Good Roads Congress About National Highway Plans At Atlantic City
The News notes national attention to the Good Roads movement with the American Road Congress in Atlantic City from September 30 to October 4. Frederick County residents anticipate updates on building modern highways, with lectures and demonstrations by government and farmers, plus models and machinery exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Roads Congress
Atlantic City
N. J
Congress
Frederick County
Maryland
Frederick
Lang
United States
Geiaehaen
American Road Congress draws autoists nationwide
A joint movement uniting the American Association for Highway Improvement with affiliated groups and thousands of drivers from Quebec to Miami aims to formalize the road movement in the United States. Taft accepts honorary presidency signaling its official character as officials note growing national momentum and the Stockholm victory sparks international analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association For Highway Improvement
Quebec
Mami
Florida
Taft
American Road Congress
United States
Promotion by merit shifts in civil service records
A New York World summary notes a Senate change replacing a five year term with merit based promotion and discipline. Efficiency records will cover attendance and work quality with defined promotion, demotion, or discharge thresholds overseen by the Civil Service Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werit Frere
Mttaburg
Senate
Civil Service Commission
August Toll Increases and Coal Profits Questioned
A Baltimore Evening Sun editorial notes August brings higher coal costs urged by coal barons, with Department of Commerce and Labor expected to launch a House ordered probe. It asserts the Coal Trust benefits from wage rises and consumer burden, and calls for a deep inquiry into the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce and Labor
House of Representatives
Coal Trust
Baltimore Evening Sun
Goats Mosquitoes and Graft Claims in City Policing
A fragmented United States newspaper fragment notes a debate on disease carriers and rat concerns in cities. It cites Baltimore American and Baltimore Star quotes about insect versus rodent roles and graft prosecutions in the New York police department, reflecting urban public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
Gaynor
Police Department
New York
Baltimore Star
Minutes of Merriness and Mirth in Comic Exchanges
A collage of light quips from various papers contrasts wry banter on secrets, secrets, and mistaken engagements. Exchanges touch on wit about women, genius, illness, and misfortune, with a touch of the era’s social banter and satire.
Verse About Smile And Strife In Life's Busy Walk
A condensed verse contrasts smiles and grumbles with the mood of daily hustle. It notes how a cheerful grin or a whistle can brighten paths, while a frown or lack of song staggers progress. The piece ends with a call to endurance amid the throng and the note of fortune tied to attitude.
Frederick Nostalgia: 1892 Local Notes and Events
Twenty years ago in Frederick, columns recall a hunting picnic near Frederick Junction, a fatal wagon accident on the Patapsco River bridge injuring an 11 year old boy, a tax levy discussion, and a Union Foundry reference. Notable attendees at Reynolds Post G A R included Fr McGinney of Frederick, Horace Bartlett, and Zimmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
George Winkels
Patreet Bridge
Union Tron
Frederick Junction
Braddock Heights Hosts Large Reformed Sunday School Reunion
Braddock Heights yesterday hosted one of Frederick county’s largest Reformed Sunday school reunions marking the eighth annual gathering. Notable attendees included Charles B Wagaman, Rev Conrad Clever, and local candidates for office. The event featured the Braddock Heights Band, a Mozart mass selection, solo and readings, and an afternoon sermon on biblical simplicity.
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Braddock Heights
Conrad Clever
Hagerstown
Frederick County
Frederick Railroad
Frederick
Heights
Charles B Wagaman
Libertytown
Braddock
Glenn H. Worthington
Arthur D Willard
Irving Biser
Lustspeily
Keller-Bela
Atle
Tobani
Nagel
Ross C. Sykes
Jefferson
J D. Thomas
Adamstoun
George A Snyder
Middletown
A J Herman
Charlesvile
Amy Kump Dixon
Mendelssohn
Raymond G House
Burkittsville
Lewis Knock
Hazel Holter
Clever
Second Reformed Church
Third Reformed Church
Baltimore
Rae
Simon S Muller
Fregerick
M. Glucks
Emmitsburg
Alvide Connor
Adamstown
C M Smith
Chicago Grain Market Update Briefly Notes Prices
Chicago grain market signals show mixed activity with May and September futures hovering around 35g apy while December appears at 675 and 56. The terse report records shifting values in the Sept and Dec contracts, indicating tentative price movement.
New York Stocks quotations by Mottef Bros Co
New York stocks are listed with closing values supplied by Mottef Bros Co. The report covers market activity and price movements across major sectors and measured securities for the trading day. Performance highlights include shifts in key listings and notable volume changes.
Baltimore Stock Market Prices and Bond Listings, 1912
Stock and bond table from Motter Bros & Co showing prices for coal, cotton duck, gas, power, and various railway, electric, and trust securities. Includes Houston Oil, Nor Central, Seaboard Air Line, United Rys, Western Maryland, Mercantile Trust, Continental Trust, and Fairmont Coal notes with bid and offer levels and percentage statements. Issued August 2, 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motter Bros & Co
Bankers and Brokers
Houston, Oil
Houston Oil
Elec
Norf & Portsmouth
Somerset Coal
Seaboard Air Line
Seaboard Air Lime
United Rys
Western
Maryland
F&c
Wisc
Nor Central
Wes
Mercantile Trust
Anacostia & Potomac
Citizens’ Bank
Fairmont Coal
Sree
Chicago Railways
Oy,Fid & Lep
Continental Trust
Houston Oil Ob
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Ke Daily News
Nuracturing Company
Frederick, MD
Frederick Paily News
Frederek Md
Frederick News
New City
Ghuckey
Market St
Central Restaurant
K. Schmidt
W. Patrick Street
Artington
Zimmerman. Bros. Grocery Store
Rak
Stockholm
THE
OM Waylroada Public Ortigatios
New York World
Lackawanna Road
Scott
Ethel
Blobbs
Philadelphia Record
Yust
Hunter
Richly
New York Journal
Washington Star
Cal
the Board of Ht
Fr. McGinney
Georgetown College
Horaces A. Bartlett
Zimmerman
Reynolds Post
Comrmunis
Er. L. Bopjus
Chicago
Mottef Bros. & Co
Atchison
Brooklyn R. Ti
Che. & O
Chic
R K
Léen Kan
Val
Lew Re
Penn
K.K
Ttock Leland
Rock Island
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Wisconsin Central
Industriale. Aw
Am. Loco Co
Am. Smelter
Consolidated Gas
Pe. Steel Car
Republic
U.S. Rabi
Baltimore Stock Market
Central National Bank
Corner Market and
Church Streets
Emory L Coblentz
Chas Wertheimer
F C Norwood
Robt A Kemp
Cashier
Geo T Baumgardner
Aisi
Emory L. Coblentz
Arthur Potts
Richard P. Ross
Moc Lamar
Thos
Johnson
Elicrenn
Lawrence A Chiswell
Frank C Norwood
Newton M. Zentz
Ralsh Lewis
Geo. Birely
Chas S Snook
Abraham Hemp
Rene C. Perry
Frederick County National
Mike Way
West Patrick Street
Garden Farm
Frederick City
Frederick and
Woodsboro
Charlesville Pike
W C Neidig
Rose Hill
Noah E. Cramer
Co B. Trail
Augidis
West Sixth St
John Ilby
Auglidim
Patrick St
Good Town
Loung & Staley
Wilson & Son
John L. Routéahn
Tere
William M Kader
Ali Aerate Air Sae Ee
Rockwel Terrace
Young & Staley
Aprisatt
Ijamsville
Baltimore Pike
Ijamsville Station
C. W. Ford Jysdimwt&f Lm
Patrick Street
Hall and Bath
North Market Street
Saunders
Rock Judge Cottage
G. Thomas Wyllatt
Tloor Kemp
Apple
New
Corner Church
Market Streets
Alviate
East Patnck Street
Rosenour & Sons
Market
Patrick Dts
Justitt
M. J. Kennedy
Church Street
C. M_ Doll
Nerence
National
West
Capital
Eurplus
Cc. B. Trail
J. H. Harris
C. A. Gilson
Farmers’ & Mechanics
National Bank
Epane H. McBride
Court St
Post Building
Aceae
West South St. Frederick
Roy W. Poole
Frederick,md
Ae Jankdim
B. Evard Kepner
Caroline M
Thesday
South Market Street
Hamey
Brish
Samupl & Winebrener
Winnebrener
Obenderfer and
Cronenburg
Myer Bolten
Partor Suis
Chester M Hauver
the News Office
Jj Auta
Rhee
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