Water pressure in city rises after mains cleaned
City water officials report pressure improvements following nightly flushing of mains and plugs to remove sand. Superintendent George A. Burck and crews work after dark, with Emory C. Cram noting sand amounts are small but clog risks loom from Fishing Creek lines. Bernard McCaffrey oversees daytime mountain line work. Crum says Fishing Creek lines underperform by about one million gallons daily. Officials believe conditions are improving and faults will be remedied soon.
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George A. Burck
Emory C. Cram
Fishing Creek
Bernard McCaffrey
Crum
County Replaces Wooden Bridges With Steel Ones County
The Board of County Commissioners reports new steel bridges replacing old wooden structures on county highways. A 40 foot steel bridge over a creek near Wolfs ville completes the replacement. Two more steel bridges will span Tom s Creek at Annandale in Emmitsburg district and Bennett s Creek in Urbana district. Concrete culverts are being built on the Woodsboro Creagerstown pike by contractors George H Albauzh and William Smith in Woodsboro.
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Board of County Commissioners
Wolfsville
Tom's Creek
Annandale
Emmitsburg
Bennett
Death toll rises in Newport steamer disaster
The death list mounted to 40 as four investigating boards met to determine responsibility for the boiler explosion on the Mackigan in Newport harbor. Four passengers are missing and eight more are not expected to survive. Four scalded victims died at hospitals, including a two year old child.
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Associated Press
Newport
Mackigan
Newport Harbor
Knights of Columbus Reunion At Pen Mar In Ninth Annual Outing
Members of the Knights of Columbus of Maryland and neighboring states gather for the ninth annual reunion at Pen Mar Aut 20 Baltimore sent about 1200 by special trains. Former U S Senator David Walsh of Massachusetts was named to deliver the principal address. Water power harnessed globally reaches 25,000,000 horsepower, with double that energy represented by a mighty flash of lightning.
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Associated Press
Fincetstown
Aut
Poison Charged In Woman's Death By City Chemist
Miami report for the coroner's inquest cites city chemist Charles E. Morgan stating poison caused the death of Mrs. Hunt. She allegedly told deputies that John Goebel, Daytona real estate operator, forced her to drink from a bottle after earlier accusing him of stealing his $500 diamond ring and visiting her at the jail.
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Associated Press
Miami
Fla
Chas. E. Morgan
HI. .B. Hunt
John Goebel
Daytona
Goebel
Seven new faculty named at Maryland State School for the Deaf
Announcement today: Maryland State School for the Deaf opens with 165 pupils including 15 new entrants. Seven new faculty arrive from various states, led by superintendent Igna tius Bjorleeé. New trades building due November 1 will expand capabilities. fall opening events underway after a six week motor trip by Prof Bjorlee and Mrs. Bjorlee.
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Maryland State School For the Deaf
Ignatius Bjorleeé
As Iany
Elizabeth Moore
Elizabeth Anderson
Frances S. McClare
Alabama
Hannah A. Bickford
Worcester
Mass
Whittler School For Girls
Merrimac
Margaret Kent
Towson State Normal School
Mary C. Mauzy
North Carolina
Mary D. Cason
Mississippi
Margaret H. Lurber
Indiana
Mallicent Kinsman
Minmota
Marguerite Gremer
Helen Haight
Ohio
Frost
Bjorlee
iPiorlee
Byorlee
Wisconsin to Elect Senator September 22 and 29
Madison Aug 20 The special election to fill the unexpired term of the late Robert M La Follette will be held September 22 with a special primary set for September 15. Governor Blaine issued the call today.
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Associated Press
Madison
Wis
United States
Robert M. LaFoillette
Blaine
Tar and Feather Incident Near Burcettstown
Robert Norris, proprietor of a cleaning establishment, was tarred and feathered on a lonely road near Burcettstown after being lured into an automobile by masked men. The act occurred last night as part of a violent assault on a local business owner.
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Associated Press
Burcettstown
Pat
Auc
Robert Norris
Here
Brightwell jailed on wife beating charge in city
William R Brightwell of this city was arrested at his East Sixth street home by Deputies Crum and Radcliffe on a charge of beating his recently wed wife. He faces two warrants one for assault and battery and another peace warrant and is jailed awaiting a hearing when he is deemed fit to stand trial. The woman showed marks and bruises and she said he threatened to knock her out if she returned home. Brightwell has prior convictions including manslaughter in Martinsburg West Virginia and bootlegging in this city, with further license revocation and past jail time for automobile operation under liquor influence. He was reportedly intoxicated at arrest.
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William R. Brightwell
Crum and Radcliffe
Bnghtwell
East Sixth Street
Brightwell
Sherman P. Bowers
Brghtwell
Martinsburg
Seasonable Weather For State Crops Marks Week
Weather and crop conditions in Maryland for the week ending August 18 show seasonable weather with heavy first-half showers in the south and lighter on the north. Damage from a thunderstorm and hail occurred in southern Maryland. Crops and pastures improve. corn remains good to excellent, early corn eating heavily, late corn tasseling. Wheat, rye, oats harvests delayed by showers. potatoes and tomatoes ripening. canneries started. tobacco good but hail damaged. apples and peaches maturing. sugar corn and beans harvested. plowing for fall seeding advanced.
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Maryland
J. H. Spencer
Garrett County
Allegheny Mountains
Chesapeake
Baltimore Man Charged in Fatal City Collision
Charles Rooker a colored MLA Aicy is jailed in Baltimore while Maryland State Police investigate a deadly crash in which a colored child was killed. Details of the incident have not yet been released. Booker J, employed in Baltimore city, resides at Mt. Airy with his wife, formerly from New York City.
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Kils
Charles Rooker
Aicy
Baltimore City
Maryland
Booker J
Mt. Airy
New York City
Magruder and Harp wills dispose of estates to family
probate records show Rufus Harwood Magruder’s will filed for probate bequeathing 400 toward a Mt. Olivet monument for his father and family, with remainder to sister America I Magruder and then to Eleanor E Magruder and other relatives. George S Harp’s will dated 1925 names eight heirs and assigns Edna Alice Cramer guardian and John C Leatherman executor.
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Magruder
Harp
Rufus Harwood Magruder
Register of Wills
Villeo
Mt. Olivet
Sufus K. Magruder
America
I. Magrnder
Guy
Eleanor E. Magruder
Eleanor H. Magruder
Rufus H. Magruder
Zachariah C. Magruder
Jane
Janeth Magruder
George S. Harp
Stella M. Grossnickle
Mary
Talhelm
Stellla M. Grassnickle
Fannie B. Harp
May N. Billen
Murdle C. Moser
Upton V. Harp
Mary S. Talhelm
G. Hubert Warp
Edna Alice Cramer
Edna G. Harp
A. Glenn Cramer
Edna Alicea Cramer
Edna G Harp Cramer
Edna Aliee Cramer
John C. Leatherman
Myersville
John W. Eldridge
George B. Castle
Country Picnic Gains Massive Regional Attendance
Large crowds fill picnics across Montgomery and nearby counties from Manor Woods to Utica and Emmitsburg. Attendees travel from Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania aided by cars and better transport, signaling growing popularity that may last for generations.
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Wash
Ington
Carroll
Howard
Montgomery
Manor Woods
Retreat Grove
Barnesville
Emmitsburg
Utca
Rocky Ridge
Brunswick
Petersville
Liberty
Anen
Utica
Hanover
York
Frederick
Gettysburg
Cumberland
Baltimore
Washington
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
Montgomery County
Loudoun
Clarke
Frederick Counties
Berkely
Jefferson
W. Va
District of Columbia
Washington County
Washington Lincoln Memorial Proposed for Dakota Mountains
Rapid City South Dakota Aug 20 AP a national shrine modeled from nature s vagaries could rise in the Black Hills. Sculptor Gutzon Borglum and South Dakota residents envision Washington and Lincoln carved from a granite needle over 20 feet tall. They hope to raise 1 060 000 for completion with financial support from several wealthy patrons including a New York financier.
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Rapid City
S.D
South Dakota
Gutzum Borglum
United States
Washington
Lincoln
Borglum
Black Hills
Mount Harney
Tiere Borglum
National Memorial
New York
Tsoul Region Cleared By French Announced Fez Morocco
Fez Morocco August 20 The Tsoul region fully cleared of rebels by French forces with most tributaries and livestock surrendering Unconnected report mentions Bernard J White of near Thurmont losing his right leg to a train near Charmian Pennsylvania and a German newspaper quote about arresting criminals.
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Tsoul
Associated Press
Fez
French Morocco
Ihe
TWO TRY TO SWIM EIGHT MILES IN CHESAPEAKE BAY
Baltimore Aug 20 Lillian Cannon and George Lake both of Baltimore swam twelve miles from Telchester to Bay Shore two hours behind schedule. They started at 30 and hoped to reach Bay Shore by four this afternoon. The wind was eight miles an hour from the southwest and the water was smooth. Cannon announced if she succeeded in crossing the Bay today she would attempt the English Channel next year. Mackall chairman of the State Roads Commission urged Maryland motorists to avoid roadside vendors unless stands are set more than twenty feet from highways.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Lillian Cannon
George Lake
Telchester
Bay Shore
Bar Shore
Miss Cannon
Shea
Schilling Dies From Injuries After Railroad Accident
Grayson Schilling of Water street, about 36, fractured skull after falling 36 feet from a Baltimore and Ohio Railway bridge over the Monocacy near Frederick Junction. He died at Frederick City Hospital from brain hemorrhage after regaining brief consciousness, with funeral plans to be announced.
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Grayson Schilling
Water Street
Baltimore and Ohio
Frederick
Junction
Frederick City Hospital
Schilling
Frederick Junction
Monocacy River
Elworthy
Igomar W. Albaugh
Broadcast Program Set by Braddock Heights Orchestra
On September 9 the Braddock Heights orchestra and local soloists will broadcast a program from Station WCAP Washington with Roland BE supervising arrangements. A large Frederick turnout attended the Braddock Heights Children's Carnival Wednesday night. the event featured 15 professional dancers led by Prof. Charles Cockey and a playlet by Heights children under Miss Margaret Smith and Miss Elizabeth Poole. The carnival, planned by the Braddock Heights Community Center Committee, included fancy dancing such as buck and wing and the Charleston, followed by dancing in the pavilion.
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Braddock Heights
WCAP
Washington
Roland BE. Long
Frederick Persons
Charles Cockey
Cariin's Park
Baltimore
MacMillan Due in Maine About First of September
Portland Maine Aug 20 Donald MacMillan the explorer expects to return from Greenland next month if his plan holds. A radin preface reprized here today by editor D W Hoegt says all are well and looking forward to their return by September. If his schedule holds Lt Commander MacMillan will reach Wisconsin Meahout September 1. The Polish population in the United States numbers about 3 300 000. Jones I hear your wife had an accident with the car. Switch Oh it was not serious just a little pain was scratched of both.
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Associated Press
Portland
Donald Br.macmillan
Explorer
Vian
Greenland
Radin
D. W. Hoegt
Manizas
Nrening Express
MacMillan
Wiscassett
Meahout
United
Jones
Jardine Removes Head of Economics Bureau at Capital
Washington August 20 Dr Henry C Taylor chief of the Bureau of Agricultural Economics has resigned at Secretary Jardines request Thomas P Cooper dean of the Agricultural College University of Kentucky has been chosen to succeed him Taylor quit after Jardine who dislikes his policies directly requested it The secretary from a sick bed at Walter Reed Hospital sent word the resignation must be submitted promptly Taylor remained in office briefly then left Washington for a supposed vacation
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Washington
Henry C. Taylor
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Department
Jardine
Thomas P. Cooper
Agricultural College
University of Kentucky
de. Taylor
Taylor
Ocean Grove Hotel Fire Forces 250 Guests Out
Fire starting in the adjacent Tea Room swept the Nortand Hotel in Ocean Grove New Jersey injuring several and causing about 75 000 to 100 000 in damage. The blaze spread through a laundry room to baths and destroyed the two story rear structure and a connected one story building as guests evacuated to the boardwalk.
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Associated Press
Ocean Grove
N. J
Considerable Irregularity in General Market List
New York stock market opened with confused price movements as merger rumors spurred buying of low-priced southern and southwest shares. Copper group attracted fresh buying amid higher non ferrous metal prices. Call money stood at 4 percent. Trading closed irregularly with about 1,500,000 shares exchanging hands.
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Associated Press
New York
Virginia Youth Sentenced to Die for July Murder
Richmond Aug 20 Rudolph Disse was found guilty by a jury of murder in the first degree for shooting Henry Grady Carter on July 21 last. The jury deliberated less than an hour and the judge fixed sentence for execution in the electric chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richmond
Rudolph Disse
Henry Grady Carter
France and Spain end Riffian peace talks
Paris reports France and Spain have broken off negotiations with Abdi El Arim the Riffian chief. French and Spanish plenipotentiaries awaiting Riffian emissaries at Marrakesh have been recalled.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Spain
Abdi-El-Arim
Marillg
Coolidges Leave For Old Northampton Home
Plymouth Vermont August 20 President and Mrs Coolidge departed for their old Northampton Massachusetts home after an overnight stay and will head to Swampscott to reach the summer White House likely by tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Plymouth
Washington Man to Coach Middy Crews at Annapolis
Robert S. Bauer of Seattle, UW freshman crew coach, accepted an offer to lead the United States Naval Academy crew team and will report October 1. The item notes that school desks are too small for modern students and references the Stogie stereotype.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Wash
Robert S. Bauer
University of Washington
United States Naval Academy
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Columbia M. Willams
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Charles L. Magruder
Milton Jg, Urner Sr
Edwin Kemp
Milton G. Urner, Jr
Dakota Mountains
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Fhurmont
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Deutsche Juristen-Zeitung
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