Monocacy County Hit by Storm and Record Rainfall
Widespread storm drenches Monocacy County with up to 7.7 inches of rain, flooding cellars and streets while rivers rise. no major damage reported beyond washed fields. Mail delayed by a derailed H and F freight car near Bethel. Temperature remained near normal with a Tuesday high of 75 but not dropping below 63 overnight.
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Frederick Cry
County
Market Street
Thurmont
Brunswick
New Market
Buckerstown
H & F. Taliway
Bethel
Thurmort
Maryland
Kiwanis Club Picnic Planned With Dancing at Braddock Heights
Plans are set for the second annual Kiwanis Club picnic at Braddock Heights Thursday. About 200 members and guests from Frederick Washington and Hagerstown clubs will attend from 4 pm to 11:30 pm with Stunts, supper, entertainment, and a dance by Stephens' Notely Orchestra. Committee includes Roland Long and others.
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Etranis Club
Braddock Heights
Frederick
Washington Kiwanis
Auditoriu
Hagerstown Club
Stephens
Notelty
Magers
Owm
Prederick
Washington
Roland Long Charman
Leste N. Co Lientz
E. F. Crumpton
D. T. Duttow
Dr. T. S. Bader
David ©. Grim
Paul R. Lexis
Nicaraguan Election to Be Orderly
Rodney Dutcher reports on the 1927 Nicaraguan election, noting U S pressure on factions, withdrawal of two Conservative candidates, and nomination of Adolfo Bernard. Marines patrol polling sites to deter disorders as reports cite vote buying, unrest among officials, and fears of outside meddling in a tightly controlled campaign.
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Nicaragua
United States
Borah
Moncada
Sandino
Sanpate
Sardino
South
Drax
Resignation Demanded in Maryland School Scandal
Citizens in Txibot County split over calls for resignation of Leon E Cooper principal of Trapper High School amid accusations of Friday and holiday duties neglect in 1927. Superintendent Oscar M Fogie and State's Attorney Herbert Balch retained as counsel. Also notes a 23rd anniversary reception at Grace Reformed Church honoring Rev Chalmers W Waick and wife.
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Yaston
Txibot County
Oscar ‘M. Fogie
Leon E. Cooper
Trapper High School
Tha County Board of Education
Tsussuki Cooper
Herbert Balch
Grace Reformed Church
Runaway Roller Damages Two Machines In Town Incident
A steam roller owned by local contractor T E Russell went out of control on a steep incline by the G L Baking Company and crashed into two parked cars owned by Mr. Haines and Mr. Welty. The operator remained at the wheel attempting to regain control as gears locked during a shift, and the machine plowed down the hill before stopping on impact.
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T.E. Russell
South Carroll Forest
G. L. Baking Company
Haines
Welty
Read Drug Company Wins Lease of Local Property
Read Drug and Chemical Company, based in Baltimore, has secured a lease on the North Market Street property now occupied by Segal's Quality Store. Possession will be given October 1, with Segal retaining one of the two rooms until January 1 before full transfer. Segal's, a Frederick clothing firm, is retiring after many years.
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Read Drug and Ch. Company
Beltimore
North Market Street
Segal
Tooms
Segal’s
Rotary Club Meets to Discuss The Rotarian Issue
Frederick Rotary Club heard Justice Guy E Motter outline the August issue of The Rotarian at the weekly luncheon. Mortier highlighted Rotary International president Arthur Sams message Rotary of Today and Tomorrow and noted articles on opportunities with General Motors and international service themes.
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Frederick
Stock Prices Recoset New York August 22 AP
Stock market note from New York dated August 22 reports mixed lumber and railroad activity with some price changes. The week saw renewed money at 7 percent and steady quotes with the closing near unchanged.
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New York
Railroad Sha
Gasoline Lost When Tank Truck Upsets in Rain
A large Island Export Company tank truck skidded on a wet Walkersite road to Frederick road in Ceresville during a rainstorm. About 1,000 gallons of gasoline and motor oils spilled as the truck overturned. The cab and tanks were damaged. the driver escaped with minor abrasions. The wrecked tanker was moved to Frederick by a tow truck, drawing a crowd of bystanders this morning.
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Island Export Company
Walkers
Frederick Road
Walter Crawford
Am Gua
H. G. Parks
Frederick
Rudy
City Budget Underway as Officials Tackle Tax Estimates
Frederick city officials including Mayor Culler and the Board of Aldermen are examining tentative budget estimates for the upcoming fiscal year. A special meeting tonight will review the figures though no tax rate has been announced. A substantial reduction in the tax rate is anticipated, following election promises. Meetings extended late Monday and Tuesday as councilors focused on city matters.
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Frederick
City , Register
City
Culler
Board of Aldermen
Mayror
Boy Injured In Car Accident Near Burkittsville
A 15 year old boy Norbert Schmidt of Baltimore sustained a wound to the arm in a Sunday afternoon auto crash two and a half miles south of Burkittsville. The Studebaker driven by Miss Mary R Burgan of Baltimore left the road and overturned. The Schmidt family members were in the car but none required hospital care. the boy was later taken to Frederick Hospital for treatment.
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Norbert Schmidt
Ealtimore
Burkittsville
Studebaker
Mary R. Burgan
Paltimore
Brick
Schmidt
Braddock Heights
Tater
Frederick Hospital
Doi
Oss Bursa
Braddock
Wire falls in storm kills five people
Procex Ava Aug 22 AP reports a storm caused a wire to fall, resulting in five fatalities. The incident disrupted tests and sent authorities to the scene. Names and exact locations are unclear in the readable text, but the event appears to involve a tragic weather-related accident with multiple deaths.
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Procex
Ava
Hunt Declared Nominee for U S Senate Seat
Ambiguous late August AP dispatch reports a candidate named Hunt declared the nominee for a U S Senate seat following the death of Senator B Wallis last spring. Secretary Clarence J. Breay announced the decision amid other political shifts in Gyre Loko and surrounding regions.
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Hunt
U. S. Senate
Commis. O
Graphage T. Hs
B. Wallis
Secrary
Olea
Clarence J. Breay
Loko, Cieve
Frederick Dollar Days sale to feature fifty participating stores
Frederick to host the fourth Dollar Days with fifty stores offering bargains Wed and Thu next week. While hundreds of items will be $1 or less, many deals will exceed that price. Merchants aim to widen savings as Frederick beds in fall shopping and attracts larger crowds. A special edition will publish next week listing all bargains from participating stores.
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Frederick
The
News Post
Coolidge Enjoys All Day Lake Superior Cruise
President Coolidge signs on for a relaxed Lake Superior cruise aboard the Nellewood at Madaleine Island. A small group of friends joins him and a planned luncheon, with guards assigned to the trip to ensure security amid weather and travel plans.
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Coolidge
Madaleine Island
Wis
Lake Superior
President Coolidge
Auto Dealers In Monthly Meeting In Frederick
The Frederick Automobile Dealers Association held its regular monthly dinner and meeting at Hotel Braddock Braddock Heights after visiting member garages. William Leonard spoke on airports and Frederick’s place in world events. Attendees included Jesse Renner and J. C. Mitchell among others. bowling followed and the next meeting is set for September 18 at the Peter Pan inn Urbana.
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Frederick Automobile Dealers Association
Hotel Braddock
Braddock Heights
Prancis Scott Key
J. C. Mitchell
Gurney Gosnell
J. B. Hyatt
Peter Pan Inn
Urbana
D. Murray Stauffer
John Grove
G. G. Green
Potomac Edison Picnic Attendance and Late Afternoon Events
Unclear OCR fragment describes Potomac Edison picnic activities on opening day with scattered references to rope items and performances. Mentions a concert by Stephens and various races for ladies, a promotional area, and festival imagery, though many words are garbled.
Dynamite on Hagerstown Window Sill Puzzle
In Hagerstown on August 22 a stick of dynamite was found wrapped in red cloth on a window sill at the Hotel Alexander Company. The fuse extended about two feet and was charred but rain during a heavy downpour appeared to have extinguished it. Thomas A. Marshall, vice president of the company, discovered the device and notified police who investigated. Marshall, a former Baltimore banker, has lived in Hagerstown about a year and reported no known enemies or trouble at the building.
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Hagerstown
Thomas A. Marshall
Hotel Alexander Company
Marshall
South Prospect Street
Baltimore
Alexander
New
Tunney Quizzed On Arrival In England
Gene Tunney the retired heavyweight boxing champion arrived in Plymouth on the Mauretania. After customs he drove to London through mist and rain. A group of British and American reporters pressed on his private life, asking about marriage in England, which he declined to discuss.
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Plymouth
England
Gene Tunney
Mauretania
London
Tunney
Nils
Eng Jland
Wanderer Arrested After Sea Discovery
A London NEA dispatch details Bevr Simpson, a five year old from Oklahoma, described as insatiably wanderlustful. She was found at sea and later arrested in Southampton. Authorities paused her movement while processing the case.
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NEA London
Bevr Simpson
Okland
Aquilanta
Southampton
Ear
Penta
Smiths views on public questions known today
Albany report describes weather delaying a mass radio hookup for Alfred E. Smith's acceptance speech. Light rain kept crowds outdoors as the east steps of the New York State Capitol prepared for the broadcast, with 114 shortwave transmitters and an expected 150000 listeners nearby. Leaders from Maryland Virginia and South Carolina attend, while a Smith Club band performs in Newark during the events.
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D. Harold Oliver
Alf
Sto
Albany
Antth
Assembly
Bute
Smith
Assembly Chamber
Sept Tate
Berkshires
Norman H. Davis
Bgeith
Hyde Park
Franklin D. Roccevelt
New York
Deutenants
National Headquarters
B. D. Harold Oliver
Alvany
N. Y
State Capitol
State of New York
Alfred E. Smith
Statis
Atx
Ritchie
Maryland
Byrd
Virgibis
Richards
South Carolina
Smith Ole Club
Newark
N. J
Duglers
Governors Party
Hoover to Spend Two Days at Cedar Rapids
James L. West reports Hoover's two day stay in Cedar Rapids focusing on agricultural relief talks with party and farm leaders and editors. The plan includes sessions at the Rocerrell Hotel with Marc Bes headquarters, delaying departure to Washington to late Friday night. Mrs. Hoover accompanies him until early afternoon before returning home.
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James L. West
Associated Press
West Branch
Cedar Rapids
Thursty
Washington
Brocemore
George BL Douglas
Marc Bes
Rocerrell Hote
Roorer
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George F. Lever
Merrts Jacobs
Rodney Dutcher
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Brave
Sandina
Amerian
Charles C. Eberhard
Frank R. McCoy
Jose Moneads
Sacasa
Diaz
National Board of Elections
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Cuadra Passos
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McCoy
United Conservatives
Adolfo Bernard
Bernard
Fogle
Trappe
Seate
Brunswick High School
Woodsboro
Nea Muwavere Burress
Carroll St. Hill
Read Drug Company
LOGAL
Legals
Rotary Club
Island Export Co
Ceresville
Upets
Burkittsrine Road
Bert Hassell
Parker Cramer
Rockford, Ii
Sweden
Rockford
Labrador
Dollar Day
Esta
Blanche
Fred
Marimnsburg
Tan Land Nationa Guard
Auto Dealers
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Edwin J. Kins
Franklin County
Warnesboro
Dublin
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Barrenguilla
Recollere
Fils
Proma
Dubin
Ain
Boteier Sarair Neat
Christopher Shazewand
Aspiran Fein
St Xeure i
Potomac Edison
Monk
Lucky Procent
Fotlo
Chen
Cie Hall
Ter
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Actire
C. W. Lough
Tweedy
Parriax
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