Mr. Baker remembered for civic acts and kindness
The Daily News describes Mr. Baker as a lifelong engaged, generous Frederick resident who preserved keen interest in local affairs into old age. He supported civic projects, helped acquire and deed property to the city, and inspired the naming of Frederick’s new city park in his honor plus Mrs. Baker’s. He enjoyed humor, hospitality, and modern science, including travel to Akron to view a dirigible.
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Baker
Akron
Frederick Citizen Joseph D. Baker Honored in Eulogy
A Frederick town tribute lauds Joseph D. Baker as a devoted citizen who lived for the welfare of others. He balanced business success with charity, visiting the sick and aiding the distressed. His memory is hailed as a lasting monument to community service and personal generosity.
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Joseph Dill Barker
Israel
Maryisad
Frederick
Frederick County
Baker
Joseph D. Baker
Mr. Baker
H_L. G. KL
Death of Mr Baker Ends Quiet, Useful Life
The obituary notes Joseph D. Baker died peacefully yesterday after a long career of good works and charitable acts. He was remembered for his service to the community and the affectionate regard of friends and neighbors, marking a serene close to a valued life.
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Joseph D. Baker
Ranset
Three Die as Trains Collide Near Point of Rocks
Historic Frederick column notes a 1888 crash where three postal clerks died and six were injured when a west bound express and an eastbound freight collided near Point of Rocks after the freight crew misused the express track. The item also mentions Bishop McGovern’s Mount St Mary’s visit and John C. Lamar purchasing the Florence V. Moffett farm at Tuscarora station for $10,500.
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Cincinnati
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Point of Rocks
Thomas McGovern
Harrisburg
Mount St Mary's College
Theological Seminary
John C. Lamar
Florence V. Moffett
Tuscarora Station
Twenty Years Notes on Flu and Local Deliberations
Frederick County Commissioners decide no widespread closing of schools churches and public buildings despite the Spanish flu outbreak Physicians back County Health Officer Dr T Clyde Boutson to keep citizens calm Five deaths from influenza reported including Private Franklin Staley at Camp Meade Reverend El Hummelhaugh and William C Roderick notified annual church conference to be held in Hagerstown while Pennsylvania assemblies remain quarantined Liberty Loan rallies dominated church gatherings Sunday with speakers from local congregations and community leaders.
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Frederick County
T. Clyde Boutson
Franklin Staley
Camp Meade
EL H. Hummelbaugh
William C. Roderick
United Brethren Church
Hagerstown
Hanover
Pennsylvania
Liberty Loan
Brouswick Reformed
Sewell
Remembering a Civic Leader Frederick Baker
The News recalls Frederick Baker, noting his enthusiasm for life and service, two surgeries, and courage amid sorrows. As he passed responsibilities to his son, his civic duty and ideals endured. Frederick city and county honor him, concluding with the sentiment well done, thou good and faithful servant.
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Baker
Frederick City
Frederick County
Beebe’s Zaca Venture A lively naturalist voyage
Bruce Catton praises William Beebe as a vivid writer, not a dry naturalist. The review highlights Beebe’s Gulf of California cruise, diverse specimens, rock-bound coasts, and vivid episodes such as the whale shark encounter. The book is described as entertaining and well written.
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William Beebe
Beebe
Harcourt
Gulf of Lower California
Mr. Beebe
War, Uniforms, and Pageantry in Bible and Quote
A compact meditation compares biblical violence to modern war attire and swagger, citing I Samuel 24 11 and Douglas Jerrold. The piece laments glorying in dress and display while killing occurs, linking ancient scripture and 19th century sentiment to critique military spectacle.
Out-Of-Town Guests Here For Wedding
Out of town guests arrive for the wedding of Miss Mary Claire Corley and Clinton Pitts. The ceremony is at St Johns Church Frederick with a reception at Guniford near the city.
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Mary Claire Contey
Charles H. Corley
Clinton Paine Pitts
Tughman Goldsborough Pitts
Bryn <Avel
Phoenix
St. John's Church
Frederick
Gun
Baltimore
Katherine Albro
Buffalo
Agnes Wise
Josephine Lee Charard
Tilghman Pitts, Jr
Eric Bergland
Douglas Gordon Carroll, Jr
Hugh J. Donovan
Marland Hamilton Whitman
William C. Whitridge
W. Congrave Jackson, Jr
Copeland Morton, Jr
Coleman Johnston
Lexington
Edwin F. A. Morgan
Chevy Chase
Today in History and Births and Horoscopes
A digest of historical anniversaries and birthdays with entries ranging from Henry Rutgers to Alfred Hobbs and Edgar Allan Poe. Includes battles, declarations, railways, notable deaths, and a horoscope urging sincerity and casting light on personal traits.
Health laws tighten controls on food and cosmetics
Dr. Morris Fishbein explains that the new Food and Drug Act enhances public protection by restricting dangerous additives and deceptive packaging. It requires labeling for artificial colorings flavors and preservatives and bans unsafe containers and unsanitary handling while enforcing immediate prohibitions on certain dangerous drugs and cosmetics. The act opens new regulatory territory though many provisions await court testing. Public vigilance can aid enforcement by reporting obvious violations.
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Food and Drug Administration
Sardi’s hangings and sly debt stories of theater life
In New York Vincent Sardi’s lavish cafe walls hide tales of famous patrons who run up tabs while climbing the ladder of success. The piece notes a former idol who was broke in Hollywood but made a comeback after funding the scene at Sardis. Also covered are a tea tasting invitation at the Waldorf Astoria, the Kaufman Hart Bucks County connection, and a name change tale of Mary Eastman to Lawrence Tibbett.
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New York
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Sardi
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Renee Carroll
Sardis
Sardi’s
James J. Farley
Waldorf Astoria
Broadwarites
Bucks County
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Hart
Moe Hart
Joe Kaufman
Mary Eastman
Mary
Lawrence Tibbett
Richard Crooks
Morton Downey
Lanny, Ross
Frank Parker
Phil Regan
Frank Munn
Tibbett
Tippett
Lawrence
New Rochelle
Man lived beside a body of water, not a river
The old misogynist lived at the mouth of the Tigris, a water mouth rather than a river. Gossip claims his nose grew hypertrophied from constantly poking into others' affairs.
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Tigris
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