12 Apr 1924
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1924
Page
1
Frederick County sugar corn growers near a price rise as canners offer 14 per ton, up 50 cents from last year. Farmers signed up, keeping the 14 dollar rate likely to prevail, though a $16 minimum had been set previously. The shift enables full canning factory operation and employment for many in the city and county.
Evelyn Nesbit, ex-wife of Marty Thaw, petitions to intervene in the Thaw emancipation case. She argues Thaw is mentally unfit and would dissipate his own estate and her life interest in his father’s estate, with Thaw’s estate valued around one million dollars. Russell William Thaw, 12, is involved as the son.
The bus drivers of the city defeated the Lewis A Rice firm team by 127 pins on Friday night at K. of Powleys. Individual scores included Coishert 191 and 144, Gladius 146 and 109, Rump 121 and 154, totaling 1924 for the Bus Drivers versus 1797 for Lewis A Rice.
Former Governor Deneen leads Senator McCormick for the Republican senatorial nomination as Treseday's Tremois primary returns rise to 1069 with 12 precincts still missing and unofficial totals incomplete.
Washington April 12 Harry F Sinclair filed a demurrer attacking the Senate's authority to question him in the contempt indictment. The filing comes as legal maneuvering continues in the case linked to the Platte River incident and related affairs. The report notes Sheriff Ingemar W Albaugh securing items from a crime scene and a 1887 ivory poster gift later found to conceal a golden cas ingot and a tub valued at 10069.
Willis Ray Gregg of the Weather Bureau reports that wind direction at various altitudes correlates with temperature changes, especially 1–3 kilometers up. He notes exceptions when air sources are misrepresented by curved wind paths and that other factors like radiation and pressure also influence the outcome.
A capacity crowd attended a Mason choir concert Friday evening at Mt. Airy Southers Methodist Episcopal Church. Afterward an elaborate supper was served in the parlors for choir members and officials. The program included Pilgrims Chorus, There is an Eye That is Never Sleeps, The Last Chord, Minder Solo, The Morning is Calling, Evening Hymn, Slumber Song, and arrangements by Landauer and Miss Mary Filler among others.
The Maryland and District of Columbia Federation of Labor agrees to hold its 1925 convention in Frederick after a Hagertown meeting. The group endorses Geo L. Berry for vice president and backs a mediator role offer to Western Maryland Railway strike negotiator Maxwell Byers. Officers discussed include Arenry F Troenine Balti moore as president and calenan as chairman.
The Senate Finance Committee framed a revenue bill reducing taxes by 50,989,444 dollars, aided by a treasury surplus. Chairman Smoot predicts the deficit for the next fiscal year will be wiped out by improved business conditions and better tax placement.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad curtailed two daily trains from Baltimore to Frederick due to declining patronage and rising auto use. A Chamber of Commerce inquiry prompted a detailed financial statement showing losses and limited earnings, justifying service suspension from April 1.
Washington April report says Senator James Couzens of Michigan will undergo an operation early next week after a recurrence of a long standing stomach ailment. A statement from Dr Tfige a A. Treund noted a consult with specialists and that he is recovering from an acute bladder attack. The operation is expected to take place soon.
S Jesse Gladhill proprietor of the Buffalo hotel purchased the tide tunning building opposite the Francis Scott Key Motel on West Patrick street former owner Mrs Alice Koester real estate agent Mark wood PD Marp completed the deal the property changed hands three times in six months Gladhill plans immediate possession remodel the building and use it with the Buffalo Hotel
Philadelphia report states Anna Reewick, accused of living with two husbands and taking funds from associates. She claims others framed her as arrests continue. Three men are detained for further hearings.
A report from The Associates notes William A. Carnstocds of the Democrat State Central Commission requested a clear declaration from Ford regarding his position on presidential duties and related actions. The request was not answered by press time.
Monday marks the last day for candidates to file for the May 3 primary. In Frederick County the main contest centers on congressional seats with Republicans grouping for delegates to the state convention while Democrats set a 12 delegate slate. GOP contenders include Dawson of Rockville and incumbent Billman of Cumberland. Wolfinger of Hagerstown had signaled a run but has not yet filed the $26 fee. Democrats listed Mish of Haverstown, Weinbrener of Frederick, and Cummings of Montgomery County with Cleveland Grice of Hagerstown among possible entrants unsettled by noon today.
The House passed a soldier hours bill and the Senate Finance Committee approved it with minor changes and sent it to the Senate. It provides cash payments to veterans not eligible for more than 125 in service compensation and to others for endowment policies. Senator Simmons of North Carolina supported the measure.
The AP reports a week of showers and warmer conditions across the Northeast and Mid Atlantic with temperatures near or slightly above normal. Brunsw with May 15 plans note the Baltimore and Ohio Veterans Association prepares a parade and events, inviting officials and businessmen. The Ladies Auxiliary will oversee part of the program and a committee led by Dr H S Medges will coordinate activities.
A man was seriously injured when a tractor struck him while he was repairing the road in front of his home on the Henger Pike on Thursday. He remains in critical condition at the Predesick City Capital hospital.
Senator Wheeler declared Mal S. Daugherty would be cited for contempt before the Senate amid the Daugherty investigation. A subcommittee visit to Washington Court House Ohio prompted plans for future proceedings with no public hearing as the committee faced new legal obstacles.
Senator Watson accuses Governor Pinchot of intruding in the Mellon controversy and calls the move an attempt to weaken the president. He says Pinchot sought Francis J. Teney as counsel for the Senate committee probing the internal revenue bureau.
Treavy selling pushed Studebaker down 5 percent to an annual low around 84 as the stock market weakened after an early rally. Motor stocks faced selling pressure with Chandler Yellow Cab and Chicago Yellow Cab among those slipping. trading volume neared 400000 shares amid broad declines.
Johanna Tell enters New York police station claiming she murdered Charles Tait, once a housekeeper, in a lonely Connecticut setting. The bizarre confession unfolds as investigators weigh the story and any possible motive.
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