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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1925
Page
1
Health Officer Kefauver ordered the Carroll creek banks cleaned within the city limits due to low water and debris buildup. Slime along the banks will be pushed to the center and disinfectant used to reduce odor and health concerns after complaints from residents.
The AP reports Wilkes Barre citizens urge resumed scale negotiations with operators but expect a suspension in anthracite coal fields starting September 1. Mining leaders including John L. Lewis and Philip Murray weigh routes as technical questions on maintaining workers in mines spark delay. The six man scale sub committee plans to mail the call once details are set.
Charles Devilbiss faced a local magistrate on charges of illegally wiring into Potomac Edison Company lines after his meter was removed. He pleaded guilty. sentence suspended on costs. The case cites a broad ordinance punishing tampering with meters and electric systems, with potential penalties of up to six months imprisonment or a $500 fine.
A large Braddock Heights audience attended an Atlantic City Night fundraiser to support local playgrounds. The program featured children led by Miss Almira Wren and Miss Smith, a white of acts from Harry Solomon and H David Hagan, Miss Alice Apple, and Miss Mildred Lee Purdy. Dancing followed in the pavilion with buck and wing and the Bowers glide. The event cleared funds to cover playground expenses.
William Schmidt spoke at the Lions Club weekly luncheon on improving himself and service efficiency. District Governor H Noel Haller, fresh from the Knight Templar meeting on the Pacific Coast, gave a brief talk. A note from Amsterdam reports blue as the favorite color and red second after extensive tests.
Road rebuilding continues on the Hyattstown gap and Emmitsburg pike edges as 1,800 feet of Hyattstown concrete laid with 3,400 feet remaining. New Westminster routes and Woodsboro links bring a modern highway toward Westminster. Bridgeport Monocacy bridge work advances toward October opening. Contractors: M. J. Grove Lime Co and Hershberger.
Mexico will begin paying its 500 million dollar national debt, owed mainly to private lenders in the United States, around September 1, according to A. M. Eas, Consul General in New York. The U.S. notes say the money was not borrowed from the U.S. Treasury but lent by private parties, largely Morgan interests.
Dr. Thomas W. Young, a Los Angeles dentist on trial for murdering his wife and burying her body in a cistern, killed himself in his county jail cell. Acquaintances testified he offered them money to claim she was alive, supposedly to aid a custody suit against his father in law. The jailer noted the wire used to kill himself was likely smuggled in and had a radio‑set purpose. Detainers on Maurice and George Webster for multiple robberies in four counties accompany broader charges connected to Baltimore and Ohio railroad thefts.
The fifth annual convention of the State Association of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will be held in the city Tuesday through Thursday. Captain A A Hileman will marshal the parade forming at North Market fountain and proceeding via Market South Bentz Patrick and Chapel alley to Court House Square. Frederick lodge members prepare purple and white attire and umbrellas. bands including St Mary's Industrial School Band will march. An Evening Sun Baltimore Newsboys Band will give a concert Thursday evening. The Elks Home nears completion with furniture moving in Friday and Saturday, as delegates arrive Monday from Maryland Delaware and the District of Columbia. The road will be maintained by the State Roads Commission.
William Ropp of near Braddock received a total of 75 dollars in fines and costs on two assault charges after a hearing before Justice Brust. An appeal was filed in each case through his attorney Samuel A. Lewis. The incidents involved Mrs. Alverta J. Kintz and Mrs. Lucy Biser, with defense alleging self defense and prior payments to the accuser.
The Board of Directors discussed operation details for the new Odd Fellows Home on North Market Street extended. No superintendent appointment or opening date set as they aim to complete all work before admitting inmates. Members listed include A. T. White and others from Mountain Lake Park Frederick Baltimore. Market Upward. New York Apr 27.
Fireflies in Tokyo prove profitable for several firms as they sell live insects for lawn parties and decorations. They are hung in cages at venues and released among guests to create a sparkling effect.
City officials in St Frederick hold a special session to address water pressure loss from Fishing Creek dam. Engineer Crum reports the Venturi line to the new dam limits flow. an outside engineer will inspect the pipe, and a new chlorine plant will be ordered. Authorities urge against using watershed land as picnic grounds.
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