawrence Hanlon who died at age five days at the home of Mary E and Frank Hanlon.
John Henry a farmer paid costs in a drawn out case with neighbor Charles Beall over a scoop worth about 23. Beall secured possession after two years of litigation with multiple appeals and injunctions. Court actions stretched through several terms, with many depositions read and a total cost around 25. The matter concludes as Henry declines further contest and Beall remains owner. CU. D.C. Notes mention Fitz hugh Lee Chapter U D C weekly reception and upcoming quarterly meeting.
At a Republican State Committee gathering in Trerarya, J A Markell chaired a session on teaching illiterate white and colored voters to mark ballots under the new election law. About a dozen sample ballots were correctly marked except one error where two marks were made in a space, spoiling the ballot.
County correspondence from Ridgeville and Ayatts Town reports visiting relatives typhoid illnesses and several sick individuals. Presbytery sessions at Pine Grove Church and upcoming sermon by Rev. Cullum noted along with local farm activity corn cutting near completion and sowing wheat scheduled next week.
Bud Mitchell was arrested yesterday by Officer Zellers and fined $150 by Justice Eckstein, a payment that was made. The report notes healing aids promising quick relief and scar prevention for cuts and bruises, with Pain Balm claimed to cure rheumatism and sprains in the ad copy.
Celebrated physician Dr. Rudolph Schiffmann announced a public test of his asthma remedy in the city on September 19 at A D Pearce's Drug Store. Free trial boxes were offered to all sufferers, with refunds offered if a purchased 503 or $1.00 package failed to work after return of three-fourths. Claims include immediate relief within seconds to minutes and permanent cures in many cases.
Real estate in Walkersville Frederick County Maryland seized and to be sold as the undivided one half interest of Ann R Stauffer deceased. Property includes three parcels with two story frame dwellings and outbuildings on Frederick Street Fulton Avenue and adjacent lot. Description references 1995 deed to Ann KR Stauffer and Ciara C Stauffer.
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