West Coast police hunt continues for child killer Hickman
Pacific Northwest police chase William E Hickman after he abducted Marian Parker in Los Angeles. A Seattle haberdasher identified a man as Hickman using a $20 bill he passed. Border patrols intensified as officials spread along the Canadian line.
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William Edward Hickmar
Marian Parker
Los Angeles
Canada
Hickmas
Seattle
Perry M. Parker
Pacific Northwest
George B. Willoughby
Britain vows no rise in naval building program
London reports Prime Minister's prorogation speech states Britain will not increase its naval program despite Geneva Conference concerns. The war debt policy aims to limit Allied claims to balance reparations receipts. Minor notes cover local church events and a hotel fire incident with listed attendees.
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Britain
London
Georges
Great Britain
Russia
Christmas Tree Lighted at Frederick High Park
The Common Christmas Tree in Fant House Park was lit tonight and carols will be sung at 7 29 by the Gise Club of Frederick High School. Mrs. Ty Pee, secretary, Children’s Aid Society, will be in shares. One divorce for overs rix jages in the United States last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fant House Park
Gise Ciub
Frederick High School
Ty Pee
Children’s Aid Society
United States
Mrs Lindbergh to Reach Mexico City Despite Weather
Mrs Lindbergh faces rough weather on the air route to Mexico City for Christmas. Reports say her plane, traveling from Tampico, encountered overcast skies and mist with the sun briefly breaking through, and she is expected to proceed toward Guatemala City by December 27.
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Mexico City
Lindbergh
Tampico
Guatemala City
Mrs Thaw Loses In Court Application
New York December twenty second AP report states Mrs Mary Copier Thaw of Pittsburgh seeks a site matter involving her grandson Lawrence Thaw Weg. Federal Court denies the application while Judge Coleman criticizes the defendant for seizing the gift and lacking decency. An autos collision at an area near Clareh and Court streets is noted with private settlement.
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New York
Mary Copier Thasv
Pitsbur
W- 10
Lawrence Thawweg
Lawrence Thaw
Coleman
Josiah
Two Wills Filed for Probate in Local Court
Local court records show two wills entered for probate. The Cline family will is disputed and involves specific monetary deductions from each child’s share, with executors named as the sons. The will dated February 3, 1922, names John L. Cline, Clarence E. Cline, Charles R. Cline, and Harry T. Cline, with witnesses George E. Castle and Jerry Gaver.
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Cline
Hermgny
Herratda
John L. Carence E
Charles R
Harry T. Cline
John L. Chne
Clarence E. Cline
Charles H. Cline
Nellie R. Cline
John L
Clarence E
Herry T. Cline
Chorge E. Castle
Jerry Gaver
Capture Cripple Who Murdered Aged Woman in Maine
Reynold Petit, a 23 year old from Brunswick, shot his parents and then killed Mrs. M. E. White in Topsham before being wounded and captured by a 70-strong posse. He died from three gunshot wounds after officers fired into an upstairs room near Fedford’s residence as the man hid in the area. The National Guard assisted in the manhunt and Petit’s spree ended at noon.
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Brunswick
Maine
Reynold Petit
Sete Crippie
M. E. White
Topsham
Ater
Albert Fedford
Andrascoggia River
Petit
Mrs. White
Pedford
National Guard
Christmas Entertainment at Winchester Hall
The Union Manufacturing Company holds its annual Christmas entertainment Friday at 2 PM in Winchester Hall. Dr. J H Appis of Hood College will give an address, and a Christmas tree with Yuletide decorations sets the festive background.
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Union Manufacturing Company
Winchester Hall
J. H. Appis
Hood College
East Patrick Street
Pike Company
Empiores
Union
Missionaries Report on Departures from Sion Stations
Reforming States discuss missionaries who fled former missions during a storm. The report notes forced exits and references Rev. Dr. Allen R. Bar, with a foreword by the Board of denomination leaders in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hacz
Allen R. Barthe
Board of
Inat Denomineioz
York
Market Points Coward Ree Upward for Heavy Traders
Market notes show cautious gains as heavy traders push shares higher amid unclear outlook. Analysts cite limited volume and mixed signals from key indices while investors weigh possible policy shifts and sector rotations.
Reach Accord in Maryland Virginia Boundary Dispute
The boundary commission of Maryland and Virginia reached an agreement on eleven disputed points. Ten favored Virginia, granting about seven square miles of shallow Potomac River to Virginia. one point favored Maryland. Governors Bird and Ritchie will consider the findings, with potential legislative adoption.
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Richmond
Commonwealths
Bird
Virginia
Ritchie
Maryland
Old Dominion
Potomac
Ornors
Ti. L. Whiting
U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
Spaniards prize money shared with Madrid poor
An Ex change Telegraph dispatch from Madrid reports the first prize of the Spanish Christmas lottery, valued at 15,000,000 pesetas, was distributed among poor families in Madrid’s dense districts. A Christmas program at Araby church on December 26 features a Sunday school exercise with carols, dialogues, and recitations, with J. E. Benson to speak and organist Thomas guiding music.
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London
Madrid
Sarg
Peretas
Araby Church
Santa Iz
J. E. Benson
Ja Thomas
Elks To Give Christmas Treat to Montevue Inmates
Frederick Lodge No. 684 B P O Elks will host a weekly Christmas party for Montevue inmates each Monday at 10 39 o clock. A Santa Claus program will offer a toy present from the lodge and a music piece provided by the group.
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Elks
Frederick Lodge
B. P
Montevue
Farnis Pereon
Fragmentary notice hints at court action or filing
The readable bits reference a legal filing or court related action involving names like James and a web entry. Details are incomplete but imply a formal process or filing.
Christmas Service Plans At Centennial Memorial Church
Christmas events described at Centennial Memorial United Brethren Church include morning service at 6 oclock with "Come All Ye Faithful" and "Silent Night" led by the Christian Endeavor Societies, plus a 9:30 Sunday school session with treats for children. The annual Christmas program and music follow, with repairs underway to the auditorium including pipe organ work and refinishing. A re opening service will occur after completion, with revival set for February 5 and 19.
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Stars and Sons
Centennial Memorial United Brethren Church
Christian Endeavor Societies
Mary Hamilton
Margaret Kent
George W. Strine
Herald Angels
C.E
Chor
Harriet Shook
Mrs. J. Hoffman
Jacob Kintz
Chester Baker
Jane Hamilton
Bod Wll
Glenn O. Garber
Slema R. Nikirk
Hahn and Betson
Carenter
Shook
City assessment ends with limited work remaining
The city finished its assessment with only a few tasks left to complete. Reports note a slow pace and minimal activity, while some residents wonder about further delays and the scope of remaining work.
Lions Club FAS Christmas Party at Hotel Frederick
The Lions Club held a Christmas party at Hotel Frederick with members presenting gifts and a festive menu prepared by Liam 3M. Varton depicted member weaknesses, shore addresses amused attendees, and two vocal solos by Charles Hudson Jr. with piano by his mother. Next week the club meets at the First Baptist church social rooms in the evening.
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Lions Club
Hotel Frederick
Varton
Liam
J. Croghan
Reformed Church to Sing Christmas Carols in Evan
The Men's Bible Class of the Evangelical Reformed Church plans a Christmas Eve indoor carol service Friday night. About 35 men will form a procession led by sixJunior department boys, with red robes and candies, and the event will be broadcast via amplifiers thanks to Alderman G Wm Shipley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Reformed
G_ Wm. Shipley
Donald Ramshirt
Wm. Thomas
Frank Kertzhat
Harold Cutter
Howard Hankey
Linmond Myers
Labor trends and welfare reports show mixed unemployment
The report notes 1 885 476 placements, 2 440 640 job seekers registered, and 1 001 588 job requests while immigrants and border enforcement rise. It cites improved factory and farm labor use, a still sizeable surplus of labor, and ongoing welfare work under Sheppard Towner with over a million infants and preschoolers reached.
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Francis J. Jones
Renere
U.S. Employment Service
Fae
Queéns
F Federal Employment Service
Children’s Bureau
Grace Abbott
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Wionis
Caren
Maize
Maryland
Michiz
Nnis
Conaiertan
Hampshire
New Ie
Pennsritania
Wyohawere
United
Rescue Efforts Continue For Submarine S 4 Crew
Salvage operations press on at Provincetown as divers work toward the S 4 torpedo room to rescue six men trapped since the sub was sunk last Saturday. Navy officials report no life remains and will decide on suspension based on weather and results.
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Careyins
Cory
Cent Mesages
Simon Lake
Autem Line Construction
Bridgeport
Ife
Elleberg Anid
Pasidieg Amhe
Boston
Philip Andrews
First Naval District
Geday
Navy Yard
Provincetown
Maes
ABC
Frank H. Brumby
Po Lemer
Brumby
Navy Department
Washington
Admiral Brumby
Aghingtos
Meme
Cmiral
Bramby
Kes
Avace
Higk Elfigals
Alvage Opemilgas
Fie
Siz
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F. R. Peck
Hollywood
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Nelson D. Summers
Woodsboro
Truse
Selson Summers
Wiliam Summers
Miter Akers
Murray Ferter
Cameron Keane
Geo. Noff
Wilbur Krise
Claude Geis Leanehrencer
Grafton Keiser
Nez Summers
Aron
J. Doty
le Toll Bie
Western Trion Cable Company
Era L. Findbergh
Wre ’ Company
Wien
G. N. “Renart
Clareh
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Genner Jacobds
Ameas Shopping Fon Pps
John Conlidge
Washington, D. C
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C +e Estates
Respectve Fa
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Reformed
Virginia Commission
Harpers Ferry
Gérimde G. Ramscree
FLY Orner
EL A. James
United Brethren
Thurmont
Ordy
Sersot
Tapidir
Reformed Church
Amp
Ohio
Bayd
Romney Outcher
Mercaek
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Strich
Mitch L. Kerwin
Conciliation Service
Harry
Hull
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J. O. Hendrix
George Hes
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