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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1902
Page
4
Henry C. Mayne is described as a new post master general and a modern political leader. The piece praises his organizational capacity, judgment, and strategic mentality as essential traits in Roosevelt's cabinet, highlighting his influence within the party.
The article profiles a newspaper veteran known as a trusted political prophet. It notes a notable murder tied to his reputation, Payne's pre election state vote estimates, and a slip of paper predicting McKinley paths. It also reveals his private life, detailing steady devotion to a wife who endured long illness and shared moments of resilience.
Albert J. Everly of Hagerstown Maryland fired at a Pinkerton guard at the Alliance works during a labor dispute. Another worker, Alberta Byerly, fired back, wounding guard and striking partner George L. McConnell in the leg. Byerly was arrested and jailed. Everly’s ties to local past work are noted.
A dealer warns that western horses are scarce due to British purchases and five years of neglected breeding. He notes good horses bring high prices and expects the market to recover slowly over time.
Community residents welcome the Forepyagh and Selia Brothers Enormous Shows touring area with promises of the same elaborate act, star performers, and exclusive features as in New York. They schedule exhibits on Friday, May 2.
In the mountains on 4 ehiter Alexander and Barber encountered others crossing a line into Frederick qungry. Jono Hanson formerly of Havers town was arrested in My Viaynes- Boro for drinking and disorderly conduct and jailed for 30 days.
Last night a social at Lodge Blue Mountain Ruling Mystic Circle featured Washburn Mandolin Club piano duet Reginald Spielman vocal solo and other performances. Refreshments followed in Banquet Hall as residents discussed coordinating Decoration Day exercises at Antietam with the G A R Post chaired by James A Seaman and a committee handling finances and invitations.
New G A R Post No 73 in Keedysville organized with officers Commander David Kretzer Senior vice commander J W Rohrer Junior vice commander Tonas Lynch Quartermaster Jacob Keplinger Chaplain G G Blair Officer of the Day Geo W Hiley Sergeant Samuel Kennedy Officer of the Guard Silas Nurriy Adjutant Samuel F Luntz. The post was instituted and officers installed by Frank Nolan and Geo W Johnson of Baltimore Aevo Post, who accompanied the pair to Keedysville.
A protest against Rudolph Moore’s saloon license application in Downsville claims temperance groups from Ownsyville and yrcivity will prove at the hearing that among the 24 signers only 10 are legal. The petition is signed by Isaac Long, J A Snagely, Rufus Crim, Grafton Downs, Henry Davis, Simon Long, and John H. Long. The saloon would be located on A T Travers property.
Readable fragments advertise Dr Caldwell syrup pep sie as stomach remedy for constipation indigestion and headache. An offer promises dental services at 4 yearsntead and Potousac street Dental Parlors claim painless fillings and home decor items like wall paper from a large city stock.
Over Work Weakens Your Kidneys advocates kidney health and promotes Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as the remedy. It warns that kidney trouble affects heart rhythm and general health, urging readers to try a sample bottle by mail and to mention the paper in correspondence with Kilmer & Co.
A long advertisement list touts eateries and taverns in Hagerstown including Hockersmith's successor to O. L. Stem, Paul Bikler's Antietam saloon and pool room, and Wi. A. Lindeman's groceries. It praises Central Meat Co Market next to Market House and mentions ice delivery by Arctic Ice Co. Also notes various shops selling groceries, livery stables, furniture, hats, and sewing. Includes an insurance-like medical testimonial for Foley's Kidney Cure and a Maryland Day travel notice. It closes with auction and real estate notices in Hagerstown and Washington County.
The readable OCR shows a Western Maryland timetable with routes and intermediate stations. It lists connections to Baltimore Waynesboro Chambersburg and Hanover York, with arrival and departure times around 24 A M to 08 P M and references to Baltimore Washington Shippenstown and Wellsburg style intermediates.
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