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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1920
Page
4
Col. E. Austin Baughman, Motor Vehicles Commissioner, urges education over arrests to curb unsafe night driving. He notes night fatalities rise from glare, promotes approved lenses and medium candle power bulbs to improve safety, reduce accidents, and compel manufacturers to install proper lighting.
The speaker urges cooperation to correct lighting issues and urges officers to assist motorists. They envision education over arrests, noting the need for proper lenses, focal points, and approved bulbs to meet legal requirements. Detailing intentions, they expect future benefits to outweigh current inconveniences.
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company faced Public Service Commission scrutiny in Baltimore over proposals for county wide service and inter exchange toll charges. Company president A E Berry described three meeting options including local flat rates with tolls, a zone system with tolls, and county wide flat rates, aiming to cover expenses and interest charges. Also noted is the St Joseph's Manor Church service scheduled for Tuesday August 5.
Deputy Bari Nelkirk halted a fleet of 14 automobiles en route from Auburn to Baltimore on the National Pike. Five drivers faced Justice Alban M. Wood, pled guilty, and paid fines totaling 61 dollars. The fleet had been on the road since Friday amid storms. two damaged cars were abandoned on South Mountain.
West Patrick Street recruiting office announced that any former commissioned officer can obtain details on the new army reorganization by applying at the office. Several officers have already inquired about the legislation.
Eugene Higgins, traveling from Baltimore to Frederick, drank heavily and fell asleep on the road. Deputy Sheriff Mercer charged him after a failed escape attempts. Higgins fined 100 dollars with 30 days jail if not paid, plus 25 dollars and costs for resisting arrest. sentence suspended on the second count. G Newton Thomas named superintendent of the Machinery Department. Roland Baker and David Clayman of Richmond fined for using fictitious vehicle markers. Leonard Frost kept restaurant running during a flood by seating patrons over water.
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