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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1928

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Estate valued around six thousand five hundred dollars

Closest relatives are a Washington niece and two nephews of Harry Lambright, a deceased brother who died by his own hand about 15 years ago. Police say Lambright left about $6,500 in cash and about $6,100 in a bank, with $400 found on the body after the shooting. The weapon was displayed prior to the act. Lambright’s funeral was set for 2 PM at the C. E. Cline mortuary.

Ion Philip Lambright Washington Harry Lambright Frederick Lambright Insife Nix Ford Edwani Routmaho John Saver Pikesville

Large Scout Camp On Monocacy River Details

A large group of Hoy Scouts from the Francis Scott Key Council spanning Frederick and Carroll counties attend Troop No. 15 Union Bridge camp led by Scoutmaster Wilbur S. Brandenburg and Scout Executive George G. Williney. The camp lies along the Monocacy River north of Taneytown near the Pennsylvania line, amid shag bark hickories. Scouts sleep in pyramid tents and are cared for by Ade Bott and C. L. Easterday with lifeguard George Crawmer. Names of participating troops include Union Bridge, Windsor, Sebbsville, Exmitsburg, with patrol leaders and several Scouts listed by name.

Hoy Francis Scott Key Frederick Carroll Counties Union Bridge Wilbur S$. Brandenburg George G. Williney Monocracy River Taneytown Pennsylvania Pyramid Tenta Cote Ade Bott Nex Windsor C. L. Easterday Unkit Bridge George Crawmer P. Gernand Petraee Bradley S. Grimes L. Mackey C. Strausieng J. Kim W. Crawmer O Frock C. Engel J. Sextor R. Shilling T. Kiss P. Selby H Myers J. Six C. Hewson Beader G. Selbey Hew Wintsor C. Bittner FR. Borer J. Baker M. Hyde G. Batylon C. Lovell C. Hoff Sebbasvile J. Gofmec P. Whe H. Naylor J. Bates C. McCain BE. Weil Q. McKissick Exmitsburg Francs Hoke

Temmis Tea Invitation For Tennis Tea Event

An open invitation was extended today for all tennis enthusiasts to attend a tea on Friday afternoon from 4 to 6 at the Catectin Country Club grounds. The gathering aims to watch the final round of the John France Smith Memorial Trophy tournament and determine the cup winner. The organizing committee includes Mia, John Francis Smith, chairman, and several ladies and gentlemen such as Mrs WM koitfe, Mr E D McCain, Mrs Ellis B Ramsburg, and others.

Catectin Country Cind John France Smith Memorial Prefer McQuilken Cherze Mia John Francis Smalth WM Koitfe E D, McCain Ellis B. Ramsburg Robert Chiop D. Winettener John T. King A. Leroy McCaef Cyrus Gamerii Rossel HN McCain Mrcs Serena Motter

Reverend Bowers Delivers Humorous Talk to Lions Group

Rev Dr J C Bowers pastor of Salem Lutheran Church Catonsville addressed the Lions Club at a weekly luncheon at the Francis Bests Ley hotel. He recalled farming medicine and ministry, shared memories of his first sermon in a colored church in Middletown valley, and noted friendships with local farmers and newspaper founders. Attending were Mrs Cora W Hendrix Omar B Cobients and others. introduced by Rev Willam C Royal.

Remire Amabet Prederkck County Midditieteen Veley Francis Bests Ley Moon Jobe C. Bowers Salem Lutheran Chirch Catonsville Bowers Jefferson de. Bowers Middletown Valley Middletown Art Jeffeson The News W. T. Delaplaine Mr. Bowers Penne Cora W. Hendrix Omar B. Cobients Frederick Wes Willam C. Royal Slub Dr. Bowers JC. L. Weaver Richmond, Va Alfred W. Gaver Jesse BH. Michael Louis Elcotsperger Tows City

Rain Strains County Road Work With Ongoing Repairs

Persistent rains swelled road damage across the county forcing repeated repairs in Urbana and surrounding districts. Projects include macadam paving from Walkersville to Emmitsburg Pike, oiling from Rocky Ridge to Motter’s Station, and a 30 foot concrete bridge at Daysville rebuilt after washing out.

Urbana Walkersville Emmitsburg Pike T. E. Russell Rocky Ridge Motter’s Station EC. Valentine Frederick Johnsville Pike Beaver Dam Church Daysville Middletown

Annual Pow Wow Draws Large Local Attendance

The Chippewa Tribe No 19 and associated Red Men groups held their annual pow wow on Wednesday evening at Robert G. Witter farm. About 400 to 500 attendees from Frederick Red Men families and friends plus guests from Broostick and Charles Town enjoyed Indian form, corn and venison, dancing with Tucker's orchestra. Great Council of Maryland chiefs could not attend but the event was a success.

Natoma Council Robert G. Witter Emmiteborg Pike Frederick Broostick Charles Town Tucker Great Council of Maryland Roy L. Cram Lyvia K. Starr Henry L. Bennett Alien R. Lampe Howard M. Alveugh Nettle Carpenter Carre S. Cada Sophia Bebell Rec Albach

Evaded Arrest After Years. Drunk Driver Fined

John I Snodgrass was arrested after nearly three years evading authorities. He faced charges over bad checks tied to board bills and a Standard Oil branch, with bail set at 1000 dollars. A separate case: Im Duncan of Hanover was fined 150 dollars for operating under the influence after refusing to stop at a red light.

John I. Snodgrass Ates G. L Snodgrass Charles W. Smith Alton YX Bennett Pespica Standard Oil Company Snodcrase Chambersburg Scodgrass Feagaville Crete Market Street W. E. Miller Im Duncan Hanover Duncan Tim

Havre de Grace Bridge Toll Free September 15

Frederick motorists will see tolls removed crossing the Havre de Grace bridge over the Susquehanna. State Roads Chairman John N. Mackall announced the toll halt around September 15 after extensive double-decking work costing over 400000. The old bridge, originally by the Pennsylvania Railroad, later operated as a toll bridge in private ownership, netting over a million dollars for owners. tolls ranged from 1 to 60 cents, then eliminated on September 15. The bridge sits on the Philadelphia Baltimore Washington corridor with northbound upper deck and southbound lower deck traffic.

Cecil Harford Railred Philadelphia Baltimore Washington

Smiths Speech Begins His Attack

Rodney Bl describes Al Smith's Democratic nomination campaign as he presses reform on prohibition, farm relief, and the power issue. The piece contrasts Smith's direct appeals, use of opponents' words, and promised constitutional actions with Hoover's fallbacks, noting Smith’s emphasis on personal accountability and state rights.

Boover Hoover Republicaniam Smith Coolidge Army Bitha Root Sam al Smith Provincia Ballith Power Trust Boorer

Alleged Store Swindler Held in New York

August 23 AP report describes Morris alias Hero held on bail as a fugitive in New York. Police say the gang used false credit to obtain goods, including $190 worth of woods from Stewart and Company of Battymore, in a fraudulent scheme.

New York Morris Ax Hero Stexart and Company of Battymore

Two Men Injured as Trucks Collide Near Middletown

A crash at the Harmonys Middletown road intersection injures John Schroyer and George Main and kills three thoroughbred stock on the Main truck. The Grove Lime Co truck, driven by Harry Burger, collided with Charles Main’s livestock truck, pinning Schroyer and damaging both vehicles. Main suffers bruises and a broken nose. Schroyer has a broken arm and fractured ribs. The Grove truck is less damaged. cause under investigation. A second crash on Monterose Pike involves an Essex sedan and a cream truck, injuring Viola Staley with a cut lip.

John Schroyer Miccleman George Main Middletown Harmonys Middietown M. J. Grove Lime Company Harry Burger Charles P. Main Livestock Cealer Grove Schreyer Mr. Main Bain Main Schroyer J. Elmer Harp Brandenburg Myersville Frederick City Mir William J. Grove Grove Time Company Qacar H. L. Ebert Ed. Wachter Viola Staley

Rain heavy week scarred Maryland crops with heavy totals

Weather summary for Maryland ending August 21 notes temperatures warm and favorable to crops but excessive rain near Baltimore and eastern counties damaged corn tobacco and tomatoes especially in lowlands. Rain totals reached 12 inches at Annapolis and 9 to 13 inches across Prince Georges and surrounding counties, with widespread flooding and recovery expected in Delaware ports.

Maryland Rostee Hunn Aee Baltimore Prince Georges County Annapolis Dover Delaware Cheltenham Newburg Charles County Ridgley Carolins County

Search Begins for Two Missing Flyers in Greenland

Greenland authorities launched a search along the west coast from Cape Perewel to Disko Bay and near Mt. Eran for two missing flyers named Parker and Cramer, with August 23 as the timeline reference.

Tae Greenland Ber Parker Cramer Cape Perewel Disko Bay Mt. Eran

A Mayor and An Admiral Enter Campaign Scene

Albany dispatch reports Governor Smith arriving in New York to build the presidential campaign. Sm ith, accompanied by Mrs Smith, meets with national committeemen to plan stumping, while some press notes quote him as frank about not endorsing Herbert Hoover. The reception in Albany centers on his acceptance speech and campaign messaging.

D. Narold Séall Weller Albany N.Y Gorerhoe Smith New York Mire Lemiers NEA Ics Lucia N. Foeter- Welch Southampton England United States

Curtis Discusses American Tariff in Rocky Point Campaign

Senator Curtis pledges tariff revision for full protection of industry agriculture and labor as Republicans open western campaign here Hoover praised for knowing farmers workers and businessmen needs. He cites Democratic tariff acts as insufficient while praising Republican duties and farm protections.

Rocky Point Curtis Herbert Hoover

Prices Press Forwards Amid Fed Reserve Fears

Stock prices moved higher in New York trading as fears of a large Federal Reserve rate increase loomed. Early selling saw several favorites drop 2 to 4 points, but continued demand in motor, copper, and food shares kept the market trending up. Call money held at 1 percent as trading closed firm, with about 3,100,000 shares changing hands.

New York Federal Reserve

Hoover Heads West for Farm Leader Talks

Aseciated Press dispatch reports Herbert Hoover with conferees and farm leaders as he journeys across the Midwest and West to outline his stance on wheat corn and grain policy. Optimism comes from Kansas and Iowa while Northwestern states show pessimism. The trip strains Hoover and he plans rest after returning to Washington before a Labor Day address.

James L. West Cedar Rapids Herbert Hoover Great mid-Western Kansas Iowa Hoover Washington

Autograph Seekers Annoy Gene Tunney in Railcar

Gene Tunney, resting in an English railway coach near London on August 23, was mobbed by eager youngsters demanding autographs as the guard tried to restrain them. The former champion signed two slips and sent them away as hullabaloo persisted.

Graph Gene Tunney London Cornwall Gene Tunney

Auto theft warning: owners leave keys in cars

Chief of Police Martins cites a survey showing 14 auto owners leave keys in cars, inviting thieves. He traversed West Second to West Patriveets and Court and Market streets, noting unlocked doors, open windows, and missing anti theft measures. Police urge owners to lock cars, remove keys, and safeguard valuables to reduce thefts.

Chief Hess Martinsih Hes Teece West Second West Patr Sadie Une Po Ponce Putk Cod i

Doraw Sees Benefits of U S Prohibition

In a speech from Washington Av 22 IAF the official asserted that prohibition in the United States has yielded wholesome and beneficial results. The assertion was made by a Treasury Department official during a police address.

Doraw Washington Treasury Department

Kelley to Take Staro in Murder Trial

Los Angeles August 22 AP Lee B Kelley, alleged slayer of Mrs Drystip, prepared to face trial as the murder case proceeds. Details are sparse in the fragmentary report, with authorities noting the ongoing proceedings and expected courtroom actions.

Kelley Staro Mellus Los Angeles Lee B Kelley Drystip

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