30 Apr 1924
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1924
Page
1
Standard Oil announces start of improvements at the Market Street property site. Work will proceed in coming weeks to upgrade facilities and increase service options for motorists.
The ballot includes eighteen candidates for the upcoming primary with Democrats nominating four Congress delegates and Republicans ten delegates to the State Convention. Voters choose six Republican delegates and one for Congress in the Sixty District, plus clear choices for Democratic representatives. Security of the city’s landmark property sale noted as Standard Oil plans a large modern filling station.
State Senator Frank C. Norwood spoke at the Frederick County Historical Society meeting about Annapolis historic points including the graves of Thomas Sim Lee and notable colonial mansions such as Carvel House and Carvel Hall. A paper on the Toleration Act and Willam J. Grove’s Carrollton Manor work were also noted.
Court officials indicate a February grand jury may be recalled for the May term, which begins May 12. Although typically a non jury period, several criminal cases are expected to be heard then to avoid delaying until September.
The Red Fez Club of Frederick city and county met at the Masonic Temple on Tuesday night for its annual gathering. A dinner was served by the entertainment committee led by Grayson H. Staley, followed by a business meeting and the election of officers for the coming year.
Representative Connolly of Texas will be the principal speaker at a Laytonsville Montgomery County Women Democratic Cleric meeting to be held in the Modern Woodmen of America hall next Friday evening.
Weather notes a wet April with repeated showers and cooler May forecasts. The region logs one of its wettest Aprils on record, reaching normal three inch precipitation mid month, with ongoing rain through today. Overnight low 42, daytime high 66 recorded in local measurements.
Commissions for 56 notaries public have been received at the Clerk of the Court's office in Rockville. A second batch is expected soon with names to be announced. Also listed are recent appointments of Montgomery county justices of the peace by Governor Ritchie, with required oath dates.
Montgomery county towns Rockville Gaithersburg Kensington Takoma Park Glen Echo Poolesville Barnesville Laytonsville Brookeville Damascus Somerset Garrett Park and Friendship Heights vote May 5 for mayor and town council seats. Incumbent Rockville mayor Otis Linthicum retires. councilmen Hicks and Robertson will not seek re election. Claggett and Holland likely to run. Former State's Attorney Boult and William Prettyman urged for mayor. other council hopefuls include Wilson Higgins Valentine Wilson and Edgerton Berry. Also William F Cochran elected head of Maryland Anti Saloon League succeeding J Fred Heisse after headquarters committee meeting.
Warren T. McCray former Indiana governor was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison in Atlanta for using two mails to defraud and fined 10 990. Lieutenant Governor Emmett Branch took office as McCray awaited his sentence. The ruling followed a year of trials and bankruptcy hearings.
The Clerk of the Court notes many merchants have taken out licenses, about 600 of roughly 1,000 required have not yet, with May 1 as the final deadline. Deputy John H. Martz reports heavy activity issuing permits and urges prompt compliance with the law.
The Associated Press reports that House and Senate conferees agreed on the soldiers bonus bill. Disputes were minor and both chambers expected quick ratification. The conference report will be sent to the President for signature.
Returns tabulated at noon show President Coolidge leading with 144,069 votes and Hiram Johnson with 23,942 as Ohio totals from about 7,000 precincts. Cox trails with 82,056 votes to 23,874 for William G McAdoo in the same precincts.
The Frederick Chapter of DeMolay holds its inaugural May Ball at the Francis Scott Key Hotel on Thursday night with Master Counselor Thomas J. Schaeffer presiding. More than two hundred guests are expected, including Al G Baltimore and Hagerstown members and local Masons. Mothers act as hostesses, Hagan's orchestra provides music, and refreshments will be served as the dance becomes an annual event.
The Frederick baseball committee schedules Thursday as the fundraising day to reach 2500 for the club’s solid footing. They have already collected 1760 and expect full success. Officials note the drive supports the ball club only, separate from the community athletic park project. Similar efforts succeed in nearby towns.
Eloquence of Clarke Griffith owner of the Washington club secured Ray Morgan former Senators infielder released from Baltimore city jail. Morgan jailed February twenty one for attacking Patrolman Henry F Koch during a traffic dispute. a woman involved vanished. Griffith guaranteed Morgan's future behavior and planned to employ him as a scout for Washington.
The estate of the late Thomas J. Fisher of Lime Kiln is left to his wife Lydia Ann Fisher with eventual sale and equal division among George William Fisher John Whiting Fisher Ella May Wabrech and Mary Blanche Engle after the widow’s death. George William Fisher is named executor. The will dated May 4 1903 was witnessed by John Francis and Edward J. Smith. Praise for Frederick from Mrs J W Arbett Thomas notes the Frederick convention as a milestone. Spring work at Court House Park includes new benches a painted fountain and planned placement of goldfish later in the week.
A multi state tornado outbreak kills 24 and injures over 40 as Riverside mill village near Anderson S C bears the heaviest losses. Fifty houses destroyed and mill buildings damaged with estimated property losses near $1 million.
Jackson a colored man from Jacksons and Annie Dorsey a colored woman were involved in a Friday evening quarrel on South Carroll street. After blows were exchanged Jackson produced a penknife and allegedly stabbed Dorsey on the arm. He was arrested by Constable Smith and Officers Hugelbrecht and Bartels and brought before Justice J Graham Johnson, who sentenced him to three months in the House of Correction.
Bethlehem Steel Corporation announced plans to issue 30 million dollars in six percent bonds. Proceeds will fund improvements and extensions to the Lackawanna Midvale and Cambria properties acquired in the past two years.
Rescue teams report locating the bodies of 79 victims from the Benwood mine blast. Workers, after digging through rock and slate, reached No. 5 entry but found only depth and wreckage in the underground passageways.
Stock prices steadied then slipped amid continued control by bears. United States Steel posted its best quarterly earnings in peacetime but failed to meet speculative hopes, while Studebaker’s weak report dragged motor shares. Rails held firm as market closed irregularly with about 750000 shares traded.
The week ending yesterday reports improved crop and weather conditions in Maryland. Wheat and rye are good, corn fair and improving, with slow growth noted in some areas. Sowing, watering, and early planting of potatoes, beans, and truck crops proceed as favorable conditions persist.
President Coolidge now has 825 delegates pledged to support him at the national Republican convention in June, announced by campaign manager William M. Butler after victories in Ohio and Massachusetts. Governor Raitchie proclaims May 1 as Health Day urging focus on child health and welfare nationwide.
The Senate agreed with modifications to Secretary Mellon's proposal for a 25 percent cut in the earned income tax. The maximum income eligible was reduced to 1000 dollars from 20000 dollars, while all incomes of 5000 dollars or less are deemed earned for the reduction.
Advocates push for American entry to the World Court before a Senate Foreign Relations sub committee. Charles W. Brent of the Episcopal Church says the court mandate comes from the nation and the idea is no longer merely a reader’s notion.
Franklin D Roosevelt was chosen chair of a state committee to promote Gov. Alfred E Smith's Democratic nomination bid. The move positions Roosevelt as a key organizer for Smith's 1924 campaign effort.
The Thurmont election held Monday afternoon from 3 to 6 o'clock had a single ticket. William J. Stoner elected Mayor for one year, succeeding D R Bowzer. John Creeger and Charen Mackley win two year terms as commissioners. Holdover commissioners are S Werbrisht and A D Deadley.
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