Hotel Braddock Fire Destroys Mountain Inn
Fire at Hotel Braddock Heights destroyed the 24 year old inn early this morning. About 50 guests escaped with clothing and valuables, uninsured or partially insured losses estimated at 75 000 to 100 000 dollars. Fire fought by Frederic Independents and Citizens Truck Company, water from Braddock Heights pool. Several prominent guests including Dr Julian Morgenstern and Philadelphia residents evacuated. hotel site to be rebuilt by local investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock
George Ifert
Gladstone Williams
Mr. Croghan
James O. Winsted
Philadelphia
Julian Morgenstern
Bebrew Unions College
Cincinnati
Leto
Small
Greenecaum
Phiadelphia
H. C. Albauzh
L. B. Sebers
York
Harry Blanchard
Phil
Elizabeth West
Richmond
Lewis H. Knock
Fred
Croghan
BP. E. Long
Frederick
George William Smith
Braddock Heights
TeLor
Gr HL Staley
Harss Wardman and Associates
Washington
Focal
Leslie N. Goblentz
Michael
Secret Mig
Reters EL Devania
Long
Cravies A. Opel, Jr
Faye
Fire Truck Collision Injures Local Youth
A junior fire company hose wagon struck a pole on West Patrice street injuring George McCracklin as he attempted to board. The truck, driven by F. Thomas, skidded after McCracklin grabbed for the left side and was dragged. McCracklin suffered cuts and bruises but no broken bones and was taken home. No other injuries were reported. The Lewistown Association held a Friday meeting, planning a community hall fundraiser and electing trustees Frank M McGrath, Merril H Ramsburg, J A Foster, and W L Beil. Shemnan P Bowers of Frederick was made an honorary member. The group set a future meeting for September 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George MecCracklin
Junior Fire Company
Patrice Street
McCracklin
Fie
Patrick Street
College Avenues
PB. F. Thomas
Carrie
West Patrick Street
Lewistown Association
Lewistown Ci
J. G. McGrath
Associaton
Five Trust
Frank M
G. McGrath
Merril H. Ramsburg
J. A. Foster
W.u.l R. Beil. Shemnan P . Bowers
Frederick
Association
Fourth Concert at Baker Park by Baker Pack Orchestra
The fourth concert in Baker Park will be held Tuesday evening at 7.40 o'clock. Osborne Price conducts the program with soloist Hershberger and Anne Hobe in the lineup. The Baker Pack Orchestra will perform under the direction of Price in a mixed program with light selections.
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Nurth
Baker Park
Baker Pack Orchestra
Osborne Price
Gharse
Anne Hobe
Ail Prestram
Hershberger
Scloiss
President and Party Return to Washington
President and Mrs Hoover return to Washington after a weekend at a fishing lodge. Allan Hoover and Mrs Hoover Jr. remained behind. Allan had stomach trouble but is nearly recovered and may join in Washington today. The president spent the trip resting and aides were finishing crude stone dams along the Rapidan to create fishing holes.
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Washington
Eens Audbergh
Hoover Jr
Capital
Ington
Rapidan
Two Arrests Reported For Liquor Charges
Two arrests were reported on liquor charges involving Mr. and Mrs. Clinton West of All Saints street. The incident began around 6:45 Sunday morning on South Market street when Officer Bartgis observed two men fleeing with a jug. A pursuit ensued, one man dropped the jug. a search warrant yielded jars and an oil container at the Christie place.
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Clinton West
All Saints Street
Cit
South Market Street
Sen Bartgis
All Saints
Market Street
Iater
J. Mibury
Bartgis
Liter Brown
C. Roathertek
Sheri Wiliam Steiner
Manin Walsh
Bartsis
Auto Violation Case Delayed in Mt Airy Court
Herbert Burdette faces reckless driving and operating a vehicle under the influence charges after a collision with the Barneses near Frederick Ridgely. Judge Bowers postponed the case to August 17 at 10 30 AM. Bail set at 3000. Other defendants faced fines or held for grand jury actions.
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Herbert Burdette
Imear Mt. Airy
Burdette
Frederick
Ridectite
Byrrees
Bernes
Grabill
Airy
John J. Cassidy
Poiiceman
R. Buzzard
Blizzard
John W. Hood
Earl Hoy
Tests Planned for Schneider Plane on Wednesday
Admiral Mor Bureau announced a test of the Schneider Cup plan for Wednesday in Washington. The report mentions pilots, officials, and party attendees, including names like O'Neal and Mrs. Putman amid a birthday celebration context.
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Schneider
Washington
Admiral Mor Bureau
Ington
Caty Adariz
Jahr
Mofet
O'Neal
Geerse
Raymond Putman
Grage S&s
Man Held In Death Of Shaw Released Today
Walter Jewell who was held in the death of Shaw near Carroll streets East All Saints was released after police questioned others linked to the case. Medical tests of blood could not be conclusive and authorities concluded no action warranted at this time. Shaw, 42, was found dead Tuesday morning after being seen alive Monday evening. a fractured skull was listed as the cause by Dr C S Brooks.
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Walter Jewell
Gathrey
Wiliam M. Storm
Shaw
Hitle
Jewell
Storm
Carrol Street
Old Colored Church
C. 5.Reoks
Dus
Rice
Emmitsburg Community Picnic Date Set at Shrivers Grove
The Emmitsburg Community Association announces its annual picnic at Shrivers Grove on August 28 along the Emmitsburg Taneytown State road. A grand parade starts at 1:00 pm, followed by a two-class horse shoot and amateur tournament with prizes, plus pageants and entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmitsburg
Department
Orig Sereves
Five Eastern States And Canadian Province Rocked By Earthquake
A series of earthquakes rattled five eastern states and a Canadian province with varied intensity. Widespread tremors woke sleepers, toppled dishes, and damaged buildings from Springtidd Massachusetts to Toronto, with notable damage in western New York and Utica where a church wall collapsed and a factory chimney fell.
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Springtidd Mass
Ashabula
Onia
Pennsylvania
Mercy
Toronto
New York
Intervala
Canandaigua
Alfred
Binghamton
Utica
Methodist Episcopal Church
Une
Warpaw
Wyoming County
Uhl Charged With Exceeding Speed Limit In Middletown
G Clinton Uhl chairman of the State Roads Commission says he drove a Baltimore borrowed car when charged with speeding and other vehicle violations. Sergeant Cassidy cited him for about 37 mph in Middletown and questioned his registration. Uhl claims others drove similar speeds and protested what he called a lack of decent courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
G. Clinton Uhl
State Roads Commission
Middletown
J. J. Cassidy
State Police
Commission
Uhl
Zeppelin to clear for sailing Wednesday in world flight
Friedrichshafen Germany August 12 Hugo Eckener commander of the Graf Zeppelin ordered the dirigible cleared for sailing on the Tokyo leg of its round the world flight at 3 am Wednesday. Weather delays may push the start to the early morning. All permits visas and other requirements are in place as the giant airship readies to depart if weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friedrichshaies
Germany
Hugo Eckener
Promotion of Receives as Master of Superintendent
A note details the promotion of Receives to master of superintendent, highlighting esteem from residents. It references Mr Grove F Ee as a past figure in mechanics and a residence in Washington, noting he is son of Mrs Weaima tt Grove of Baltimore.
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Resi- Cad
Grove F Ee
Ratheid
Washington
Weaimatt Grove
Balizhore
Ritchie accuses Crabbe of offering aid to run for governor
In Maryland, Gov Albert G Ritchie says Anti-Saloon League leader Crabbe offered support for his next bid and backing for a state Volstead act. Crabbe had called for a governor focused on state business and less on states rights. Ritchie cited a written proposition circulated by Mr Baker and Crabbe's contemptible remarks, amid cracking speculation on politics and Prohibition policy.
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Acnapolix
Goverecg
Albert G. Ritchie
Geonpal
Stawammens
Ritchie
Crabbe
Mountain Lake Park
Anti-Saloon League
Maryland
Tig “Crabbe
Ritchles Aieswer
Aodale
Joseph D. Baker
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Frederic
Citigens Truck Company
Braddock Heights Water Company
Kathrin Cunningham
Catherine Haislip
Hotel Braddock
Atic
Collison
Baker Rake
Sonal
Clinton Christie
Atlantic
Cilr
Atser Ty
W. A. Burck
Bib. Barck
E. Brnare
Daythe Hasumen
Road Commission
Sergeant Cassidy
Zeppelin
Ank
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