Frederick lawyer McSherry backed for Maryland Attorney General
Frederick attorney McSherry gains strong local and statewide backing for the 1926 Democratic ticket. He confirms interest but calls the matter premature while noting his long commitment to the party and public service. The piece also covers a separate incident of a 15 year old bride sent home from Thurmont and other minor local notes.
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W. Clinton McSherry
Frederick
Maryland
Baltimore
Ritchie
Democratic Party
Annapolis
BE. L. Cobleniz
Europe
Aitenle
Frederick County
Hammond Urner
Wts
E. C. Markell
McSherry
Baltimore City
Marylynd
Middletown prepares grand Homecoming week celebration
Elaborate plans unfold in Middletown for Homecoming Week from August 27 to 30. The opening feature includes a Brunswick Concert Band performance and a welcome address, followed by a large mask parade with $150 in prizes and a 7 pm moving picture, then costume awards on stage at Memorial Hall. Friday offers a Boy Scout Field Meet, an open air concert by the First Regiment Band, a band stand address, and vaudeville at Memorial Hall featuring Ken Kennedy Buddy Kincheloe and magician J Z Seide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Brunswick
Main Street
Wm. Chas. Day
Lutheran Congregationu
Church Street
Reformed Church
Janice Meredith
Memorial Hall
John Burton
Middletown Valley
First Regiment
Fuller Bergstresser
Vaudevillians
Washington
New York
Hook Kennedy
Buddy
David Kinchelot
Congresman Kincheloe
J. Z. Seide
Connecticut
Suit Over Auto Seeks Damages From Barker
The Portland Motor Car Company sues R F Barker for recovery of a certain harness alleged in Misderlara Hen, claiming the device was held by the defendant and seeking $100 for damages from use of the machine.
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Auto
Portland Motor Car Company
Throudh Stoner & Storm
Htarness
Bryan Memorial Discussed With Widow
Dr. W. Beb Riley of Minneapolis reports telegraphic talks with Mrs. William Jennings Bryan to plan a university memorial funded at about 4.9 to 5.0 million dollars. He favors placing the Bryan Memorial in Whneis, Bryan’s home state, and notes the fundraising challenge amid national fundamentalist support. Also noted are strong southwestern railroad shares and a stock market upturn as mercer and dividend news nears, with Rosa Ronhen pausing on a famous picture opportunity.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
W. Beb. Riley
William Jennings Bryan
Riley
Whneis
New York
Southwestern Railroad
Mercer
Tara In Mices
Waa
Three Women Held in Plot to Blackmail Head of Cellar Co
Freehold N J Aug 22 Three women Beatrice Johnston Florence Italy Hattie Hager New York and Anita Berg Countess Dely Bourky Petrograd held in 10000 bail each on conspiracy and blackmail charges against Max Phillips billionaire official of Van Heusen Dollar Co. A man claiming to be Berg husband held in 5000 bail for carrying concealed weapons after aiding the escape attempt.
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Associated Press
Freehold
Max Phillips
van Heusen Dollar Co
Phillips
Etontown
Beatrice Johnston
Florence
Italy
Hattie Hager
New York
Anita Berg
Dely Bourky
Petrograd
Berg
Suit filed to recover 14 million from Selznick officers
Arthur Y. Dalziel trustee in bankruptcy for Selznick Distributing and other Selznick enterprises sues in New York State Supreme Court for 14 million. Defendants include William C J Dolittle Walter Jerome Green Mark Hyman and Ralph B Ittleson accused of using their positions to take over assets and wreck the business leaving creditors unpaid.
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Associated Press
New York
State Supreme Court
Arthur Y. Dalziel
Selznick Distributing Corporation
Louis J. Selznick
William C. J. Dolittle
Walter Jerome Green
Mark Hyman
Ralph B. Ittleson
Distributing Corporation
Selznick
Selznick Group
Wolfsville Clinic Examines Local Children Health Event
A Wolfsville schoolhouse clinic led by the Woman's Club and Miss Margaret Newman examined 35 children by Dr. Reese Wilms and Dr. E Schaefer of Baltimore. Mothers received advice and feeding lists while Elizabeth Thompson aided health workers. City plans include a September 1 joint club meeting at New Market. Mountain land near Washington Frederick line sold at 23.75 an acre at Court House door. Dinner party at Waverns Farms honored Miss Neie Baker and fiancé Robert Baker with 20 Baker relatives present.
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Wolfsville
Boon
Woman’s Club
Margaret Newman
Seoauty
Reese Wilms
E. Schaefer
Baltimore
Miss Newman
Woman's Club
Elizabeth Thompson
Pacific Coast
Theeounty
New Market
Bounty
Washington
Frederick Counties
Shoop
Court House
Charles Wolfe
Volistille
Joseph Woelfincer
D. Princeton Bucker
W. E.darner
Holmes D. Baker
Waverns Farms
Neie Baker
Gwbert Morsan
Rilly Rass
Pravid BR. Baker
Baltimose
Baker
Wadsworth pushes tax cuts and education department plan
Senator Wadsworth proposes a tax relief package including surtax and normal income rate reductions and a 20 percent top rate with a 20 percent surtax. He backs a reorganization plan creating a Department of Education and Relief. As Military Affairs chair he protests defense budget cuts, saying they would hurt national security.
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Associated Press
Swampscott
Mass
Coolidge
Wadsworth
Republican
New York
Congress
Tle
Pele Department of Education
Reey
Treasury
Senate
War
Navy
American Oil Company Buys Indian Co Property Here
Announcement shows the base of the caseline and kerosene business and distribution system of the Indian Refining Company in Frederick sold to the American Oil Company. The office, warehouse, storage tanks on East Church street extended, five tanks totaling 60 500 gallons, 26 filling stations secured. Cubitt remains manager. The Indian Company retires to shrink territory around the Lawrenceville refinery. Frederick operations employ three tankers, two from sale. Cable from Leipzig reports party en route to Vienna with good health.
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Indian Refining Company
Frederick
East Church Street
George T. Cubitt
Frederick Territory
American Oil Company
Amoco Gas
American Strate
Lawrenceville
Ohio River
Cubitt
Frederick Station
State Policeman Admits Stealing Two Automobiles
A state policeman confessed to stealing two automobiles. County road work progresses with oiling and chipping near Montevue Hospital. Repair on the Yellow Springs pike paused for Montevue road completion, then to resume. Baughman’s lane paving finished as stone highways advance in Frederick County toward Wolfsville and Buckeystown.
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Clty
Montevue Hospital
County Commissioners
Yellow Springs Pike
Montevne Road
Fremall
Baughman
Frederick County
Ayersville
Wolfsvie
Myersville
Wolfsville
Urbana
Buckeystown
Patrolman Sheehan Killed in East Side Robbery Duel
New York reports Patrolman David A S Sheehan was killed today during a gun duel with three robbers who were breaking into an East Side bottling company. The bandits escaped after forcing six company employees into a rear cage and placing a lookout. He fell as he reached for his revolver.
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Associated Press
New York
David AS Sheehan
East Side
Sheehan
Strikers Attack Bolshevik Leaders in Shanghai
A labor dispute in Shanghai's Chinese section erupted as strikers armed with knives and sticks attacked the Shanghai Labor Association headquarters. Several people were wounded on both sides and reports say two reds were killed.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Shanghai Labor Association
Meghna river ferry capsizes drowning 1060 people
An Exchange Telegraph Dispatch from Calcutta reports 1060 persons drowned when a ferry boat capsized on the Meghna river near Sangalyia. The article also notes staff changes at hotels in Washington and Baltimore with resignations and new appointments.
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Associated Press
London
Exchange
Calcutta
Meghna River
Sangalyia
Summer travel boosts heavy Frederick traffic on weekends
The article describes a bustling summer scene in Frederick with motorists filling streets for weekend trips and picnics. Families, leisurely drives, road houses, and roadside fruit stalls mark a bright, crowded day as summer enjoyment grows while crops ripen and nature’s beauty dominates the backdrop.
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Frederick Coast
Ives
Tonteayn i
Dean
United Brethren Reunion Officers Named
Bishop William M. Bell urged a nationwide revival to stop lawlessness and urge Christ to be planted in American life at the third annual United Brethren reunion in Brad dock Brack. The gathering in Hagerstown included a concert by the Quincy Orphanage Band and a business meeting naming officers for next year.
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Willam MM. Bell
Harrisburg
Pra
United Brethren Churches
Washington
Frederick Counties
Bradford Heights
Christ
Bell
Shippensburg
Quincy
W. J. Glen
Frederick
Fred BR. Scheller
C. H. Wyand
George W. Buxton
Russell WU
Geeting
Reedsshire
Nannie Reddick
Helen Dudrow
Walkersville
Gratton Mason
Haserstown
William M. Bell
Iartisburz
Tey
F. J. Plummer
G. L Rider
Dagerstown
HF. F. Kohler
Elmer N. Fankhouser
Hagerstown
Rennion
Braddock Uietchia
Braddock Ne'shis
United Brethren Reuunion
Oecasion
St. Panla
Hazerstown
United Brethren
Fowittick
Mlowire
Elmer N. Fankhouer
Tingerstown
Als. Ritter
Wedherstille
Markwood Huiler
Bnonshoro
Harry Nearomer
Ungerstown
Gears
Kremlysrile
Tewnica
Frederick State Policeman Charged in Auto Theft Ring
Carroll Ray Phillips known in Frederick and Salisbury was held without bail as a state policeman accused of stealing two automobiles and altering titles in a motor vehicle office scheme. He confessed to thefts, including vehicles owned by John S. Tuntley of Woonsocket and Clem Bennett of Sharpstown, Md. He served as a special investigator for the Motor Vehicles Commissioner. Authorities say the case shows a betrayal of trust and seek the extreme penalty. Phillips, a Wicomico County native, was arrested in Salisbury and had earlier served at Braddock Heights.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Carroll Ray Philips
Central District
Philips
Motor Veicles
Phips
Uerg
Clonk
Yollee
John S Tuntley
Woonsocket
R. I
Pultpyto
Clem Bennett
Sharpstown
Baughman
Phillips
Wicomco County
Salisbury
Minifens
Sais
Mintiens Audtet Bey
Mintiens
Inne
R. Bounds
Hebron
Showers and warmer weather outlook for next week
Weather forecast for North and Middle Atlantic states calls for showers by Monday night or Tuesday and again near the end of the week, with generally fair skies otherwise. Warmer Monday, cooler midweek, and warmer again Friday. Burial announced for Michael J. Nester, a Wilmington decorator killed by a live wire, with services at St. John's Church and cemetery in Frederick. Town Belt case set for argument Tuesday in circuit court with Belt appealing a prior intoxication while driving conviction and sentence. A dance at Catoctin Country Club honors Dorloeth Stewart and Louise Johnson. Frederick County bids sought for 55 Montcomer county road bonds, $31,000 each, at 4 1/2 percent, with redemption schedule through 1942 and beyond.
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Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
Michael J. Nester
Metropolitan Flag and
Wilmington
Delaware
Frederick
Charles A. Rogers
St. John's Catholic Church
St. John's Cemetery
Thomas P. Rice
Dor Loeth, Stewart
Martinsburg
W. Va
Louise Johnson
Danrle
Anta Kemp
Catoctin Country Club
Spersons
Martinshoro
Charles Town Paltimore
Tiagan
Montcomer County Toad
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Fredericksburg, Va
Friends
W.C. Mpsherry
Frederick Man
Thurmont
Kathleen Dillon
Fredericksburg
Ciady London
Clady Lawson
High Point
N. C
William F. Kohler
Allen Bartgis
Ingomara
Albaugh
Lawson Ife
Lancaster
Green
Butcher
Stump
Shelton
Bryan
Dr. Riley
Commoner
Rosa Ronhen
Department OF Education and Relief
Military Affairs Committee
Indian CO
Emory L. Cobrentz
T. B. Johnson
B. C. Peery
Cyrus F. Flook
Leipzig
Germany
Vienna
Montevue Pike
Shires
John Shires
C. Ross Wenrick
George Washington Hotel
Wenrick
McCormick Romanes Stirling
Muriel McCormick
Spain
Zuloaga
Beirefs
Mathilde
Téenignig
Max Oser
United Brethren Reunion
Braddock Heights
C. R. Phillips
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