Rich Men Arrested in Death of Young Woman
Miami officers detained John Goebel real estate operator Frank Goebel and W B Hanley after a woman's dying statement linked the trio to the death of 22 year old Hl Hunt. A powder found near their location and a bottle drink were sent for chemical testing while deputies seek to verify the woman's charges and the suspected poison.
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Associated Press
Miami
Fla
John Goebel
Daytona
Frank Goebel
W. B. Hanley
Hl. B. Hunt
Hanley
Legion Auxiliary Names Delegates to Convention
The American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Delegates to the state convention in Hagerstown on August 27 28 and 29 were elected: Mrs Burely Mrs John H Albaugh Mrs Erwin Kump and Mrs Charles B Houck. Alternates are Mrs Liz Shook Mrs Claggett Rems burg Mrs R L Hammond and Mrs K S Crumbaugh. Frederick delegates register at Hotel Hamilton during the three days of the convention. Mae Burkan state president presided as national committee woman for 1926 and national officers will be chosen for the Omaha convention in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Francis Scott Key
George Burely
Hagerstown
Burely
John H. Albaugh
Erwin Kump
Charles 8. Houck
Williz. Shook
Claggett
Remsburg
R. L. Hammond
K. S. Crumbaugh
Frederick
Hotel Hamilton
Women’s Club
Mae Burkan
National Committee
Omaha
State Roads in Frederick County Widened by Repairs
The State Roads Commission maintenance crews are widening edges on the Buckeystown pike and the Emmitsburg road. Repairs extend from Adamstown pike to Lime Kiln and from Emmitsburg to near Hansonville, with plans to complete to Georgetown pike and Worman's Mill. District Engineer W. F. Childs notes other roads show wear but no further repairs this year.
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Frederick County
Buckeystown Pike
Emmitsburg State Road
Buckeystown Road
Adamstown Pike
Georgetown Pike
State Roads Commission
W. F. Childs
General stock list loses ground in morning trade
New York reports stock selling pressure as the general list drops during the morning. Cautionary bear selling exceeds profit taking as professionals test the market with a technical reaction. Rais and industrials offer steadying influence amid mixed Banfe operations. Close is steady with about 1,509 shares traded.
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Associated Press
New York
Commission House
Rais
Week of Aussia
Banfe
Barn Fire Destroys Farm near Boyds Maryland
A large barn on the estate of Mrs. Estelle Sponseller near Boyds Montgomery County burned late Saturday afternoon. Loss about 3500 with 1000 bushels of unthreshed wheat and dairy equipment belonging to tenant William L. White. White’s loss about 4000. Spontaneous combustion suspected. Rockville volunteers arrived too late to save contents. Insurance partially covers the loss.
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Boyds
Estelle Sponseller
Frederick
Montgomery County
Wiliam L. White
White
United Brethren Reunion at Braddock Heights
The third annual United Brethren churches and Sunday Schools reunion for Frederick and Washington counties will be held at Bradock Heights on Thursday. Bishop William M. Bell of Harrisburg will deliver the principal address. The Quincy Orphanage band will perform a sacred concert along with St. Pauls United Brethren Sunday School orchestra. Local vocal and reading acts are also planned, and a large crowd is expected.
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United Brethren Churches and
Frederick
Washington
Braddock Heights
William M. Bell
Harrisburg
United Brethren Church
Quincy
Hanbersburg
St.Paul's
United Brethren Sunday ‘School
Hagerstown
Mail pouch stolen from train near Highwood
An unusual mail robbery occurred when a pouch of registered mail thrown from a Chicago and North Western train was seized by a man who jumped into a car and drove away. The Highwood postmaster said such mail can hold up to $4,000. The sheriff was alerted and a search is underway for the thief.
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Associated Press
Waukegan
Highwood
Here
Chicago and Northwestern
Wankecan
Aldermen to Meet on Paving and Garbage Contract
Bids for paving Chapel alley will be opened at tonight's regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen in City Hall. The three year garbage collection contract for Frederick will also be awarded. The board expects other important matters. The note adds that watches were first successfully manufactured by machinery in 1849.
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Chapel Alley
Montiny
Lloyd C. Culler
Frederick
Daily health guidance from Surgeon General Dr Huch Cumming
The Mews presents a series by Dr Huch Cumming, surgeon general of the U S Public Health Service, offering plain health advice for NEA Service and The News. They begin today and will run daily, with Tacie Sam's personal physician explaining how to stay well.
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Huch
Cumming
U. S. Public Health Service
NEA
Sam
MacMillan Arctic Expedition Abandons Planned Exploration
The MacMillan Arctic Expedition will curtail its full exploration program this year due to early ice and fog. From Etah Greenland the team will pursue other objectives as the National Geographic Society confirms Cape Hubbard base and advance plans are not feasible amid unusual weather.
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Associated Press
Washington
Macmillan Arctic Expedition
Polar Sea
Northland
MacMillan
Etah
Greenland
National Geographic Society
Cape Hubbard
Society
Coolidge to leave Northampton home for Swampscott trip
President Calvin Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge will depart from the homestead of his father in Northampton after an overnight stay with Grace I. Goodhue. They will then proceed to Swampscott and likely arrive at the summer White House by Friday afternoon. Dennis Shankle of Frederick reports a light green snake he found near Sugar Loaf Mountain. He brought it to The News-Post in a jar for identification.
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Associated Press
Plymouth
President Coolidge
Coolidge
Northampton
Mass
Dennis Shankle
Frederick
Route 6
Urbana
Sugar Loaf Mountain
Mr. Shankle
Yallow
John W Grimes
Yellow Springs
Ad Linton
News-Post
Man Arrests in Mellon Threat Case in Kansas City
Reene, arrested in Kansas City, confessed to authoring a threatening letter to Secretary of the Treasury Andrew Mellon. He claimed divine instruction to kill Mellon over perceived laxity in enforcing the prohibition amendment.
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Kansas City
Andrew W Mellon
Secretary of the Treasury
Melons
Mie
Reenie
Mellon
Water Pressure Drop Traced to Sand in Mains
City officials including Mayor Culler probe cause of water shortage amid low pressure. Inspection suggests sand washed into mains when new storage dam opened. Fire engine test found large sand buildup. hydrants to be opened to drain sand. Weather to cool with chance of showers. Woodsboro sale nets 11200. Brunswick picnic draws large crowd.
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Culler
Umits
Jumor Atto
Sixth
Market Streets
Burch
Norman, Byrd and
Whitman
Emory
Crum
Chestnut Farms Wheat Field Sets Record Yield
Walkersville proprietor Dr. Will L. Payne reports threshing completed with a record wheat field. About 1,481 bushels were realized from less than 24 acres at Chestnut Farms.
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Walkersville
Will L. Payne
Fresh Air Kiddies Enjoy Camp Life Near Braddock Heights
Activities at the Fresh Air Fund Camp near Braddock Heights progress well under Oscar B Grove. All 25 children are well and enjoy circus visits, swimming, Chanfauqua programs, and a minstrel show by Middletown Scouts. Local support comes from Joseph D Baker and others. Otis Whitmore faces assault and battery charges in police court at 7 pm, arrested by Constable Charis W Smith.
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Otis Whitmore
Daysvile
Clyde Tilman
Charis W Smith
Fresh Air Fund
Braddock Heights
Oscar B. Grove
Christy Brothers Circus
Joseph D. Baker
Holmes D. Baker
Charles Conley
Oscar E Grove
Edward Miller
James Fisher
Middletown
John L. Burton
Excursion Ship Disaster Claims 32 Dead and Rising Toll
A ship explosion during a seaside excursion left 32 dead with additional dying victims as rescue and recovery efforts continue. Authorities and local officials coordinate aid while families await updates on the injured and missing aboard the vessel.
Juvenile Court Asked To Act In Three Child Cases
The Frederick county Juvenile Court is urged to take three children into custody after petitions by County Probation Officer Miss Louise D Nelson. Mamie Hargett three, and Charlotte and Clara Fogle thirteen and eleven, face alleged neglect and abuse prompting hearings set for August 21.
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Frederick County
Louise D. Nelson
Mamie Hargett
William
Sadie Hargett
Fritztown
Charlotte
Clara Fogle
Albert Fogle
East Patrick Street
Thomas Ecker
Mt. Airy
Ecker
Charles Haines
Glenn H. Worthington
Children's Carnival at Heights Tonight
A Braddock Heights Community Center carnival opens in the Heights auditorium at 6 pm with a program of professional dancers from Carlin's Park Baltimore, a child playlet, and dancing to benefit the playgrounds fund. Featured acts include Charleston by four jig dancers and two pros, directed by Charles Opel Jr, followed by Braddock Heights children’s performance under Miss Elizabeth Poole.
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Braddock Heights
the Heights
Carlin’s Park
Baltimore
Charles Opel, Jr
Chares Cocker
Charre
al Playlet
Braddock Heighin
Childoren
Elizabeth Poole
Opel
Atlantic City
Comunity Center Committee
W. T
Cleveland
Ohio
Missouri
Steamer Mackinac Disaster Kills and Scalds Newport Outing
The Mackinac steaming from Newport to Pawtucket suffered a massive steam burst leaving 32 dead and 41 badly burned. Passengers rushed to railings as crews and naval launches aided survivors. Government investigators were ordered to probe the incident with conflicting reports on boiler failure.
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Newport
Mackinac
Narragansett Hay
Pawtucket
Lord Tos
Providence
R. L
Appleboro
Mass
Naval Hospital
Assengers
Lannehes
Wyoming
Covernment
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General Stock List
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Henry Adams
Wilmington
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A. R. Clawson
Lodi
M’millan
Father
Woodsboro
Marry Sharetts
Frank T. Crum
E. L. Stite- Ivy
Brunswick
Clear Springs
Mary
Mildred
Church Street
Thomas Gibson
S. Marshall
State Normal School
Salisbury
Thompson
W. K. Kligaman
Frederick High School
G. Lloyd Palmer
Board of Education
Supt
Palmer
Misa Margaret Linthicum
Hal Lee Ott
Mra J. L .C
Florence Jenking
Columbia University
Supt. Palmer
Calvin Dorsey
Walter Malone
Guy KX
Alton Y. Bennett
Defenge
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Pawtucket, R. I
George J. Kelley
Blackstone Valley
Government
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