Opposition 10 U S regulation speakers topic in report
Spirited opposition to the proposed Public Utility Act was voiced at a dinner in Hagerstown by leaders of the American Waterworks and Electric Company. H Hobart Porter warned the bill would threaten Potomac Edison and nationalize the industry. Judge W R Voorhis argued the bill would shift power to a political authority, harming local conditions and small investors.
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Congress
Potomac Edison Company
Hotel Alexander
Hagerstown
American Waterworks and Electric Company
Potomac Edison
H. Hobart Porter
The
American Waterworks
W. R. Voorhis
I Ts
Federal Power Commission
Federal Securities Commission
Porter
Potomac Edison Field
Potomac Edison leaders urge against losing utility gains
In a regional gathering, Potomac Edison officials warned that federal split plans could raise rates or taxes. R Paul Smith cited past American Water Works investment, while Porter noted higher future costs. Attendees spanned Frederick Hagerstown Winchester Martinsburg Waynesboro and others, marking a first joint meeting of four-state directors.
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Washington
Federal Commissions
R. Paul Smith
Potomac Edison Company
American Water Works
Potomac Edison Tem
National Fe
Leo Weinberg
Frederick
Porter
Northern Virginia Power Company
Potomac Light and Power Company
Union Bridge Electric Manufacturing Company
South Penn Power Company
Franklin Transmission Company
Blue Ridge Transportation Company
Braddock Heights Water Company
Smith
Hagerstown
Winchester
Martinsburg
W. Va
Waynesboro
R. E. Town
Robert L. Smith
Emory L. Coblen*z
William C. Humm
Byron A. Winebrener
E. Chas
Renn
G. Mantz Besant
Grayson H. Staley
Richard P. Ross
Defeat Lower Tag Bill Port In Senate
Annapolis Md Feb 26 administration bill to cut annual automobile registration fee by 3715 per cent earned an unfavorable report from the Senate finance committee. Sponsored by Sen J David Balle Republican Carroll county minority floor leader the bill would cut horsepower tax from 32 to 20 cents lowering average license cost from 8.30 to 5.20 per car.
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Annapolis
Nice
Senate Finance Committee
J. David Balle
Carroll County
Senate
Grand jury ends eight day session in Frederick
The February grand jury, meeting eight days, adjourned Tuesday afternoon after reporting to Judge Arthur B D Wilard. It examined 134 witnesses, made 60 presentments and 60 indictments, and found the jail and county institutions in good order with recommendations for improvements including shower baths and an electric alarm bell.
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Arthur BD. Wilard
Montevue Hospital
Elmer F. Munshower
Sherman P. Bowers
Roy M. Hilliner
James A. Jones
Norman L. Durrow
Carl E. Woltz
Roy M. Hiltmer
Police Department of
Frederick
Frederick County
Milk Control Hearing Draws Big Annapolis Crowd
The Agriculture Committee heard pro and con today on a milk control bill in Annapolis. Proponents urged sympathetic, conscientious commissioners while opponents warned it could drive out the small producer. About 75 people attended, with state milk leaders citing benefits under proper administration. The meeting list included B B Derrick and B B Rosenstock among others. The Yangtse Klang river in China is noted to contain 7,000 miles of dikes.
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Annapolis
Agricultural Committee
Control Commission
House
B. B. Derrick
Maryland-Virginia Milk Producers’ Association
Washington
B. B. Rosenstock
Frederick Milk Producers’ Association
Yangtse Klang River
China
Montevue Prison Report Praises Facilities and Calls for Upgrades
The report notes 202 inmates at Montevue including 64 white females and 32 colored males. It commends Superintendent James A. Jones and staff, urges flooring repairs, better hose containers, and regular fire equipment tests. It highlights Emergency Hospital led by Dr. B. O. Thomas and thanks secretary Arthur Myers and juror Norman L. Dyntrow. Judge Willard thanks jurors and reminds them to return nine weeks from February 18 unless recalled.
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Ned
Montegue
James A. Jones
Montevue
B. O. Thomas
Chile
Arthur V. Myers
Norman L. Dyntrow
Carl E. Holtz
Ell G. Haugh
Willard
Flood of Bills Moves Through Maryland Legislature
In Annapolis on February 26 the Maryland General Assembly saw a flood of new bills. Proposals include $2.5 million in debentures for roads and bridges, extending current salary reductions for leaders, sterilizing state institution inmates, expanding motor vehicle deputies from 20 to 100, and setting the Industrial Accident Commission chair salary at 5500 annually. Committees held hearings on milk, hairdressers, conservation, education, and bar admission with lively debate on milk control and cosmetology. An automobile tag bill triggered brief House action and faced an unfavorable report despite a Senate version.
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Annapolis
General Assembly
Assembly
State Roads Commission
State Industrial Accident Commission
House
Finance and Ways and Means
Maryland Senate Advances Official State Song and Budget Measures
The Maryland Senate moved toward an official state song by passing a bill to designate the 1861 version of James Ryder Randall as the state song. Other proposed songs remain in committee. Senate bills also included raising the motor vehicles speed limit to 45 mph, permission for the State Roads Commission to borrow money, and continuing teacher salary cuts. A sterilization board measure and pay raises for State Police were debated, with details on board composition, funding, and specific pay scales for police ranks.
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Senate
James Ryder Randalas
State Roads Commission
J. David Balle
Carroll County
Board of Public Works
Northern Central Railroad
Frederick County
State Department of Health
Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of
Maryland
Wiliam R. Howard
Ways and Means
Flan Revival Meeting At Brunswick First Church Of God
A revival meeting starts Friday at the First Church of God in Brunswick and runs through Sunday evening March 31 with Rev. Floyd Hedges of Fort Wayne Ind speaking at 7 39. The Ladies Aid Society meets Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs George Taylor Brunswick.
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FLAN
First Church of God
Brunswick
Floyd Hedges
Fort Wayne
Ind
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Church
George Taylor
Needle in Body Reveals Old Injury in Illinois Woman
In Hagerstown on February 26 a needle lodged in Mrs. Oscar Stouffer's leg nineteen years ago explained her illness. A lump on her hip prompted medical care and last week surgery removed the needle. Mrs. Stouffer recalled the needle entered during curtain hanging in 1905.
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Hagerstown
Oscar Stouffer
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