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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1911
Page
4
The Daily News discusses fire safety and conservation efforts amid a national push to reduce losses. It notes a government commission studying methods and hints at proposed tax implications and policy actions to promote fire prevention.
The passage reflects on Admiral Schley’s solemn claim not to seek credit unfairly and contrasts it with political favoritism under the commission form of government. It cites Baltimore Sun and Baltimore American editorials while noting officials like Secretary Jim Wilson visiting the brewers’ congress and Prohibitionists reacting to it.
The article critiques chaotic federal budgeting with proposals by Senator Lautrich and others claiming major savings from business-style controls. It cites estimates of up to 300 million dollars saved annually and at least 196 million as plausible savings. It notes a humorous aside about a mission Indian in southern California using a bathtub as a bed.
A Washington Herald summary notes two Philadelphia factory incidents where six hundred workers left in five minutes after a fire was discovered, and a hundred young women calmly moved to the street the next day. The contrast highlights the value of trained panic control and fire safety. Autumn sunshine and outdoor activity described as a season of preparation and renewal.
A fragment cites Baltimore editorials urging individual cups to reduce trouble and a Baltimore Star remark labeling Miss Muraant as the first woman to fly from male-dominated ranks, reflecting sensational tone on social topics of the era.
Brief humorous exchanges on marriage divorce novels and finance, cited from several newspapers. A young man ponders proposals while a judge and a writer discuss inspiration, a bear on Wall Street, and ticket buys for an oratorio with relatives.
A verse tearfully urges living for the children and guiding their future with hope and achievement while praising past dreams and suggesting responsibilities to the young. The poem is attributed to The Henutown Bard in the Baltimore Sun.
A retrospective column recalls events from twenty years ago in Frederick. It mentions Florence Tray and Mrs Trail visiting Paris, a visit at Consul Charles Trail’s home in Marseilles, and the Jewish Day of Atonement observances. It also notes Rath’s Court No 4 cornerstone laying, hall dedication, and recent improvements.
Dr. Aaron Watkins of Ada Ohio, defeated Prohibition vice presidential candidate, spoke on Why I Am Prohibitionist. The gathering, presided by Francis J. Sappington, followed a singing of America and prayer by Rev A J Herman. Watkins argued prohibition as a public policy, criticized party systems, urged voting for the Prohibition ticket, and planned further meetings in Union Bridge and Westminster with Mr. Sappington hosting.
Yesterday the judges of election completed two days of voter registration in eight precincts. The two sittings registered 257 people and granted 55 transfers. Precincts 1 to 4 report varied totals with 44 31 31 and 29 registrations, plus multiple transfers. Tuesday marks a final sitting for revision.
New York stocks quoted today by Motter brothers and Co feature price movements across major sectors. The report lists intraday changes, closing values, and notable gains or losses for leading industrials and rail issues.
Trices of latest sales corrected up to noon today by Motter Bros. Co Bankers and Brokers list multiple securities with percent values and lot identifiers including Anacostia & Potomac 4s Chicago Railways 5s Con. Cotton Duck Tow Con. Gas Power notes and bonds Seaboard Air Line United Rys and Maryland trust related items. The note reflects a market update across railroads coal utilities and regional issues with various denominations and yields.
Grain market report shows Dec Wheat at 98 percent, May Wheat at 104, July Wheat 99, Dec Corn 64, May Corn 65 with varying percentages. Trading activity focuses on futures, with limited clarity on exact dates and volumes.
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