Governor orders audit into road contract scandal
Tippett alleges about 1 million dollars involved in illegal contract awards by Mackall as head of the Roads Commission. Governor Ritchie reconvenes the auditing commission and adds Edwin G. Badjer to examine contracts while pledging public hearings and independent reporting.
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Richard B. Tippett
Baltimore
Ritchie
Tippett
Auditing Commission
Ihs
Edwin G. Badjer
Tippetts
Tippets
John N. Mackall
Roads Commission
Mackall
Sorso
Tim. Tiemge
Réai
Carroll
Chinese law student executed for murder
Chinese law student execution reported amid unclear notes. The fragmentary text references a student and a murder case with uncertain details and names.
King George Slowly Gains Ground in Illness
London reports a Buckingham Palace bulletin says King George has passed a fair night and his temperature is low. The general condition is slowly improving though the infectious process remains severe and highly localized, with 17 days of illness still ahead.
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London
Georges Seu
Buckingham Palace
Sanity hearing sought for bank robber McDaniel
Sanity test for Hugh L. McDaniel a 32 year old news photographer sentenced to 15 years for the Silver Spring National Bank robbery is expected to be sought by his Washington attorneys David Hornstein and Charlies Walker. They say the trial at Rockville was fair and impartial but may argue for a hearing if necessary. McDaniel is in Rockville Jail after fainting when sentence was pronounced by Judge Hammond Urner amid a nervous breakdown. Recital at Hood College Friday features a student program in Brodbeck Hall with organ pieces, piano works, songs, and instrumental numbers by students including Virginia Shenk, Alice Cobienza, Dorot Auten, Alice Pusey, Alberta Kunns, Eleanor Hearn, and others.
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Hugh L. McDaniel
Silver Spring National Bank
David Hornstein
Charlies Walker
Washington
Harold C. Smith
Rockville
Hood
Bond College
Brodbeck Hall
Mendelssohn
Virginia Shhenk
MacDowell
Alice Cobienza
Schubert
Dorot
Auten
Pianoforiz
Gavotte
Glazounow
Alice Pusey
Widmung
Schumann
Spears
Alberta Kunns
Sgembali
Hamm
Marti i Ciara Zucmerma
Eleanor Hearn
Piagami
Scarlatti
Stili
Atlanta dealer G Hall Davis shot on downtown street
G Hall Davis an Atlanta automobile dealer was shot and killed in a downtown street confrontation. Witnesses say the event occurred in front of a warehouse where a man named Shippey is employed. Authorities report Davis attempted to accuse or challenge others in relation to alleged state affairs and tensions with the governor are noted in the chaotic aftermath.
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Atlanta
G. Hall
Davis
Shippey
Asd
Osses
New Equipment Request for Maryland School Reported to Board
The board hears a report from Superintendent Burley on school improvements including a new academic building costing 62 487 66 and upgrades for lighting, ventilation, and class spaces for domestic science and deaf students. Budget requests total 22 600 for equipment, repairs, painting, and exterior work plus roofing and electric amplifiers. Two resignations occur and new staff assignments are noted as progress continues. Continuous updates promised on page 3.
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Board of
Visiers Reid
Burley
Llord Lowndes
Cumberland
Lowndes
W Henly
Bjorive
Wasas Olows
Margaret Lurber
Kesing
Helen Stonebraker
St. Augustine
Florida
Virginia Schultz
Virginia
Ollie Vernee Montgomery
Neille Shawen
West Virginia
Fas
Antoinette Gale
Smith Texard
Hugh Cass
I C C Proposes Minor U S Railroad Regulation Changes
A federal report urges Congress to curb consolidation by limiting one carrier gaining control over others. It supports joint rates with Canadian and Mexican lines and gives the ICC authority to oversee rate parity and groupings among railroads in response to evolving competition and cross border shipments.
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Gece
Incu
Indl
Dg Venture Rey Wee Sear
Fave
Aig
Ita
Gillilew
Saint
Canada
Congress
Two Teens in Court on Carnal Knowledge Charges
Samuel Murphy, 17, and Charlotte Burkholder, 13, faced preliminary hearings in People’s Court on charges of carnal knowledge. Murphy was remanded in jail without bond. Burkholder’s case involves supervision by probation staff. The district seeks grand jury action and possible juvenile court handling due to Murphy’s age.
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Samuel Murphy
East Street
Sherman P. Bowers
People's Court
Lawrence Morgan
Charlotte Burkholder
Marphr
S. A. Lewis
Mumhys
Murphy
Old fights loom in both Senate and House
Washington dispatch notes Senate and House sessions dominated by the Boulder Daght and disposal of the post office operation as riders. Committee actions hint at potential passive opposition to an adequate farm relief measure this session. Montgomery Clerk's Report cites hunting licenses issued and various state licensure statistics.
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Senate
HOUSE
Washington
Montcomery Clerk
Onon Office
Lis Tenses
Sratada
Bern County
Heensex
Local Schools Explore Fire Drill Practices
A survey in Frederick reveals varied fire drill practices across schools. Church Street School plans regular drills with a rapid two minute evacuation capability, while Frederick High and Washington Street report limited or no scheduled drills this year.
Merger Planned for 17 Ice Firms by New York Interests
Reports from Hagerstown say 17 ice companies in Maryland and neighboring states are forming a merger led by New York financiers. Federal Ice Company and Terminal Ice Company of Hagerstown will convene stockholders meetings to discuss proposals by New York representatives for a new Central Atlantic States Service Company to include firms in Baltimore Washington and Philadelphia.
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Hagerstown
Maryland
New York
Federal Ice Companys
Terminal Ice Company
Baltimore
Washington
Philadeipha
Central Atlantic States Service Company
Hereford Yearling Sells At $7 Pound
A fragment notes a Hereford yearling sold at seven dollars per pound amid international market activity. Names and details are incomplete due to the damaged text.
Ready For Next Court Term
Court opens next term at 10 a.m. to review dockets and set cases including fraud and related matters. Officials urge prompt appearance as judges oversee filings and paperwork.
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Fudge Ss
Tar
Willencay
Union Bridge Youth Killed in Alto Crash
A Union Bridge youth died in a crash near Alto as authorities, including Magistrate Gaither of Ut Bridge, conduct an inquest. The incident prompted an investigation led by Coroner Bens of Westartasturitt, with surviving relatives described as distressed.
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Union Bridge
Alto
Ate Erie
Dr. Eee
Leo
Abandoned Abduction Plot Ended by Fear and Publicity
Ed Alvey, a 60 year old Louisville gambler, was released after 54 hours of captivity by three unidentified men. Authorities attribute the abortive kidnapping to fear generated by publicity and the police investigation, with Alvey saying he was treated well and would have stayed longer if asked. He was returned home before 1 am and suspects’ identities remained unknown.
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Louisville
Dec
Ed Alvey
Fleur
Alvey
New Albany
Ind
Explosion at New York disinfecting plant kills four
A Kil All Disinfecting Company plant on East 108th Street exploded today leaving four dead and at least six injured. Fifteen people were unaccounted for as rescuers worked amid shattered storefronts and scattered debris. The first body recovered was foreman and part owner Harry Freeman. Lovwis Greco, son of a junk dealer, suffered a fractured skull. Alibert Humphrey, owner of nearby Acms Furling Company, was also injured.
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New York
East 108Th Street
East River
Kil-All
Mins
Harry Freeman
Lovwis Greco
Alibert Humphrey
Acms Furling Company
Kil-Al
Farrell Named For Place On Commission
President Coolidge sent to the Senate the nomination of Pa J Farrell of Vermont and the District of Columbia to be a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Farrell would join Commissioner John J Esch as nominees, with other appointments noted in the Des Moines Des article.
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Washington
Det
Pa J. Farrell
Vermont
District of Columbia
Interstate Commerce
Senate
Coolidge
Farrell
John J. Esch
Chude R. Porter
Pat Nwa
Clyde B. Aitchison
Gregon
Asiwo
Robbery Hurt Hickman Near Berks. Bandits Escape
A Wednesday night holdup on a route to the Hickman home left Pt at Berks proprietor Sidney Hickman injured by a revolver blow as two assailants took about $6. The victims shouted for help, sheriffs and deputies searched the area until dawn, fearing locals’ familiarity with the neighborhood. The two young men, about 18, wore a soft hat and a red sweater respectively.
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Bern
Sidney
Hickman
Berks Bimedroom
Mr. Hickman
Sheri Roderick
Steiner
Redmond
Wertemsbaker
Walter Axline
Brunswick
Statens
Atoerd
Montgomery 10 Borrow Money For Its Schools
The Montgomery county board authorized $50,000 in certificates of indebtedness to secure a loan from the National Metropolitan Bank of Washington, due July 1, 1928, for emergency school building needs. The move aligns with a 1897 appropriation and a broader $200,000 emergency borrowing plan approved by the legislature.
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Midway School
Wolfsville
Wollyville
Harry Hickman
Point of Rocks
Braddock School
Glarence MM. Fhiceger
Creagerstown
Lewistown
Creagers Coud
Board of Education
Board of Commissioners
Mont— Romery County
National Metropolitan Bank of Washington
Legistature
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United Bureau of Ponds
D. J. Carrell
XN Tippett
Daniel H. Carrell
Sisie Audner
Commission
Wyes Sff
Riz Tees
Carron
Tippent
Garris
Retadie
England
TreecaEe
Pete
King George
Palace
Wnih
Board OF Visitors
Srrepo
Frederick This
U. S
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New Midway
Frederick County
Frederick High School
A. B. Steary
Wis
Washington Street
Ella ¥_ Krieg
North Market Street
George L. Miller
Drifty
Academy
Nettie Miller
W. Y. Capital
Chicago
J.C. Penner
WU Lam Geet
Cstisio
Des B Chaptaux
Tele
Masi la Pathe
Renotre
Bele S. Als i McCreary
Harry
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Point Af
Montgomery
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