Man Drowns After Chicken Supper at Canal Lock
A coroner's jury in Sandy Hook, West Virginia, ruled the death of Leo Burns, 53, a grocer of Harpers Ferry, accidental after drowning in the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal lock near Sandy Hook Monday night. His sister, Mrs. Kate Keating, jumped into the lock to try to save him and was rescued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Burns
Aespers Ferry
W. Va
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Sandy Hook
Kate Keating
James R. Keller
Charles E. Wirts
Worerten
Je Wes
Rs. Keating
Commissioners Lament Damage to 19 County Roads
Frederick county commissioners lament storm damage to roads after severe Sunday night weather. They note sinkholes, washed stretches, and impassable sections on dirt and stone roads, delaying macadam projects. Crews repair worst washed sections, including the Walkersville to Emmitsburg stone highway and the Wickly Springs road, ahead of winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Commission
Frederick County
Webter
Sher
Walkersville
Emittsburg
Wcky Springs
iALE HITS FLORIDA EAST COAST TOWN
A brief east coast Florida town is hit by a wind and rain storm described as a one hour event. The report notes damage and the weather’s impact on local life as it unfolds through sparse details. The fragmentary text also mentions market movements and a court ruling in Buckeystown, with limited context.
Lewis Vows to Enforce the Prohibition Laws in Congress
A letter from Rev. Mr. Plummer reports former Congressman Dand J. Lewis as a Democratic candidate stating he will vote for appropriations to enforce the prohibition laws and set an example of personal obedience as a U S official. He asserts obedience to the anti alcohol acts and asks Representative Zihiman to affirm his own record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lewis
Ziniman
7! Hagerst
Plummer Hac
Lewis
Congress
United States
Represent
Stive Zihiman
Mr. Lewis
Regimental Parade At Camp Ritchie Today
Regimental events unfold at Camp Ritchie under Maryland National Guard auspices. Frederick residents visit relatives as a full parade is planned at 3 pm and tea from 5 to 6 30 pm for Brig Gen Gaither and Brig Gen Reckord. Gen Parker from Washington may review the parade. maneuvers and a 24 hour engagement are in preparation with range scoring by Lieut Perrott.
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Camp Ritchie
Maryland National Guard
Wmks
Frederick
D. John Markey
Charles D. Gaither
Mitton A. Retken
Gaither
Baltimore
Reckord
Scer
National Guard
Frank Parker
General Staff
Army
Washington
Parker
Regular Army
Miliia
Markey
Amos W. W. Woodcock
Francis Perrott
Chemical Warfare Department
Dr. O'Toole Dead Traveler in Africa
Thurmont reports the death of Dr Bernard O Toole a former resident who had been a traveler in Africa since last spring He was a dentist unmarried and a brother of Dr Joseph O Toole and Vincent O Toole of Thurmont A cablegram from New York said he died after being bitten by a leopard but details could not be learned The obituary notes he had returned to Africa last spring after time in the United States and that he had traveled extensively in Africa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thur
Mont
Bernard O Tootle
There
Africa
New York
O'Toole
Thurmont
Vers
Reacuers
Synthettine
Ny Mitshent
Weamtire
Gulf of Pola
U. S. Swimmers Qualify for Olympic Semi finals
American men and women swimmers in winning Olympic events reach the semi finals. Thomas Blankenburg of Oakland is eliminated in the 200 meters backstroke. George Bajac of New York sets a world record in the 100 meters backstroke. Tommy Brown loses in welterweight boxing to Landini of Argentina. Californias eight crew defeats Italy as they add Belgium and Denmark to their tally.
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Amsterdam
Thomas Blankenburg
Oakland
Calif
George Bajac
New York
Tommy Brown
United States
Landini
Argentina
Claas
Jandini
University of California
Italy
California
Denmark
City Concrete Curb and Gutter Projects in 1927 Progress
Review of 1927 city work shows nearly four miles of concrete curb and gutter laid plus fifteen miles of fire line cut and extensive street improvements. Under City Engineer E S Maxwell, numerous streets received concrete paving and drainage including East Second East Third West Second Fleming Avenue Carroll Rosemont Mt Olivet Boulevard and many others. The year also saw five thousand one hundred forty one feet of sewers and thirteen thousand six hundred fifty six square feet of paving with 264 permits issued and Baker Park nearly completed.
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Jaz
Touris
East Second Street
East Third Street
West Second Street
Fleming Avenue
Upper
College ‘Terrace
Carroll Street
Rosemont Avenue
Twelfth Street
All Saints Street
East South Street
Orth Street
East Fifth Street
South Court Street
Dulaney Avenue
Laveuna Memorial Ground
Fourth Street
East Eighth Street
West Seventh Street
Hamilton Avenue
Mt. Olivet Boulevard
North Market Street
Fairview Avenue
Bentz Street
College Avenue
North Market
Ninth
North Street
Bentz
Trai!l Avenue
Patrick
Fourth
Market
Motier Avenue
du J
Laney Avenue
Memorial Ground
All Saints
West Seventh
Trail Avenue
Jto City Limits
West Fourth Street
Magnolia Avenue
East Third
Middle Aley
Chapel Alley
Market To
Court
Monroe, Patrick
City Lmits
St. Olivet
Fishing Creek
Bulding
Baker Park
Legion To Meet In Cumberland For Annual Observance
The tenth annual American Legion gathering for Marrland and the Lacies Aux- Jibary will be held August 23 to 25 at the State Armory in Cumberland. A parade and banquet are planned for Friday with at least four brass bands or drum corps. Delegates and visitors total over 3,000, with notable attendees including Chief Mozan, Paul R. Youcu, Gov. Albert Ritchie, Sen. Millard Tydings, Rep. Frederick N. Zihlman, and Col. D. John Marker.
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American Legion of
Omhers
Camber
Mozan A Ete
Paul R. Youcu
Albert ©. Ritchie
United States
Millard Tydings
Frederick N. Zihlman
Col
D. John Marker
Oak Grove Farm Bureau Meeting Tonight at Oak Oral School
The Oak Grove Farm Bureau unit M holds a meeting at the Oak Oral School building this evening with Proma deme speakers expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Oak Grove Farm Bureau Unit
Oak Oral School
Promademe
Hundreds Of Motorists Here Weekly To View Sites Of Historical Interest
Hundreds of motorists weekly tour local historic sites including the Barbara Fitchie house grave of Francis Scott Key and the Admiral Winfield Scott Schley home. Notable visitors include former ambassadors and public figures, with many travelers from the States and abroad exploring Maryland landmarks and local heritage.
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Cinics
Mamund
Basel
Fom Frederice
Ths
Veriyarr
Hun Lens
New York
Barbara Fiitchie
Francis Scott Key
Admiral Winfield Scott Schley
Bessian War Barracks
Maaryland State School For the
Hood
Judge Stops Auto Thieves In Court Record
A man seeks arrest of his wife for assault on another woman after a domestic dispute over support. Justice finds the wife guilty of a trivial assault but suspends sentence due to provocation. Also, two Philadelphia youths captured after stolen car pursuit are returned home after juvenile court review.
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Oman
Harley Whiting
Guy BK
People's Court
Antoinnette Jenkins
Earely Whiting
Whiting
Bentz Street
Jenkins
Whitingpwoman
Chas. W. Smith
Anderson
Mrs. Jenkins
Samuel A. Lewis
Alton Becnetsi
Roderick Jones
Dace Schell
Pole Court
John Keller
Buckeystown
John Felton
Joseph D. Whipp
Philadelphia
Frederick
W. H. O'Hare
South Market Street
John &. Newman
Newman
Montevue
Two Local Players to Get Chance with Indians
Herbie Young, 23, ex Washington Senator mascot, may get a chance with the Cleveland Indians this season or next spring. The former Grit bat hustler has been impressing as an outfielder in the Frederick Blue Ridge League. Billy Rapp, veteran scout of the Illinois State League, praises Young as a promising prospect. Young has three seasons of class D experience and is noted for speed on the bases and aggressive base running, with potential to improve fielding and hitting. A contract note mentions a State Roads Commission bridge project record with a separate bid by L. R. Colbert for $45,239.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbie Young
Washington
Cleveland Indians
Tate
Frederick Blue Ridge League
The
Indians
Billy Rapp
Ciub
India
State Roads Commission
Darnestern
Seneca
Darmestern
L. R. Coi
Bert
Fredericksburg
Two cars collide near Buena Vista Spring hotel intersection
A Ford roadster driven by W S Mercer of Frederick and a Buick coupe driven by Bernard Tates collided near the hotel road and highway to Monterey. Mrs Mercer suffered shock, but no injuries. Mercer, his wife, and Tates escaped unharmed. The crash occurred when Tates cut into the road, swinging the Ford into an embankment and denting fenders while damaging the Ford axle and wheel.
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Ford
W. S. Mercer
Frederick
Bernard Tates
Buena Vista Spring Hotel
Routerville
Monterey
Mercer
Ber
Weyrnesboro
Pa Tutes
Buick Cas
Buck Machine
George Brennan III Death Predicted Revealed
The article notes George Brennan III facing a predicted death due to septic poisoning. It reports relapses and an announced tearful withdrawal from further recovery efforts. The text is fragmentary and conveys a somber, obituary-like notice about Brennan’s condition and prognosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brennan III
Granted Divorce for Mary V Salow in Knox Court
Mary V. Salow of Knox, through attorney Reno Hats, granted absolute divorce from Brick Pa. She receives custody and guardianship of one child Gottfried F. Salow.
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Mary V. Salow
Knox
Reno
Brick
Gottfried F. Salow
Stabbing Case Dismissed After Court Hearing
A Garfield youth stabbing case was dismissed by Judge John S. Newman after Meda Kuhn 14 and David Williams 15 failed to prove intent or justify punishment. Witnesses described stones and threats after a Sunday church gathering, with warnings issued against further misconduct in Garfield.
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Ranlar
John S. Newman
Duvert Court
David Williams
Garfield
Meda Kuhn
Newman
Meda Kunn
Nim
Ragan Eline
Willams
Williams
David
Kuhn
Grace Williams
Morris Kefaaver
Smithsburg
Clarence Williams
Cita
Olive Lewis
Jo Remattes
Kuhnett
Harold Cross
Neda Kuhn
Kenneth Lewin
Susan Maxwell
Poe
Pee Marin J. Wals
C. & Brooks
Susan Maxw
Scottish Rite Temple Fund Targets 300000 In Baltimore Project
In a plan to build a new Temple on the southeast corner of Charles Street and 29th Street, Haltimore, the Scottish Rite Masons vow to raise 300000 for erection and equipment. The 185 by 192 foot site will allow landscaping and approaches, as 3400 Maryland Scottish Rite Masons are asked to contribute.
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Jon Ie Vral Chatrovatt
Charles Street Avenue
29Th Street
Haltimore
Maryland
Chambersburg Farmers to Visit Frederick for Stopover
About 400 to 650 farmers from Chambersburg area will travel to Frederick on Wednesday morning around 5 30. They will stop at the Fair Grounds for 20 to 30 minutes to be greeted by Frederick County Agricultural Society representatives and receive fair circulars before continuing to Washington. The stop was arranged by P M Hiteshew of the Chambersburg local organization. John T Best, president of the Society, Dr C H Curney, executive committee member, and Mr Hiteshew coordinated the visit.
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Chambersburg
Frederick
Tonte
Washington
Fair Grounds
Frederick County
Agricultural Society
P.M. Hifeshew
John T. Best
C. Hi. Curney
Hiteshew
Walton League forms Thurmont chapter with 40 charter members
Thurmont sportsmen and wildlife lovers organized the Thurmont chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America. G. Hunter Bowers and Edward Shaw explained the group’s aims. 40 charter members enrolled. Officers include Frederick Trescelt president J M Little first vice president Carl Gassell second vice president Howard W Bussard secretary treasurer and directors P D Ewing Lloyd Mackley Frank Fraley Howard Creager Frank Swearingen. An open meeting is planned for next Monday at the Thurmont theater and W A R BeI of Frederick offers a wrist watch to the member who catches the season’s largest bass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurmont
Igaak Walton League of America
G. Hunter Bowers
Edward Shaw
Frederick
League
Frederick Trescelt
Firs
J. M. Little
Arcond
Carl Gassell
Howard W. Bussard
P. D. Ewing
Lloyd Mackley
Frank Fraley
Howard Creager
Frank Swearingen
W. A. R. Bei
Frederics
Goldsborough Wife Sues Representative for Divorce
Mrs Goigsosrauen filed for divorce from Representative A Goldsborough in Den County Circuit Court. Case details indicate pending treatment and court actions as reports from August 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goigsosrauen
A Goldsborough
Den
Lonny
S. G
Sat
Woman Held for Stabbing Husband to Death
Mrs Fran Kirkwood, 26, was charged with murder after her husband, a veterinary surgeon, died from stab wounds in a local hospital. Police say she admitted stabbing him following a plan involving another person.
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Franxood
MD City
Submarine Sunk in Collision Near Italian Waters? 31 Lost
A naval collision near an Italian vessel reportedly sank a submarine with 31 sailors feared dead. Officials confirm the incident and are initiating search and rescue operations as crews assess damage and potential environmental impact.
Plans for Montgomery County Fair Pageant Feature
Clarence L. Gipin will serve as grand marshal for the Montgomery County Agricultural Society pageant at Rockville during the five day Montgomery County Fair August 21 to 25. About 20 young county women on horseback will participate, led by Mrs. Herbert L. Diamond and others. The pageant traces the county’s agricultural development since 1845, staged on Wednesday and Thursday of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence L. Giipin
Montgomery County Agricultural Society
Rockville
Herbert L. Diemond
Andrew J. Cummings
Alvery F. Drake
Eleanor Diamond
Margaret Jones
Elimbe
Gordes
Agriculture
Tange
University of Maryland
A. J. Patterson
Ade Stamp
E. T. Oswald
Reuben Brigham
Baltimore & Ohio
Rathrosd
Cy. Mi
Setushy
Los Angeles Gangland Revenge Noted After Fatal Shooting
A chaotic late night scene in Los Angeles describes gunfire that killed a man and wounded his wife. Police report witnesses heard shots from an adjoining room as masked figures entered the home and fled, leaving behind alleged threat badges. The event suggests gang retaliation and ongoing violence in the city.
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Oeasire
Sotau
Binth Ako
Telatire
Mana Binet
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Iale
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von Keler
Pees Pole Ae
DR. O'Toole
Cablegram
U. S
Braddock Heights
Mrs. Kemp
Gervee Rothenheeles
Sis
OW. Walck
Edith Wertheimer
Ems Moecre
Helen Reed
Peal Thomas
Grace Bletcher
Gladys Waick
Mary Louise Lochner
Hope Eva Thomas
Lite Woe
Elizabeth Hermann
Jessie Webster
Exe Hine
Mary Motter
Catherine Keyser
Haida Burke
Gihxis Walch
Linian Store
Janet Burrs
Charlotte Motter
Kiva Batie Oeata
Liliajana Margeres Thoma
Legion
Cumberland
Nave
Quete
Samir
Wisevinein
Merber
Hoover
Bo McDowell
Clarence True Wii
Hoard
Temer
Pubile Morris
Methodist Church
Tie
Thomas Neighan
Barbara LaMar
Washington Baseball Club
Wsrd
Keller
Quarrel
Phila
Scout
Young
Frederick Woman
Veemlan
Opius
Woge
Vishts
Scottish Rite Fund
Bu Cary
Serre
Form Walton
Thurtent Organization
Liberty and Directors
T. A. Goldsborough
Rome
Adriatic
Montgomery County
Los Angeles
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