Belt Begins Sentence in County Jail
Belt started a 30 day jail term and paid a 100 dollar fine after conviction for driving while under the influence. Judge Worthington ordered Belt imprisoned after circuit court upheld the sentence, with docket discrepancies noted but not overturning the judgment. Belt was also arrested for driving after license revocation, a case to be tried later.
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W. Belt
East Church Street
Glenn H. Worthington
Worthington
Belt
Sherman P. Bowers
J. Grahame Johnson
Bowers
Alban M Wood
Justice Bowers
Atlantic City Night at Braddock Heights Program
The annual Atlantic City Night at Braddock Heights is outlined for Wednesday evening at eight featuring children from Brad dock Heights performing pieces including I Wonder When Daddy's Coming Home under Miss Elmira Renn, toe dancing from Miss Miriam O Connor's school, a magic exhibition by Harry Solomon, and Miss Mildred L Purdy with her court. Charles Jopel Sr.
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Atlantic City
Braddock Heights
Daddy
Elmira Renn
Miriam O'Connor
Dancing School
Washington
Harry Solomon
New York
Mildred L Purdy
Frederick
Charles Jopel, Sr
State Association of the
B. P. O. Elks
Elks
Hom
West Second Street
Francis Scott Key
State Association
B. Q. Thomas
Ritchie
Frederick High School
Mary Davis
Massive Montreal Fire Destroys Block of 20 Buildings
A major blaze swept a Montreal block from 11 p m through the night, destroying 20 or more dwellings and a large apartment building. Widespread flames, gale winds, and heavy smoke caused extensive damage with losses estimated from 580000 to 7000000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Montreal
En Se
San Guinet Sa Emoy
Mt Vesuvius Shows Renewed Eruptions Near Naples
The Associated Press reports Mt Vesuvius resumed strong activity near Naples with lava ash and bright nightly lighting. Volcanic observatory officials say no immediate danger is expected, urging safety measures. In Chicago, the National Nets Council condemns use of "Safety First" by an Illinois steel company on a sign dating back 15 years.
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Associated Press
Naples
Alg
Mt Ve Svius
Chicago
National Nets Council
Illinois Steel
Open New Tong War Chinese Factions Battles Bring Police Into Action
A new Tong War erupts in multiple cities following the Chinatown burial of Lee Kue Ying. Clashes injure Hip Sing and On Leong members in Boston Chicago and New York amid police thwarting a plot in Washington and thirty three arrests. A Chinatown restaurant cook is found dead in New York with three wounds as shootings spark panic in Boston. Pittsburgh sees the murder of laundry proprietor Shing Sun as part of renewed tong hostilities.
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Associated Press
New York
Lee Kue Ying
Ne York
Chinatown
Hip Sing
Leong Tong
Boston
Washington
Hip Sing Tong
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Shing Sun
Tongs
Sun
Webster trio tied to multi county robberies found in Frederick
George Webster and Maurice Webster and wife, all of Sparrows Point, Wi found in Frederick jail on charges tied to an alleged freight car robbery. A truckload of stolen goods was located at their home and linked to Rockville Gaithersburg Beallsville and Mt Airy robberies along with auto accessories. Authorities say warrants are arriving from Carroll and Montgomery counties as the case expands under Baltimore and Ohio Police supervision.
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Georgea Webster
Maurice Webster
Frederick
Baltimore Pike
Baltimore
Frederick County
Websters
Sparrows’ Point
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Webster Home
Rockville
Gaithersburg
Beallsville
Mt Airy
Miami
Fla
H. L. Denton
Baltimore and Ohio Police
Denton
Carrot
Montggomery
Do You Read The News Flapper Popularity in Frederick
Frederick News reports a questionnaire finding the flapper type of girl is not popular in the city. The paper notes Mountain City boys prefer the old-fashioned type, praising Frederick while teasing flappers.
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Frederick
Fresh Air Kiddies Say Final Goodbye At Pennsylvania Station
A trainload of Fresh Air Kiddies left East Church Street station amid mixed tears and laughter as local sponsors and Lions Club members bid them farewell. Parents and volunteers mingled with the children, who clutched keepsakes and waved to onlookers before the journey home.
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Pennsylvania Station
East Church Street
Mary Land
Oscar Grove
Tommie
Katherine
Felix
S. Wachier
Tommie Rose
The
Lions Club
Fresh Air Kiddies
Burgee Charged With Driving Drunk In Adams Town
J Thomas Burgee of Adams town was arrested by State Police Officer Cramblitt for driving a light Ford truck while intoxicated on East Patrick street extended. He was released on collateral for a 4 pm hearing before Justice Brust after denying drinking. His companion admitted a glass of wine.
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J. Thomas Burgee
Adamstown
Cramblitt
Justice Brust
Burgie
East Patrick Street
Crambflitt
Market Opens Strong as Rail Stocks Hit Fresh Peaks
New York August 25 opening showed a market strength surge led by General Railway Signal Southern Railway and Western Maryland reaching new yearly highs. Overnight gains ranged from fractions to two points as large blocks moved up Prices rose despite some profit taking sparked by higher call money rates. Pan American Airways fell nearly two points before noon amid gasoline price war effects. Call money started at 4 1 2 percent then climbed to 4 3 4 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
General Railway Signal
Southern Railway
Western Maryland
East
Middle West
Pan-American B
British Experts Find Half Daily Talk Uses But
London Aug 25 British experts report analysis shows about half of everyday conversation centers on the word but totaling around 43 different words.
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London
Complete Turn at Market and All Saints Streets Prohibited
Heavy traffic and pedestrian danger lead to a Saturday evening rule banning complete turns at Market and All Saints Streets after six. Police enforce the rule until congestion eases, now in effect for three weeks. Chief Wash cites heavy Saturday evening traffic as justification, with similar limits at the Square and Car Corner after six.
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Market
All Saints
Martin J. Wash
Lawson Estate Leaves Major Share to Benevolences
Virtually three fourths of Victor F. Lawson estate goes to benevolent purposes. The Chicago Daily News editor’s assets pass to the Tin Ness Merchants Trust Company as trustees. Specific bequests total 4 775 000 with over 2 500 000 for charities. A 200 000 gift is left to Melville Stone of New York City.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Victor F. Lawson
Chicacoe Daily News
Tiiness Merchants’ Trust Company
Melville
Stone
New York City
New
No Precedent Set By Terms With Belgium
The Belgian debt settlement under President Coolidge does not set a precedent for refunding agreements with France and Italy. Officials state the basis remains that each debtor pays, as established with Great Britain, Belgium, and future negotiations will follow the same principle regardless of Versailles terms.
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Associated Press
Swampscott
Coolidge
France
Italy
Belgium
White Court
Great Britain
American Debt Commission
Congress
France and England Resume Debt Parley
London reports the French finance minister M Caillaux resumed debt talks with Chancellor Churchill after a morning conference with Bank of England governor Montagne Norman at the Bren de Ginger. The resumption surprised observers as earlier plans indicated no further meeting until this evening.
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Associated Press
London
M. Caillans
Churchill
Montagne Norman
Bank of England
M. Caillaux
Mr. Churchill
Peace calls for new coal talks at Alto Mont Hotel
At an open conference in Tlazieton Pa miners and union leaders urged renewed negotiations to avert a soft coal strike overshadowing the hard coal fields. John J Uhl warned of lost markets and urged an agreement with operators while John L Lewis pressed for public talks and a prompt settlement. An audience of hundreds gathered as Mayor James Harvey presided and business leaders traveled to the meeting.
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Associated Press
Tlazieton
Haga
Altamont Hotel
John J. Uhl
Wilkesbarre
Buel
John L. Lewis
Miners’ Union
James ©. Harvey
Hazelton
Scranton
Water shortages and rationing hit multiple towns
Frederick county towns face severe drought with Winchester Virginia poised for rationing. Brunswick and Brunswick officials report leaks fixed while Emmitsburg Middletown Thurmont hold steady economy. Asheville NC reports 47 year drought as households face fines and jail for overuse.
Vacation ends on Labor Day as Coolidge plans return
Swampscott Massachusetts reports President Coolidge will return to Washington by train around Labor Day. Officials say the exact date is undecided, with possible travel just before or after the holiday. He will hold conferences on public questions while staying near White Court.
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Associated Press
Swampscott
Mass
Coolidge
Washington
Marblehead
Frederick as a Stop for Auto Tourists Amid Historic Attractions
The Baltimore Sun notes Frederick aims to become a lure for automobile tourists by offering a sample of its history and local attractions. It mentions Slorions attractions and fried chicken, humorously recalling General Braddock’s near derailment while en route to conflict with Native peoples.
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Frederick
General Braddock
Baltimore Sun
Body of Rev Dayton Baird Miller Recovered After Drowning
The body of Rev Dayton Baird Miller pastor of Boundary Avenue M E Church Baltimore was recovered today after he leaped into the water fully clothed to save his eleven year old nephew Frederick Ridenour of New York who fell from a motor boat. The minister’s body was found at the mouth of the West River by Captain W G Lucas of Annapolis.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Dayton Baird Miller
Boundary Avenue M. E
South
Mr. Miller
Frederick Ridenour
New York
West River
W. G. Lucas
Annapolis
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