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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1923
Page
1
Weather notes report unusually warm December nights with 46 degrees and 52 degree lows, while rain lingers. Officials say winter starts officially at 3 54 p m as the shortest day passes, with the Naval Observatory confirming similar daylight minutes.
Paris court rules Edith Kelly Gout former wife of Frank J. Gould cannot use the Gould name for theatre. Penalty set at 500 francs per offense and 1000 francs per billing by the music hall. Court supports Gould claim that the name usage harmed him and his family.
In New York on December 22 the stock market saw continued buying in special groups despite some recessions and weak spots among railroads and industrials. The closing was irregular with total volume around 4,500,800 shares.
Rebels have evacuated Puebla citing military expediencies after holding the city for several days. In Texas, rebel armies under General Cavazos begun an advance on Mexico City, per an official dispatch received by rebel agent A. Gimenez.
Employees of The Muse Tailoring Company in Tar South Market street enjoyed a Christmas party at the firm. The morning was dismissed at 10 o clock, followed by dancing, speeches, and gifts for about 200 workers. Monroe Schloss, head of the firm in Baltimore, addressed the group as President William Shaeffer presented presents and refreshments were served.
In Montgomery county Maryland the motion for a new trial in the $19,000 verdict against coal dealer Charles F Miller was heard in Rockville circuit court. Attorneys argued the verdict was illegal excessive and influenced by improper closing remarks while the jury tested a witness. Judge Worthington reserved decision after ruling some remarks by Clarence Garrett Decker’s counsel improper. He will study authorities before ruling. Retold European superstition notes it is unlucky to carry anything from the house on Christmas morning until something is brought in.
Dwight Harrison former president of the R L Collings Company of Ohio was found guilty in Columbus of false representations in the sale of stock of the Phoenix Port land Cement Company subsidiary after a three hour nine minute deliberation The verdict follows the longest trial in Franklin County criminal court Harrison faces appeal with defense planning a motion for a new trial and called the outcome expected as the case ends a long legal battle in the cement trade scene
Miami December 22 William Jennings Bryan campaigned from this state and charged that Ford will desert the anti Coolidge bloc causing resentment among middle class voters. He asserts Ford will not ally with plutocrats who back Coolidge and predicts growing irritation as the campaign advances.
The British auxiliary schooner Kwasind, sailing from Nassau for Halifax, was towed to port by coast guard men after grounding off Frying Pan Shoals. Her $250,000 liquor cargo was sealed by customs officials and guards remain aboard to prevent landing pending Washington instructions.
Fraternal groups and social organizations planned Christmas entertainments for the poor. The Empty Stocking Club started events today with an Eagles Treat at two o clock. A second annual citywide event will be held Sunday at Frederick Aerie on Kemp Hall corner Market and Church streets with a program and gifts for children. The city will also distribute about 50 baskets Monday morning funded by roughly $60 plus groceries from merchants. Mountain City Lodge Knights of Pythias plans a December 26 event with gifts for under twelve, a Christmas tree, and performances. Salvation Army aims to provide Christmas dinners for about 250 Frederick families at Salvation Hall Monday evening.
Maryland officials propose annual physician registration with the state board or another authority to identify reputable practitioners. Total Maryland doctors about 2349 with only 1264 in medical faculty, leaving roughly 1100 unvetted. A second idea would empower license authorities to collect evidence through inspectors and refer cases to the Attorney General for prosecution. Plans to be reviewed by Dr John S. Fulton and health officials.
The weather forecast for the week ahead from Washington notes little real cold with fair conditions. Temperatures are expected to remain near normal across the Monty and surrounding regions with no major cold snaps anticipated in the immediate future.
The Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion led by Mrs. George Birely arranged a Christmas treat for federal disabled ex service men, including those at Sabillasville and others reachable by the group. Donations came from local clubs and schools, cards and gifts were delivered, and graves were decorated at Mt. Givet cemetery. The auxiliary will meet again on the second Tuesday of January.
The Greek Council of Ministers orders Col Mlastiras to urge ex Premier Venizelos to return, with full liberty of initiative, to stabilize June political tensions. Dr Kefauver departs Thurmont after 32 years as county health officer. Dr Levin Irving of Chicago succeeds him. Reno Baton signs with Charlotte team for summer. plans to leave in March for new field.
A fragmented wire service style item notes barrels of whiskey taken from a distillery with Christmas weather chatter suggesting a warm holiday. Unclear names and places appear, but the brief implies theft at a distillery and a related weather forecast.
Local shoppers plan a varied Christmas with gifts from automobiles to toy cars. Clothing like necklaces and shirts are popular for men, while women favor wrist watches and jewelry. Merchants report a strong season, with many buyers seeking useful as well as ornamental items.
Armed bandits raided the Guannbrook distillery near Baltimore, overpowering three guards and forcing two on duty to bound and shackle them. They loaded 60 barrels of whiskey over five hours while a farmer warned guards by telephone, who replied that all was well. Police arrested four men later identified as Moses Margolese, Philip Felsher, Joseph Tivemnan, and Elmer Murph.
Mrs Margaret Weaver indicted in Fulton County Georgia as accessory before the fact in the slaying of William Coburn by Philip Fox. Weaver was arrested here after claiming she was in another state on November 6. Trial testimony linked Fox to Weaver shortly before the killing and a pastel used in the slaying was said to have been in her possession at one time.
Everhart presided as post officers were elected for the Middletown post tonight. Commander Marl Kepler, senior vice commander Henry Shoemaker, adjutant and treasurer Gobert Tinterman, chaplain John W. Dowd. Executive committee selections included Glenn Maser, Lesha Coblentz, and Italy Leatherman.
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