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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1916
Page
4
The article argues that campaign expenses burden elections, noting laws exist in many states but are rarely enforced by politicians who prefer a gentleman's agreement. It compares England's strict acts with U S practices, suggesting crossparty collusion and money as the real factor shaping outcomes rather than public interest.
A reader dispute letter to The News defends the Cleveland municipal light plant while attacking ex mayor Newton D. Baker. The exchange centers on ownership and control of the city light system and accuses the opposing view of false statements. The correspondence highlights tensions between taxpayers and platform proponents amid broader debates on municipal utilities.
S. L. Motter of Frederick accuses J. D. Baker of backing a costly Cleveland electric plant that serves only a small portion of the city. He asserts the city rate is three cents per kilowatt hour but reaches only a minority while taxpayers fund the project. Motter promises details to interested citizens and predicts the truth will prevail.
Ashly L Wolf transfers real estate to Martha Wolf for 500 dollars. Margaret Holtz sells to Steven Green for 70 dollars. Rachel Renner to George Vanfossen for 5 dollars. Raymond Young to Wallace Beall for 779 dollars. Baltimore Realty Company to Minnie Lemon et al for Brunswick property at 1 dollar. Hester Zimmerman to Clayton Zimmerman for 5 dollars. Marriage licenses issued for Herbert Trussell and Mary Ivehart of Pacoria Springs Virginia and Cyrle Bauserman and Mary Weisman of Toms Brook Maurertown Virginia.
Frederick testifies Doan's Kidney Pills eased his irregular kidney action and sediment in secretions along with dizziness and nervous spells. He confirms his 1909 praise and endorses the product again. Price five cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo listed as proprietors.
Local items from The Xews June 9 1896 note Warren K Damuth finishing seminary study in New York City and being ordained. Newton Zentz a miller injures his right hand splinter. Frederick County grads at Western Maryland College include Georgianna Wilson Strayer Harry Allen Lakin and Daniel Edward Stone. Rev David J Beale D D of Frederick dissolves pastoral relation to accept a call to Philadelphia.
Purely Personal item lists Mrs Laura J Cook spending time in Washington with relatives and friends. Leola Consel vacationing near Braddock. Rachel Ellen Consel visiting country. Charlotte Sinn with Mrs Edward Beyer in Baltimore. Helen Leona Smith graduated with honors from Maryland Institute in Baltimore and visits White Oak Springs. Wiener Wienerbrenner from Washington and Lee University on vacation at East Patrick Street. Dr Heathwole and Mrs Betes visiting Officer and Mrs Quinn on North Market Street. Mrs William J Cozens and daughter Ethel from Newton Highlands Mass. Blanche Gittnger and Miss Howes from Columbia College New York. Mrs Irving Belt and Miss Eipher Cline motored to Gettysburg. Mrs Nicholas C Cline from Newton Highlands visiting Casper E Cline at Highland Lodge near Braddock, spending several days in Martinsburg.
Members of the Girls High School Alumnae Association held their annual banquet at the New City Hotel last evening with a social focus and monthly meetings decided for the school year. New officers were elected: President Mrs. Robert E. Delaplaine, Vice-President Dorothy Filler, Secretary Elizabeth Wallis, Treasurer Charlotte Sinn.
Justice C. Hershberger of Washington County, long noted in Williamsport, has resigned after a 56 year span as magistrate with only a six year gap. He has been paralyzed for four years and reports memory loss in his final years of service.
The Maryland State School for the Deaf Board of Visitors met in semi annual session and elected officers led by President John Black. They renewed efforts to obtain a state appropriation in two years, re elected Prof. Forrester principal, listed staff, discussed debt from delayed state payments, approved a rug loom, and planned vocational training improvements. Commencement honored Wiss Elizabeth Moss Wiss Prediger and Jacob Weinstein with diplomas. Dr Bernard Steiner addressed graduates. A reception followed with student work on display.
A newspaper advertisement promotes ethine double strength as a guaranteed remedy to remove freckles. It claims an ounce suffices to clear the skin and improve complexion, with money back guarantee if results fail.
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