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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1910
Page
4
The House debated a constitutional amendment to shift Inauguration Day from March 4 to the last Thursday in April. The measure failed by a margin of 199 to 70, short of the required two thirds. opponents argued it would hurt business and trade interests.
A fragmentary Baltimore News item hints at a traffic arrangement between New York Central and Western Maryland. The piece mentions the terminal enlargement and possible shunting of new business, suggesting Western Maryland to align with major railroads and position itself with national systems.
Fragmented minutes recount a temperance gathering with awkward misreads on medicine, a judge’s quip about a pharmacist mistake, and Lord Palmerston appearing as a dramatic cautionary figure. Speakers clash over time, urging focus on grand topics rather than minor issues as political reform looms.
The piece argues private enterprise must align with public duty and justice. It condemns double standards in business and politics, urging personal responsibility as essential to worthy enterprises, and endorses clear accountability rather than social pretense or self interest.
A lyrical meditation on nature's mood and beauty as spring arrives. The speaker listens to bird songs, wind, and water while observing sunlight, blossoming ground, and the lively scenes of a verdant landscape. The poem evokes renewal through vivid natural imagery and cheerful, roaming thoughts.
Miss Markey, noted contralto, is announced to star as a lead in The Bohemian. Frederick’s audience will hear her acclaimed performance as The Little Tycoon. Box office opens Thursday May 10 for reserved seats and full hall sales start next morning.
James Yates and several women faced charges for keeping an orderly home in Brewer's alley. Hannah, Lizair, and Irene were warned about late hours. Yates and John were fined 35. Higgins was dismissed. Deputy Sheriffs and officers testified. Carter, intoxicated, resisted and concealed a razor. bound over for trial with $40 bail.
The annual Maryland State Army of Eagles convention meets today in Westmington with attendees including Frederick Adric representative Justity C. Hy Eckstein state treasurer Mesare Charing Me l Hogan Edward M. Dyer John L. Bras sier Charles Hy Miller Ernest M. Fox and five others.
The concert band led by Mr Williams and L Frank Derr will perform this session with 35 musicians. Fisher and Derr are well known in Frederick and many friends plan to wish them well as the group plays in both ball arches TAS.
Messrs Mobley Elliott and Crouse took the plumbers examination before the board in Bullhord on Thursday. Mobley passed as master plumber while Elliott and Crouse qualified as journeymen. The exam was required by legislative action.
Williamy Schnaiuffer of Brunswick announces he does not seek election to Congress from the Sixt district. He will not allow his name to go before the convention. He appreciates Frederick County friends who wish to honor him but declines the offer.
Citizens of Westminster show strong interest in the 60th annual State convention of the Fraternal Order of Eagles to be held Tuesday through Thursday, with elaborate decorations and displays of bunting and insignia.
A string of six International Harvester Company automobiles and delivery wagons moved through the city at night heading to Lingerstown and Winchester. They paused at the local agency Collins Gromsnickie.
Public health notice warns against catarrh remedies containing mercury. Mercury can damage senses and upset the whole system if absorbed through mucus membranes. Seek genuine products and prescriptions, beware of counterfeit labels or sources.
A large crowd gathered at the Heights for an open night featuring dancing and skating. The Braddock-Highgate Band played as attendees, many from nearby areas, enjoyed the floor and socializing until late. Superintendent Anderdon was praised for orderly crowd management and safety. Divorces, marriages, and legal notices mention Mrs. Levy and Edward Lewin filing for divorce, with their ceremony in Garfield in 1905, and Harry G. Shoemaker filing for a divorce from Clar a Shoemaker in the city.
Brief local notices report a new porch erected in front of Mr George Mull on North Market street. Other items note a trolley accident injuring Harry A Behroeder, yard theft of geraniums on Fourth Street, contracts for slate roofing on local houses, a soap coupon promotion, and several residents listed as ill or recovering from rheumatism.
George Jacobs, brakeman on the W P and G Railroad, suffered a dislocated left wrist when a brake wheel struck his hand while operating a freight car near Yellow Springs. He was taken to the hospital, with the injury described as serious but the hand returning to place and the man now in a stable condition.
Prices for wheat corn hay timothy and other feeds listed from the Frederick County Farmers' Exchange. No. 2 red wheat 1.06 per bushel listed with other grains oats cornmeal and buckwheat priced per bushel or hundredweight. Potatoes and flour figures noted with mill feed and butter related items.
Fragmentary copy describes a Baltimore stock market feature with references to a London pageant. It mentions costumes or props, a greene vat Pe Dick, and a highgate regular Tom Boy, while an advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for healable ailments. The text is garbled with stray names and product pitches.
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