Elmers Maxwell Named City's Engineer in New Year
The mayor and board confirmed Elmer S Maxwell of Baltimore as the new City Engineer at a morning special meeting. He succeeds Harry B Shaw and will begin duties January 1, after prior engineers Cr Cram and Major Lloyd C Culler's resignations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry B. Shaw
Elmer St. Clair Maxwell
Baltimore
Shaw
Eemory Cr Cram
Law
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
Hyattsville
Rick
Lloyd C. Cut
Major Culler
Maxwell
Culler
John Mackail
Sta Roads Commission
Oscar Zoblentz
McLean Construction Company
State Highway Commission
Nort Carooina
R. Brooke Maxwell
Max Fishstein
Philadelphia
Will Tenade
Air Fishstein
Frederitk
Saso
Sen Sior
Taree
Christmas Green Vandals Target Maryland Christmas tree areas
State Forester Besley warns that unauthorized cutting of trees and shrubs will be prosecuted in Maryland. The forestry department aids landowners with posters to deter depredations and inform about fines from five to two hundred twenty five dollars and possible jail time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
State Forester Departent
State Forester Flw
Besley
Forestry Department
Anxi
Aster
Tinymites Reach Santa Land Gates
The Tinymites travel by air and reach the edge of Santa Land just outside its gates. They started their journey yesterday and anticipate tomorrow's continuation as they proceed toward the festive destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinymites
Santa Land
Gas Bombs Used In Chicago Attack
Police and posse from multiple West Side suburbs fought a raid at an isolated Melrose Park area freight yard used by foreign workers. Two men died, including Policeman Lyman J. Stahl, 28, and a Mexican worker, while Policeman Charles Keltvintg and another officer were wounded before 33 men and one woman were captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dec
West Side
Lyman J. Stahl
Melrose Park
Charles Keltvintg
Besefzeil
Prosso Township
Strasberger die s in Frederick at age 62
Bradley I Strasberger a well known Frederick resident died this morning at his home 101 East Third Street death due to paralysis He was aged 62 years 11 months and 7 days He is survived by three brothers and one sister Funeral services Thursday at 3 o clock at his home led by Rev J Kuriz Mills Interment Mt Olivet cemetery C F Cline funeral director
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley I. Strasberger
Frederick
East Third Street
Mr. Strasberger
George W
Mary Jane Ester Strasberger
Aero
Medley
Frank
George Strasberger
Ida Doll Luli
J. Kuriz Milles
Church of the Breth
Mt Quvet Cemett
C.F. Cline
Memphis Bank Closed as Xmas Checks Mailed
The American Savings Bank and Trust Company of Memphis closed for liquidation after an assistant cashier confessed a shortage and killed himself. A bookkeeper Rush H. Parke disappeared with about $105,000. Telephone calls preceded further self harm by Honechsberg, who left a widow and two children. The bank, capitalized at $100, mailed $235,090 in Christmas checks to 6,000 depositors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tear
American Savings Bank
a= Trust Company
Rush H. Parke
Abe Plough
Ciareces
Honechsberg
Parke
Northwestern storm leaves sixteen dead across region
New England reports twelve deaths with three in New York and one in New Jersey as record cold and heavy snowfall cripple transportation. Ice blockades hinder shipping on lakes and rivers while fourteen steamers remain icebound in the St. Lawrence. Seven crew rescued from the three masted schooner WLOM Reinhardt after wreck ashore at Race Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dee 7
Canada
Tocar
New England
New Jersey
St. Lawrence
Quebec
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Provincetown
Maes
Der. 7
Wlom. Reinhardt
Neeches Buoy
Race Print
Governor General challenges Board of Control abolition in court
Manila December 7 AP Governor General Woot seeks test of legality for abolishing the Insular Board of Control and asks the Philippine Supreme Court to rule on his suit. He also seeks pasting of three National Coal Company directors appointed by Manuel Quezon and Manuel Roxas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Woot
Insular Board of Control
Philippine Supreme Court
National Coal Company
Manuel Quezon
Manuel Roxas
Wood
Costrollies
American kills wife governess and self in Paris
William Howell Paine, an American resident, killed his wife and governess in Paris and then committed suicide. Perrie E. Waters, a Germantown merchant, filed bankruptcy with debts of 66,701.94 and assets of 55,723.95 in the U.S. District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
William Howell Paine
Perrie E. Waters
Germantown
Montgomery County
Takrpicy
Pelion
Taited States District Court
Ship Strikes Wharf in Heavy Damage Reported
A vessel rammed a wharf today causing major damage as workers cleared the harbor. Several sampans were wrecked and many debris and mangled timbers scattered the area. It is believed several coolies drowned in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Husg Komg
Eharf
Frederick County Roads Cost Itemized in Auditors Report
The Frederick county auditors report for the year ending June 30 itemizes road expenses with totals for minor new public roads 1 156 06 regular and extra work 40 000 00 repairs 15 006 67 special stone roads 40 246 09 and road improvements 44 033 65. District by district figures show regular and extra expenditures across many townships totaling 40 028 65 with 40 000 appropriated and 28 65 overdrawn. Resurfacing in Frederick district cost 21 391 19 with 22 00 remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Butkeys
Town
Frederick
Middletown
Creagerstown
Catoctin
Hi ‘Bang
Liberty
New Market
Hanvers
Woodaboistrict
Fetersvile
Mt. Plessant
Jackson
Johnsville
Woodville
Lingapore
Lewistown
Tuscarora
Burkittaville
Ballenser
Braddock
Brumewick
Walkerayillea
Board of County Commissioners
John W. Hoister
Roscoe P. Brown
Frank M Stevens
George D. Smith
Lewin FL. Lochner
Geo. W. Bittle
Keller
J. Grove Lime Co
Burkittsville
Bennett and Hunter
Woodsboro
Carroll County
Frederick City
Pan American Flight Start Delayed to December 20
Army Pan American flight from San Antonio, originally set for December 13, is fixed for December 20. Debhert Brown of Hanteretown Wisconsin and Charles Matthews of Hante are hospitalized after a November truck accident. Brown has an arm broken and jaw fractures. Matthews has a fractured skull and is improving. Debris from the truck crash and apples bound for Washington were involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
San Antonio
Texas
Debhert Brown
Hanteretown
Wis
Charles Matthews
Hante Liwn
Gaithe
Emercence Hospital
Fridaz
Ara
Brown
Matthews
Wington
Five Judges Take Oath at Annapolis Court of Appeals
Five judges at the Court of Appeals took the oath of office before Governor Ritchie in Annapolis, Nondar. The new appointees include Carvel Bond, Hammond Urner, F Xen Park, Tobs R Patterson, and D Tindler Sivan. Terms run for fifteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
Tong Tosk
Ritchie
Annapolis
Nondar
Carvel Bond
Hammond Urner
F. Xen Park
Tobs R. Patterson
D. Tindler Sivan
Tikip
Five Day Week Debate Strikes at Industrial Morals
NY banker Sisson criticizes the five day workweek trend sparked by Henry Ford, noting local unions adopting the plan. He says the scheme may boost idle time and questions overall efficiency, arguing longer tenure at work builds character and that most workers already face limited, tough conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Harrigon
NEA Service
New York
HM. Sxson
Guaranty Trust Company
New Bere Lily
Lewspeper
American Federation of Labor
Sisson
City
Philadelpha
Scranton
Boston
Bridge
Conn
Doles
As & Dews
Dempsey Plans Training For Tunney Return
Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey announces start of training next week in Los Angeles hoping for a rematch with Gene Tunney. He denies poisoning rumors and praises Tunney as a top counter puncher capable of beating other rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Jaack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Philadelphia
Tunney
Tunner
Carpentier
Dess Willard
Bill Brennan
Doheny Trial Halted as Dohenyillness Delays Proceedings
Washington December 7 The Doheny and Fall trial is halted due to Edward L Doheny's illness. His physician orders rest and he is expected to appear again tomorrow if his condition improves. Judge Hobbing adjourns until Doheny can resume his place in the courtroom while Isaac L Harker, recovering at his West Fifty Street home, slowly improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edward L. Doheny
Tofar
Albert B. Fall
Exx Hills
Sut
Hoebiing
Dobeau
Isaac L. Harker
West Fifty Street
Congress Receives Coolidge Annual Message Amid Debate
President Coolidge urges focus on tax reform and farm surplus in his annual message. He opposes permanent tax schedule revisions and asks Congress to decide if treaty surplus should go to taxpayers or the national debt. He also adds over 1,000 nominations to public office as Congress begins its new session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagtington
Dee
Congress
Coolidge
Senate
House
Wagner
New York
Seator Copeland
Ga Cu
Philippines
World Court
Kansas City
Mexten
Colorado
Treasury
Federal Reserve System
Department of Commerce
Acrica
Ae & Jesus
G H S Alumnae Prepare Christmas Baskets and Twelfth Night Plans
Frederick residents will receive Christmas baskets from the Girls' High School Alumnae Association after a Monday night meeting in the Church Street School. The group also outlined committees for the annual Twelfth Night party to be held January 3 at the same location with Mrs Louise Yallet Grove as entertainment chair. About 74 members attended as Miss Janie Holdcraft led the session. The Johnston estate will go entirely to Catherine and Jeanette Johnston with Jeanette named executrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Church Street
Louise Yallet Grove
Grayson E. Bowers
Virginia
Raymond Ford
President Urges Fiscal Restraint and Tariff Tactics
President stresses surplus as reason against permanent tax cuts and outlines aims for economy. He endorses Philippine independence with US defense support, grows protectionist tariff advocacy, and urges development projects from Muscle Shoals to river improvements while backing prohibition enforcement and federal banking reforms.
Frederick County Aid Society Considers Nelson Successor
A Frederick Aid Society meeting at 3 pm weighs appointing a successor to Louise D Nelwwm executive secretary and Frederick County probation officer. Candidates from out of town are considered. A report on the selection process and future laws for child protection is discussed with Judge Wor thington guiding court matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Chile
Reid
Louise D. Nelwwm
Society
Frederick
Misa Nelson
Aid Society
Comp Junction
Glenn MH. Worthington
Devas
Ne Court
Fishew.ing
Charlea McC
Tiathias
Mra
Cue
Aay Watson Children’s Aid Society
Baltimore
Pete
Janmuc 1
Migu Nei
Palpps Clint
Jowam Hopkins Hospital
Episcopal Orphanage
Regent
Willam C. Colemas
Balthmore Children’s AM Society
Children’s al
Tr Frederick
Geoffs
Nelson
Wag Ae Ove Ay Mathias
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Elmers. Maxwell
Department of Forestry
B. T. Strasberger
Church Hi
Bezce
Dam
Mi Carmel
Bartonsville
Union Chapel
Thsmont
Rocky Hill
New Markes
Ressitz Chapel
Mouter
Krox
Near East
Hood College
Golden Rule
Coblentz Hal T
Wes Fand
Esst
Coltege
Memphis Institution
Liquida
Tion
NEW Pan-American
Dempsey
Art “Hokum
Doheny
G. H. S. Alumnae
Twelfth Might Party
Johraten
Francis Jotnstein
Catherine
Jeannette Johnston
D. Gur Thomas
J. Harry Kennedy
E. R Sager
West Chad Street
Saner
Steubenville
Ohio
Barer
Francis Scott Ker
Pew
Fort Steuben
Nomenfion World Court
Coolridge
United States
Ute
ND Society
Miss Nelson
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