Monocacy Battlefield Status Up for Congressional Bill
Executive committee of the Monocacy Battlefield Association gathered at the Chamber of Commerce to push for national park status and proper marking of the battlefield. A House bill with $50,000 aid was amended by the Senate Military Affairs committee to $5,000 and one acre, prompting efforts to present full information on the battle’s impact.
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Monocacy
Senate
Daughters of the Confederacy
House
Glenn O. Garber
Association
Holmes D. Baker
Charles McC. Mathias
Joseph D. Baker
Glenn H. Worthington
D. John Markey
Wm. T. Delaplaine
Jeter
Millard E. .Tydings
Senate Committee
Secretary of War
Hoover Plans Return to Washington After Short Break
President-elect Hoover will return to Washington next Monday or Tuesday from his Belle Isle pre-inaugural retreat in Miami Beach. Lawrence Richer announced Hoover had previously signaled a mid February return to complete work and prep for the new administration, with plans to arrive around February 23 or 20.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Hoover
Washington
Belle Isle
Lawrence Richer
Miami
Prince Henry III Stricken by Cancer of the Larynx
Berlin reports Prince Henry, former heir to the throne, suffers advanced cancer of the larynx similar to his father Frederick III. The 66 year old is confined to his state and did not attend his brother’s birthday reception, prompting palace concern.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Prince Henry
Frederick III
Doorn
Caleb Padce
Prince Frenry
Coolidge Signs Naval Building Bill Amid Budget Concerns
President Coolidge signed the naval bill authorizing construction of 15 cruisers and aircraft carriers. He approved despite clauses delaying ships until 1931 and his opposition centered on future expenditures without Treasury certainty. The act supports an international accord on neutral rights at sea during war.
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Washington
Dent
Coolidge
Claus
Rotary Speaker Praises Lincoln At Frederick Club
Major Edgar H. McBride delivered a Lincoln birthday lecture before the Frederick Rotary at the Francis Scott Key hotel. He urged studying biographies of great men and contrasted Lincoln with Napoleon while tracing Lincoln’s humble rise to the White House and his wartime leadership.
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Abraham Lincoln
Frick Rotary Club
Francis Scott Key
Edgar H. McBride
Frederick
Lincoln
Napoleon
France
Wilie
Kentucky
Indiana
Ilinois
Benjamin Lincoln
Washington
Cornwallis
Levi Lincoln
Thomas JeSercon
Major McBride
McBride
White House
View
Baltimore
Edgar R. Sinna
Crake
Inauguration Prep Hustle and Velvet Pocketbook Warnings
Washington reports cautionary travel notes for inauguration crowds. hotels fill fast with high rates, bed space scarce, and advance booking advised. parade may run four miles with 26 000 spectators headed by Hoover, Coolidge, and Dawes amid sights, balls, circuses, and street routes.
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Hooser
Coolidge
13Th Streets
Capitol
Avenue
Washington
Ahich
Capital
Oruy ‘Ona Union
Ovary
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Unclear fragmentary text about seating and visit
The readable parts reference seats for a congressman and a foreign embassy near the capitol. Details are fragmented and names or dates are not recoverable.
Bets and homes for pay on the railroad workers in Pull Ey
Unclear OCR reads about earnings and housing related to railroad workers in Pulley. Mentions state war provision and Cociise Lafpsite, but details are fragmented and not coherent. No definite event or individuals clearly identifiable.
Condition of Foch Improved Says AP Report
AP dispatch states the condition of Foch has definitely improved after the marshal’s reported ailment. Sparse text notes the February update and hints at ongoing medical evaluation.
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Foch
Board Meeting Minutes At County Seat
The brief notes list attendees including Clerk R Bruce Mardenn and Charles J Doll. The document mentions a meeting before 9 oclock and refers to Frederic City Hospital treatment.
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Sermit
Tm County Sire Board
Snou
R. Bruce Mardenn
European Cold Wave Strains Europe Amid Food Shortages
A severe cold wave grips Europe causing rail disruptions and food shortages. Officials report 300 000 influenza cases in 50 000 families while soup kitchens aid the hungry. Baltic Sea vessels seek help as icebound Soviet icebreakers plan a relief expedition from Leningrad.
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Ona
Atiklas Bite
Barn at Union Bridge Burned in Morning Fire
A large barn owned by Sterling E Spurrier on Union Bridge road burned this morning after an unresolved fire outbreak. Inside were machines and a large hay quantity with fodder sacks also lost. Union Fire Department battled the blaze which was under control after noon. loss partly covered by insurance.
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Sterling E. Spurrier
Unedan Bridge
Union Department
Wms
Lindbergh Completes Return Airmail Flight
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh lands at a local airport in Florida at 9:00 am completing the first leg of the Central American air mail route. He ferries a special aircraft for American Airway’s mission and plans proceed toward Havana, noting wreaths and tribute along the journey.
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Miami
Caries A. Lindbergh
Jocal
Nee A. m
Havana
American Airway
Raymond J. Zuncenrem
Colombian president survives assassination attempt
Reported attempt on the Colombian president's life involved gunfire near a public area. The incident caused injuries and disrupted proceedings as authorities investigated the attackers and secured the scene.
Fragmentary notes on a State Shah event reported
A damaged OCR fragment describes a state related event involving a Shah, a song, and reflections on woe. The readable phrases mention Anas and a reference to Eyat Fi-yy. Strong factual details are missing, but the piece hints at a ceremonial or cultural context within a state framework.
Shanged Wit Taking Faris Of Alto Motor
Fragmentary text mentions taken Faris of Alto Motor with stray phrases about cats and unclear names. The readable portion lacks coherent events or identities to form a clear summary.
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Faris
Alto Motor
Easter Show Plans by Key Post Legion Committees
The meeting at Francis Street hotel outlined committees for a major Easter revue. Edward G. Par heute and others will announce Voete dates. a large cast and elaborate scenic effects are planned with emphasis on singing and action. Local post officials and committees set a goal of 3000 dollars.
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T Key Post
Francis Stotr Key Hotel
Wiltest
Legion
Vanmeunerd
DD. Tremiceman
Tan
Intent
Edward G. Par
Heute
Baltimore
Tigae
F. M. Perrott
Focal
Busines
Aims
Irving SM. Landauer
Etchison
Faul
Steiner
Mmusis
E. Austin
Schroeder
Focal Legion
Durin
Ford ML
Desepit
Store Improvements at J C Penney Store
The Frederick branch of the Penteco store opened here in September. Mr. Donnan has been manager since March 1926. Improvements to increase pace add 3 WL Donnan mane at Been added at the Pear ur gass end of the store. A rearentge provides about A square feet more of floor space and a balcony with seven foot wide steps lead to it. An attractive arrangement for other departments is planned.
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J.C. Penney
Donnan
Mane
Paleo Paris
Frederick
Penteco
Dounen
Salvation Army Votes General Booth Out Again
Sunbury on Thames England Feb 15 AP The high council of the Salvation Army declared General Bramwell Booth unfit for service as general. The decision followed a 2 to 0 vote marking a second such ruling in four weeks. Previously on January 16 a 35 to 0 vote had ousted him.
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Sunbury-on-Thames
England
Iiieh Council of the Salvation Arm
Bramwell Booth
Tieh Council
Frederick Bond Issue Bill Presented in Maryland Senate
Annapolis Feb 14 AP In an uneventful Senate session a bill proposing a 250000 bond issue for Frederick to improve its water and sewerage system was introduced by Senator McCardell Democrat Frederick County. The measure was referred to Allegany and Frederick county senators.
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Annapolis
Senate
Jardine Eliminated for Cabinet Place
Maryland College and Westminster alumni report Jardine’s elimination from cabinet consideration. Frerrated Fri Mumni to attend a dinner event. attendees include local alumni and university supporters.
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Jardine
Mumni
Yo Alums
Maryland College
Westmin
Fragments of Official Titles and Roles Listed
OCR read shows partial names and offices including secretary treasurer and other officers. The legible items show roles and positions but lack full names or clear context.
NALGHTER CHARGED AFTER ARREST IN MYSTERIOUS DEATH CASE
Police report shows Clar ence Wesley Gorham died at the Lewis home in Fayn Claire under suspicious circumstances. Investigators questioned Gorham and his wife Mrs. Gorham who denies involvement as authorities pursue early leads in the case.
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Oke
Gorham
T. Hie
Lewis’ Winkke
Ford
Borties
Ber
Clarence Wesley Gorham
Lewis
de Fayn Claire
Gorhan
State considers auto tax rule change for license tags
Maryland lawmakers weigh a plan to shift auto personal property tax payment to the state. Governor Ritchie and Motor Vehicles Commissioner Rustin Baughman support certifying tax payment before issuing license tags. The reform aims to reduce motorist hardship and delays, pending legislative action.
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Maryland
Rustin Baughman
Ritchie
Motor Vehicles Department
Cnal
Baltimore City
Guterrez
Hite
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