Partisan Postmaster Reform Draws Senate Interest
The Frederick News reports on proposed reform to curb partisan postmaster appointments by creating popular elections for fourth class postmasters. A Senate committee backed a primary option, with victory going to the candidate with most votes, though passage remains unlikely and political contention is noted. The piece argues communities deserve a voice in choosing postmasters, alongside broader civil service ideas.
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Senate Committee On Post Offices
Postoffice Department
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Post Office Department
Tres
House of Lords loss of power reshapes British politics
The text argues progress toward democracy in Britain as Liberal hopes hinge on defeating a Tory majority in the House of Lords. It notes disestablishment and plural voting reforms, Liberal education attacks, and the Lords' potential to veto measures, risking a prolonged struggle as the Commons gains real governing power and the people demand change.
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Ricks
House of Lords
House of Commons
Minutes of Merriness magazine editor jokes and family row
A collage of jokes and quips from magazines and newspapers. A mother questions a son’s coal prank while a father jokes about a suitor and alimony. A narrator notes editorials on circulation and ads in lighthearted style.
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Willie Samiggs
Samiggs
Washington Star
The Holy Tide by Frederick Tennyson
A reflective poem by Frederick Tennyson invokes a holy, somber tide as winter wanes. It contrasts deathless thoughts with fading joy, urging solemn memory and restrained mirth while imagery of sacred stakes and old tales lingers by the hearth.
Twenty Years Ago Today in Frederick
Frederick notes recall events from the city in the 19th century with references to a forty hours devotion at St Johns, a high mass of exposition led by Rev Fr Lessman, a reception for Mr Howard L Smith and bride, a lawsuit by J Newton and Co against merchants over a fictitious agent, a burst water pipe at North Market tearing up pavement, and a Daughters of the Revolution convention paper by Mrs Ann G Ross on honesty and Thomas Johnson.
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Tur Nins
Sy. Johia
Lessman
Coleman
Tondarf
Iaouis Markell
Howard L. Smith
Bride
Messrs. C. C. Smith
John Fisenhauer
Markey Street
of the Daughters of the Revolution
Washington
Ann G. Ross
Gionesty
Thomas Johnson
Petition Drives to Ban Fireworks in Frederick
A civic push led by Safe and Sane Fourth Committee aims to prohibit fireworks retailing in Frederick. A petition gathered about 60 names in two days with multiple local ladies circulating. alderman Johnson alone opposed. Committee plans to present the measure with a men’s committee and call residents to read the proposed ordinance.
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Frederick
Board of Alder
J. O. Hendrix
Frank L. Stover
Joseph Ed. Gowers
Joes
Fitzhugh Lee Chapter Opens New Quarters in Frederick
The Fitzhugh Lee Chapter of US D.C. met on West Church Street with strong attendance. Mary C. Ot summarized chapter work, and plans were announced to move to 102 Mast Second Street in the office building, with a formal opening in April. The Historical Society and Frederick City Hospital Guild will meet there as well, and over 500 was raised for the Marker fund.
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Mary C. Ot
Mast Second Street
F. Smith
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Frederick Cly Hospital
Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Calomel Free Liver Relief
An early 20th century ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild, safe substitute for calomel to treat liver and bowel issues. It claims rapid action, no tooth or gum damage, and relief from constipation and dullness, urging readers to choose Olive Tablets over calomel.
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Edwards
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Ebay
New York Stocks Today Quotes From Motter Bros Co
The New York stock quotations are provided by Motter Bros Co. The brief update lists current price levels for major listed companies, reflecting market activity and trading results across key sectors.
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Motter Bros. & Co
Baltimore stock market notes and company listings
A compact stock market snapshot from February 2013 mentions Meteer Bros and several brokers, with references to Houston, Seaboard Air Line, United Railways, Georgia Alabama Ma, Central, and Western Maryland certificates. It notes coal, oil, banking, and utility firms, along with rail lines and regional exchanges.
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Seaboard Air Line
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Houston Oil Liv
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Wliss
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Western Maryland
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Anacostia Potomar Citizens’ Bank
Fairmont Coal Ss
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Chicago Grain Market and assorted notices fragment
A fragmented OCR shows Chicago grain figures for Wheat and Corn with May July and Sept prompts, plus ad snippets. Additional items include quotations about selfishness, a cough remedy promo, contractors and locksmiths, a furniture and millinery ad from Frederick Maryland, and a political mayoral candidacy notice dated December.
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