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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1909
Page
2
A fragmented excerpt details turnpike routes from Baltimore through Harford County to Boonsboro and beyond, outlining private company incorporations, stock provisions, and arbitration for county reimbursements. It references road segments including Boonsboro to Hagerstown and Relisterstown to Westminster, amid 19th century transportation policy debates.
Maryland Good Roads Commission reports on the history of the National Road from Cumberland to Ohio and the push to convert toll turnpikes into free roads. The meeting in Frederick discusses financing toll road abandonment, impacts on farmers, and the need for improved road surfaces with ridges to deter excessive speed, amid local elected officials and road interest groups.
A report from Prince Frederick describes a motor car collision involving Crown Prince Frederick and another vehicle. The adjutant Lieutenant Colonel Op pen was thrown to the ground and badly injured. the other driver escaped with minor injuries and unclear identity.
In a detailed defense, counsel Charles M. Beattie criticizes the government's charges against Ben Der Nagel and the sugar trust. He argues no fraudulent devices were used by weighers and disputes higher‑ups’ involvement, asserting the trust’s wrongdoing stemmed from the system, not specific acts by Der Nagel or his associates.
A New Jersey court labeled parents Edward and Mrs. Watson Moores as indicted for murder in May 1908. Prosecutor Atkinson argued the couple paid a caretaker to hasten their seven year old son’s death during illness. The supreme court reversed a verdict due to judge’s handling and perceived attempt to use “legs” to secure conviction.
National Sugar Refining company offers to settle for 600000 as government experts investigate ten years of underweighing and possible fraud. Government counsel weigh potential to reach 700000 or more. Company president Post disputes large fraud. officials cite weighers’ ties to dock workers. In Oklahoma, two men found mangled near the Arkansas River in suspected dynamite robbery or accidental blast.
The London News notes that medieval tilting used forefeet horseshoes and suggests this may reflect knights riding with elevated spur use. Historians infer riders pulled spur to spur each other, revealing how equine equipment shaped combat style in the period.
Public sale auction by Chas Samuel T K Forstey to be held December 8 1914 at 10 17 am. F-50068 listing appears in this notice with unspecified items and locations.
Notice of public sale of improved real estate by power of sale in Frederick County Maryland. Property includes a two story brick dwelling at 2 West Patrick Street with lot, outbuildings, and alleyway access. Sale to be held Wednesday December 22 at 10 am, conditions and terms as stated by auctioneer.
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