Hundred Thousand Fund Backed to Develop Battle Site
Historical society urges government to appropriate 100000 dollars to develop the site of a historic battle, outlining the need for preservation and public accessibility.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1931
Page
10
Historical society urges government to appropriate 100000 dollars to develop the site of a historic battle, outlining the need for preservation and public accessibility.
The Monocacy Battlefield Association reviews a proposed memorial park on the battlefield. The group estimates $250000 needed and endorses seeking $100000 from the National Congress as an initial federal appropriation. Attendees include William J. Grove and former Judge Worthington among others with refreshments served after.
Washington August 31 Afford national relief director says the federal government contemplates no campaign for a nation wide relief fund The Presidents organization on unemployment relief is not instituting a campaign for a national fund but plans broad support of local appeals for local funds He notes a period October 18 November 25 recommended for relief fund campaigns and urges subscribing to The News.
City officials set the annual tax rate at $1 per $100 of value for 1931 32 unchanged from last year. The ordinance funds a budget of 297 443 with a small revenue decline. Taxes were due today with a 3 percent discount through September and 2 percent through October.
The record shows allocations across departments including curb and gutter, rents for the opera house, market and police expenses, sewer permits, bath house and golf course admissions, and various fines. Notable figures include securities totaling millions and specific cash items such as sewer assessments and interest. Local officials referenced include Commissioner Brown and Commissioner Roscoe Pp with mentions of attendance at county and city hospital sessions. The narrative mentions money from Mickey Walker and a house party incident involving Miss Maz Marker.
In Boonsboro a Baltimore driver denied intoxication after zigzagging on the National highway. He was fined 125 dollars plus jail time, with additional penalties for reckless driving. A second motorist, Hayes Toy, was fined 100 dollars and jailed thirty days for operating under the influence. A restaurant worker, Charles Fisher, faced assault charges after a dispute over unpaid repairs, with testimony spanning knives and meat cleavers. the court imposed costs and suspended a fine for good behavior.
Fragmentary text reports on Akron figures connected to an airship disaster. mentions Rosendar farmery, Los Angeles, Shenandoah disaster, and an agron dock context. Details are unclear. the record notes fatal implications and a summons to scrutiny.
Washington reports Census Bureau statistics show a higher share of married people now than in 1890. 53.9% of men and 56.8% of women married in 1890, rising to 60% and 61.6% respectively. Divorces remain low, and widows outnumber widowers, with Washington D C and rural areas showing notable disparities.
Washington report says the Farm Board will not buy cotton under any circumstances to support tires. Board member Carl Williams said the stabilization efforts in wheat and cotton are futile amid ongoing overproduction. He noted the wheat acreage reductions are insufficient and criticized the era’s agricultural policy as ineffective.
A fragmentary reporting note references a 4 ang Bet and a 6 mare beer feet measure. It mentions a 2S Mroke and a weathered total of T2 with vague references to goods or costs.
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