Hall Mills murder trial ends four years after crime
Alexander Simpson, special prosecutor, concludes argument in the Hall Mills murder case at Somerville courthouse. He declares “justice was lynched” four years after the crime and asks jurors to weigh the evidence, asserting Mrs Mills and Mrs Hall had motives linked to jealousy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
N. J
Alexander Simpson
Supreme Court
Charles W. Parker
Simpson
Middlesex County
James Mills
Simpcom
Charlotte
Dani Mills
Mils
Simoncs
Mall
Andrews predicts resignation as Prohibition era winds down
The article discusses General Lincoln C. Andrews the assistant treasury prohibition chief and rumors of his April 1 resignation after two years in office. It notes his shift from gloom to cautious optimism and mentions his plan to write a memoir while reflecting on enforcement politics and potential salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremeary
Prohibition
Titaeny
Andrews
Mrs Mary D Ely Dead After Long Frederick Life
Mrs. Mary D Ely widow of Charles W Els longtime Maryland State School for the Deaf supervisor died at her son Dr Charles R Ely’s home in Kendall Green age over 80. She will be buried Sunday at Mt Olivet cemetery. Survived by Dr Bir and children Grace Mies Mabel and Richard G Els with other kin. Funeral from her home Saturday at 2 30 and interment Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall Green
N. W
Maryland
Frederick
Dr. Ely
Bir
Grace D.ely
Kendall School
Washington
Misa Mabel D. Els
Cleveland
Ohio
Richard G. Els
Christmas Stocking Club to Sponsor December 22 Event
The Emptie Stocking Club plans a Christmas party December 22 in Winchester Mall for Frederick city and county children. About 350 youngsters will receive gifts and toys, with Santa Claus present, while older children and families in need gain support from local contributors and the Frederick Aid Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiigmss
Empti Stocking Cin
Arc Osteck
Winchester Mall
Frederick City
Frederick
Harpel
Emypr Ty Stocking Club
Ene
Camben’h Aid'Society
Aid Society
Mies Louise Nelson
Eleanor Houck
Grayson E. Bowers
Houck
William Schmid
Rosetta Burger
Alige Kolb
Harriet Kolb
Worwubington Staley
Christmas Boxes Placed For Needy In Frederick
Boxes for collecting funds to buy Christmas baskets were placed Tuesday in Frederick under Mayor Culler and by police. They will stay for several days before Christmas when money is taken, groceries bought, and baskets distributed to residents. Seventy people benefited last year from donations. Sixteen boxes were set up at local stores including the Square Corner and HoBsPety Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funda
Culler
Frederick
Square Corner
HoBsPety Street
Bishop Denny Coming Preacher At Trinity M D Church South
Bishop Denny Confus Dener of Richmond Virginia will preach at Trinity M D church South at 11 am and 7 pm Sunday December 5. He presides over the Baltimore Conference M E church South and hails from Winchester. Rev Charles A York pastor of Brunswick VW church Lowe has issued an invitation for a Sunday evening service and program possibly drawing Bishop Dewar NM and Bishop Warren. Mr and Mrs Berry F E Cramer near Harmony Grove also hosted guests including Mrs Sadie Crner formerly of Baltimore now at Hood College with attendees: Mr and Mrs Chr r ies, Mr and Lewis T bh sand Mar Gus le Cramer, Miss Nan Houck, Mrs E Cramer and George Houck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confus Dener
Richmond
Trinity M.D
South
Denny
Baltimore
M. E. Church
Winchester
Fredrick
Dewar
Ted
Warre
A. Candier
Dearr
Berry
Crampe
Harmony Grove
Sadie Crner
Bat
Hood College
Taoss
Chrries
Lewis
Sand
Gus le. Cramer
Nan Houck
Cramer
George Houck
Former policeman Brennan dies by electric chair
Joel J. Brennan, a former Bevek lye policeman, died on the electric chair for murder. The 28 year old left a widow and a long record as a model prisoner. His last meal included chicken roast beef onions and coffee. Governor Smith faced petitions over the execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desinizg
Joel J. Brennan
Beveklye Poiceman
Samuel Krantot
Agaladt
Bressam
Krank
Smith
Chaplin Weds to Seek Cash Settlement in Divorce Case
Los Angeles reports Charles Chaplin and Nita Grey head toward separation lawsuits, with Chaplin planning to contest custodian rights for two young sons. Chaplin denies cruelty claims and vows legal action if needed to secure custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Charles Spencer Chaplin
Bee Band
Nita Grey
Chaplim
Charles Spencer
Shisey Earle
Chaplin
Ita
Advances in Price Speculation Face Resistance in New York
In New York on December 3, speculators for the advance met firmer resistance as they tried to push prices higher. They did manage to lift several lagging stocks in the amusement, copper and public utility sectors. Renewed calls and heavy subscription interest supported optimism, while call money rose to 4½ percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Morse Case Goes to Federal Jury in New York
In federal court in New York the case of Benjamin W Morse Erwis A Morse and Harry F Moree sons of Charles W Morse and three others indicted in shipments of stock and related dealings went to the jury. Other defendants include George A Burdette Repert M Much and Henry E Boughton. Twenty five persons were indicted though charges against most were dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Benjamin W
Erwis A
Harry F. Moree
Charles W Morse
Mafis
Connectic
George A. Burdette
Repert M. Much
Henry E. Boughton
Among the Sick Mist Valens Mercer West
An distressed note reports illness of Valens Mercer West and mentions Rev. Isaac M. Motter and Mrs. Motter of East Second Street. References to Frederick Citr Hospital and travel to Missgare Pennsylvania appear but details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Martiorie Motter
Fast U
Texas
Aml
Isaac M. Motter
East Second Street
Motter
Missgare
Coneda
Plans for Emergency Radio Control Considered by National Committee
A report to Congress outlines emergency radio control plans and urges clear standards for the national coordinating committee. It warns against centralized powers delaying decisions and risking a $1 billion annual industry and 149 million listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betes
Stocg
Bows
T the
American Newspaper Association
Coordinating Committee
House
Amé
Delar
Teachers in Frederick to hold all day High School meet
About six Frederick city and county teachers are expected to attend an all day meeting at Frederick High School on Monday. Prof. William K. Klingaman will lead sessions on teaching unity and coordinated work with talks by local and nearby educators from Frederick and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City
Frederick High School
William K. Klingaman
Klingaman
Frederick County
Washington
Montgomery
Allegany
Garrett
G. Lloyd Palmer
Ftfe
Ederick Hixh
K.el
Middletowsh
TL. C. Cochrane
S. Fenton Harris
Mary E. Rhoads
Midetown High School
Homayton
Etomaltsbors High School
Iultles
Katharine Iutrow
Frederick Bish School
Vernn Kranil
Frederick High
Seh90
Wntr
Brunswick Hram
Dew Ztomerman
Taermont ‘High
Miss May Haze
Brunswick Higb
Leary
Loss of Livestock Paid In 1926 For Dogs Running At Large
County records show $2,417 paid in 1926 for livestock losses attributed to dogs at large with October and December totals highlighted. The auditors note a trend toward stronger dog licensing and enforcement as authorities pursue more effective controls on canine depredations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamage
Mrederick
Ottober
Anhoriies
Jeinete M. Gradill
Geange ML Thowins
Mites
Tragic death of 19 year old Jones at Briggs home
Edward Jon award Jones, 19, found dead in foster father Ernest Briggs's Tre vitah Montgomery county home on Wednesday. Shotgun discharge left clothing afire and a note stating he took his life for not living right. Discovered by Briggs's 3 year old son. Briggs had adopted Jones from Ballmore 15 years earlier and was away tending a neighbor during the hog slaughter when the body was found in the kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Award Jones
Ernest Briggs
Trevitah
Montgomery County
Briggs
Jones
Ballmore
Auto fines rise in week ending December 1
The Motor Vehicle Commissioner reports fines totaling 253 in the Frederick Ridgeville Middletown area for violations. William numbers include driving without license, improper markers, no registration card, and intoxication. One fatal crash killed Arthur Naim near Ridgely last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Ridgevile
Middletown
Paul Breen
Roy K. Kline
Edger T. Mills
Meat Moore
Charles ‘L. Porter
Glenn Cramer
Tomak
Ridgeville
Walter Brows
M. R. Moore
Ik’cense Wa
Join
M. Poland
West Patrick Street
Tom Davis
Cinity
William C. Woerner
Crade Crossing
Ridgertils
Arthur Naim
Edison’s Son Ill and Mother With Him in Hospital
Wilmington Delaware December 3 AP reports the condition of William L Edison son of Thomas Edison as serious but not critical after an appendectomy. He was improving until yesterday when he relapsed and his mother returned to the hospital to be with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmmington
Del
William L. Edison
Thomas
Edison
Robberies in Braswick and Burkneville Linked to Two Suspects
A series of recent petty robberies in Braswick and Burkneville leads to the arrest of Paul L. Bream, 29, of Gee'tgesburg, Pa, and Harry G. Forney, 18, from Taneytown. Authorities say they were employed by builders on the Schoolhouse road project. An officer noted a watch linked to the Barkittstile burglary and Pennsylvania police hold the suspects awaiting grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delleven
Pael L. Bream
Gee’ Tgesburg
Harry G Fuser
Taneytown
Adams County
Bester Anc Long
Pakr
Hte
Breuswick H
Sixhew Names on Roll Next Congress Voted In
The Sixty-ninth Congress convenes next Monday with new and returning members. David Stewart fills a three month Senate term after the death of Albert Cammins. Harry Engiebvigt and E Carter win seats in the California delegation. John J Corcoran takes Hawes's House seat. David Walsh returns to the Senate. William M Butler remains in the Senate. Frederick W Dallinger replaces a former member in Massachusetts. Harry Thayer of Massachusetts also serves. Hawes is replaced as Missouri junior senator by Williams. Republicans gain California seat from John E Baker in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry B. Hawed
Missouri
Sanate
House
Capitol HI
David W. Stewart
Senate
Albert
Cammins
Harry L. Engiebvigt
E. Carter
California
Henry
John J. Corcoran
Hawes
David Walsh
Gis
William M. Butler
Frederick W Dallinger
Ata
Harry Thayer
Maseachesstin
George
Williams
L. Ton
Walsh
Bua Jermod Wiliams
Lamp
John E. Baker
Cobham Arrives in Capital by Airplane
A British figure, Alan Cobban, knighted for foray Lady Cobbem, arrived today in the capital from Philadelphia. The report notes the journey from New York yesterday as part of the Gay OM plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinston
Dec
Alan Cobban
Lady Cobbem
Philadelphia
New York
Local Visitor Notes Incomplete Family Visit
Mrs Florence Schler of Youasions Colorado visits Jie Belcher s aunt Mrs Gileer Schtey street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Schler Poser Deugiter
Youasions
Jie Belcher
Gileer Schtey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hearne
Justice Parker
XN. J
Rodney Butcher
Wailicgior
Pethick
Mary Ballyhoo
Lincoln C. J.andrems
Innete Sereoe
Wayne
Wheeler
William H. Anderson
Ufe
Mary D. Ely
Maryland School
Fredericks
Zal Scribere
Orphans Court
Ritchie
Henry P. Mussetter
Juiz
Mussetter
Way
Sacurdar
S. Haisre
Zac
Frances Stevens Hall
Wiliam Stevens
Veeanor R. Mills
Mra Mills
Edward Wheeler Hall
Empty Stocking Club
Bishop Denny
Trinity M. E. Church
Mist Valens
Mercer West
Fear Aree
Frederick Citr Hospital
Practica
Ueknows
National Committee
Congress
Tiomnicon
Conameros
Millard F. Toms
Ray Wisner
Aaron W. Stouffer
Edw
P. J. Hemter
Harry B. Whiter
Eh.’ Parhman
James ¥. Bowery
Unettes &. Myers
H. Geo. Miller
Marry C. Emoote
Enos Routsahn
Sameel L. Smoots
L. C. Flora
Charles W. Crum
Tve
Michael L. Late
Mr. Everett Grees
Willem B. Guyton
Geo. F. Zecher
Daniel P. Smith
Jobe Me Smith
Florence M. Flock
H. A. Cronenburg
Edrr
M. L. Lighter
Valietta Holtz
Roy F. Gross
Margaret Saylor
Charity L. Gordon
Samuel P. Summers
Luther Remisburg
Cne
Jobs Mo Smyth
Metletlad Wits
A. Mager
Joba
Turkey
Waters
Geoen
Ger Jauics
Dante
Geo. D. Smith
Toha
W. DeGrenge
Claude €. Clemson
J. Harman Coblents
Mera
Harry Fox
Bar C. Warfluid
Charles Bere
Chealle W. Lenhart
J. Thames
B. W. Boone
Arthur Straube
John W.grove
Cuikehr— Peu
Norman Harbaugh
Jesse
Routzahn
Sheen
McGin Belt
Frank Gardner
A. Maio
Raymond White
C. Harry Cramer
Charles Adams
Con. Reeder
Earl Keefer
Croatia Grey
John Ambross
Charles T. Myers
Dune
Roy J. Rice
Jesao P. Rippwen
Abe. Castle
Martin
Dupar
Richard Moors
Gelsbert
Edward Jon
Travitah
Munters
Maine Woods
Fusenheim
Frederice
R. James
K. Solt
Mr. Gurgesheam
Haward T. Helfenstein
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
Helen Grether
Aces Paterson
Wiest
Bream
Ferney
Jeli
Brunswick
Burkinterlife
Cobhams
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!