Frederick Seeks Federal Ransom Reimbursement Over Civil War Debt
Frederick officials again seek repayment from the federal government for the 1863 Civil War ransom forced by Jubal Early. The $200,000 debt was covered by local banks and bonds, with the last bonded amount paid in 1951. The council discussed snow removal and the Westbrook Bridge project as tactics to address city costs. City Treasurer Eichelberger urged vigorous pursuit in Washington, noting similar reimbursements to Chambersburg and Lawrence.
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Frederick
Jubal Early
Mumiepal
Board of
Ciy
Robert A Whiteford
Westbrook
Aldermanic
William B. Burail
Louis E. Eichelberger
Washington
Coptes
Charles McC. Mathias Jr
J. Glenn Beall
John M. Butler
House
Senate
Eichelberger
Chambersburg
Lawrence
Kan
Whiteford
Snow removal debated as officials press sidewalk duties
City officials praised snow removal by workers while noting sustained cold weather complicates tasks. Aldermen urged property owners to clear sidewalks. Bridge costs cited at forty nine thousand and nine thousand for new spans. Police and mayoral reports discussed. press booklet form still pending.
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Whiteford
Ciy
Burall
Charles V. Main
Ety
Carbine
Beock
Browmore
Main
Police Department
Jacob R Ramsburg
Hall
Parkway Church of God
Injured Railbird Bucks Bet In Fourth At Bowie
A tram derailment near Bowie Race Course injured a passenger who, despite injuries and disheveled clothes, walked to the mutuel window to place a fourth race bet. He said he traveled from Philadelphia to bet on the horse.
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Railbird
Bowie
Bowie Race Course
Philadelphia
Animal Research Exposed at Frederick Lions Club Meet
Dr George E Jay of Sther Spring described the growth of the animal research industry. He noted about 73 producers supply nearly six million dollars worth of mice rats rabbits dogs pigs and hamsters in a high science operation. He warned about disease transmission to humans and the need for sterile conditions and careful handling. The talk covered tissue propagation and the role of animals in research, with a summary of the Ballenger Creek Laboratories history and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club of
Frederick
Francis Scott Key
George E. Jay
Sther Spring
Ballenger Creek Laboratories
Topsy
Jay
Ballenger Creek
Bethesda
Charles L. Righter
Hobson
Mont
National Institutes of Health
National Cancer Institute
Micro-Biological Associates
Cuban Private Employees Vote to Quit at U S Naval Base
Cuban private employees at the U S naval base voted to quit their jobs and join volunteer sugar cane cutting battalions. About 1,000 Cubans in this class were at the base, but the article gave no precise number. The “private” workers served as house servants and performed similar nonnaval duties, while most Cubans at the base are regular Civil Service staff.
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U.S. Naval Base
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