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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1928
Page
1
A tenth death linked to a severe accident at Home East of Frederick prompts authorities to investigate. Rescue crews and investigators remained on scene as officials confirmed the casualty and ongoing inquiries into causes and circumstances surrounding the incident.
Mrs. Raymond Schultz 25, wife of Raymond Schultz, and her husband were severely burned when a stove exploded at their home on the Baltimore pike. They were rushed to Frederick City Hospital. Mrs. Schultz remained ill, while her husband recovered from burns to his hand and leg. Details of the cause were unclear.
Washington delegates at the Pan American conference voted unanimously to offer good offices to ten nations in a boundary dispute. A special conference committee would stay active to provide conciliation services as accepted, despite Bolivia absent and Paraguay declining to vote.
The Montgomery County Board of Education directed Superintendent Edwin W. Broome to tell teachers not to give Christmas gifts at schools to prevent embarrassment. The board, unanimous, urged a friendly notice rather than compulsion. Ten flu cases were treated in Maryland, with four thought contagious so schools shortened holiday to curb spread.
Announced transfer of Reverend J Kurtz Miller after ten years as pastor of the Church of the Brethren in Bereshirer. He will become pastor of a new Philadelphia church with modern facilities, after eighteen years serving large city congregations and Brooklyn Church of the Brethren. Miller's Philadelphia call was unanimously approved by the Ministerial Board. His last sermon in this city is December 16, and he and his family will move to Philadelphia. No successor named.
Baltimore reports that over three quarters of a road shortage was charged to men serving sentences or already dead. State's Attorney Herbert R. O'Conor said auditors' full information was given to the grand jury. Nine others faced charges totaling 52,007 for irregularities.
Glenn G. Green enlarges Green's Garage at 609 North Market Street by adding an adjoining property and converting the former garage into a showroom with a glass front. The expanded lot 200 by 36 feet now houses a fully equipped garage offering up-to-date service and a special automobile display planned for Saturday. Green has operated at this location for three years and recently completed the improvements.
In a crowded courtroom the Lowery liquor case advanced with defense denying selling liquor to Fleck. Testimony from Clay Huiler Clarence Mentzer and others questioned Fleck's purchases while James Wetnigh testified to prior intoxication. Lowery claimed no liquor sales since his release and faced upcoming court actions with observers noting prior house of correction sentence.
Rockville officials plan a conference with state lawmakers to consider issuing an additional 250000 bond to cover rising costs for courthouse reconstruction and a new county jail. Earlier sessions had approved 250000 for the courthouse and 50000 for a new jail.
A delivery truck from the C Thomas store collided with other vehicles near Albers and noon. The driver suffered injuries while responding units investigated the crash at the scene.
A fraud case against a Christmas vesper service is noted as started. The program lists songs and a large Hood College choir of forty voices with soloists and instrumentalists, led by Rev. iS Selphach and Prof. Wade on organ.
At Rockville stockholders of the Montgomery County Agricultural Society elected Edward P. Abbe James W. Brown James T. Casheil James C. Christopher Thomas I Fulks Clarence L Gupin Charles F Haight Harvey J Harris James D King James R Rint iDe Thomas A Ladson William J Thomas Otho C Trundle Perrie E Waters mR Waters and McGubbin Waters to serve as directors. Dr Ladson and Mr Trundle replaced Hulland and Fitzgerald. The board will meet next week to elect officers and set fair dates. The secretary reported last year’s fair was financially successful with receipts slightly above expenditures. The attendance is near its peak.
The annual Consistory Conference gathering at Jefferson Reformed Church in Seo was led by Pastor Alvin Conner with John N. Souder presiding. New officers elected include Abram Hemp president and G Frank Thomas vice president. The event featured a supper, hymn singing, and talks on church unity and benevolence efforts.
A colored family, the Ambushes, reported their well turned green, prompting a health probe. Sheriff Kefauver sent poisoned water for state analysis after finding a mercury tablet. investigators suspect an attempted white onslaught but have no culprit identified yet.
Chippewa Tribe of Red Men held a special meeting at the wigwam with about 700 Red Moon in attendance from the city and elsewhere. Worthington P. Wachter of Hagerstown and Clinton A. Porter of Chase Md were guests of honor, with three degrees conferred by the degree team. Lifelong talks followed and refreshments ended the program as multiple tribes joined in the event.
Ossining N Y December 14 Thomas Red Moran a 22 year old Brooklyn gangster was electrocuted at Sing Sing prison for killing two policemen. The execution followed a delayed start after visitors left the comedy show Moran entered the death chamber at 1 02 a m and died six minutes later He spent his final hours playing records with his guard and passing cards through the bars to companions outside.
A scrambled report notes the Celtic crew being shifted after rough seas near Goth harbor with remaining sailors evacuated during the night. A new pastor is announced for Gaithersburg St. Marys and St. Rae’s Choppers to replace the late Rev. J. Cudds following a fatal incident years ago.
A local gathering titled Monocacy Chib Meets Tonicht is planned for this evening. Leslie 3 Coble is expected to speak, with a committee led by Lemard Notnagie Richard Hanne, I fre Staley and Sxthur DeLashmutt handling arrangements.
Baltimore public health officials report 28 new influenza cases, urging residents to take precautions and seek vaccination. Officials warn of ongoing transmission and emphasize hygiene measures and local clinic availability.
The December term docket includes 49 civil cases, with 34 set for trial by January 21 and 15 listed as trials generally. Calendar entries show multiple defendants and plaintiffs across dates from December 14 to January 14, with various law firms and names appearing in court listings.
Anxious progress described as the king’s illness follows a major operation. Queen Mary’s message to President Coolidge says recovery will be slow and a long, anxious period of convalescence remains before strength returns. No change in the king’s condition was reported at 1 PM. Prince George faces a fog delay as the British cruiser Durian seeks Berengaria passage.
The Leaders Bible Class held its monthly meeting at Calvary Methodist church. Members reviewed annual reports from committees and approved Christmas baskets for the city poor. Officers for 1929 were elected: George W. Bowers vice president ML Reilly Etchison secretary Robm BE Grove assistant secretary Alvey Wolfe A F Wall assistant treasurer Darel Swomley librarian A H Greenwald H Wenzel Jr. Remarks followed. officers and others were recognized.
Carbondale police questioned the vice son of J C Hundiey as investigators probed the fatal shooting. He offered his story about the events at the victim’s home and was detained for questioning as authorities pursued leads. Meanwhile Mrs Sylvia Ostringham of Rockwell Terrace broke a small bone in her right ankle after a fall on Wednesday.
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