Consular Service Reform Urged in National Debate
A broad editorial excerpt argues for removing politics from the U S consular service and replacing it with civil service merit based appointments. It emphasizes the role of consuls in expanding American trade and calls for permanent tenure, non partisan selection, and objective information gathering to promote global commerce.
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Baltimore American
Public Service
United States
Congress
Contempory Comment on Corm Hing Phillips Bear
The Baltimore Star notes the figure of seven million dollars being spent nationwide while questioning whether Phillips can relinquish control. The commentary hints at ongoing economic or political pressure and the struggle to let go of power.
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Corm Hing Phillips
Baltimore Star
Electric lines expand across states attract investors
The piece notes rural electric lines running up to fifty miles, with Maryland seeking more facilities and capital from Ohio or other states, pointing to summer profits and year balance. It also remarks on the Legislature's failure to enact a primary election law, expected next session, and praises Howard county Democrats for supporting legalized primaries.
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Geanos Ae Liememan
Maryland
Ohio
Baltimore American
Howard County
Pater
Hanson
Wolfe
House of Delegates
Senate
Ellicott City
Fractured lines and wry quips from old papers
A collage of short dialogue snippets and jokes from various 19th century papers including Ohio State Journal Yonkera Statesman Brooklyn Life Philadelphia Bulletin and Philadelphia Press. Witty exchanges cover weddings kisses and social foibles with playful indignation and humor.
Ventilating Schoolrooms and Public Health Debate
The piece surveys education spending and productivity comparing Massachusetts Tennessee and U.S. averages. It notes Massachusetts public school expenditure in 1898-99 and argues for ventilation mandates in schools, citing health risks from poor ventilation and urging health boards to enforce better standards.
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Massachusetts
Tennessee
Maggaphusetts
United States
Pittsburg
New York
Commonwealths
State Board of Health
Moments with the Musk The Obliging Month
A poetic comic piece titled Moments with the Musk extols patient April and tempered weather. It contrasts sun and rain, notes people wait for wind and windmills stall as ships idle, and ends with a playful couplet about wind directions and wisdom.
South Carolina Convicts Face Reform Over Road Work
South Carolina convicts have sparked a conflict over convict labor practices as state officials pursue justice against several contractors accused of exploiting prisoners. Suits seek to curb or end the use of prisoners by private operators on highways, signaling potential major reforms of convict groups and labor arrangements.
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South Carolina
Obituaries and Funeral Notices From Local Chronicle
A batch of notices lists the deaths of Cordelia Molesworth 79 at Woodville, Anna Virts 74 of Point of Rocks, John Keller 65 near Rippon WV, William Spurrier 70 Plane No 4, Clara L Fox 57, Daniel Garrett 78 of Manchester, Ann Onley infant, and George Nichols 54 at Montereau Hospital. Services and interments set at Prospect church Mt Olivet St John’s Laboring Sons and Shary church with pallbearers named.
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Cordelia Molesworth
Geo. Molesworth
Wm. Pordum
Woodville
Wm. Purdum
James Hobbs
Edward Molesworth
Mt. Airy
Point of Rocks
Alice Hartman
Effie Orrison
Takoma Park
Benjamin
Frederick
William
Washington
Clayton
Baltimore
Marshall
Wallace Wirts
St. Paul's Parish
William Stocrrier
Wm. Spurrier
Plane No. 4
Spurrier
B. & O. Railroad Company
Prospect Church
Mes
Clara L. Fox
Charles B. Fox
Harry W. Bowers
Mt. Olivet
Daniel Garrett
Daniel Garratt
Manchester
Carroll County
Garrett
Williard N. Garrett
Ann Onley
Ann Elizabeth
Charles Onley
Marasmus
Waas
St. John's Cemetery
F. Schroeder
George Nichols
Montevue Hospital
Sbary Church
Laboring Sons
Whitney v Hay Victory Declares Hay Owns Corcoran House
Supreme Court decision in Whitney versus Hay upholds Edwin B. Hay as rightful owner of a Washington Corcoran Street property after a three year fight. The case centers on a promised heir arrangement with Dr. Richard Piper, who sought to adopt Hay and his wife, then willed the house to a relative after Piper’s plans changed. Hay plans legal action against others who benefited from Piper’s generosity.
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United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Whitney
Mr. Hay
Letters From The People and Local News Items
A reader asks the editor why mail delivery to Park Avenue residents stops at the opposite curb and seeks guidance as rural delivery looms. Reopening of schools follows Easter break with several institutions resuming duties. The Junior Steam Fire Company Easter Ball at Junior Hall drew a large crowd with Rhodes’ Orchestra providing music.
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Tat News
Park Avenue
Fourth Street
J. A. Dill
W.S. Smamax
Junior Steam Fire Company
Junior Hall
Rhodes’ Orchestra
Shirtwaisted Letter Carriers go coatless in heat
A proposed Postmaster General order would allow letter carriers to wear a gray blouse with a stand collar and black tie during rounds in hot weather. The note also reflects on Boer War news and then digresses into a dubious medical pitch urging purchase of a product to protect stomach and health.
Notices of Auditors Report and Court Hearing
In Frederick County Court in Equus the auditor's report is reviewed on April 16 1961 and the court will act to confirm the report unless objections are shown by then A copy of the order will be published in Frederick County newspapers for two weeks prior to the date Signed by Douglas H Hargrave solicitor and noting public notices in Frederick Maryland. Public notices list water closet cleaning and law offices relocation details.
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Herald
Chestertown
Chester Loan Association
Baltimore Herald
Ciyeu
Frederick County
Brown
Oon
Broceet
Clareh
Douglass H. Har
Douglass H. WL
District Court of the United States
District of Maryland
Frederick F. Tyeryar
EY. Goldsborough, Esq
East Fourth Street
Frederick
Foutth Street
Alfred Ritter
Trustea
Walter Saunders
Saunders
Jelic
Charles William Schutee
Philip B. Kunkel
Maryland
Morteaze
Frederick City
Lesq
Drederick
Knoxville
Martin McBride
Charles William Schutze
Lawrence Carey
Lorie
Roger Mi Sherry
Morte Ieee
Laure
AHS Body Cut In Two In Brunswick Yard
J E Magalis an aged freight conductor with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was killed in Brunswick last night his body found between tracks after a yard engine moved the caboose He was fifty five and had served the B and O for thirty years He is survived by a widow and two children.
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J. E. Magalis
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Branswick
Brunswick Yard
Mr. Magalis
Magalis
B. & O. Railroad Company
Between
Cumberland
Brunswick
Social World Pound Party at Gonrads Honoring Frances Poole
A social whirl at Miss Anna and Miss Kathryn Gonrad's home honored cousin Frances Poole of Washington DC with a pound party. Guests included many Poole and Meisling family members, with Cape Edwards music, cakewalk, skirt dance, and a spread of seasonal delicacies. Crystal wedding toast for John Whisner and wife, a decor rich dinner, and thanks from the hostesses closed the event. An English testimonial lauds Chamberlain's Court Remedy for bronchitis as life-saving for a Warrington woman after years of illness.
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Kathryn Gonrad
Frances Poole
Washington, D. C
Phyllis B. Balster
Mildred Melins
Washington
Clyde
Nannie Poole
May Keefer
Elizabeth Marsh
Nina
Sarah Gilbert
Halen
Mary Dixon
Jennie McCracken
Madeline Honif
Agnes Meisling
Eplandis Shoffier
Anna Poole
Master Gibson Poole
Pattisville
George Poole
Emory Swope
Clifton White
Irvin Shuffler
Fanny
Leslie Shufflar
Virgie Wolfe
Elizabeth Meisling
Mary
Ella Conrad
D. W. Poole
Waslington
W. E. Poole
Miss Frances Poole
Mary Jane
John Whisner
Whisner Street
Mrs. Whitner
Old England
William Savory
Warrington
England
A. L
Arre
New Shoe Bargains At The Bee Store Frederick Md
Genera l Sherman says he knows only Yankee Doodle. The Bee on West Patrick Street Frederick Md advertises new patent shoes and oxfords at 1.25 each. Ladies urged to buy now as stock is being closed out to make room for other goods.
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Weiler
Oxford
the Bee
Patrick Street
Frederick, Md
Rogers Bros
Landis
North Market Street
Frederick
D.C. Winebrewer & Son
DeGrange
Myersville
Middletown
Charles P. Levy
East Third Street
Kolb Bros
Tohn N. Clary
Yeakle’s
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