Winds Drive Snow Drifts Halting Frederick Roads
High winds and drifting snow clogged Frederick County roads last night. Reports cite drifts up to two feet, blocked Thurmont Keymar road, and a skid that halted traffic briefly on Payne’s Fork. Crews with state plows kept routes open and warned of slick surfaces as temperatures dipped to 10 degrees at Gambrill State Park.
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Emmitsburg
Thurmont
Pennsylvania
Trafic
Payne's Fall
RF. Lewis
Lewis
Frederick
Thomas M. Linthicum
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Catoctin Furnace
Potomac Edison Company
Mountaindale
Graceham
Thurmont-Keymar
Favorite’s Corner
A. Mehrle Ecker
Russell Green
Catoctin
South Mountains
Gambrill State Park
Baxter A. Biggs
Higgs
Lost Bookkeeper Found in Adjoining Mine
Lawrence Lee, 28, a miner and bookkeeper at the State Mine, was found dead at the bottom of an airshaft in an adjoining mine after wandering in darkness following a rush of air. Inspector Leonard Porister said Lee appeared to have died from exposure. his body was brought home.
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Omd
High winds blamed for Emmitsburg crash on pike
An automobile truck collision near Mount St. Marys in Emmitsburg was blamed on high winds. J M Rappaport, of Allentown, and his chauffeur were injured as a southbound car and a Texas Oil Company truck collided on a mid curve. Rappaport received aid then continued to Washington. few details on the other injured. Road conditions were said not to be slippery by State Officer R F Lewis. charges likely.
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Emmitsburg Pike
Mount St. Mary's
J. M. Rappaport
Allentown
Meir
William Troxell
Graceham
Tally Jate
Rappaport
Texas Oil Company
Morris A. Birely
Thurmont
Washington
Oficer
R. F. Lewis
Mary Eo Sinn
Circuit Comettibay
Dlub ON
Sinisa
Treyour
Deeroottis
Sims
Bernard R. Simams
Milton Rollins
Ruth M. Smallwood
Arthur D. Wilkird
Charles Entunty
Mage
Many Lump Sum Cash Payments Not Filed
Hagerstown December 7. Charles F Bailey acting manager says many thousands entitled to file a claim under old-age provisions of the Social Security Act have not done so. Employers and relatives of workers who died since January 1 should file claims. lump sum payments are being issued under Title II. As of November 26 there were 3 036 claims cited in the region covering Maryland West Virginia Virginia North Carolina and DC.
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Hagerstown
Charles F. Bailey
Washington-Frederick County
al Mic Dental Lacwcity Tac oMice
Shout
Social Security Board
Maryland
West Virginia
Virginia
North Carolina
District of Columbia
United States
Barley
Freezes Claim Life In Potomac River Tragedy
An elderly man drowns after his boat capsizes on the Potomac River near Farryion Beach Virginia as icy conditions endanger travelers. A 38 year old salesman for the same concern witnesses the incident as the river freezes over and boats struggle to navigate the frigid waters.
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Farryion Beach
T. Zemaan
Reba
Willam Barnes
Conan
Dingoon
Crop Control Bill Tweaked in House Debate
Washington December 7 the House tentatively approved a framework for crop control with a section on pricing and administration. Representative Coffer of Nebraska urged a climate focus while Representative Klebergt offered an amendment on control provisions. both moves were deferred. Administration leaders sought to overturn the wheat decision and push changes at a final vote expected Thursday.
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Washington
Naposin
Asdebas
Prees
Coffer
Ob Neb
Climate
Klebergt
Pd Ten
Miners in Pennsylvania Aim to Challenge Maryland Law
A 300 strong miner committee from Pennsylvania moved to test Maryland’s law on coal sales. They appointed three delegates to confer in Baltimore with Bart Jacobs of the Associated Coal Distributors of Baltimore. The committeemen include D Joseph Brennan John Meek and John Carr. The group voted a 50 cent levy on each mine load for three days to cover costs.
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Minersville
Dee
OXP
Preelind
Maryland
Baltimore
Pottsville
John Carr
Palo Alto
Baltimore Coal Yard Under Police Guard
Two plain clothesmen guard the Cumberland Coal company yard to deter coal bootleggers and protect deliveries. Arthur W. Slendley says Cumberland is the only yard reporting trouble with freelance truckers. Douglas Gorman says police were called after a driver was forced to turn back a delivery by about 50 men.
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Baltimore
Cumberland Coal Company
Arthur W. Slendley
Baltimore Coal Exchange
Cumberland Company
Douglas Gorman
Coal Company
Wilson May Be Named As Envoy To Germany
Washington reports from diplomatic sources that Hugh R. Wilson Assistant Secretary of State is slated to be named ambassador to Germany to replace William F. Dodd who is expected to resign. State Department officials refused to discuss the matter directing inquiries to the White House. Wilson declined comment.
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Washington
Hugh R. Wilson
Germany
William F. Dodd
State Department
White House
Wilson
Jacob Tome Students Strike Over Keppel Dismissal
About 180 students at Jacob Tome Institute in Port Deposit protest the dismissal of headmaster Dr. Charles J. Keppel. William Fitch, president of the student council, says no Tome students will attend classes until the board withdraws the resignation request.
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Port Deposit
Jacob Tome Institute
Charles J. Keppel
Tome
William Fitch
Cone
Board of Trustees
Keppel
Weather Record Shows December Precipitation Variances
Weather notes report 0.068 inch of precipitation up to 7 am. December totals show 3.5 inches normal 3.3 inches with 193% of average. Highs and lows listed including last night 20 and a year ago 27. Sun and moon times provided for today and tomorrow.
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Apo
Behind The Scenes In Washington Faces Budget Clash
A fragmented report describes political maneuvering over cuts to federal spending on highways relief and public works. It notes opposition from the American and Builders’ associations, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, and farm and conservation interests, with warnings about highway fatalities and relief needs as Congress debates curtailment.
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Bhenke
Tsb
Crab
Popes
Patna
Thas Department of Interior
Natice Barras
Diane
Coteniess
Forest Service
Interior Department
The
Treasury
Mor- Renthen
Roosevelt
Binkdine
American and Builders’ Association
United States
U.S. Conference of Mayors
Jobhe
Congress
Morgentheau
CCC
House
Dewcratic
Zonta Plans Hospital Donation Day in December
Zonta Club members met at Tate Frederick to arrange a donation day for Frederick County Emergency Hospital on December 10. Miss Martha Flynn leads the effort assisted by Mrs Thomas PL Culler Mr Michael Croghan and others. Volunteers will receive donations at the Frederick Health Department and the Emergency Hospital on Friday.
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Frederick County Emergency Hospital
Zonta Club
Tate Frederick
Martha Flynn
Thomas PL Culler
Michael
Pan
Michael J. Croghan
Tro
Gbedd
Market Leads Slim as Stocks Slip Amid Recovery Haze
New York markets showed a slim recovery with limited gains while many equities slipped further. The Dow and other indices hovered near levels as traders debated the strength of the rebound and awaited clearer guidance.
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New York
Dee Cape
Estate Wins Six Out Of Ten Principal Points
An estate case delivers a mixed ruling as authorities discuss taxes and bond issues. The document references appeals, funding, and government actions, noting the Treasury and federal oversight while detailing various points and objections.
Enlistment Notices Reach Local Area Families
Local readers learn of new Army enlistment notices for young men from Frederick and Emmitsburg areas. Names include George Thomas Hosp, Mrs Mable C Grubb of Hamilton, and Frank C Bednar family members tied to Panama Medical Department and Army Medical Center.
Entertinment For National Head 40 And 8 Meeting Held
Grant Voitare of Maryland met Monday evening at the American Legion home to plan arrangements for entertaining Chemendee Fer and the 40 and 8 group. Attendees included Clarence B. Cole Henry L. Pare lett Ireae Baun Paul H. Smith and multiple Grand officers.
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Grant Voitare
Maryland
American Legion
Fred Fraser
Baltimore
Clarence B. Cole
Gare
Henry L. Parelett
Ireae Baun
Paul H. Smith
Cheminot Nationale
Harry ©. Swink
Grand Grade de la Porte
Jed W Steiner
Samuel J Cohen
Ry Eg
Ernest Lipp
Charles S$.tauek
Train Mase
Arthur T. Kreh
Karl Gilbert
Arthur Rhiiely
George 5. Kodock
Dinaeph Mestar
Charles Vetters
Willia
Kereh
Lawrence Willard
James Conroy
Sewer Account Audit Conducted By Public Works Authority
A report notes the Public Works Administration sewer account audit led by William McCarnn, project auditor, with Elemens Worl tos dant involved at PAWA New York HQ. The project began in January and continues, with prior resurfacing work by McGaye Teme Company.
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Ritys
William McCarnn
Elemens Worl Tos Dant Andiaro
Pawa'ss
New York
Jooiry
Athens
Etree
TM Cou Metwona Us
Dupont plan to create jobs faces legal and policy debate
Testimony in a Maryland circuit court disputes a will and farm bequest to two Simms brothers while a federal proposal from Dupont outlines a 4 to 10 year plan to create 4,000,000 jobs through private investment. The Dupont plan seeks product development, market expansion, and fair returns to spur growth and reduce poverty.
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New York
Taritiot Dupo
Dupont D'Nemaurd & Co
National Association of Manufacturers
Dupont
Bringange
Pew
FBI Investigator In Critical Condition After Duel With Extortion Suspect
Federal Bureau of Investigation agent Henry A. Snowy was in critical condition from chest wounds after a duel with a suspected extortionist near a railroad embankment in Kansas City. Investigators reported the suspect fled after the shooting as other agents searched the area for clues and the extortion plot unfolded.
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Kamsas City
Dee
Henry A. Snowy
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Juniors Elect Officers in Names for Year
The Babies Aushaary of the Junior Paice Company nominated officers for the year. President Margaret M. Martman, vice president Mrs He Shetalt n Lowe Syne, secretary Cythe pone Weddle, treasurer Ant Firtohern, chaplain Charlee Shipley, assistant chaplain Marie Fintessyoeks. Election to occur on January.
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Paice Company
Constable Fark St Bowel Faces Burkitteville Clerk Race
The message notes a candidate, Fark St Bowel, facing a county commissioners appointment in Burkitteville for the position of Clerk of Court. The report records the election context and authority involved.
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Constanle
Burkitteville
Girls High School Alumnae Meeting Held
Members of the Girls High School Alumni Association met at the YOMOCAL on Monday evening with Mrs Pauline Koontz presiding. They planned to donate to Mayor Lloyd C Culler for underprivileged children's Christmas aid and discussed raising funds for the Jean student fund to help children of members attend college. Other officers include Mrs Mildred Neighbours Davis vice president Miss Katherine Lease secretary and Mrs Paul M Carmack treasurer.
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Ali Association
Yomocal
Mra
Pauline Koontz
Lloyd C. Culler
Jean
Mildred Neighbours Davis
Katherine Lease
Paul M. Carmack
Roosevelt jawbone exam finds no scrape needed
White House officials said Roosevelt's tooth socket infection is confined to the gum area. Secretary Early noted the X ray showed no need to scrape the jawbone and a socket cleansing treatment was performed after the tooth was removed.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Early
Birth Rate In Counties Of State Is Increased
The State Health Department reports a higher birth rate in Maryland counties for the first nine months of 1917, with Baltimore showing an increase. Death rates rose in the counties and city during the same period, according to Dr. Robert P. Raley, health director.
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Baltimore Dee
State Wealth Department
Maryshind
Robeert
Raley
Hana Gatistachan
Nanking Walls Besieged as Japanese Bombardment Intensifies
Reports from Nanking say Chiang Kai-shek and Madam Chiang evacuated by air to Nanchang as Japanese forces bomb the city. Dispatches confirm heavy raids with unclear casualty figures while defenders claim progress remains on schedule.
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Mattunel
Iain Fortes
Scheduale
Chiang Kai-Shek
China
Nanking
Madam Chiang
Nanchang
Kiangsi
Nippon
Philippine Army Head Missing in Typhoon Flight
Manila dispatch reports Philippine Army chief of staff General Pauling Santos and four other officers missing after a bombarded typhoon battered Luzon. An accompanying U S Army pilot Lieutenant William Tee and three native officers were aboard a transport plane possibly crashed in a mountain province or driven seaward by the storm.
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Manila
Dee
Philippine Army
U. S. Army
Philippines
China Sea
Igeneral Pauling Santos
Staf
Luzon
Generaal Santos
William Tee
United States
Experts Conferred In Chicago On Infant Disease Outbreak
Twelve of Chicago's top pediatric specialists were summoned to a conference by Dr. Herman N. Tundesen to map a campaign against a mysterious infection that killed eleven infants at St Elizabeth's Hospital in two weeks. Autopsies on two babies offered clues toward identifying the disease.
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Chicago
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Herman N. Tundesen
Hoard of
Robbers Use Torch To Enter Newark Bank Vault
Newark Md Dec 7 AP Home Bank of Newark was entered overnight with a torch. Cashier Maurice Ia Jones reported a torn window and vault door opened. About $18 in a cart and other valuables stolen. Worcester and Marland counties check a sedan seen near the bank.
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Newark
Maurice Ia Jones
Marland Stile Protien
Worcester County Abionbes
Jones
Fire Department Extinguishes Chimney Blaze at Danner Home
A chimney fire at Walter Danner’s residence 39 East Fourth Street was extinguished by the Independent Hose Company after smoke damaged parts of the interior. No injuries were reported.
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Walter Danner
East Fourth
Reet
Walock
Independent How Co
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