District Attorney Helps Parole Supervise Teen Thief
James McDermott, 17, of Cortland County, was charged with theft of a Dodge coupe from Harry McDonald in New York City. He received six months parole with monthly reports to local authorities and a designated parole officer. Court action was handled by Justice Guy K. Motter.
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James McDermott
Harry McDonaid
Cortland County
Guy K. Motter
McDermott
Cortland
McDermots
Ixching
McDerwott
Army air service selects ten modest flyers for South America tour
Ten men who helped develop the army air service with steady daily work and quiet achievement are chosen to pilot five pursuit planes from San Antonio for a tour of the Caribbean, Central America, and the western hemisphere. Air service headquarters sought commanders to nominate diligent masters of their trade who deserve recognition beyond glamor. The nominees are seasoned aerial engineers with long army service and proven skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Army Air Service
Uwe
South Ames
Central America
West
Air Service
Kotor
Will Case Settled In Germantown Probate Trial
After two days in the Circuit Court at Hockville the case to set aside John Snyder's will ended in a compromise. The jury found a verdict favorable to the compromise, noting mental incapacity would justify the will's overturning. Hattie Susder receives 313 percent of the estate valued at about 34,900 dollars. Waters and Pumphrey share the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Waters
Alice V. Pumphrey
Germantown
Montgomery County
John Snyder
Hockville
Mies Hattie Surder
Waters
Pumphrer
Mise Hatsie Susder
Sinclair Fall Case Delayed Until Tuesday
Washington December 17 AP reports a delay in the argument of Mary Sinclair and Albert B Fall in the District of Columbia Supreme Court. The indictment’s conclusion was postponed to Tuesday after the court cleared its docket. Fall and Dobamy faced related charges following a four week trial.
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Sinclair
Washingtes
F. Sinclair
Albert
Calumbia
Watt
Edward L. Dobamy
Elk Hills Reserve
Earth's Shadow Darkens Moon At Evening View
An astronomical event occurs as Earth's shadow crosses the Moon, visible across the United States tomorrow night. Dr J Carlton Wolf of the Academy explains a partial eclipse will occur with unusual lighting, starting between 11 a.m. and midnight and lasting to about 4 a.m., offering scientists a longer viewing window. Hood College sends ten students to Milwaukee for a national conference on Christ in Fundamentals, including Katherine Trandle and nine peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Morsland Academy of Sciences
J. Carlton Wolf
Academy of Sciences
Dr. Wolf
Baltimore
Wolf
Hood
Milwaukee
Katherine Trandle
Hood College
Wis
Des Moines Town
Miss Trundle
Ethel Webster
Jens Shirey
Elizabeth Glaser
Jean Hollar
Eloise [Glaser
Elizabeth K. Fenton
Iva E. Keller
Genevteve Emery
Marjorie Hottie
Frederick Council Officers Elected For Coming Term
Frederick Council No 118 Jr C U A M elected officers for the term at its Thursday meeting with Couverlor J Ror Burke as vice, Jacob L Eseelbrecht assistant recording secretary, Alpha M Miller financial secretary and Henry A Engelbrecht treasurer. William Grove chosen sentinel and William Grove also representative to State Council. Community Christmas tree to be erected in Court Park today with donations from local workers for the needy children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wffcers
Frederick Council
Couverlor
Ror Burke
Austin
Starr
Jacob L. Eseelbrecht
Alpha M. Miller
Henry A. Engelbrecht
Robert A. Bennett
Charles H. Barger
Wiliam
Grove
Ivalde Sentinel
Randolph
Marts
J. Arthur Grote
C. Frank Smith
Evcene H Albaares
C Frank Smith
William D. Grove
State Council
Frank Smith
Paul. Simpson
Frederick
Court Park
Drs
Limping Ducks Live Longest Says Harreld in Senate Vote
Senator Harreld of Alabama argues defeated lawmakers live longer as the Senate’s workload and constant access to presidents create more stress. He notes several members dying and contrasts two types of senators—detail men who work hard and publicity seekers who rely on status. He predicts lame ducks may outlive presidents due to the grind.
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Rodxet
Dcicker
NEA
Washington
John W. Harreld
Alahoma
Harreld
Oklahoma
Ithin
Seusre
Cummins
Iowa
Clier la Follette
Congress
Nmo
Denate
Bia
Senate
Marx Cabinet Falls on Non-Confidence Vote
Berlin December 17 The Bourgetoux coalition cabinet formed last May after the overthrow of the Lather ministry was defeated in the Reichstag on a non-confidence motion introduced by the Social Democrats.
Wall Street Financier John Aikman Stewart Dies at 104
New York reports the death of John Aikman Stewart aged 104 a Wall Street financier and former Treasury official from pneumonie at his home in the city. A large Frederick attendance marked the Shrine ceremony in Baltimore with numerous notables listed among attendees.
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Wall Street
New York
John Aikman Stewart
Ananciles
Assistzs
T. 8
Treasury
Tin Home
Pneumonie
Bach Dame Lot
Frederick
Liric
Baltimore
Thure
Charvlts Opel, Jr
Ho Daviz Hagan
Roscoe B Rhoads
Marin
Mier
Walter P. Feaga
Alber Brice
Ampery Boiteau
Harry H Gress
Howard L. Grose
Cherus E . Beatty
Ralph W. Fort
Crotse
Breen Crowe
Lithuanian coup ousts Smetona as martial law spreads
A coup in Lithuania toppled former President Smetona with army support. Provisional leader Kasimir Gripisho allegedly elected to the new executive post while arrests hit ministers nationwide. Martial law declared, and placards accuse foreign powers of selling the country to the Bolsheviks.
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Rega
Latea
Pec 17
Petches
Smetona
Kasmir Gripisho
Chiné
Reech
Dhepatches
Kerpo
Lithuania
Korso
Aeige
Artgoliunae Loveten
Korno
Buffalo Storm Blasts City With 13 Inches Of Snow
Buffalo New York faced a fierce blizzard with southwest winds and widespread damage. Weather bureau records show about 15 inches of snow in some readings as residents begin to dig out from the storm.
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Buffalo
N. Y
New York
Ag & Freak
Coe
Aiaey
Collara
Weather Bureau
U S Steel dividend sparks major stock movement
Wall Street pushed shares higher after news of an unexpected 2,000,406 common stock dividend from United States Steel and other top Industrial and railroad issues. Trading volume in two hours reached about 1.475 million shares with a renewal rate near 5 percent.
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New York
Wall Street
United States Steel Corporation
U. S. Steel
Anc
Requests $100 000 000 More for Public Buildings
Washington December 17 AP reports Rep Redd of New York introduces a bill seeking an additional 100 million dollars for public building construction nationwide. The proposed addition follows the 100 million appropriated by Congress last winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Des
Representative Redd
New York
Public Buildings Committee
Congress
Friday payroll hold up hits Philadelphia again
Five men robbed two clerks of 37,000 as they prepared to enter F. W. Mayer and Sons Company in Nicetown Philadelphia. One clerk fired a shot as the robbers fled in an automobile.
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Philadelphia
F. W. Mayer and Sons Company
Nicetown
Ferdinand to Paris for radium sanatorium treatment
Bucharest reports Ferdinand will be taken to Paris for radium sanatorium therapy. He is kept in training to maintain strength daily while recent reports indicate he may be in a coma before the trip.
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Bucharest
Romania
Beem
Ferdinand
Paris
Emperor Youbihira's Condition Unchanged
An AP report from Yokio dated December 17 notes Emperor Youbihira remains in an uncertain condition as pneumonia continues to grip his health. A 4:34 PM bulletin confirms his condition unchanged.
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Yokio
Youbihira
Fiafama
Allernoon
Father of 28 Children Presented to Coolidge
Washington Daily AP: Leander Genthe of Atlanta, Ga., described as the 73 year old father of 28 children, was presented to President Coolidge. Representative Coshaw Gentle 5 years old and Sasteea tv. married.
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Coolidge
Washlncton Dee If
Aps
Leander Genthe
Atlanta, Ga
Coshaw_ Gentle
Sasteea Tv
Local fundraiser supports hospital through concert sales
A community event raised funds for the Fret 478 Coy Hospital. Proceeds from a concert by the Wade Men’s Chorus were allocated to support hospital services. The effort took place this week with ticket sales and donations contributing to the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fe Wade
Two Men In Stolen Car Case Faced With Bail Jumping
An arrest linked a stolen car case to two men including an alleged army deserter. Donald Meeks was charged for speeding and aiding a fugitive, while William E. Cable faced charges in Uniontown and Frederick. Cable was later captured. Meeks was jailed as the deserter case unfolded. a Uniontown officer prepared to take Cable into custody.
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Pel Aolarson
Colontown
Ailthie
Wutam
Roderick
Donald Meeks
Washington
Bazza
Frederick
de Wax
Wiliam E. Cable
Cable
Meeks
Uniontown
Areca Chertes
Frederic
Sherif Roderick
Suaphiocal
Kustody
Abcriese
Beinz Toekett
Auto Owners Urged to Send In Assessments Countywide
W Gaver county supervisor warns delinquent auto owners to return their assessment schedules immediately. A new annual tax plan replaces the old, aiming for fairer motor vehicle taxes as 7 000+ automobiles populate the county. About 85 percent have filed, leaving many still unrecorded.
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Regim
Muhét
W. Gaver
Rew Eystem
Spencer
Tex
Many Defrauded in New York Building Plans
A New York City scam report alleges about 39 suspects collected funds from residents and businesses selling bonds for a reform district project tied to August Heebscher. Marty H Schlacht, president of the downtown Chamber of Commerce, says the money came under false pretenses, targeting poor and immigrant communities. Police and city officials pursue restitution as the scheme affected thousands in the East Side district.
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New York
Fnto
August Heebscher
Chamber of Commerce
Marty H. Schlacht
Wlich
Heckscher
Tas
Shoppers Witness Bank Messenger Robbery Chaos
A bank messenger was robbed on a downtown street as shoppers watched in shock. Bandits fled in a car after seizing cash, with police seeking suspects and reviewing security footage.
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Rateas City
CLASS ELECTS OFFICERS FOR LEAGUE CHESS GROUP
The 7B mepih unit held elections appointing officers including President Jesse R. Vieguer and Secretary Ralph Hurdette. Other roles filled: Treasurer Claude 35. Habo Librarian Lester Fulmer and Assoc Librarian Char W. Speake. A memorial service was noted for January 9 with Geo rothenhuete as chairman.
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Tusaisa
Calvary - Epwerpal Chuck
Sepia
Poobosther MN
Aervice
Busia
Comaik
Arrerge
Geo Ob Rothenhuete
Cairman
AF Snow
Mofi Evchigos
Jesse R. Vieguer
W. O. Jolliffe
Ralph Hurdette
Apeistant
Claude 35
Habo
Olver Engelbrecht
Chas
N. Daugherty
Lester Fulmer
Masisc
Char W. Speake
Clagg
Ruby Cilne
C. A. Giteon
Congress Mail Deluge Strains Senate Post Office
Washington dispatch notes post office clerks face Christmas shoplife as lawmakers’ mail surges each session. Eckstein reports outgoing mail soars 509 percent with up to 50 040 pieces daily and stamp sales near four thousand dollars, while some senators curb impropriety in marking mail.
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Washington
Congressional Post
House
Senate
Capitol
Congressional
Fred A. Eckstein
Japan
California
Eckstein Choese
Senate Post Office
Frolt
Florida
Georgis
Porto Rico
Eckstein
Texas
Coolidge Makes Profit On U. S. Steel Dividend
President Coolidge profited from a U. S. Steel dividend as reported in the day’s financial notes. The item highlights the unexpected gain amid market activity and notes the broader context of investor signals in 1920s commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
U. S
No Decision In Carroll County Case Week
Claims on vacancies in Carroll County Commissioner's office loom as three judges weigh whether Governor Ritchie had authority to appoint Harner and Bozan. Lawyers for both sides argued vacancies existed and that the governor acted within or beyond his power, with the case headed toward the Court of Appeals regardless of outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Benson
Carrell
Dudges
Court of Appeals
Parke
Beau
John H. Repp
Te Beard
Beth Slices
Hegal Land
Wittem L. Rawls
Harper
Bensom
Carroll County
Ritchie
Willams C. Coleman
Alexander Armstrong
Edvin Mello
Harner
Boz Aon
Ormiston to Surrender Late Today Belief
Kenneth G. Ormiston radio figure tied to the Amelia Earhart case failed to appear by the 5 pm deadline in Chicago. An associated attorney arrived at the police chief’s office, later mistaken for a fugitive during camera setup as Ormiston was said to be delayed by illness and a snowstorm.
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Chicago
An. Rander
Kenneth G. Ormiston
Almee Semple McPherson
Doten
Harrisburg
Ormiston
Ormidton
Morgan Coillins
Carroll Appeal Faces NY Court Over Perjury Conviction
The appeal of Earl Carroll theatrical producer began in the U S Court of Appeals in New York. He was convicted of perjury for testimony about a bathtub party at his theatre where champagne was served and a showgirl appeared undraped. He posted $2,000 bond and received a sentence of one year and one day to the Atlanta penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Earl Carroll
Investi
Aormals
Joyce Hawler
Hiad
Atlanta
Tris
Teacher Whipped by Students Sparks Fatal Incident
In Haserd Kentucky on December 17 a group of boys attacked and killed a teacher who had whipped one of them. After dragging him from his home the students forced him outside and fatally assaulted him near the Kentucky River. Police report details are unclear but the event follows a reported disciplinary beating.
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Teacher
Haserd
Morgan
Kentocks
Ard
Mor- Fan
Christmas Holiday Activities at Hood College and Frederick Schools
Students at Hood College and nearby Frederick institutions celebrate the Christmas season with carols and gatherings. Caroled visits began a week before holidays, with 200 wardens and students sharing breakfast, candlelight vigils, and Yuletide greetings on campus. Johns Hopkins style notes includedRotarian visits to Hagerstown and performances by Miss Louie Williams of Georgia.
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Dades
Mar Leel
Mary Lama
Clanagh
Frederick
W.C. A
Hetine
Ros Boss
Eloise Hafer
Thasing
the Dews
Ave de
Tistons
Ned
Nous
Iby
Apste
Francis Scott Rey
Apple
Sean Colleges
Frederick Ledge
B. O. Bik
Louie Williams
Georgia
Betweah Bers
Opel
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Montgomery County Agrimultarel Society
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Bertiog
Acdoney Dutcher
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Fdaddom
Citenves
Woerneas
Arther E. Hane
Harry Grave
LeToy
Robert Mongaul
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Carroll
Hood and State School
Maryland
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Echolers
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Ated
R. Séan
Preshiat
Visitation Academy For Christmes Boldara
Wedseedly
Harry Lauder
Hagerstown Thamar
Hagerstown
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Scovel
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