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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
6
The Daily News announces weekly and semi weekly editions with mail and carrier subscription options. Rates shown include two cents per issue by carrier and 36 cents monthly, 1.00 for three months, 2.00 for six months, or 4.00 per year with advance payment. Copyright and postal details noted for Frederic Md.
July 17 1919 editorial blasts Congress for inaction on high costs after WWI. It accuses lawmakers of chasing daylight saving and political aims while prices for shoes clothing coal sugar and food soar. The piece urges decisive relief measures and questions government aid to profiteering packers.
The article urges heightened vigilance by those responsible for maintaining prisoners. It stresses public duty and enforcement of the law, noting that the time has come to stop the rise in danger and protect the public.
Baltimore Sun report surveys clergymen across the nation who preached for and against the League in New York sermons. It quotes bishops and pastors from Michigan Iowa Illinois New York and Nebraska, critiques pulpit partisanship, and argues religion should not be mixed with public policy. The piece notes broad tension over covenant vs treaty and warns about politicizing worship. Also mentions Japanese wives in California and localBaltimore trio Grovees.
A newspaper voice reflects on multiple prison escapes in Towson Baltimore County and Talbot County with earlier escapes from the local jail. The piece asks whether lax enforcement, freedom inside facilities, or visitor oversight contribute to the spree, noting Marylandwide trends and urging scrutiny of jail practices.
James Blaine Messick, recently appointed motorcycle officer by Automode Commissioner Baughman, was beaten late Tuesday in Pittsville area while enforcing automobile laws. J Truitt, arrested for no license, is accused of attacking Messick, who is hospitalized in critical condition. Witnesses condemn the violence and call for orderly enforcement. State's Attorney Long issued a writ for Truitt, not yet returned.
A vivid but garbled write up describes a lively political scene with a strong focus on Attorney General Albert C. Ritette, a Democratic governor candidate, visiting Preder feck and Ha serstown for a welcome home event. The piece notes crowds, praise, and the band of locals who gathered, amid a general sense of election mood.
Col Victor Baughman travels to Chicago for the Democratic National Committee meeting. Improvements continue at the Woman's College adding a second story to connect East and West Halls and a rear brick building to serve as an infirmary. Miss Margaret Uperatt of Oswego New York is appointed to fill Miss Shriner’s vacancy. Miss Mary Steckle fills the vacancy caused by Prof Bion Firestone’s European study. Miss Martha McClellah named matron and Robert F Thomas becomes steward succeeding Frank L Knode.
Three men from Hagerstown Charles Town and Harrisburg were arrested by railroad detectives in Pennsylvania on suspicion of stealing tobacco and other goods from freight and express cars enroute to Frederick. Valued at over $6,000, the loot included cigars cigarettes and smoking tobacco. The trio’s hearings will occur in the coming days amid inquiries into related thefts affecting local merchants and shipments from New York.
A marriage license was issued in Tatchmore-vests for Albert B. Moser of Frederick and Miss Mafila A. E. Luding of Baltimore. The Mosers are visiting at his parental home in this city. Clarence M. Griffith of Clarksburg announced his candidacy for a Democratic House of Delegates seat from Montgomery County. Reward offered and a health ad promote a patent medicine.
Bank statements show assets of 1 1/2 distant figures including currency and gold holdings. Liabilities list weekly deposits 90 000, deposits subject to check 94 483 16, savings 664 000 86, and contingent fund 14 541 04. Profit and surplus funds noted with figures for undivided profits and dividends unpaid.
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