County seeks new Montevue superintendent amid dozens of applicants
Commissioners will vote on a new Montevue County Home superintendent next year with Samuel Gregg eyed for reappointment. Nine candidates from Frederick, Thurmont, and other towns seek the post, which pays a monthly salary plus matron’s pay. A new clerk and hundreds of road supervisors are also expected to be named as the board begins the new year.
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Monterue
Samuel UC. Gregs
Gut
Gregg
Archie M. Stimmel
Stimmel
James A. Jones
David English
William H. Geisbert
Jesse Schell
Frederick
John Powell
John T. Joy
Thurmont
Ll. M. Roelkey
Spencer Stull
Tramsville
C. Warry Cramer
Pleasant
Montevue
Ghimes
Grimes
Minister Josiah Koontz Dies in York Pennsylvania
Rev. Josiah P. Koontz a prominent United Brethren minister of York died suddenly in the J W Hickley garage at 630 PM Saturday two hours after delivering an address at the funeral of Edmund Kohr who died in the Gantley station accident. He was 64 years old. He leaves a wife Amanda J Koontz and six children Milton C Koontz Reading Grover P Koontz Baltimore Mrs Q W Barrisk Lock Haven Rev Paul R Koontz Mechanicsburg Mrs Philip Nathans Kansas City Mo and Gertrude and Ruth Koontz at home Plus three sisters and one brother O P Koontz He was a former York Ministerial Association member Funeral in York Wednesday with viewing at Second United Brethren church 10 AM to 1 PM brief services at 130 PM at the house 1 30 and church 2 PM Interment in Yoe family plot
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Josiah P. Koontz
York
United Brethren
J. W. Hickley
Edmund §. Kohr
Gantley Station
Mr. Koontz
Second United Brethren Church
A. B. Suitton
Hagerstown
Pennsylvania
A. N. Horn
Yoe
New Judge Qualifies in Sixth Circuit of Maryland
Judge Robert B. Peter, elected to succeed himself as associate judge in the Sixth Judicial Circuit of Maryland, subscribed to the oath of office before the Circuit Court clerk in Rockville. His 16 year term follows an appointment in September by Governor Ritchie to fill the late Edward C. Peter’s seat.
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Robert B. Peter
Sxth
Marsland
Frederick
Montgomery
Rockville
Montgomery County
Peter
Ritchie
Edward C. Peter
Civil Appeal Over Farm Tenancy In Mt Airy Region
A civil case appeared in court this morning at 1 PM. The appeal concerns Charles Pe DeGrange and Charles Tyler from Justice 4 Grahame Johnson. DeGrange and Tyler, both near Mt. Airy, dispute a farm tenancy with representation by Lestie N. Collentz and Faceh Troahr Hack respectively.
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Grahame Johnson
Charles Pe DeGrange
Charles
Tyler
Te Grange
Fie Lestie N. Collentz
Faceh Troahrhack
Mt. Airy
Reported Tobacco Merger Unsettles Markets
Heavy speculative selling occurred in Schulte and Tobacco Products after the formation of a new tobacco company by Schulte interests. Schulte fell 44% points and Tobacco Products 3% sparking sympathy selling in food, utility, and motor accessory shares. Later support for motor shares and a rebound in Corn Products tempered the decline. Call money opened at 5 percent.
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Associated Preag
New York
Schulte
Birmingham Axe Maniac Arrest Ends 24 Attacks
Fred Glover is arrested after officers find a bloodstained hatchet and pistol in his room. Mrs. Edwin Sparks identifies him as the man who attacked her and her husband. The Birmingham axe assaults total 24 victims with 14 storekeepers killed or wounded and 9 white men and black women killed or wounded in other attacks.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Fred Glover
Glover
Edwin Sparks
Movie Star Mill Bust in Chicago Over Fraud Scheme
Chicago detectives arrested four men on conspiracy to defraud after exposing a “movie star mill” operation that promised five week photo ready acting careers for 50 dollars. Dozens of students including girls and adults had paid five dollars as initial fees.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Long List of Names Appears in Local Notice
A dense roster of individuals is listed in a local document or notice, naming numerous men including Barker, Biddinger, Gearinger, Kline, Rippeon, Schoonmaker, Hightman, Barger, Tower of many others with no accompanying actions or events described.
Rebels Advance Toward Mexico City Amid Stalemate
Dispatches report Celaya fell to rebels as En rique Estrada's western advance toward the capital continues along the railway line. Federal troops retreat from Vera Cruz toward concentration points for an eastward march toward Mexico City. Governor Ygnacio Enriquez of Chihuahua is captured near Torreon and held by Huerta forces as tensions rise between Callex and Huerta allies.
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Associated Press
Vera Cruz
Celaya
Guanapuato
Mexico City
Enrique Estrada
Vera Graz
Gloregonm Forest
Vera Crag
Adolfo de la Huerta
General Sanchez
Buca Delo Monte
Puebla-Vera Cruz
Ohregon
Chihuahua
Chihahualy
Mexico
Ygnacio Enriquez
Chiluahua
Torreon
Huerta
Enriquez
Plutareo Callex
Ulnerta
Kellogg Nomination Confirmed After Fight
The Senate confirmed Frank B. Kellogg former Minnesota Senator as ambassador to Great Britain after a contentious executive session. Farmer-Labor Senators Johnson and Shipstead and others opposed the confirmation but lost on a roll call vote.
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Associated Press
Washington
Frankb. Kellogg
United States
Minnesota
Great Britain
Senate
Johnson and Shipstead
Long List of Names in Historical Record
A dense OCR fragment lists numerous individuals including Smith, J. Marshall, Grumbine, Elmer T. Castle, John W. Umberger Jr, Arthur T. McCanner, R. Earl Walters, Marshall E. Main, Sidney B. Michael, Ralph G. Kline, Alton Bennett, Grayson B. Haller, Jesse W. Booker, and many others. The text appears to be a roster or roll call with a parade of names and initials, lacking clear context or actions.
Entry Way Open for U S Reparations
Washington reports a consensus toward American participation in reparations inquiry. The White House said President Coolidge and advisers would view favorably American experts joining the two investigating commissions, though the United States cannot appoint official members.
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Washington
Europe
Africa
Germany
United States
White House
Coolidge
New Toll Test Equipment Planned for Frederick Office
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company will spend about 17000 dollars on a new toll test board at its Frederick office. Paul L Payne, manager, announced the plan, noting Frederick as a toll center connecting Baltimore Washington Hagerstown and other towns. The project aims to protect long circuits by allowing rapid rerouting through spare lines if a failure occurs between Baltimore and Washington.
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Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Toll Test Board
Frederick
Paul L Payne
Timore
Washington
Hues Nm Hagerstown
Cumberland
Test Board
Baltimore
Five destroyers sent to Hong Kong
Five destroyers of the American Asiatic fleet left Manila today for Hongkong amid tensions at Canton. Led by the Peary, the squadron includes Pope Plisbury Preston and Sicard and is expected to reach Hongkong Thursday as foreign warships gather near Canton amid Sun Yat Sen threats over customs funds.
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Associated Press
Manila
Hongkong
Connecion
Canton
Peary
Pope
Pliisbury
Preston
Sicard
Sun Yat Sen
South China
Peking
Moravian Church Reopens After Repairs at Graceham
The Moravian church in Graceham reopened after two months of repairs under Pastor Rev. Samuel Wedman B D. A week of special services followed starting Sunday at 10 30 with Allen Abel of Reading Pa preaching. The schedule includes sermons by Rev. William Charles Day of Emmitsburg and Abel through Thursday, lantern lecture by the pastor, and a December 16 Sunday School rally and prayer meeting.
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Moravian Church
Graceham
Samuel Wedman
Allen Abel
Reading Pa
Wiliam Charles Day
Emmitashure
Nicaraana
Mr. Abel
Abel
P.om
Serice Ted
Portuguese Rebels Suppressed by Government in Lisbon
A revolutionary uprising in Lisbon was quickly crushed by government forces. Rebels surrendered and order was restored with no bloodshed. Conditions returned to normal as authorities reported stability.
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Associated Press
Lisbon
Auf
Chamber of Commerce Seeks More Members in Western Maryland
The Frederick city and county Chamber of Commerce launches a recruitment drive led by a committee to broaden membership. A letter highlights the group’s achievements such as delaying a controversial tax reassessment, paving Market Street, supporting bridge projects over the Potomac, and promoting tourism information and regional publicity initiatives.
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Chamber of Commerce
Local
Western Maryland Chamber of Commerce
Frederick City
Market Street
Patrick Street
Potomac River
Brunswick
Point of Rocks
Autormobile
Maryland
Senate Deadlock Over Interstate Commerce Chair Vote
The Senate resumes ballots for the Interstate Commerce Committee chair with Cummins leading on the 61st vote but still three short of a majority. Smith and LaFollette trail, while insurgents push for Transportation Act changes and oppose one senator holding two top posts.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Interstate Commerce Committee
Cummins
Iowa
Smith
South Carolina
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Insurgente
Thia
Ilba- Follette
Reach Agreement for Game New Year s Day
San Francisco officials say the University of Washington and the Navy will have full charge of arrangements for the New Year s Day football game between Washington and the Naval Academy after an eight hour conference yesterday. The plan removes the final barrier to the coast to coast contest.
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Associated Press
University of Washington
Navy
Washington
Naval Academy
Memorial Contributions to Frederick County Soldiers’ Memorial
Contributions collected from Myersville and Reinity residents for the Frederick County Soldiers’ Memorial Association, submitted by William Wachtel. Donors include Chas A Ausherman 2.50, Elmer F Reachey 2, George W Bittle 10, J Thomas Bittie 5, Ralph Browning 5, Chas A Brown 4 5, George B Castle 2.50, John W Elridge 2.50, Cyrus F Flock 10, Albert D Frank 250, Tilghman F Grossnickie 5, Harvey Leatherman 5, Howard L Metzger 2.50, George W Wachtel 10, James K Waters 2.50, William L Waters 2.50, William Wachtel 10.
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Frederick County
John W. Eltridge
Cyrus F. Flock
Albert, D. Frank
Tilghman F. Grossnickie
Harvey IL Leatherman
Howard IL. Metzger
George W. Wachtel
James K. Waters
William L. Waters
William &. Wachtel
Detective William Pinkerton Dies in Los Angeles
World famous detective William Pinkerton died in Los Angeles today. The death announcement notes his prominence and location of passing.
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William Pinkerton
Preag
Los Angeles
Dee, St
William Pinkterton
Two Routzahns and White Held in Baltimore Bonds
Two Routzahns and White are held in Baltimore with bonds of 2000 each on charges tied to a conspiracy to rob the Outerbridge Torsey Distillery near Gurkittsville. Grove, marked as Mark A. Hreppy, was held in Baltimore on the same morning, and Mann and Ganster face separate charges of obtaining 50000 under false pretenses.
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Mark A
Grove
United States
Baltimore
Outerbridge Torsey
Gurkittsville
Wilhne M. Routzahn
John Routzahn
Arthur White
Tae
Routzahna
White
Federal
Rontzahns
Renee
Harp
U. S
Amos W. WW. Woodcock
Tarp
Unien
Lewis Mann
Walter Ganster
Fistillery Company
Ganster
Mann
J. Grahame Johnson
Sherif Albaugh
Sherif Wertenbaker
John Son
Griffith and Sox fail to reach Eddie Collins deal
Chicago December 11 The baseball rumor market fell after Clarke Griffith of the Washington Americans and a White Sox official failed to reach an agreement for the transfer of Eddie Collins the White Sox star. The White Sox secretary said proposals from many American League clubs exist but they want him themselves.
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Chicago
Baseball Stock Exchange
Clarke Griffith
Washington Americans
Chicago White Sox
Washington
Eddie Collins
White Sox
Grabiner
Sergions
Move to Compel Day League Statement in 1922 Election
The State Attorney General petitions to compel the New York and Saloon League to disclose 1922 fall primary and general election expenses after Albany upheld a lower court ruling that Teague was a political organization and must publish expenditures. Also notes several Montgomery County land and property sales filings.
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New York
State Attorney-General
New Yorkk and Saloon League
Supreme Court Appellate Division
Albany
Lower Court
Teague
Montgomery County Commissioners Take Oath As New Leaders
Commission era Take Office, J Farr White and Dr Benjamin C Derry elected last month Montgom ery County Commissioners from the third and fourth collection districts subscribed to the oath of office Monday. It is understood that Dr Perry will be re elected president and that the present clerical force of the office will be retained. Parsonage Completed. Grace Methodist church at Galthersboro has completed a handsome parsonage. Friends of Mrs Justus B Atkinson who was operated on last Saturday at Frederick City Hospital will be glad to hear she is improving.
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J. Farr White
Benjamin C. Derry
Montgomery County
Perry
Justus B. Atkinson
Th's City
Frederick City Hospital
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Harry C. Betson
Chester A. A. Burras
G. Bruce Crist
Howard Colliflower
Phillip H. Culler
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Marshall T. Miles
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George Perry
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Truman G. Lippy
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Movie Star Mill
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Walker S&s. Linthicum
H. B. Stine
Roy Horine
Charles R. Bast
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Frank H. Grove
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Imer E. Long
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John J. Joffman
Raymond Hamilton
Oscar R. Gosnell
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George Bonsel
Robert BE. Kader
Clarke Miller
John W. Fisher
John W. Ball
Jf N. Ritchie
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Frank W. Cole
Myarttin Durraw
Albert Kyler
Frankin M. Ahn
Tlarry Keller
Howard Lester Manahan
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Finklarry RR
Whipn
Elmer Smith
C. Clifford Dell Clyde MM Roney
J. EO Keller
L. Toward
Melvin J O'Brien
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Obregon
DE LA Huerta
Concen
Kellogg
Jonson and Shipstead
U.S
C. and P. Telephone Co
Hong Kong
C. OF C
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Routzahns
Griffith
Sox
W. Ernest Offutt
John B. Offutt
Poolesville
Samuel Montgomery
Isaac H. Rabbitt
Travilah
Garnett
Briggs
Maurice G. Beall
Darnestown Pike
Joseph A. Petty
Charles H. Viett
Rockville Pike
Bethesda
Grace Methodist Church
Galthersboro
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