Maryland Legion elects Col. Markey state commander
Col. D. John Markey of Frederick was elected commander of the Maryland Department of the American Legion at the convention. Other officers named include Herbert Grymes as first vice commander Hazell Smith as second vice commander T A Jarman as third commander and Thomas Pierce as treasurer. The group urged a May 30 state Memorial Day holiday and a state fund for needy ex service members. The committee also proposed a ten year medical exam for all Maryland males to keep a current military strength record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. John Markey
Frederick
Maryland National Guard
Department of Maryland
American Legion
Herbert L. Grymes
Baltimore
Hazell C. Smith
Rockville
T. A. Jarman
Ir Ss
Thomas Li. Pierce
Cumberland
John D. Nock
Margaret C. Warner
Murray W. Dewart
John Frey
Emil R. Williams
George M Lane
Zarmichael
J. M. Jedlaviteh
Jamey KF. Abbott
D.C. Winebrenner
Veterans’ Bureau
Congress
Bureau
Hines
Teurapr
Finrone
America
Aaa
Maryland
General Assembly
Court’ of Appeals
Veterans‘ Bureau
Washington
Uise
Zune
J. Mediaviteh
Hyattsville
Indae-adeocare
Consention
Catoctin Country Club
Sea Ae
Forward movement of city impresses visiting Maine family
Mr and Mrs Harry Maine and four children from Springfield visit Mr Maine s mother near Lewis-Toston this county. They traveled by auto from Ohio in under two days and plan a two week stay. Mr Maine praises Frederick County s progress noting new market street elements better roads and removed tolls. He is secretary of the Mary land Association in Ohio whose members include Frederick county natives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Maine
Margie
Mabel
Raymond
Marion
Springfield
Hte
Frederick County
Ohio
Frederick
Maine
Mr. Maine
Maryhind Association
Rost
Forest Park
Dayton
S T Bout
Wladys Kumler
Impudent Birkenhead critique stirs Wilson discussion
The Associated Press reports Henry Breckenridge protests against Wisconsin's speaker at the American Bar Association convention after Viscount Birkenhead calls Woodrow Wilson impudent. Birkenhead questions Wilson's altruism and his postwar influence, arguing self interest should guide policy toward Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Woodrow Wison
Viscount Birkenhead
England
Williamstown
Henry Breckenridge
Wilson
Jon W. Davis
American Bar Association
Wisconne
Legion Backs General and Union in Armament Stand
Delegates pass a resolution opposing further reductions of land and naval forces and urge stronger growth of navy and air services. They express grave alarm over anti government agitation and discuss Captain H J Leper of Maryland National Guard case. Debate centers on reconvening committees and reconsidering charges amid calls for veterans legislation and universal draft.
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United States
H. J. Leper
Fifth Infantry Regiment
Maryland National Guard
Leper
Blue and Gray Post
No. 20
Baltimore
Legion
State Executive Committee
Washington Bowie, Jr
Middletown
John Nock
Celman Jr
Emory Post
Haltimore
Nock
Bowie
Milton A. Reckord
Reckord
House of Representatives
Divers locate wrecked ship with $80,000,000 gold
Salvage experts report locating the wreck of the Egypt, sunk after a collision in 1922. The vessel lies six miles from the accident site at 64 fathoms. Underwriters aim to recover gold ingots valued at about £10,000,000 at current rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Col Uston
Associated Press
London
Salvnge
Beret
Man Held for Murder After Cumberland Shooting
Cumberland Md Aug 25 Harry Martin of Frosburg is held by a coroner jury for murder in the killing of George Porter and wounding Frank Miller as their motorcycle was halted en route to Sunny Side mines. W W Walbert of Consolidation held as accessory. Walbert wounded in leg, says he was shot while driving to work. No motive yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cumberland
Harry Martin
Frosburg
Tourder
George Porter
Frank Miller
Sunny Side
Mt. Savage and Georges Creek
T. Walbert
Consolidation
Walbert
Auxiliary of Legion 10 Chooses Officers Today
The American Legion Auxiliary Convention in Frederick proceeds with state officers and delegates to the national meeting to be elected this afternoon. The day focuses on flag etiquette and the proper use of the flag, with a plan to distribute more Manual of Ceremonies copies to units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Prederick
National
Legion
Francis Scott Key
wWelock
General Mines
Eee
Elsie Myers
Annapolis
Leo F. Curran
Ferdinand W. Ritter
Baltimore
No Cases of New Disease in County Reported
Frederick city and Renantr have been fortunate so far in escaping the disease known as devil's grippe which has been raging in nearby counties. It was stated this morning no cases have as yet been reported to health officials though some cases exist in Washington county. Victims show grippe like symptoms with nausea and aching. Health officials note the disease is non reportable and border areas are vigilant to prevent spread from Virginia into Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City
Renantr
Iit
Washington County
Virginia
Maryland
State Health Department
Alleged Forgery Charge Involving Mrs Kolfman Check
Harry Rohrback of Brunswick was arrested by Sheriff Kline on Thursday at the Clave for allegedly forging the name of Mrs Lela Kolfman of Keedysville on a $19 check. He was taken to Hagerstown for a Police Court hearing after the sheriff’s report indicated a man resembling Rohrback presented a check payable to Charles Thomas to Rauth Brothers to obtain cash and goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lela Kolfman
Keedysylle
Harry Rohrback
Brunswick
Kline
Hagerstown
Kaylor
Rohrback
Charles Thomas
Rauth Brothers
Last East Bound Flight Completes Transcontinental Relay
The last east bound flight of the relay relay mall test completed at 11:17 today as Pilar Ames arrived from Cleveland. The total distance from San Francisco was covered in 20 hours 17 minutes, three minutes behind yesterday’s record. A separate item reports Daniel Shook fell from a ladder near Catoctin Furnace, injuring his right shoulder and side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead
Pilar Ames
Cleveland
San Francisco
Catoctin Furnace
Daniel Shook
Maryland News Briefs Highlight Vehicle Licenses and Legions
Governor Ritchie probes the Morris J. Davidson case in Baltimore after a motor vehicle license denial by the Commissioner. Maryland officials oppose the decision as harsh and unjust. A Memorial for President Harding is noted with support for President Coolidge amid Legion trophy plans. The American Legion crafts a marksmanship trophy for Maryland National Guard regiments with thanks to Frederick hosts and Key Post management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Maryland
Ritchie
Morris J. Davidson
Baltimore
Davidson
Argonne
Harding
Calvin Coolidge
American Legion
Maryland National Guard
Francis S.a't Key
Frederick
Stowaways Arrive in U S On One Ship
New York August 25 The Washington Maru brought into port a record cargo of stowaways. Thirty one were discovered aboard the Japanese steamer on her arrival from Italian ports and were removed by revenue cutter to Ellis Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Ellis Island
Major General March Married in London Registry Office
London August 25 Major General Peston March former chief of staff of the American Army and Miss Cora Virginia McKinnie of New York were married today at the registry office in Buckingham Palace Roar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Peston , March
Cora Virginia Mckintee
New York City
Buckingham L'Alace Roar
Beginning Laying of World’s Longest Transatlantic Cable
Huge drums at the Far Rockaway workshop of the Commercial Cable Company began laying the eighteenth cable across the Atlantic. The cable runs from Nova Scotia and the Azores to Havre in France, a distance of about 6000 miles, promising the longest and fastest submarine link between the Americas and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Yorsug
Tibe Far Rockaway
Commercial Cable Company
Atlantic
Nova Scotia
Azores
Havre
Americas
Europe
Sayre Accepts Post as Adviser to King of Siam
Francis Ro Sayre, Woodrow Wilson's son in law, announced he accepted the role of legal advisor to the King of Siam. He obtained a year leave from Harvard University and will depart around October 7. He serves on the Harvard faculty and leaves Santa Barbara, California, for Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
King OF
Siam
Associated Press
Santa Barbara
Cal
Francis Ro Sayre
Woodrow Wilson
Sayre
Harford University
Stock Prices Show Reactionary Tone
New York session ends with a heavy close as prices react to speculative pressure. Dividends curtail interest and oils and moorers face declines amid a 300000 share turnover. The market shows a cautious, reactionary tone overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Air Meet Postponed to Four Fifteen
The 104th Aero Squadron of the Maryland National Guard will hold its air meet at 4 15 PM instead of 2 PM. Four planes are to participate and will not arrive until that time, landing on Jefferson street before performing aerial stunts for visiting Legionnaires.
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104Th Aero Squadron
Maryland National Guard
Jefferson Street
Farmers visit soil testing train in Maryland to receive lime for one acre
More than a hundred Frederick county farmers visited the soil testing train in Frederick to test acidity and determine lime needs. The train, carrying twelve cars of lime, tested samples and issued prescriptions for one acre free of charge, with experts from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, University of Maryland, and National Lime Association conducting tests and lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Frederick
Baltimore and Ohio
P. ©. Hurley
A. G. McCall
University of Maryland
Jectorera
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
National Lime Association
Baltimore and Oho
Maryland
University
Gaithershire
Germantown
Pinchot Catalyst As Coal Crisis Moves Toward Meeting
Washington and Harrisburg report optimism as Governor Pinchot invites four anthracite operators and four union members to a Harrisburg conference on Monday to avert a September 1 mine suspension. Government hopes to mediate a settlement with Pinchot designated as mediator after talks with President Coolidge.
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Associated Press
Atlantic
Mditors’ Union
Pinchot
Harrisburg
Atlantis City
Irim
Naan
Anthracite Talers
Washington
Pennsylvania
Coolidge
Cent Commission
AP Lal
Camio Neute
Coolidge Retains White House Physician Dr Charles E Sawyer
Dr Charles E Sawyer of Marton remains as White House physician with Brigadier General rank. President Coolidge plans no replacement and will arrange to keep Dr Sawyer as physician to Mrs Harding. J P Boone, medical officer of the presidential yacht, Masflower, will stay on as assistant physician and be available if Dr Sawyer is needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Charles E. Sawyer
Marton
Harding
Whitet House
Frank
White House
Presiden Coolidge
J.P. Boone
Masflower
Tro Freara
Br. Sawyer
Lights Required for All Vehicles Urged in Frederick
A Frederick resident counted six horse drawn wagons and six bicycles without lights and six autos without lights Friday night during a trip from Record Street to Seventh Street via Bentz Street. He urged strict enforcement of vehicle lighting laws during street improvements and proposed Bentz Street as one way south and Chapel Alley as one way north to cut congestion. He warned loaded farm wagons spewing corn husks worsen city streets as work moves into the downtown area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Record Street
Seventh Street
Bentz Street
Bentz Atreet
Chapel Alley
Ciy
Sale of a Modern Home to John M Hartman
Noah B Cramer and Son real estate loan and insurance agents advertise the sale of a two story brick dwelling with furnace heat electric lights bath and front porch on the east third street south side to John M Hartman The Wisners plan to move April 1 to a Baker's Valley farm where they will make it their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah B Cramer
Charles S. Wisner
East Third Street
John MM. Hartman
Wisner
Baker's Valley
Flier Wins Race With Death to See Father
Jack Knight, veteran air mail flyer, completed a 885 mile night flight from Cheyenne to Chicago in 9 hours 49 minutes to reach his ailing father Dr M M Knight in Buchanan Michigan at 7 30 this morning. Authorities call it the longest single night flight in aviation history. Knight received permission from air mail officials to use a post office plane to hurry home after telegraph news that his father was seriously ill and then collapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Buchanan
Mich
Jack Knight
Air Mail
Cheyenne
Knight
M. M. ‘Knight
Air Mall
Post Office
Chicago
Moderate temperatures forecast for Maryland next week
Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday shows moderate temperatures across Maryland with generally fair conditions and a chance of occasional local showers in the North and middle Atlantic states. The forecast notes moderate warmth and intermittent showers as a regional trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Associated Press
Washington
North
Middle Atlantic States
Baker to urge league and world court at Democratic convention
Newton D. Baker, former Secretary of War under Wilson, said he would press the League of Nations and World Court before the next Democratic convention. He spoke on August 25 before sailing on the Homeric to Lausanne to enroll his daughter in school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Newton D. Baker
Woodrow Wison
Lausanne
League of Nations
World Court
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Gol. Markey
Legislative Committee
Breckinridge
Auxiliary OF Legion
U. S
March
Boone
Mayflower
Baker
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