Man Killed In Freight Car Mishap Near Middletown
Charles N Montgomery aged 31 of East Seventh Street died at Frederick City Hospital from a fractured skull and brain concussion after falling from a H and F Railway freight car near Middletown last Saturday. Funeral set for Thursday at Calvary M E Church with burial at Mt Olivet Cemetery. Montgomery joined the railway in 1914 and was regarded as a faithful employee. The incident remains under investigation.
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Joshua Murphy
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Prohibition Era Liquor Trade Figures Report
The report outlines rising cross border liquor smuggling from Canada into the United States, noting increased shipments via the Great Lakes and northern routes. It cites export values, vessel seizures declines, and the Bahama Islands as a continuing source, with details on 1928 figures and three-year growth.
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Monday Musicals Highlight The Brude Subpet-Mann Nemben
A fragmented report from a Monday music event notes The Brude Subpet-Mann Nemben and Handel pieces performed at an apparent local venue. Mrs George Whity and choral groups contributed, with unclear details about conductors and program order.
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Handel
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Auto Owners Need Not Appear In Person
Dec. 11 meeting affects auto owners by county officials under an agreement with Commissioner Baughman. Owners may file applications with the county treasurer, include the Hoesse fee, and have taxes unpaid cases handled without personal appearance.
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Baughman
Lindbergh Heads to International Aeronautic Conference
New York December 11 AP reports Col. Charles A Lindbergh departs this morning to attend the International Civil Aeronautic Conference in Washington. He flies with Captain C. C. aboard the Guzgenhein amphibian, under the auspices of the Fund for the Promotion of Aeronautics with J. T. Tapp as Pan American Airways president Loenine.
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AL Lindbergh
Washington
C. Cd
Guzgenhein (Fund For the Promotion of Aeronautics
J T. Tapp
Pan-American Airwa
Alp
Loenine
Bolivia
Diez de Medina
Kellogg
Paraguay
Dolisia
International Conference
Politila
Effort to Float Liner Celtic Fails at Dawn
Fragmentary report indicates an unsuccessful attempt to float the liner Celtic. The chaos of the incident is partly obscured by garbled text, but mentions a morning mishap and associated individuals deemed unable to attend a court hearing.
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Celtic
Hoover Seeks Deep Roots in US Chile Ties
President elect Hoover, at a luncheon with President Ibanez in Santiago, urges friendship and mutual understanding between the United States and Chile. He cites shared history in nation building, science, economic growth, and moral and cultural development.
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Santiago
Chile
Banez
Natonal Palace
Hoover
United States
Tax Refund Estimates Exceed Expectations
Washington December 11 AP Treasury signed by President Coolidge supplementary tax refund estimates show 1930 needs rising from 90 million to 75.06 million, exceeding earlier projections by nearly 35 million, raising concern a treasury deficit may result if Congress spends too freely.
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Treasury
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Stock market extends recovery on short covering
New York stocks rallied as short covering and easing credit conditions boosted sentiment. High priced specialties led gains with 5 to 15 point rises across copper, utility, merchandising, metals, and petroleum shares, while overall volume remained moderately heavy and cash renewed at 5 percent before easing.
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New York
Gall Money
Icans
Coolidge may spend holidays in the South
President Coolidge may make a short Christmas trip into the South but has no definite plans yet. He expects to return to Washington promptly to handle pressing business and may extend the Florida stay if schedules permit.
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Coolidge
South
Washington
Mountain Lake
Fla
Senate to vote Friday on anti war treaty
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee reached agreement to vote Friday on the anti war treaty after questioning the Secretary of State a second time. Chairman Borah predicts favorable action on the treaty when the vote takes place.
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Cnaimman Borah
Apparent compromise on Boulder Dam bill fails
In Washington on December 1 AP reports that an apparent compromise between California and Arizona stalled in the Senate as the Boulder Dam bill faced renewed opposition from opponents. Rehearsals for a cantata began as Middletown plans its December 20 performance at the Lutheran church under L. Coblentz.
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Cancmnia
Arizona
Senate
Middletown
Boys Form Club To Learn Darning And Sewing Garments
Frederick County notes show boys forming a craft club with the Urbana school spa club, learning darning, mending, and chosen clothing colors. Ten boys join the girls’ group, then form a separate club with plans for patching, sewing, toys, and hikes while exploring cooking interest.
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Urtsina
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I ‘A
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Jesse Windsor
Arthur Cecil
Howard King
Charles King
Bart Winpigler
Benny Tritappe
Austin Funk
Bel Yingling
William McElfreth
Acme
Public Health Service urges schools stay open during flu surge
Surgeon General Cumming warns against closing district schools as 21,288 new influenza cases are reported in 26 states. She estimates up to 200,000 total cases, arguing supervised school attendance better than widespread closures. authority notes continuing rural efficacy with close contact mitigation.
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Cumming
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Public Health Service
Cies
Maryland
West Virgil
Md Vpherculesis Asserts 4 for disease f be conducted in B and . Brunswick
Fragmented text asserts four individuals seek permission to attend a disease related event in Baltimore and nearby Brunswick with unclear details from December 17.
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Hill seeks grand jury charges ahead of proceedings
A report notes Hill plans to present charges before a grand jury. Officials say indictments may be issued as additional evidence is gathered and reviewed by the district's office. The remarks imply ongoing investigation steps and potential legal actions forthcoming.
King George in critical condition as doctors report no further decline
London reports King George III fights for life with doctors noting no additional impairment but uncertainty grows in palace circles. The Prince of Wales races from Africa toward London to reach the monarch before death, traveling Italy France and Switzerland to meet the royal bedside.
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Indicted Suspect Admits Slayings In Jersey City Case
A Hudson County grand jury indicted Kudrinowsky for the murder of five year old Julia Mindzin and confessed to killing Harry Quing, a 20 year old coworker in Scranton. He tore up a signed confession, claiming the officers wanted a story.
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Lathu Triasey
Mt. Facklegee
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Scranton
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St Timothy’s Church Loyalty Campaign Thrives
The St Timothy’s chapel on Pranklip Street reports strong turnout with over sixty at Sunday service and a larger Sunday School audience. Rev Dr Glanville preached at Mew Market, and St Timothy’s plans confirmation for four Sunday School members next week.
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Illumination Contest Brightens Christmas Season
Potomac Edison Company launches an outdoor illumination contest to spur holiday lighting in the community. Entries compete for a three dollar prize awarded in a cheerful clock category, judged by Mayor Lloyd Culler with results announced on December 24.
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Saleh
Lloyd C. Culler
Five New York Nightclubs Raided in December Incident
AP report notes raids on five New York night clubs in December. The fragmented text mentions police activity and suspects, with incomplete quotes about travel to a barber shop and a person named Joe amid unclear details.
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