American Legion Convention Opens in Maryland Tonight
Maryland Department American Legion to convene at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with nine major discussion items including ex service man employment laws immigration limits Americanization work and hospital plans. Commander Renouf to appoint committees while Thomas Miller delivers main address and delegates register at the hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Department of the American Legion
United States
Baltimore
Perryville
Sabillasville
Maryland Department American Legion
Francis Scott Key
First Regiment
Arthur Renouf
Maryland Department
Frederick C. Reynolds
115Th Infantry
Lloyd C. Culler
Thomas W. Miller
Miller
Women's Auxiliary
Legson
Legion
Auxiliary
Rive and Grea
Judge Edward C Peter Laid To Rest In Rockville
Judge Edward Compston Peter, 61, died suddenly of apoplexy Wednesday night in Vinson's drug store in Rockville. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at his Rockville home, with interment in Union Cemetery, burial to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
Edward Compston Peter
Vinson
Union Cemetery
Peter
Baldwin To Take Up Reparations With Poincare
London August 28 AP reports Britain's Prime Minister will quietly signal readiness to discuss reparations with French Premier Poincare after returning from Aix les Bains. Lord Curzon may join talks as he stays at Bagnolles for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Baltain
L'remier
Poincare
Aix Les Bains
France
Lord Curzon
Bagnolles
Mellon to Renew Plan to Cut Taxes
Secretary Mellon will renew to Congress his proposal to reduce the higher brackets of income surtaxes. An official statement says he is unsure of Capitol reception. The plan likely appears in the Treasury’s annual report due early in the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Mellon
Congress
Treasury
Capitol
Treasury Department
Woman and child struck by auto on Market Street
An unknown woman and a five year old child darted from behind a parked car and were struck by a car driven by Mrs Lester Boyer on Market Street between Patrick and Church Streets. They rose and fled with no injuries reported after hospital checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Boyer
Sorrowing Lawyers Pay Tributes To Late Judge Peter
Frederick Bar Association mourns Judge Edward C. Peter killed Wednesday night in a Rockville drug store. About 30 members hear tributes from judges Urner Worthington and others. A committee to draft resolutions is set for the September term. Funeral attendance planned with Montgomery County Bar Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Bar Association
Edward C. Peter
Rockville
Frederick Bar Association
Milton G. Urner
Leter
Hammond Urner
Urner
Juriet
Worthington
Association
John S. Newman
Boud
B. F. Reich
Indre
Alban M. Wood
Wood
Frank 0. Norwood
H. Dorsey Hutchison
Oversbady
aArthur DB
Willard
Leo Weinberg
Weltberg
Anders
Princeton Buckey
Edward J. Smith
Ife
Jacob Rohrback
George KR. Dennis
Sherman P. Bravers
Frank L. Stoner
D. C. Winebrenner
Edward J Smith
Toral Bar Association
Wil Jain
Montgomery County Bar Association
Court House
Initial Showing Of West Maryland Film In Cumberland
The Western Maryland Chamber of Commerce executive session in Cumberland viewed the motion picture Motoring Through Western Maryland produced by the American Highway Educational Bureau. The 1490 foot two reel film highlights scenic Western Maryland highways and historical spots and will be distributed to cinemas nationwide. Local showings follow in two weeks at the City Opera House with further events in Fraces Town Cumberland Freshwater and Oakland. Lieutenant Colonel J N Fife and Captain H S Wilkins outlined War Department plans for industrial mobilization in case of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Maryland Chamber of Commerce
Cumberland
Maryland
D. John Markey
Western Maryland C. of C
American Highway Educational Bureau
Flm
Jleneth
America
Wille
Motion
Chamber of Commerce
City Opera House
Fracerstown
Freshbare
Oakland
Western Maryland
J. N. Fife
War Department
Fife
H. 8. Wilkins
Mail Planes In East And Western Flights
San Francisco dispatch reports Pilot Winslow of the Postal Air Service leaving at six this morning with the third hatch of mail bound for New York and intermediate points. In Hempstead New York Pilot Smith Hazlehurst field at 1056 A.M. EST today with another batch of mail for the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Francisco
Winslow
Postal Air Service
New York
Hempstead
N. Y
Smith Jett Hazlehurst
Boy Returned After Auto Abduction Near Middletown
11 year old George Mehaffie of 232 West Patrick Street was found this morning after disappearing Wednesday. He said a stranger picked him up in an automobile with a Maryland plate near Middletown and left him somewhere along the route. He walked home exhausted and reluctant to discuss his experience. Authorities continue to search for the driver and the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mehaffie
B. W. Mehaffie
West
Patrick Street
George
Kha
Middletown
Ttm
Maryland
Pool Suspension Triggers Price Recession On Oils
New York report notes a temporary pool suspension and weak public interest causing a sharp price recession in oils during the morning. Several representative shares fell about one to one and a half points while cash money opened at five percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Casil
Bartlett Declares G. O. P. Convention Candidacy
First Assistant Postmaster General Bartlett announces his bid to be a delegate to the Republican National Convention next year and pledges support for Calvin Coolidge for the presidency. He makes the statement in Concord New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Concord
N. FT
General Bartlett
Calvin Coolidge
Appointment Likely To Fill Montgomery Judge Vacancy
Following the death of Judge Edward C. Peter in Rockville, a gubernatorial appointment is expected to fill the Montgomery county bench for about three years, until the 1926 General Assembly election. The governor’s choice will come from the Rockville bar, with party alignment noted as Democratic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Peter
Seecto
Rockville
Peter
Montgomery County
General Assembly
Heme
State Central Committee
Ritchie
Cool Wave Brings Cold Nights In Central Area
Residents report record cold, with a 47 degree low one of the coldest on record for the month. State forecasts suggest nights stay cool. days may warm gradually and little chance of rain. A Buckeystown property sold to Smith Blair of Jacksonburg for an estate, 30 acres with a brick house and outbuildings, possession September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah E. Cramer and Son
James M. Goodman
Park Avenue
Vin
Irving R. Chew
Buckeystown
Potts and Griffin
A. W. Nicademus
Smith Blair
Jacksonburg
W. Va
Blair
Treaty renewal extends arbitration pact with Japan
Washington reports the arbitration treaty between the United States and Japan, expired by limitation, has been renewed for five years without changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freaty
Washington
United States
Japan
U S Prepares To Move If Coal Shut Down Comes Sept 1
Washington Aug 23 The United States government readies decisive action to avert severe disruption if September 1 coal shutdown occurs Railroads soft coal producers and state governments will act to minimize suffering Federal agencies from the White House to the budget office stand ready for use of authority Plans to supply asphalt coal and reserve stocks not yet disclosed Governors of anthracite consuming states will meet with federal and railroad officials in New York next Tuesday Justice Department will be in full readiness if action becomes necessary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
White House
New York
Department of Justice
Neas
Sudden Death of Millard F Lease at 67
Millard F Lease died suddenly at 11 30 p m in his North Market street home aged 67 years and 33 days He had heart trouble and high blood pressure but seemed well before retiring Funeral will be Saturday at 2 00 p m from his home 713 North Market with Mt Olivet cemetery interment Masons will attend in a body Funeral director C E Cine named Local clubs and organizations listed among his affiliations and past roles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard F. Lease
North Market Street
Seags
Lasse
Htm
Roy Gardner
Hagerstown
Mary E
Jesse A. Millard W
Catherine
Edith Lease
Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church
Temperance Society of the Sunday School
Columbia Lodge of Masons
Knight Templar
King David Judge of
Odd Fellows
Modern Woodmen of America
Francis Boolt
Eng Lna Co
Lease
Ramsburg Fertilizer Co
Ball Park
Mt. Olivet
Masons
Wil
C. E. Cine
Train Accident Injures Twelve in Flint Area
A northbound passenger train on the Ventiac Oxford and Northern branch of the brand Trunk Railroad derailed near Dresden north of Flint, Michigan. Twelve persons were injured, five seriously, with the cause of the accident not yet determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Flint
Mich
Nve
Ventiac, Oxford and Northern
Brand ‘Trunk
Drsden
Here
Eight Hurt As Street Car Collides With Truck
The Associated Press reports eight people were injured and two shaken up when a street car struck a heavy tie truck in downtown Cleveland. The truck hit the street car while attempting to turn around in the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cleveland
Prreone
Injunction Against I. W. W. Granted in California
An injunction effective statewide during pending litigation was granted by the Superior Court here against the activities of the Industrial Workers of the World and its officers and members. The ruling, reported by The Associated Press, follows ongoing legal action in Sacramento.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Sacramento
Cal
Industrial ‘Workers of the World
Announcement Soon on Relations with Mexico
Washington reports arrangements for resuming diplomatic relations between the United States and Mexico have reached a stage where an official announcement may be issued soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Associated Press
Washington
Dam Collapse Floods Arkansas Valley Destroying Crop and Homes
In Pueblo Colorado Aug 23 an irrigation reservoir on the Anishapa river north of Fowler broke causing a flood up to twenty feet high. About 1,000 people were made homeless and livestock, farms, and roads suffered major damage. The Rocky Ford cantaloupe belt was engulfed and the crop destroyed. The inundated area stretched roughly 60 miles as crest moved downstream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pueblo
Col
Arkansas Valley
Colorado
Anishapa
Fowler
Rocky Ford Canteloupa
Democratic Women Plan Picnic Along Monocacy at Worthington Springs
Democratic Women of Frederick County invite Governor Albert Rifchie Witten Gardy and candidates Thomas J. Robinson to a picnic at Worthington Springs on the afternoon of August 29. If rain, the event moves to the following day. committees were named for transportation arrangements refreshments amusements and more with plans to feature speeches games boating and a basket supper along the river bank. transportation will be provided and men are urged to attend this county wide Democratic gathering endorsed by the Women's Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert C.rifchie
Witten
Gardy
Candiiueer
Thomas J. Robinson
Women's
Democratic Club
Umederick County
Worthington Springs
Democratic
Women's Club
Democratic Party
Transportation
Toyd Culler
Hara Hoffman
Charles Waters
Thurmont
C. Will Fut
MM. RB. Erchison
Jefferson
Frank Stevens
Creaverstown
Ruth Rent
Howard Marvin Jones
Brunswick
C. Will Po
Harry Grove
Betty M. Snyder
Elizabeth Michael
Lena Maggio
Mre
William Smith
Mia
William Storm
Mary Molesworth
Misa May Dorcus
Thana Dutrow
Also Mentioned on This Page
American Legion
Renouf
G. Mantz Doll
Western Union Telegraph Co
Doll
Newspaper
Uhiye
ALO
Baldwin
Coolidge
U.S
Frederick
Pueblo Valley
Rocky Ford
Springs
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!