Kefauver Urges City Hog Pens Elimination
County Health Officer Dr Kefauver urges city action to remove hog pens and require owners to keep vacant lots alleys free of weeds. The report cites badly kept toilets cellars and garbage dumping as health threats and calls for sanitary inspectors power to curb pollination and weed growth. County data lists June births and deaths with tuberculosis heart disease and accidents noted. July county report to follow.
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F. C. Kefauver
ra J. McCurdy
Keigover
Kefauver
Der. Kefauver
Patrick street
McGurdy
McCardy
McCurdy
City Board of Health
Frederick city
Bright
Jane
Brights
Mont County Fair Highlighted By Home Demonstration Plans
Miss Blanche A. Corvin will head the home demonstration department at Rockville for the Montgomery County Fair August 19 21 and 22. Demonstrations in fruit and vegetable can bread end mutts making suitcase packing table setting and etiquette will run daily in the women's building with 4 Club girls in uniform. Four pony classes and a peony show are noted with prizes totaling about 300. Catherine R Mullican underwent tonsil removal at City Hospital.
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Blanche A. Corvin
Montgomery county
Rockville
Montgomery County Agriculture
James C Christopher
Prine:s
Old Toll House Demolished By O F Home Construction
After standing for about three quarters of a century the old toll gate on North Market street pike near the Pennsylvania Railroad crossing is razed. Work on the new O O F Home site begins Tuesday as the toll house is removed to make way for the entrance and site beautification. About 69 men work daily on interiors while delegations visit to inspect progress and dedicatory ceremonies are planned for the future.
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North Market street pike
po toli
the
Odd Fellows
Maryland reports good hay crop secured this season
Washington dispatch notes that Maryland's crops benefited from showers amid drought, with rain needed for others. Threshing wheat and rye and cutting oats ended on the Eastern and Southern shores as a fine hay crop is secured.
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MARYLAND
Associated Press
Washington
cali
Rev Mr Snyder wounded in China shooting incident
News confirms Rev George R Snyder of Tingerstown and Prof Karl Beck were wounded in Shenchowin China during street fighting between opposing armies led by Generals Chang and Tien. Beck had arm injuries, Snyder suffered elbow splintering. Foreign Mission secretary reports no serious injury expected. An American flag countenanced exposure led to the attack.
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George R. Snyder
Tingerstown
Geo. A. Snyder
Middletown Reformed church
Karl HW. Beck
Shenchowin
China
Board of Foreign Missions, Reformed church
Chang
Tien
Shenchowtn
Mr. Snurder
Prof
Beck
go heines
Prof. Beck
Summer Heat May Be Beaten Today In Maryland County
Summer heat peaked with a 101 degree reading and forecasts predicted higher levels before an expected thunder shower tonight. Liberty Picnic in progress at Libertytown with Petersville festival nearby and a Lutheran picnic planned for Braddock Heights, as cooler air and scattered storms roll in across Frederick County.
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Hamidity
Old Sol
Frederick county
Washington
Libertytown
Petersville
Lutheran Sunday Schools
Braddock Heights
ball park
Jefferson street
Wall Collapse Kills One, Injures Three in Baltimore
In Baltimore on August 6 a large brick building at Gay Street and Fallsway collapsed during demolition. One man, Griffin, was killed. three workers Samuel T. Graf, Nathaniel Frisby, and George Summer Tifle were severely injured. The site, former Baltimore Hub Wheel and Manufacturing Company, was being cleared for the Old Town Bank. The third floor had been removed and workers were cutting flooring when the south wall gave way.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Gay ,Street
Fallsway
Griffin
wbut
Samuel T. Graf
Nathaniel Frisby
George Summer_Tifle
Baltimore Hub, Wheel and Manufacturing Company
new Old Town Bank
McCumber Moves to Boost GOP Campaign in Northwest
Porter J. McCumber former North Dakota senator joined Republican leaders in backing an active presidential campaign with headquarters in Minneapolis. Reports from the Northwest show a trend toward the Republican ticket. St Pauls Cathedral in Halifax marks its 175th anniversary as Canada’s oldest Protestant church.
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Associated Press
Washington
Porter J. McCumber
North Dakota
Minneapolis
St. Paul's Cathedral
Halifax
Canada
Circus Day Facts Arrival of Sells Floto Trains in Frederick
The Sells Floto circus trains arrive in Frederick from York Pennsylvania early Thursday via the Pennsylvania Railroad. Unloading occurs at the grounds and equipment is moved to the circus lot. The parade route runs from Fair Grounds via Patrick, East Street, Fourth, Market, All Saints, South Carroll, and Patrick to the grounds.
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Frederick
York
Pennsylvania RR
Freed
Patrick
Pennsylvania Railroad
East street
All Saints
South Carroll
South Carrel
Pat-rick
Selis-Floto street
Hagerstown
Wisconsin Storm Causes Massive Damage and Deaths
A brutal Wisconsin storm left property damage in the millions and eight deaths. Concrete bridges near West Bend were blasted to speed water flow, while over 15 bridges on the Chicago and Northwestern and the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul lines between Milwaukee and Green Bay were washed away. Train service on north branches was halted, with hundreds aiding repairs and tourists stranded in flooded areas as Milwaukee residents faced disrupted travel northward.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
West Bend
tran
Chicago and Northwestern
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Green Bay
Montgomery Picnics and County Fair Weekend Events
The Laytons ville Camp of the Modern Woodmen of America holds its annual picnic Thursday with a Montgomery county Boyds versus Woodbine baseball game and an evening dance featuring a dress band and orchestra. Across the county, picnics and festivals are scheduled over the next two weeks at St Mark's churches in Rockville White Oak and Oiner plus other local gatherings.
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Laytonsville
Woodmen of America
Boyds
Montgomery county
Woodbine
Howard county
St. Mark's Catholic catrch
Rockville
St. Mark's Protestant Episcopal
White Oak
St Peter's Catholic
Oiner
Sir Rose's Catholic church
Liberty Grove Grange
Bourtonsville
Clarksburg Methodist Episcopal church
Clarksburg
Augusta
Usyattstown Farmers’ and Community Club
Hyattstown
Stock prices gain on rail oil and utility issues
New York stock prices strengthened as demand grew for rail, oil, leather and public utility shares. Call money opened 2.2 percent. closing was irregular with about 959000 shares traded. In campus notes, Frederick Rotary Club meets at Hood College campus at 6 30 tonight for a lawn luncheon.
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Associated Press
York
Call moner
Frederick Rotary Club
Hood College
capus
Street closures on Market and Patrick streets tonight
Market street between Third and Fifth streets will be closed to traffic tonight and Thursday, with the intervening intersections blocked. Patrick street between Court street and Middle alley also closes. West bound traffic only is allowed on Patrick street between Bentz and Jefferson streets.
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Market street
Third
Fifth streets
Patrick street
Court street
Middle alley
Bentz
Jefferson streets
Higher grain price promises strong 1924 season
Farmers and merchants in the region cheer a potential wheat price rise for the 1924 season. Local dealers quote new wheat at 1.21 to 1.26 per bushel amid NY quotes of 1.20 to 1.32. Prospects point to a rise to 1.40 by December, with market strength tied to crop value and broader conditions. Local business hopes hinge on farming success, as six months of the year loom with improved demand and potential reversal from a weak 1924 semester.
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New York
Frederick county
Epidemic of snails invades city streets after rain
After rain on Tuesday, snails appeared in many city sections. One resident reported killing eleven snails on his porch, and others were removed with salt. Snails, though common in Europe, are scarce in the United States and harm vegetation. Damp cellars and home exteriors are favored habitats in this city.
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United States
Europe
France
Siege at Palisade mine continues with fugitives at large
Palisade Col Aug 6 The Palisade mine siege persists with three fugitives suspected in a robbery and theft totaling 15508 from the Palisade post office. Sheriff’s posse guards the main portal and two mine airshaft entrances as mining halts and coal shortage grows acute.
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Palisade
rodbery
sheriff's
Telephone Transmits Interstate Intelligence Case Goes Federal
In Elkins West Virginia on August 6 five railroad brotherhoods argued in federal district court that telephone use is interstate transportation of intelligence and sought an injunction to stop the state Public Service Commission from acting on Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co increase rate petition The Brotherhood contends the PSC lacks jurisdiction and that the filing should go to the Interstate Commerce Commission
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Associated Press
Elkins
W. Va
interstate transportation of intelligence
federal district court
state Public Service Commission
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
service commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Death crash on Washington Boulevard claims four lives
In Baltimore a death crash killed two men and injured two others after a high speed collision with a telegraph pole following a collision with another car on Washington Boulevard. George Thierry of Washington and an unidentified man were killed. Paul Gnetta and David Torino, both of Washington, suffered serious internal injuries and were badly cut. Ersillio Bona, also of Washington, the death car driver, was held on a charge of operating an automobile while intoxicated.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Angio
Washington boulevard
George Thierry
Washington
Paul Gnetta
David Torino
Ersillio Bona
Auto crashes into trolley car at Athletic Park
An auto driven by E M Pendleton of Winchester Virginia struck the H and F Carrley trolley near the South Market street bridge. Pendleton veered onto the track but could not avoid impact as Motorman Forest Haugh slowed the car. No one was hurt. a young woman with Pendleton fled to a nearby store.
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Athletic Park
briall
Forest Haugh
Pendieton
Studebaker
Pendleton
Jail delivery foiled in Hagerstown jail plot
Sheriff Richard Duffey thwarted a plan to move about four prisoners from the Washington county jail in Hagerstown. Two Jenkins brothers Elmer and Charles, held for a store robbery at Big Pool, are alleged instigators. Hack saws were hidden on them, with deputies’ search uncovering more hidden tools in the jail.
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Washington county
Hagerstown
Sherif Richard Duffey
Jenkins brothers
Elmer and
Charles
Big Pool
Diffey
Loeb Murdered Franks Boy Named by Alienists Reveal
The Franks murder case shows Richard Teeb, during mental examination, admitting he struck the fatal blow with a cold chisel. Loeb remains impassive as Dr. Glueck testifies the act was committed by Loeb, while Leopold smiles and follows proceedings.
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Associated Presade
Bernard 2
New York
Franks
waray
Richard Teeb
Bobby Franks
Leep
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Loeb
Gineck
Leopold
Benjamin Bachrach
Bachrach
Dr. Glueck
Judge Caverly
Fudge Caverly
Davis In Fine Shape For Presidential Campaign
Dr. J. J. Richardson said Davis is in good physical condition for the presidential race. He examined Davis in New York and will stay with him during the campaign. Davis’ heart, blood pressure, and general health are reported normal. Democratic national chairman Clem Shaver said the finance committee will be named soon to manage funds, with the executive and campaign committees to be announced Monday in Clarksburg, West Virginia.
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Associated Press
New York
Davis
J. J. Richardson
Washington
Richardson
Clem GL
Sharer
Mr. Shaver
Clarksburg
W. Va
Groundbreaking For St John Reformed Church at Pottstown
Groundbreaking exercises for St John s Reformed church Pottstown Pa were held Sunday afternoon with Rev Walter D Mehr ling a former local pastor presiding A check from the Junior congregation Evangelical Reformed church was announced Work on the excavation began Tuesday The completed church will include a Sunday School and a social hall built of Falls of French Creek stone Several prominent Reformed ministers participated in the program.
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St. John’s Reformed church
Pottstown
Walter D. Mehrling
Mr. Mehming
Evangelical Reformed church
Nelson Leads in Race for Missouri Democratic Nomination
early returns from 236 of 3,957 precincts show Levis of Banceton leading the Democratic sub executive nomination by 25,180 as Dr. AL W. Kesn of Banceton tops the field. Sam Baker leads the Republican sub executive race by 19,739 with 2,071 precincts reporting. Kate F. Morrow of Warrensburg leads for Democratic Secretary of State nomination by 7,607 with 1,807 precincts reporting.
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Levis
AL W. Kesm
Banceton
Sam Baker
Jefferson City
Kate F. Morrow
Warrtenburs
Missouri
precincen
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Brooklyn
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