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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1926
Page
1
Rain turned to ice as sleet and freezing temperatures hit Frederick and surrounding areas. State Police logged few incidents despite many vehicles off the road and garages fielding tow calls. Traffic remained hazardous with limited improvements as warmer temps were expected.
Automobile Commissioner Baugh releases a weekly report showing $227 in fines across Frederick Middletown and Ridgeville for motor law violations. Frederick leads with $142 including charges for improper markers lack of registration and two cases of operating while intoxicated. Ridgeville reports $30 and Middletown $33 with offenses ranging from operating without license to improper licensing and missing registration cards.
A report to the Federal Council of Churches shows 27 lynchings in the United States through November 15, the highest since 1922 and signaling a setback in church-led anti lynching campaigns. The document notes the pace exceeds all of 1925 and calls the trend a setback for racial justice efforts.
In December 1928 the House mustered 140 members for expenditures totaling 12 million while opposing a secrecy clause. Representative La Guardia argued the advance violated law, and a ruling from Representative Snett ended the secret work clause.
Frederick County School Board visits Brunswick to review needs at West and East Brunswick, including requests for two new rooms at each, an auditorium, and better road access to the high school. Budget plan seeks $190 appropriation for next year.
Samuel S Wood about 75, a respected colored man, was found dead in his bed at 107 Ice Street this morning around 11:30. Coroner Justice Sherman P Bowers deemed no inquest necessary. death from valvular heart trouble. Wood had recent medical attention and long service in the homes of Dr Maynard and Miss Houck.
A Cephal Railway Stenar Company mixing plant blast in Hammond Indiana killed a man and injured seven. Mat Heart Franks, who was mixing explosives for railway torpedoes, was hurled 44 feet from a building as the plant suffered extensive wreckage. Plant superintendent H C Bemisderfer was among the injured but expected to recover.
Pittsburgh bailiwick jury awards Shes Auto Caldwell fifty thousand dollars in a breach of promise suit against Johan W Hubbard, millionaire Pittsburgh shovel maker. The case hinged on alleged engagement in 1922 in Atlantic City and later repudiation, with damages a contested point. Caldwell vows to move on and not return to the stage.
Dr. Edward P. Cheyney of the University of Pennsylvania spoke at Hood College on The Past and Future of the English Race. He traced English origins to the Britons, discussed material sources of history, and noted two hundred million English speakers today. He urged moral leadership, cooperation, and American support for the League of Nations.
Princeton Indiana December 1 another explosion shook Francisco Coal Mine No 2 as rescue teams worked the mine was sealed and three men remained unaccounted for two bodies were recovered earlier in the day Major Grover Sexton reported no further casualties despite the ongoing rescue operation
Paul Bream and Harry Forney longtime workers on a Brunswick road project were arrested in Gettysburg and confessed to about ten robberies in Brunswick and surrounding areas. They named targets including J. J. Newberry and Imperial Ice Cream Co. offices, L. S. Harman and Miller stores, a Knoxville store, Burkittsville post office and shop, and the Middletown Model Garage. They denied entries at W B Wenner in Brunswick and a Brunswick mail pouch theft. Authorities expect the case to close many western county petty crimes as cash thefts were reported in all incidents.
Jugoq-Slavian former foreign minister P. Pachiten dies at 79. Details on career and death remain sparse. obituary notes his tenure as premier and service in international affairs.
Henry Doheny faces cross-examination in connection with a broad oil controversy. The inquiry centers on dealings that allegedly directed large sums toward the Mexican government, with authorities pursuing a ten million dollar implication.
Former Doheny witness says he lent 100000 to Fall and 5000 more to the ex Interior Secretary with further talk of a 10000000 loan to Mexico under Obregon. He admits not telling all to the Senate oil committee in 1924 but testifies under oath about relations with Fall and the Mexico prepayment of taxes.
The Monday Musicales presented a December program under Mrs Jenatins Bjorlee and Miss Anjh A Bickford at the Maryland State School for the Deaf featuring piano violin and voice pieces by R P Rosasyloln Madtig al Romance and other works with performers including Virginia Cobientzx Margaret Scheer Emily McCabe Anna Bickford and Grace Billheimer. The Frederick Branch A A V V W meeting followed at Winchester Hall with Mrs Arthur D Willard presiding and about a dozen attendees. Hood College dean Miss Sara T Lavejor read a tentative meeting schedule and Mary Hopkins spoke on the elementary school child.
State Roads Commission mobilizes 17 snow plows to clear highways as preparations continue. Much equipment is older but serviceable, with five ton rotary truck added and government surplus partly converted for road work. Planned routes include Carroll, Baltimore, Montgomery counties and Union Bridge toward Johnsville areas with graded drainage and now ready surfacing in places.
The Brunswick Knovville and Brick Schoolhouse roads were completed to the extent scheduled this year and opened to traffic last week on the Knoxville road. Shoulder grading and wing walls remain unfinished, with several weeks needed to finish. Cinders were spread on the unimproved portion to aid winter passability, and community drive and business hauling are urged to add more cinders. The Brunswick Knoxville contract covered about two miles. one mile was improved this year, leaving another mile for next year, with surfacing not delaying hard-surface completion. The road kept traffic open during heavy snows, aiding detours. Market notes follow, including stock movement and money rates.
Incomplete OCR text indicates a vacancy on the National Council for Diredion. No further readable details, names, dates, or locations available from the fragment.
Frederick residents report three Arctic owls captured within two weeks, one displayed at the News office near Briddock and mounted by collectors. A second bird, bought by William Goenel, and a third shot by G W Tregoning in Linganore Hills, highlight an unusual winter southward migration of the circumpolar snowy owl.
Kenneth G. Ormiston, elusive radio operator of Angelus Temple, Los Angeles, says he would have remained hidden if he had stayed on Broadway. He claims he roamed the Gay White Way, told reporters he laughed at his own photo in papers, and noted his mustache hid his disease. He spoke during an auto trip in Pennsylvania and refused to discuss Alma Semple McPherson.
Washington AP reports Representative Bovian Democrat New York introduced a resolution to suspend mail delivery on Christmas Day and keep only essential postal workers on duty to protect the mail. The text mentions an ice age appearance in Pret In vy Ttounefigg without clear context.
The Methodist Board states religion did not drive opposition to Al Smith, stressing it would back Walsh if nominated. It lauds President Harding on prohibition enforcement and notes Wadsworth’s New York defeat as a key victory for temperance forces. The board affirms support for a candidate loyal to the 15th amendment and enforcement.
The county tuberculosis association treasurer Markell stressed that income from Christmas seal sales funds needed clinics and care. He noted 12 white and colored clinics last year with 251 examined and urged expanded contact with patients to curb spread and educate families. Additional board members were named and informal limits on assistance discussed.
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