Lions Reject Plan for Community Park in Frederick
After a Lions Club luncheon debate, a committee rejected a proposal by Sr Iva J McCurdy to create a combined Blue Ridge park and playground at Menzell field on Jefferson street. The statement cited cost concerns exceeding 20 000, lack of city wide benefit, and potential conflicts with existing facilities and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Sr. Iva J McCurdy
H. Noel Haller
Ernest C. Webb
H. Lavier Michael
Menzell Field
Jefferson Street
Frederick
Lions Club of
McCurdy
Blue Ridge Park
Rotary
Kiwanis
Lions
Binge Ridge League
Frederick Ball Club
Kiwanis Club
False Pretense Charges Loom Over City Figures
Two men from Baltimore were jailed on $10,000 bond after alleged fraud involving $50,000 in false pretenses linked to Harry Grove. Wilbur Routzahn, John Routzahn, and Arthur White faced related conspiracy arrests over a distillery theft, with partial releases and complex bail arrangements.
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Wilbur M. Routzahn
John Routzahn
Arthur White
Outerbridge
Hopny
Grove
Ingomar W. Albaugh
William C. Werten-baker
Baltimore
J. Grahame Johnson
Hach
Mann and
Ganster
Routzahns
Tadnitz
White
Reno
Harp
Co operation for heavy mail urged by Post Office
Post Office Department appeals for public help to handle Christmas mail surge. A bulletin outlines fragile and perishable item handling, complete addresses, prepaid postage, weight limits, and mailing deadlines to ensure prompt delivery and avoid congestion.
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Postoffice Department
Post Office Department
Irving S. Biser
Bergdoll Kidnapping Attempter Sentenced Three Years
Mosbach Baden December 7 a report says States Attorney Nebel recommended a three year sentence for Curtiss Hoover Griffis of Hamilton Wisconsin in the attempted kidnapping of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll the American aviator ofte n called Vraftvader.
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Mosbach
Baden
Curtiss Hoover Griffis
Hamilton
Wis
Nebel
Grover Cleveland
Vader
U.S. Mexico Relations Unchanged By Mexican Uprising
The United States plans to ratify the Two Claims convention and restore diplomatic ties despite a Mexican revolutionary movement. Consul Boyle reports federal troops disarmed Prieto forces in San Luis Potosi, while Vera Cruz state government is said to be deposed and replaced by revolutionary appointees. British sources note de La Huerta active in Vera Cruz and potential spread to Oaxaca Jalisco Guerrero Michoacan San Luis Potosí Tamaulipas.
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Associated
Prasa
Washington
Mexico
Obregon
United States
Boyle
San Luis Potosi
Prieto
Charge Summerlin
Vera Cruz
Oaxaca
Jalisco
Guerrero
Michoacan
San Luis Potus
Tamaulipas
Weather notes on December chill and warming trend
The report describes December weather with cold mornings in Medicine Hat influenced by frost and a gradual warmup as the day advances. It notes the thermometer dipping to 64 degrees at first, then rising toward the 50s, easing the need for coats later.
Maryland Center of Population Fixed by Census
The Census Bureau reports Maryland’s exact population center from the fourteenth census at latitude 39 11 3 N and longitude 76 48 40 W. It sits about 29 miles north northwest of Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, with a 1910 to 1920 shift of 16 miles and a direction of 1.2 miles northward and 10 miles westward.
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Associated Press
Washington
Maryland
Jarmans
Anne Arundel Coun
Cain Controlled clocks advertised to readers in Frederick paper
A letter from Thos Stumpers of Salem Oregon praises News-Post advertising as driving results. He notes receiving a Cain Controlled clock offer via the paper and asks for the letter to be returned for their files. The missive highlights advertising value and wide readership.
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News-Post
Frederick, Md
Cain
Yan
Mellon Urges Tax Cuts To Spur Economy And Debt Cut
Secretary Mellon in his annual report to Congress touts debt reduction of 615.7 million in 1923 and urges broad tax cuts funded by strict economy. He backs lowering surtax on large incomes to 27 percent and estates tax relief, arguing tax relief boosts production and state revenues. He notes improvements in federal finances, warns against delaying cuts for soldiers bonus, and calls for prudent building and coast guard funding.
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Mellon
Congress
Associated Press
Washington
Dac
Treasury
Melton
Green
House
Ways and Means Committees
Merlion
Coast Guard
Asalat
Counytry
United States
Treasury Actiary
Jesser Tate
Dollings Official Put on Trial in Columbus
In Columbus Ohio December 7 192? Dwight Sarrison vice president of Dollings Company of Ohio faces trial on an indictment charging misrepresentation of Phoenix Portland Cement Company holdings to prospective stockholders The case centers on advertisements and prospectuses allegedly written and approved by Harrison and tied to Dollings subsidiaries The trial draws wide local interest as the firm failed and stockholders hold claims in Frederick county and the Nazareth Pennsylvania plant production is cited in materials presented at court
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Columbus
Ohio
Cipind
Kid Ag
Dwight Sarrison
Delmner RL. Doellings Company
Ohi
Tlarison
Phormisx Portland Cement Company
Tharrison
Treial
Dollings Company
John J. Beck
Doings Company
Phoenix Portland Cement Company
Dollings
Planta
Nagatreth
Birmingham
Ala
Doings
Harrison
Phoenix Company
R. Dollings Comany
Nazareth Pa
Frederick City
County Deputies Named by Sheriff Sharif Ingomar Albaugh
County deputies named by Sheriff Albaugh include Kesar T. Mercer in Woodville and Stephen D. Myers in Liberty with other appointments listed for Creagerstown Thurmoni Cetootin and Brunswick. Former Sheriff Jones works to complete policies as Albaugh continues reorganizing the force amid ongoing county affairs and political shifts.
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Sharif Ingomar W. Albaugh
San Ra Dain
Woodville
Kesar T. Mercer
Liberty
Stephen D. Myers
Creagerstown
John T. Speak
Thurmoni
Roger H. Geigbert
Cetootin
David BR. Fry
Brunswick and
Petoraville
Morgan PB. Runklees
Johnsville
Sarmes C. Radcliffe
Middletown
William G. Reeder
Woodshoro
Tiward L Stitely
Clarence
Holtz
Sherif James A. Jones
Albaugh
Merwin
Shelmf Jones
Voltz
Imantha
Jones
Mer Sherif Jones
Suithag Leesa
Ino Plaen
Alexander
Barteis
Social Evening Honors Visiting Miss Kelley in Rockwell area
Miss Dorothy Worthington hosted a greeting at her Record Street home on Thursday night for Miss Frances Kelley of Searcy Arkansas, guest of Miss Thelma Nixdorff and in honor of Mrs Francis Urner. Dancing and midnight supper followed with light entertainment by Austin James and Francis Urner. Attendees included Mrs Francis Turner and listed guests and escorts.
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Dorothy Worthington
Glenn H Worthington
Record Street
Frances Kelley
Searcy
Arkansas
Thelma Nixdorff
Rockwell Terrace
Francis Urner
East Second Street
Austin James
Mrs. Francis Turner
Missea Frances Kelley
Mildred LeGore
Beatrice Trail
Louise LeGore
Claire McCardell
Masie Gambril
Caroline Rogers
Nannie Gaver Messrs
Chirenea Carly
Austin Griffin
George Graver
James Grove
Joseph T. Griffin
William Aldridge
Warry LeGore
BH. Auglin James
Carl Brook
Alvin Quinn
Dorsey Hayte
Senate Aspirant Tom Mogan Seeks Massachusetts Senate Bid
Philay Tom Mogan a battler and key Massachusetts national committeeman announces candidacy for the United States Senate from the state. His run signals focus on party leadership roles and regional representation as he enters the race in the fall.
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Philay Tom Mogan
Batler
Keymblean
Massachusetts
Tatea States Senate
Ote Ya Fall
Conservatives Lose Majority In Britain Election
The London report states all other parties total 313 of 615 seats, Labor 167, Liberals 136, Independents 9, Nationalist 1. Baldwin and MacDonald re elected. Lloyd George also wins. Labor faces opposition with seven new MPs including Lady Astor.
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Baldwin
Lloyd George
MacDonald
Associated Press
London
House of Commons
Labor
J. Romaay MacDonald
Carnarvon
Wales
Sixteen Persons Perish in Northwest Storm
By The Associated Press Seattle December 7 Sixteen people are believed to have died after a 24 hour gale hit the northwest coast Wednesday night and Thursday, causing extensive property damage and flooding in Tacoma and Aberdeen Washington and Warrenton Oregon. Fifteen are believed drowned after the steamer T W Lake sank in Rosario Strait. Bodies have been recovered.
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Preas
Seattle
Wash
Northwest Coast Territory
Troquiam
Aberdeena
Washington
Warrenton
Oregon
T. W. Lake
Rosario Strait
Several Stocks Hit New 1923 High Mark
The Associated Press reports morning trading focused on automobile, equipment, and tobacco stocks, with several reaching new 1923 highs. Erie issues saw profit taking after rallying to four-year highs as railroad shares showed little movement. Call money opened at 4 1/4 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Erie
Lone bandit nets 37063 in Express Car robbery
A lone robber captured $37,063 after holding up and binding express messenger Joseph H. Stevens on the Norfolk and Western Cannon Ball train from Norfolk to Richmond. Initial company reports had cited $8,000 as the loot. The incident was investigated by Indiana and railway police, with the bandit’s identity not disclosed in the fragment. The piece later digresses into regional wealth from Empire Northwest timber and farm products.
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Associated Prose
Petersburg
Incal
Norfolk and Western
Norfolk
Richmond
Joseph H. Stevens
Express
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Robert Treman
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Mall
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