Maryland Legion Convention to Feature Gen Hines Visit
Brigadier General Frank T. Hines of the Veterans Bureau will attend Frederick Maryland for the fifth Annual Convention of the Maryland Department of the American Legion. Delegates begin registering Thursday afternoon at the Francis Scott Key Hotel mezzanine with a First Regiment Band concert that evening.
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Frank T. Hines
Veterans’ Bureau
Maryland Department of the American Legion
Frederick
Hines
Francis Scott Key
Frederick A. Reynolds
One Hundred and Fifteenth Infantry
Lloyd
Suller
Sioa
Hanson E. Ely
The
War College
Washington
A. E. Woods
University of Maryland
Francia Scott Key
Bine and Grey
Memorial Hall
Middletown
Mr. Husad
Mt. Qhret
Anvillary
Legion
Emmitsburg
Braddock Heights
James A. Draw
Five men under arrest for wild Allendale Inn hold up
A man named Herman Sakoosa of Brooklyn and four others are in custody in Monroe Michigan after a spectacular hold up at the Allendale Inn outside Detroit. Oscar Reinhardt, a motorcycle policeman, was killed during the event. Police believe seven gunmen carried out the raid and later shot the officer. A posse of over a thousand searched for the remaining gang members. their car was found abandoned.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Herman Sakoosa
Brooklyn
Monroe
Mitch
Allendale Inn
Oscar Reinhardt
Mellon agrees to remain in Coolidge cabinet
Secretary Mellon announced after a conference with President Coolidge that he would stay in the cabinet. The Washington report from The Associated Press notes Mellon confirmed his continued tenure in the Treasury role amid ongoing government discussions.
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Mellon
Associated Press
Washington
The
Treasury
Coolidge
Two Wards Vanish from Children Aid Society
County officials search for Russell Gibson sixteen who disappeared from the Krantz farm near Frederick after visiting by an uncle Roy Gibson of York Pennsylvania. He is described as five nine, light hair blue eyes. Byron Stull fourteen also missing after leaving home seeking work. Added note that both wards had left with apparent consent.
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Russell Gibson
Henry Krantz
Frederick
Gibson
Krantz
Frederick High Scohol
Children’s Aid Society
Roy Gibson
York
Louise Nelson
Ruse Pearl
West Sixth Street
Charles Zimmerman
Mount Carmel
Mr. Zimmerman
Stull
Miss Nelson
Soil Improvement Special Starts Weeklong Train Tour
The soil improvement special leaves Camden station Baltimore at 8 am for a week long tour across Baltimore Harford Cecil Carroll Howard Anne Arundel Prince George s Garrett Allegany Washington Frederick and Montgomery counties. Stops include Cowenton Aberdeen and Childs with two hour sessions for farmers to submit soil samples for tests and receive free lime and lectures on soil fertility. Dr A G McCall notes lime is key to soil fertility and must be chemically tested to determine proper quantity. The train operates with B&O Railroad University of Maryland Eastern Division of the National Lime Association and state and county Farm Bureaus. Tuesday stops at Mt Airy Sykesville and Woodstock will rally farmers from neighboring counties.
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Gamden Station
Baltimore
Harford
Cecil
Carrow
Howard
Ane Arundel
Prince George's
Garrett
Allegany
Washington
Frederick
Montgomery Countes
Cowenton
Aberdeen
Souls Department
University of Mary and Experiment Station
Maryland
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
University of Maryland
National Hame Association
State
Mt Airy
Sykesville
Woodstock
Carroll
Montgomery
Trial of Court Clerk for Murder Opens in Cumberland
The Associated Press reports at Cumberland Courthouse that Robert O Garrett, clerk of Cumberland county circuit court, stands trial for murder alongside his brother Larkin C Garrett in the June slaying of Rev. Edward S Pierce. A prior mistrial halted the case for Larkin Garrett amid constitutional and venue issues. The new trial commences with grounds again debated.
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Associated Press
Cumberland Courthouse
Robert O Garrett
Cumberland County
Larkin C Garrett
Edward S Pierce
Lar-kin Garrett
Pivotal Shares Decline Amid Sympathetic Market Selloff
In New York on August 20 professional traders took profits after five days of gains. Pivotal stocks led the retreat with broad sympathy selling across the market. Call money opened at four and three quarters percent. the closing was steady with volume near 600000 shares.
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Associated Press
New York
Frederick Soldiers Memorial Site To Be Selected
A design committee meeting chaired by Judge Glenn H Worthington will meet Friday at 3 PM at the YMCA to choose a site in Court House Park for the Soldiers Memorial. Sculptor G Moretti reports rapid construction progress and final tablet names have been approved. unveiling is aimed for Armistice Day.
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Frederick
Glenn H. Worthington
Y M,c. A
Ascuss
Court House Park
G. Moretti
Pittsburgh
Opening of Coal Parley Delayed in Atlantic City
The wave conference between anthracite operators and the miners union, led by Samuel D Warriner and John T Lewis, opened three hours late due to late arrivals. Negotiations, resumed with US Coal Commission oversight, include a 20 percent wage increase, full union recognition with check off, and a six hour workday.
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Associated Preas
Atlantic City
Miners’ Union
Samuel D Warriner
John T Lewis
United Mina Workers
United States Coal Commission
Two Autos Wrecked Near Hagerstown No Injuries
Frederick residents Charles A. Sifford and Jacob B. Tyson escaped unharmed after their Ford roadster was side swiped near Funkstown. Roy W. Poole and son Preston, in a Hupmobile, were also badly damaged when Wetzel reportedly attempted to pass between the two oncoming cars. Both incidents led to tow backs to Hagerstown for repairs with no injuries reported.
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Frederick
Wagerstown
Charles A. Sifford
Pennsylvania
Mr. Sifford
Jacob B. Tyson
Hagerstown
Funkstown
Tyson
Punketown
Sifford
Roy W. Poole
Poole
Preston Poole
Predicts Sensations in Clara Philips Case
New York, August 20. Silent on Clara Philips, Los Angeles murderess he is accused of aiding, but he talks of revolutions in Honduras. Jesse C. Carson, a former Los Angeles grocer, waits in a New York hotel for funds to return home. He claims ground glass was placed in his food in Honduras and plans to discuss the Philips case only after returning to Los Angeles. He predicts surprises and a story never heard.
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Associated Press
New York
Clara Philips
Los Angeles
Hammer
Honduras
Jesse C. Carson
Philips
Typhoon toll 346 dead as 1000 missing in Korea
A Seoul report to The Associated Press notes 346 died and more than 1,000 are missing after recent tidal waves and storms in Korea's far western provinces. Extensive property and house damage is reported.
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Preas
Tokio
Seoul
Korea
Robbers Take $10,000 From Vancouver Gambling Club
Two masked men robbed the Seventh Battalion Club on Granville Street in Vancouver, collecting about $10,000 from roughly a dozen card players after a 45 minute hold up. The same report notes real estate broker Grayson H. Mercer selling a brick two story dwelling on East Fifth Street to J. Wilbur Warner with possession set for October 1.
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Vancouver
B. C
Stodey
Seventh Battalion
Granville Street
Grayson H. Mercer
Waler B. Cutsall
East Fifth Street
J. Wilbur Warner
Win a Prize In the News Today Contest
A newspaper advertisement feature offers a prize contest with $5 for first, $3 for second, and $2 for third. Readers cut out model kitchen parts and a housewife silhouette from local business ads, align them with top-page pictures, and mail by six o’clock Thursday evening August 23 to the Contest Editor, News-Post.
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News-Post
Boy Slightly Hurt After Bicycle Knockdown on West Patrick
Addison Moberly, about 14, son of Cornelius Moberly, was knocked from his bicycle by an automobile on West Patrick Street around 5:30 this morning. George P. Buckey, Baltimore furnace dealer, drove the car west on the same street and the fender struck the handlebars as Moberly attempted to cut in front to Rentz Street. He suffered facial cuts but the impact was minor due to the slow speed. He was taken to Dr. RB Hedges and then home, with reports noting several past mishaps.
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Addison Moberly
Cornelius Moberly
West South Street
West Patrick Street
Young Moberly
George P. Buckey
Baltimore
Moberly
Rentz Street
RB. Hedges
Catrin Summers
Itashans
Weather Mix Signals Mild Shift Toward Fall
Today's forecast blends summer warmth with hints of autumn. Skies stay dry after last week's rain of 1.25 inches, winds turn northward bringing cooler temperatures. Sunday highs neared 70s, nights dipped to mid-50s, and pear harvest moods appear as leaves redden and fall hints rise.
Open Air Service Draws Hundreds With Music and Sermons
An audience of about 500 to 600 gathered at West Patrick Street for an open air service led by the Leaders' Bible Class. Rev. Leslia Bowers delivered a second question address on “Where Is Thy Brother?” with special music by Dorothy Robb and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. B. Censor. Prayers were offered by G. W. Shoemaker and Rev. Dr. J. Paul Wright, followed by a Methodist Sunday School Band concert. Dr. J. Arthur Winn preached at 11. Upcoming events include cottage prayer at John Brown’s, a Wednesday prayer service, and next Sunday’s open air service at the Washington Street School with Boys’ Brass Band concert.
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West Patrick Street
Leslia Bowers
Dorothy Robb
J. EB. Censor
Braddock Heights
G. W. Shoemaker
J. Paul Wright
Ellis G. Williams
Washington Street
Boys’ Brasax Band
Co Workers Bible Class
Doubs
H. Ray Smith
Eight Hour Day Draws Many to Steel Mills
Pittsburg August 20 The eight hour day in steel mills draws workers new to the industry and prompts managers and agents to predict the labor shortage will ease as plants move to a three shift schedule. No exact job applicant figures are available but inquiries increase with little impact on production.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Tilt Managera
Yiredicanlg
Jilts Minister To Marry Here Elopement Revealed
Harry Nicely of Berryville and Miss Katherine Pifer of Jefferson County slipped away in the early hours and wed in All Saints church. Rev Douglass Hooft performed the ceremony after a hurried elopement prompted by plans for a Birmingham preacher’s wedding.
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Hamlet
Harry Nicely
Berriville
Katherine Pifer
Jefferson County
J.C Maeke
Birmingham
Ala
Miss Pifer
Mr. Maske
Methodist Episcopal Church
Middleway
Flogging crackdown prompts martial law considerations in Georgia
Macon reports three alleged flogging leaders in custody as Adjutant General Cox heads to Atlanta to advise Governor Walker on martial law. Suspects S. Rit, C L 8, Dy, and J C Hudson, from East Mayon, refuse to speak. Governor Walker pledges possible National Guard deployment to Bibb County if needed. Sheriff Hicks confirms readiness to respond to emergencies.
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Associated Press
Macon
Cox
Atlanta
Walker
City Ana County
S. Rit
CL 8
DY and
J.C. Hudson
East Mavon
Walther
Natonal Guard
Bibb Jounty
Hicks
Fair to Open Tomorrow at Rockville Fair
Preparations for the Rockville Fair are near completion and will open Tuesday morning, running through the week. An extra day is added with automobile contests replacing horse races on Saturday, featuring new attractions and a same lineup of officials led by President Clarence T. Gilpin and Secretary John F. Munneaster.
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Rockville Fair
Odd Fellows Rally for New Home Next Week in Frederick
Arrangements are set for the Odd Fellows rally at Winchester Hall on Tuesday at 8 p.m. under District Deputy and Zone No. 3 auspices. About 10,000 to 15,000 visitors are expected for ceremonies, including cornerstone layings for the New Home near Frederick. Governor Ritchie and mayors will speak, with a parade at 2 p.m. and three cornerstones to be laid for the central building, children’s cottage, and aged care cottage.
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Rally of
Odd Fellows
Winchester Hall
Grand Master's Association
Zone No
Inter
Frank I. Duncan
Ster
William J. Wilkinson
William A. Jones
Measter H. Dorsey Etchigan
Robert A. Bennett
C. We. Smith
Brunswick
A. Frank Miller
Mt. Airy
C. Thomas Summers
Elk Ridge Lodge
J. F. Bittle
Good Samaritan Lodge
Thurmont
George J. Damuth
King David Lodge
Frederick
E. G. Haugh
Fidelity Lodge
New Market
William H. Hogarth
Progberity Lodge
Charles
A. Smith
Rainbow Lodge
Lindon
A. Roy Warner
Montgomery Lodge
Damascus
J. J. Burdette
St. Bteplen's
Poolestille
C. V. Conaway
Frederick City
S. Eimer Brown
South Monyteim
Woltsville
George
Stottlemyer
Adamstown
B. Frank Gibeon
Maryland Heights
Hesper's
W. E. Miller
King Darta” Lodge
Ray Cornerston
Maryland
Oda
Herald
Rebekahe
Cumberland
Allegany County
Saul Praeger
Grand Lodge
Department of Maryland
Theodore D. Schek
John B. Spence
Towsons Chiltren
W. James Wilkinson
Baltimore
A. T. White
Mount Lake Park
Monumental Lodge
Rebekrhs
London pessimistic note over Poincare reparations
London reports a cautious, bleak mood awaiting France's note on reparations. Poincare's inflexible stance is seen shrinking hopes for a quick solution, signaling more contentious notes and prolonged debate between nations. Meanwhile Marshall Grumbine fractures his left arm after a late morning fall near Miss Ela Houck's home. doctor Tyson attends him as he recovers.
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Associated Press
London
Downing Street
France
Poincare
Foreign Office
of Clals Thera
Marshall Grumbine
Court House
Ela Houck
North Market Street
Dr. Tyson
Mr. Grambine
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Vets Bureau
Francis Scott Key Hotel
First Regiment
Byron Stull
Eliott Cheatham
Atlanta, Ga
League of Women Voters
Pivotal
Magerstown
Clara Phillips
James G. Carson
News Today
West Patricktreet
Teday
Iit
Washington St
Paris
Gladys
Gladys Benedict
Europe
Virginia
Georgia
Rockville
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