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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Aug 21, 1926

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Phleeger Exits Treasurer Race Over Term Law

County Treasurer Clarence M. Phleeger withdraws from renomination after a law prevents a county treasurer from succeeding himself. Thomas A. Chapline remains the lone Republican candidate, with likely no opposition. Four-year terms set for most county offices starting 1930, except Clerk of the Court and Register of Wills whose terms run to 1927. The circuit judges’ terms are unaffected.

Clarence M. Phleeger Phleeger Circuit Court Phileeger Thomas A. Chapline Chapline Clerk of the Court Register of Wills

Sinn Files For Frederick County State's Attorney

Walter Sinn, attorney of Frederick, filed his certificate to seek the Frederick County State's Attorney seat. A longtime local figure, Sinn is active in the American Legion and several fraternal groups, secretary of the Frederick County Bar Association, a 1922 Maryland Law graduate, and no primary opponent is expected. The current Democratic nominee in November is incumbent William M. Storm.

Republican Party Frederick County Walter FE. Sinn Board of Supervisors of Elections Sinn American Lesson Frederick County Bar Association Frederick Bors University of Maryland Maryland William M. Storm

Harp Pilgrimage Set for Braddock Heights Next Year

A Harp Pilgrimage meeting at Braddock Heights today planned next year’s event for Sunday July 24 with an afternoon and evening program in the auditorium. Roscoe Brane of Washington DC presides with officers Fleck secretary and Bittle vice presidents. a descendants’ executive committee will include Miss Lapa Chaney Harti Boger Harp and Alice Leatherman Adams Cameron Eigenbrode. The group may invite all descendants of Daniel Harp who arrived in 1707 aboard the ship Movie. Canada’s gross agricultural wealth for last year totaled 942000 as compared with 308257000 the previous year.

Hotel Braddock Braddock Heights Harp Pilgrimage Association Roscoe H. Brane Washington, D. C Reno S. Harp Cyras F. Fleck John €. Leatheman D. Edgar Bittle Harp Pilst Braddock Heichts Cyrus F. Fleck Lapa Chaney Boonsboro Harti Boger Harp Alice Leatherman Adams Hazerdown Cameron Eigenbrode Thurmont Daniel Harp Rotterdam Enix Tenntylvania Association

Lake steamer Gerken sinks in Lake Erie three boats rescued

The Howard S. Gerken sank eight miles from Erie amid 82 mile per hour gale. The Maitland rescued 16 crewmen from two lifeboats, while a third lifeboat with four men drifted adrift and remained missing. One rescued man was found unconscious mid lake.

Cleveland, O Howard S. Gerken Erie Lake Erie Maitland Uranus Howard Wageman Gerken Nelson Seymour U. S Ashtabula Gale Cleveland Herman Waseman Howard Erie Peninsula T. H Heyman Howard S.gerken George McMinn Richard Freeman Herman Wageman William Logan Buffalo N. Y Intercity Radio Telegraph Company J. B. Gamble Canada

Potomac rises slowly no flood expected

Haserstown Aug 21 AP Potomac river rises two inches per hour since midnight at Williamsport with a six foot three inch rise noted at the Edison plant. Dam No 11 shows water nearly six feet over the dam while Hancock reports ten feet but no alarm in town. Rainfall absorption reduces flood risk though the watershed remains active.

Haserstown Potomac Williamsport Tiancock Potonia Maryland Potoac Edison Co Hancock

Valentino in No Immediate Danger After Surgery

New York Aug 21 AP Rudolf Valentino star of the movies underwent an appendicitis operation and removal of a gastric ulcer last Sunday. Today he suffered considerable discomfort from a slight spread of infection in the abdominal wall but physicians report nothing to cause anxiety at the present time.

New York Rudolph Valentino

Heads of Deaf Schools to Meet in October

The biennial convention of superintendents and principals of Schools for the Deaf in the United States and Canada will be at the Maryland State School for the Deaf in this city from October 25 to 28. Prof. Ignatius Bjorlee leads the planning with speakers from major deaf education groups and about 75 delegates expected from all states and Canada. A banquet opens the event, after which delegates visit Gallaudet College in Washington. The Maryland State School opens September 15 for the new year, with classes starting September 16, as Prof. Bjorlee coordinates plans and regional club meetings in Baltimore and Frederick.

Schools For the Deaf United States Canada Maryland WHL Washington Gallaudet College Enly St. Augustine Fla J. W. Jones School For the Deaf Ohio Augustus Rogers Kentucky Biorlee Girs Prof Bierlee Baltimore Maryland Social Service Club Frederick

Stock Prices Fall Amid Downgrade Fears On Wall Street

New York August 21 AP Stock prices slid sharply as traders priced in worries over brokers loans and speculative fears that further gains may not materialize. Bear selling hit many issues, with some small investors liquidating amid caution from large houses.

New York Wall Street Mhd Standard Oil Co N. J US Steel Corporation S Steel Gene Rin Stors Allied Chemical American Smelting Dupont Weworth Suwatra Amerian Diecist Syndicate American Safety Rager Pierce Artan Wooter Brake ROW Macy T-cersol Road Vteckearnings Cevecal Jana Jforeden Steel Perin

Two Buckeystown youths charged in canned goods theft

Deputy Sheriff Horace Radcliffe arrested two white boys aged 16 and 17 at Point of Rocks for larceny of canned goods from the Buckeystown canning factory where they were employed. Names given were Philip Goss and Charles Streigue of near Lucketts, Va. Two missing Black youths, Francis and Floyd Jones, are sought. The pair were jailed in Frederick after being brought back for a preliminary hearing. searches continue for the fugitives.

Buckeystown Horace Radcliffe Point of Reucks Philip Goss Charles Streigue Lucketts Francis Floyd Jones Radcliffe Beleving Point of Rocks Frederick

Spanish pistol plant to divert attention in Hall case

Somerville N J Aug 21 AP Special Prosecutor Simpson said a Spanish pistol given to investigators by a Philadelphia chauffeur was a plant to divert attention in the murder of Rev Edward Wheeler Hall and Mrs Eleanor Millis. He said the man who planted it is identified with a detective agency and will face arrest for obstructing justice. A detective reported the weapon came from two men and a woman who discussed the four year old murder. The trysting couple were killed with .22 caliber bullets.

NEA Service New York Wille” Stevens Frances Hall Somerville, N. J Edward Hall Ideanor Mills Henry de la Bruyere Carpender Wille Sidney Carpender Anocvar Cmsin Somerville Philadelphia Edward Wheeler Hall Eleanor Millis Simpson Hudson County Tam Wiliam Winterer

Man Killed by Engine in West Maryland Yards

Hagerstown August 27 1910 a married grease capper in Western Maryland Railway died at Washington County Hospital from injuries suffered when an engine ran over him in the railroad yard. The incident involved freight movement and yard activity with locomotive operations continuing as investigations began.

Maryland Yards Hagerstown Ricketts Maryland Washington County Rairoad Bath Ais Ca

Wheat values gain in week asexports may double

Chicago August 21 AP reports expectations that U S wheat exports may double this season amid a week of price gains. Wheat futures rose 5 to 5-1/2 cents, corn fell, oats fluctuated, and provisions declined. European demand and shrinking U S receipts bolster optimism, with prices about 20 cents below last year. Butter markets showed weak tones with cautious buying and limited price gains.

Chicago United States Europe Europa Europes Northwest

Boys and Girls to Compete at Timonium Fair

Entries for the Timonium Fair by Frederick County office of the county agent Henry R Shoemaker cover 15 entrants from Boys and Girls Club with calves. Exhibitors travel September 4 and display in tents until the fair ends on September 5. Three members of the State Dairy Cattle Judging Team will also attend. A Maryland Extension Service project trains six boys from a Wertheimer farm in judging, with three to be chosen to represent Frederick. Names of exhibitors include Margaret Titus Alton Kemp Ruth Kemp H K Staley Franklin Smith Arthur Miller Lee Mert Charles Hert William Keeler Allen Cramer Leslie Shafer Robert Keller Leah Rover Ruth Royer and others.

Timonium Fair Ienry R. Shoemaker Timonium J. L. McGlone Indiax Head University of Maryland Extension Service Charley Wertheimer Braddock Frederick J. W. Metzger University of Maryland Middletown Holstein William Keeler

Professional baseball in Philadelphia may be played

Philadelphia officials weigh a test case after a judge rules Sunday games may proceed free from police interference if no breach of peace occurs. The ruling allows enforcement under the 1794 Sunday law, with arrests possible if games are conducted on off days. Connie Mack and Philadelphia Americans plan a Sunday matchup with the Chicago White Sox at Shibe Park barring any restraining action.

Philadelphia Frank Smith Common Pleas Connie Mack Philadelphia Americans Tan Chicago Shibe Park Byrd RE Reid

General Asphalt Leads Upward Stock Movement

Speculative interest revived as broad market rally pushed General Asphalt common and preferred to the highest levels in over five years. The advance followed early irregular trading and renewed selling pressure against TS Steel, General Motors, and allied issues as investors shifted toward the rallying leader GAO shares.

New York General Asphalt Common Oe General TS Steel Common Amy General Motors Teal GAO

Fragmentary OCR Reads for Local Notice or Ad Item

A damaged newspaper fragment shows garbled text with scattered names and phrases. It mentions a time or date fragment and possible place references but lacks clear context or complete sentences. The legible parts suggest a notice or ad fragment with undefined entities and unclear action.

No Letup In Rain Yet Weekend Warmth Expected

Ten consecutive days of precipitation soaked Frederick with 6.75 inches so far as streams rose and roads turned to mud. A new Hallenger Creek bridge restored traffic at Buckeystown pike, while Potomac and Monocacy rivers crept above normal levels and temperatures hovered in the 50s and 60s.

Frederick Hand&t Out Washington Potomac

Berlin and wife seek refuge from publicity

In a bid for privacy, Mr. and Mrs. Irving Berlin sailed as Mr. and Mrs. J. Johnson on the Monmarin from Glasgow and topped their summer trip with a Thousand Islands retreat at Max Winslow's. They left New York after a reported marriage and plan to begin work on a new show.

Quebec Irving Berlin Max Winslow Thousand Islands J. Johnson Glasgow Clarence McKay Postal Telegraph Company Montaarin New York Bond Iux Unions Neww York

Weather outlook hints at rain through coming week

Fragmented AP report notes a period of showers possible next week with forecasts showing modest precipitation. The uncertain text references weather patterns and potential storms though specifics are unclear due to OCR issues.

Washington Aes Fl Berinwee Momiavs Amin

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