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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
4
In Frederick County Maryland a debate on nomenclature and railroad valuation unfolds amid Sugar Trust concern. Taft vows to have Congress hear from him again, while southern interests press for clarity that cotton lands remain a business opportunity. A Congressional investigation option is politely hinted at but deflected.
President Taft criticizes delays in civil and criminal court proceedings as barbarous and calls for federal reform. He proposes a commission appointed by the President with power to examine law and equity procedures, report to the Supreme Court, and guide state courts, aiming to shorten trials and ease costs for litigants and the public treasury.
The note presents fragmented phrases about current commentaries and special discussions. It hints at emphasis on distinct viewpoints and targeted appeals but lacks coherent details, names, or concrete events to anchor a full summary.
A garbled note recalls the Prairie affair and sighs over preparations and woes. The fragment hints at delays, sarcasm, and regret about the situation and its impact on plans and sentiment.
The fragment cites remarks from newspapers including the Cleveland Leader and Boston Herald and New York Sun. It presents a humorous exchange about a will, jokes on wealth, and a quip about the lawful craft. Names and exact lines indicate a parodic dialogue on legal matters and satire.
The Taft administration adopts civil service rules for the diplomatic service. Promotions will follow merit-based examinations in oral and written formats covering international law diplomacy languages and national resources. The change, supported by Secretary Knox, aims to elevate diplomacy to a professional, businesslike standard and open access to young scholars.
A fragmented poem like dream sequence describes sleep and woolly sheep in a lane ending with wakeful illness notes. Local items report Mrs Summer improved, Miss Beal and others ill or convalescent on West Patrick and West South streets with brief street hints.
A long list of property transfers and deeds recorded in the county court shows numerous parties including David V. Stayner and others selling to Dallas W. Kehne Edward Wils, Joshua T. Humphries, Ellen V. Brookey, Elizabeth Krebs and many more. Land parcels in Knoxville Bruns wick and other locales change hands with nominal sums, reflecting a busy real estate market.
In a Tri-State Basketball League clash at the Auditorium Rink Hagerstown lost to Frederick 89 to 53, slipping from first place while the Diamonds dominated with strong team work and Bowen scoring all Hagerstown points. Waynesboro defeated Chambersburg 13 to 7 as Frederick leads standings with 7 5 0, Hagerstown 2 1 0 6, Waynesboro 3 4 0 0, Martinsburg 2 0 0 0, Chambersburg 0 2 0 0.
A charity auction was held last evening at the City Hotel to benefit Fredericy City Hospital. The event featured various items, including handsome articles, auctioned by Gilmore Frautt with spirited bidding and good participation from attendees.
Corrected December 8, 1909, listing prices for wheat, corn, oats, barley, clover, hay, straw, flour, and feeds. Includes No 2 Red Wheat at 16 a bushel, corn around 3.10 per bushel, oats 10 to 12 per bushel, buckwheat 1.20 to 1.40 per pound, timothy and clover hay rates, and various feeds priced by ton or bushel.
December 8 1909 prices of fittest sales corrected to noon by Motter Bros Bankers and Brokers. Dr Benham of Baltimore gives an illustrated lecture on Castles in Spain at the Woman's College Hall under Freder ick Art Club auspices. Rev Dixon and Dr Smith are noted. veterinary hospital project begins on East Patrick Street.
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