Government Regulation on AT&T Not Government Ownership
Theodore N. Vail outlines AT T stance on government ownership in the annual report. He argues regulation can curb monopoly without public ownership, noting previous separation from telegraph, and discusses policy, public interest, and the role of regulation alongside operator initiative. The report also cites subscriber increase to 8,133,017 and total wire mileage of 16,111,011 miles, with gross revenue of 215.6 million in 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore N. Vail
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Department of Justice
Telegraph
Western Union Telegraph Company
Chesapeake and Potomar Telephone Company
Frederick
Provident Wilson
Vail
Baby Sent by Parcel Post Reunites Mother and Infant
Rural Mail Carrier B H Knepper delivered a 14-pound baby in a parcel post tale from Clearspring Washington county to Indian Springs ten miles away. The grandmother, sick and unable to travel, sent the infant to its mother by parcel post, tagging the baby and affixing stamps on its brow. The baby slept most of the trip, whimpering once, and the mother hugged the child upon arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Knepper
Sir John Murray Killed In Motor Crash In Edinburgh
Sir John Murray noted scientist and naturalist was killed when the automobile he and his daughter were riding in overturned in Edinburgh. Murray, born Coburg Ontario, educated in London Ontario and Victoria College, was knighted and honored by Britain and Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Scotland
John Murray
Sir John Murray
Canada
Coburg
Ontario
March Lady
Robert Murray
London
Victoria College
Murray
Order of St. Olav
John
Stockholm
Gould Wins Easily in Open World Court Tennis Match
Jay Gould the American and English amateur champion led George F. Covey of England the professional champion in the open world title match. Gould swept the first day’s four sets 6-0 6-1 6-4 6-3 as four more sets were planned with a possible Saturday finish. Spectators included George Gould Sr and Foxhall Keene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Jay Gould
George F. Covey
England
Gould
George Gould
Foxhall Keene
Fortune Telling Trust Tied to New York Scheme
Allentown report details a New York based fortune telling trust run by "Professor" John Brenner. He pleaded guilty, saying he did not know fortune telling was illegal. Brenner was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to nine months in jail. Police had tipped him to the public exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Allentown
John Brenner
Brenner
Bernhart
Groman
Personal notes mention visits and travels to Baltimore
Purely personal notices list many residents visiting or staying in Baltimore or returning home. Names include Frank C. Norwood, Mrs. Korrester, Mrs. Hiedelberger, John Baumgardner, Winnie Morris, James Mebauren, Josiah Ransburg, Rose Birely, Frederick Lemmings, Ethan Cramer, Clarence B. Kreh, Mrs. Buckey, Miss Mary Crumbaugh, Mrs. Clara Legg, Mr. Lewis Moyer, Charles and George Yost, with multiple addresses in Ballimore and surrounding towns.
Among the sick in the town
Miss Fannie Heck on the sick list. Miss Sabina Beckley recovering from bronchitis. Mrs. Lucinda Zepp improving after illness. Mr. Frank Schroeder confined with grip. Mrs. George Stull improved after sickness. Mrs. Charles E Huntzberry confined with tonsillitis. Adelaide Smallwood and Misses Regina and Anna Beckley confined with grip. Mr. Calvin Cuber able to be out. Miss Louise Steiner able to be out. James Lightner improving after a fall at the Grove Lime Kilns last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Heck
East Second Street
Sabina Beckley
Lucinda Zepp
East Fourth Street
Frank Schroeder
West Patrick Street
George Stull
Charles E.huntzberry
West Church Street
Adelaide Smallwood
Regina
Anna Beckley
Calvin Cuber
East Church Street
Louise Steiner
West Third Sitreet
James Lightner
Grove Lime
Property Deeds and Marriages in Court Notices
Land transfers include Iain Thomas Barry to William S Waller and Alice H Gilson to Charles H Oster with counts in county. Shelley to Jesse N Smith in city. marriage licenses list Butler and Cubitt both Poolesville and Whipp and Catsail Flint Hi. Court items include executor accounts for Louisa McLaughlin and estates Fearhake and Ehrhart with debt inventories and sales reports. New York records mention public shoot children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iain Thomas Barry
William S. Waller
Walter M. Butler
Rose M. Cubitt
Poolesville
Charles FE. Whipp
Doubs
Edna i. Catsail
Flint Hi
Charles PL McLaughlin
Louisa J. McLaughlin
Agnes V. Fearhake
Adolphus Fearhake
Mary E. Ehrehart
George W. Viickenstat
Luis Terrazas Jr. Held for Ransom by Villa
Prominent Chihuahua financier Luis Terrazas Jr., son of a wealthy noble family, was reportedly kidnapped by soldiers loyal to General Villa. The incident underscores ongoing instability as authorities seek safe release.
Belva Lockwood Penniless Judgment Threatens President Candidate
Washington reports Belva A. Lockwood, a longtime advocate for oppressed peoples and Oklahoma Indian claim victor, faces financial ruin over a $10,000 judgment. With $3,000 needing to be raised soon, Wade Cooper of Union Savings Bank has agreed to cover most of the loan, leaving a small balance. The case stems from a disputed fee contract alleged to involve an Indian party, whose heirs contend the agreement favored Lockwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Belya A. Lockwood
United States
Lfe
Union Savings Bank
United States Suaveings Bank
Lockwood
Favor One Trust Bill Senate Panel Seeks Stronger Regulator
Senate Interstate Commerce Sub-Committee backs a single trust regulation bill to supplement the Sherman act arguing it offers stronger, independent investigations by a proposed interstate trade commission. Democratic leaders dispute the approach as House rivals push their five brother plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Wilson
How to Make the Best Cough Remedy at Home
Plain syrup made from sugar and warm water, infused with Pinex concentrate and pine elements, promises quick cough relief. The ad claims rapid onset within hours, notes laxative and soothing effects, and urges purchasing from a druggist or The Pinex Company for a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Rich
Tinexy Co
Warne
Mother Jones Deportation Statement In Trinidad Conflict
Report outlines Mother Jones being deported from Prividad to Denver and her expected return to the strike zone. It notes she provided statements after release from the hotel, denying military imprisonment at San Hatlel hospital and asserts Governor Ammons warned she would be redressed if she returned to Trinidad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Culo
Jones
Sarike
Wita Hau
San Hatlel Hospital
Trinidad
Eat Ue
Emte Chonge
Ammons
Mather Fones
Floridan Dies at 114 Years Old in Escambia County
Isaac Coley reportedly lived to 114 at his Escambia County home. Born in South Carolina, he credited his long life to regular habits. The Pensacola report notes his age and suggests 0 grandchildren remain mentioned in the fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Coley
Pensacola Whit
Scambia County
Tle
South Carolina
Ite
Missourian
Liberauth
Henry Dorman
Steuben County
Indians Visit Wilson in Uncivilized Parade
Indians from Yankton Sioux Omaha Klown Comiunese and Chippewa tribes arrived at the White House in automobiles on March 17 to pay respects to the "Great White Mother." The report notes the petroleum industry has grown more in five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
Creal White Mather
United States
TIZ Foot Relief Ad Highlights Pain Cure Claims
An old style advertisement touts TIZ as instant relief for tired aching feet. It markets a 25 cent box claiming to ease pain from corns bunions and soreness, promising comfort after use and a deodorizing effect for sweaty feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tia
Unionville Woman Credits Lydia E. Pinkham’s Remedy
A Unionville Missouri woman describes severe nerve trouble and weakness to the point of near death. After taking Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound she improves, regains strength, and endorses the medicine for other women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Unionville
Emmy
Lydia
Pinkham
Lydia EF. Winkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Sales of Herds and Implements Across Frederick Area
Auction notices list multiple sales by named auctioneers for owners including David Hildebrand, George Burrder, Annie M. Dodd, Charles Klumerick, John M. Sullivan, Mary E Klein estate, Oscar Routzahn, G W Fogle, John Hessong, and others. Runs show farm stock and farming implements to be sold at various farms near Frederick and surrounding roads, with dates in March 1914 and times around 9 10 o'clock a m, published in Semi-Weekly News and Daily News notices.
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J Sutely
M. J. Philips
M. Shank
David
Hildebrand
James
Haugh Church
M. H. Lease
J. L. Dutrow
Suctioneersa
Joseph H. Bussard
Witter
Eleritx
George P. Burrder
George Hauck
Jarmony Grove
Frederick
Semekly News
Daily News
Marc
Esdgar T. Mercer
W. B H. Hood
Nathan Dorsey
Clarks
Annie M
Poolesville
Oak Hill
B. L. Norwood
J. Howard Allnutt
Mra. Trester
A. M. Kanode
Beall Farm
Park Mills
Della
Adv
Bliss
Edgar T. Mercer
C. &. Haines
David E. Klein
Mary E Klein
West Falls
Walter Reeder
H. M. Feaga
Oscar J. Routzahn
Mt. Zion Road
Feagaville
Beeady
J. i. Stauffer
G. Waller Fogle
Goldsboroungi
Smmitsburg Pike
Bulle
M. Edw. L. Stitely
Robert L. Ogie
Roy W. Hankey
John E. Hessong
Eugene D Staup
Creagerstown
Black's Mill
Hagerstown and Frederick
John L. Dutrow
Aui
Ciaty
Tibertytown
Libertytown
New Market
John L. Durrew
Joseph OH. Bussard
Hamilton BR
Geishert
Manchester
Hood Farm
New Design Road
Manor Woods
Tr. Dutrow
Jon. A. Bossard
Jacob J. Kintz
Perdéna
Wee
Sele Hoglater
Maly
Frea
Om. LM
Fireway
Wuctloneer
Milford
Ofelock P.m
Atelact
Irvine
Hilger
Braddock Heighta
Haverstown
Frederick Ko R
Win
J. Darner
Aucgtioneer
HB. Witter
W. Zimmerman
Bullevue
C. N. Fiurgott
Iraderick
Baltimore PLC
Daly
Ed. Litely
Anetioneer
J. A. Stuutler
Saral A. Miller
Walkersviile
Sea Hills
Ofelogh A. m
F. Mercer
Eudtonser
Fyth Boland
C. Z. Johnson
Iw L. Wickerson
Bi. Benson
Nealaville Church
Montgomery County
Billa
J. H. Stouffer
Clark
H. BL Crum
Grove Firm
Ridgeville
Uus
Will Kell
Joseph
Liday
Highland Mill
Utica
John W. Nui
Guetioneer
South Street
Bille
Starvey RF
Joseph WH. Russard
G. M. Zimmerman
Daniel Swomley
I Darner
Samuel A .Gregg
Bilis
M. John
Vabeth A. Specht
Doubs
Licksmile
Point of Rocks
March Gs
M. BL Jr
Robert Hierfsnider
Delicifanider
Gas House Pike
Fred‘kh
Marsh
R T. Mercer
Ll. A. Molesworth
Will
Philip F. Scheel
Bartholows
Piane No
National Pike
Sas
Pitts
Marea
Wejnek
Mm Fehoni
Patra
Tadio HH
Nukes
Ached A. Damery
Janes
Frederick Junction
K. Youngs
Mortal Court House
Frederick Cuy
Jeslin Verne
T. S. Barrick
Lewistennan Road
Mountain Dale
Riles Norai
Eelock
Henry Vo Roker
Tawve HL
Shessard
Nefas Taith
Smitha
Washington County
Smiths A
Ady. Noaem Weekly News
Sand .T and
Bill
Auction notices fill Frederick area weeks in 1914
Numerous auction notices appear for farm equipment livestock and real estate across Frederick and neighboring towns. Items include on site sales at Milford Beall Pleasant Hill and Doll farm with times in March and April 1914. Auctioneers Mercer Darner Lease and others oversee bidding for residents like Wm Benson Zimmeran Gregg and many more.
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Phone Co
U.S Line
Uncle Sam
Fortune Telling Trust
Trenton
John Lahey
Finderne
N. J
Richard Flynn
Belle Mead
Spain
San Sebastian
Hanouilie
Mount Rainier
Mustercle Company
Cleveland
Ohio
J. Horie
Phiadelphia
Beechamn’s Pills
Beecham
Sime Excellencce
Frank C. Norwood
Baltimore
Mrs
Edward S. Hiedelberger
John Baumgardner
North Market Street
Winnie Morris
Ehimerstown
Sumas
A M. Frenne
Arrott Street
James Mebauren
Thom Mast
Patrick Street
West South Street
Josiah Oa. Ransburg
Fourth Street
Rose Birely
Ward Jlaffner
Hanover
Frederick Lemming
Lagerstown
Ales Des. Fleming
Carroll Street
Ethan Cramer
Rochester, N.Y
Clarence B. Kreh
Thomas G. Buckey
Walter Pinnham
Mary Crumbaugh
North Bentz Street
Roy Winebrewer
Walkersville
Clara Legg
Charles J. Riehl
South Market Street
Lewis Moyer
William H. Knock
Messrs
Charles and
George Yost
Elizabeth Kreh
the Circuit and Orphans’ Court
Alice H. Gilson
Charles H. Oster
Charles C. King
Cordelia. Roberts
Alfred D. Hays
John E. Karn
Shelley
Jesse N. Smith
Yo.k
Luis Terrazas. JR
Chihuahua
General Villa
Belva Lockwood
Floridan
Regen
Footer’s Dye Works
Kate Gittinger
East Patrick Street
Broad St
Philadelphia Pa
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