City Considers Tax on Gasoline Pumps on Sidewalks
City officials discussed a proposal to tax sidewalk gasoline pumps at 75 to 100 dollars per pump, aiming to curb clutter on the curb and sidewalks amid pedestrian complaints. Mayor Saal ler urged favorable action at the next meeting while drainage fixes for the southeastern Hamilton area were also reviewed.
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Mvin
Ks St Nee
Saaller
Cumberland
Hamilton Aver Tite
East South Street
Franklin Street
Maxwell
Honors oldest member Lexis Kefauver in House session
The House of Delegates paused for seven minutes to honor its oldest member, 78 year old Lexis Kefauver of Frederick County. Mr and Mrs Kefauver celebrated their fifty seventh wedding anniversary with close friends as members applauded.
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House of Delegates
Srven
Lexis
Kefauver
Frederick County
Lawrence P. Williams
St. Mary's
Erre
Hood College Glee Club Sets Mid Winter Concert
Hood College Glee Club plans a mid winter concert February at 8 20 p m with the Hood College orchestra and violin cellist Finckel and his wife. The program includes Lone Long Ago and Snow while Barrew and Venetian pieces accompany the group.
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Brodbeck
Hood College Orchestra
Jona
Acciani
Waits
Mendoza
Club
Snow Siem Vm
Ros
Lone
Gaul
Lins Lou
Speaks
Undertakers 7 Days Behind Burying Dead
Irregular delays in burial duties are reported as funeral services fall behind schedule by about a week. A misprint laden paragraph mentions influenza impacts and precautionary measures affecting operations and attendance at the funeral home.
Farmers face decline as costs outpace income in 1920s
A Frederick County meeting heard Prof. Amon Burgee warn that farm wealth in the United States has fallen since 1920 while overall wealth rose. He cited 1927-28 farm income of over 12 billion and expenses about 15-3 billion, implying the industry struggled to pay its way. Lions club plans and market news followed.
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Uited
Amon Burgee
Frederick County
United States
Jardine
Burgee
Lions Club
Hotel Frederick
Irving Staley
Frederic. A. Hobart
Winchester
William ¥ F. Necker
Baltimore
C. F. Cole
Chester F. Bietch
Washington
Modeen
Pope Pius
Tsim
Alussoll
Happ
Pons
Rome
Holy See
Italy
Parsonage Award Granted for Calvary Church
A contract for the Calvary Church parsonage is awarded soon. The decision follows project bids and involves church leadership and municipal approval processes.
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Calvary Church
Parsonage Construction Beside Houck Property Plans Revealed
Erection of a new eight room parsonage beside the Houck property described as Gothic in Plymouth granite and Indiana limestone trims. Cost estimated above twenty thousand dollars with foundation work to start immediately and Easter cornerstone ceremony planned. Rev Dr G Ellis Williams to vacation in Florida. pulpit duties handled by Rev Dr Charles S Cole and Rev Charles D Shaffer.
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Ehurer
Houck
Plymouth
Board of Architects
the Methodist, Episcopal Church, Filadelphia
Joseph Oroer
Frederick
Weymouth Mass
G. Ellis Willams
Williaots
Florida
BR. Rush Lewis
Wiliams
Jacksonville
Haines City
Hami
Hallrwood
Fis
Cline
Weom
Calvary Church
Charles 8. Cole
Sibley Memorial Hospital
Washington
Charles D. Shaffer
Rockefeller Surpasses in Oil Company Chairmanship Contest
Winthrop W. Aldrich said proxies for 51 percent of Stancard Oil Company of Indiana voting stock were secured for the Rockefeller interests in the fight to oust Col Robert W. Stewart from the chairmanship. Rockefeller pressed Stewart to resign citing Teapot Dome testimony. Stewart refused and the power battle continues.
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New York
Winthrop W. Aldrich
Jona D. Rockefeller, Jr
Robert W. Stewart
Stancard Oil Company
Indiana
Rockefeller
Rockefeliet
Stewart
Compa
Body of pretty girl found with two bullets in head
A 24 year old woman was found dead in a deserted side street in Delphia with two bullets in the head. A pickpocket was noted nearby along with a robbery at a local store. Authorities mention a court house and various items, including cigarettes and bottles, in the scene.
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Pretty Girl
Delphia
Xopulies
Retirille
Crise Ward
RW. Ie
Reckania
Religious Training Course Enrollment Highlights Local Interest
Forty three individuals enrolled for a religious training course while listing of participants includes names such as R Miller Udier Mrs Karl and others from Lewiston Braddock and nearby towns. The item notes course titled The fire of Christ and mentions organizers and facilitators.
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R. Miller
Udier
iMrs
Karl Boge Tian Cil Wrutan
Faas
Ulterbiek
Lewiston EL Fumerman
Creagerstown
J. W. Wolfe
This City
Sylvina Evlen Udicob
R. Ramsburg
Lewistown
J. P. Dasner
Uils L. Rez Braddock
As. Renny
This
Two Holding Firms to Merge in Major Utility Deal
Associated Gas and Electric Company plans to acquire General Gas and Electric Corporation in a deal that would create a large cross earning utility system. The merged network would span New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and multiple other states serving about 1,000 communities.
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Associated iGas and Electric Company
General Gas and Electric Corporation
Pennsyvania
New Jersey
York
South Carolina
Maryland
Florida
Associated Gas
W_ 5
Barstow and Company, Inc
General Gas
General Gas Glass E
Associated Gas System
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Vermont
Kentucky
Tennessee
South Dakota
Clinos
Canada
Manila
Philippine Islands
Penn Public System
Wage hike boosts Pennsylvania Railroad telegraphers pay
The Pennsylvania Railroad confirmed a four cent hourly raise for 4 260 telegraphers effective March 1 raising total payroll by 450 000. A six week period was set for the operators and 276 new positions were opened. In other news William Hard was found guilty of non support and ordered to pay $14 weekly.
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Federal Reserve Board
Bank of England
Philadelphia
The
Pennsylvania Railroad Today
William Hard
East Sixth Street
Tuethe Alton Y. Bennett
Sue
House of Correction
May Don Toga Fomne Governor Henry J.mm of Kansas
The fragmentary notice references Henry J mm of Kansas and a gubernatorial appointment. No clear actions or dates are readable. Entities appear garbled. no definite outcome or authority is established in the legible text.
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Henry J.mm
Kansas
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Montgomery Committee Deadlocks on Appointments
A Montgomery committee announced it would submit a supplementary list of recommendations for justices of the peace and notaries public. The session also raised questions about road funds and state officials, with hearings on alleged irregularities in the state roads commission and related scope.
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Daniel C. Joseph
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House
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Maryland Roads Commission
War Department
Legislative Grand Figuest
Joseph
Jacph W. Bowie
J. Lester Carl
Allclurrd
FL Green
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T Hendricks
George AL Nood
Frank L. Howitt
Mink Edith
Hayes
Elete D. Hawkins
Rebecca Hail
Ralph MM. Mendricka
Samuel J
Merhie Shiutnes
Maude
Johnson
Pata
Mildred Earn
A. Crell
Charlie E. Kohliess
Wilkan
IL King
Rebecca Len
Isabelle HL. Reynolds
A. Roy
T Edson Rogers
Chad
A. Read
Jean W. Skinner
Justices of the Peace
Notaries
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Paul B. W
Pope Pleased That Pact 13 Concluded
The Pope expressed satisfaction that Pact 13 has reached a conclusion as reported by the observing desk. The announcement notes a favorable outcome for ongoing negotiations and ecclesiastical matters.
Pierce Arrow Crashes Through Two Fences
A Pierce Arrow sedan went off the road near Braddock and Middletown, smashing the rear of the car but injuring none of the occupants. Two other cars skidded off the icy road in the same area with unidentifiable owners.
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Middletown
Braddock
Avid
South Mountain
Road upgrades urged for two county corridors
A delegation led by former County Commissioner Eugene A. McAfee met with Montgomery County Commissioners in Rockville to push for repaving the 1.5 mile Boras to Old Germantown road connecting two state highways. They also urged funding this year for 2.5 miles of unimproved Laytonsville to Damascus road via Woodfield, with assurances of serious consideration.
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Eugene A. McAfee
Montgomery County
Rockville
Boras
Old Germantown
Damascus
E.G. Ward
Laytonsville
Woodfield
Skaters Plunge Into Danube as Ice Breaks in Bavaria
Four hundred skaters were swept into the Danube when the ice gave way near Vienna in Bavaria. Panic followed as skaters clawed toward the shore and confronted a chaotic scramble. Reporters later confirmed all endangered individuals were saved.
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Danube
Bavaria
Fce
Ita
Approves Changes in Bill for 15 Cruisers
A fragmentary AP telegraph style note reports changes approved in a bill involving 15 cruisers and one carrier lane. It mentions President, Senate amendments, and figures around $23,000 with references to naval program context and state road terms.
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Rington
Conadre
Haid Preliminary Docket Call Opens February Term
Preliminary docket call held at the court marks the opening of the February term. Officials and participants gather as cases are listed and scheduled for further action.
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Haid
First Signs of Spring Amid Winter Weather in Frederick
Frederick area records a warm night with a 33 degree low and 34 degree high. Snow and sleet alternate with rain as minor accidents and traffic delays occur while hospital reports casualties and police note few skidding incidents. Weather shifts mirror early spring, despite lingering wintry conditions.
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Frederick City
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