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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1923

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Perry Grove Jailed for Theft On Eve of Wedding

Perry Grove about 21 of East South street is jailed on the eve of his wedding for entering the home of John W. Barnes near Feagaville and stealing linen, Christmas gifts, a watch, and $150. He was arrested at his home after a neighbor informed Barnes. The case was postponed to Thursday morning. Grove had sought a deputy appointment from Sheriff Albaugh.

Perry Grove East South Street Jai John W. Barnes Feagaville Grove Mr. Barnes Barnes Place Barnes Sherif Crum Allen Bartgis Albaugh Glenn H. Worthington Ile Flis Idis Larvour Graves

West Point Cadet Killed in New York Subway

The identity of the youth killed by a subway train near Wall Street is Frederick Stanley Cusack, a 20 year old West Point honor man from Washington. A track walker identified the body and police believe he fell or jumped from a train. Cusack was due to attend a party in Albany when he disappeared.

Associated Press New York Frederick Stanley Cusack West Point Washington Wall Street Harry J. Harper Caer Cusack Albany

Silzer urges Pennsylvan ia coal export to east

Governor George Silzer of New Jersey calls for federal state cooperation to ensure Pennsylvania ships coal to 36 anthracite consuming states and repeals the coal tax. He urges Pennsylvan ia to act fairly by supplying coal to consumers and not coal in state taxes. Separately, about 60 baskets of groceries were distributed to Frederick's poor by city officials and local merchants.

Associated Press Boston Pennsylvania George 8. Silzer New Jersey Boston Rotary Club Silzer Frederick Lrs

Negro Autoist Draws 30 Days In County Jail

Charles F Johnson a 26 year old colored man from near Beallsville was arrested Tuesday afternoon by Sheriff Albaugh for driving while intoxicated and reckless driving after a Buckeystown accident. His car sideswiped Clarence Lindsay’s northbound vehicle, sent Lindsay’s car off the road, and Johnson’s car crashed into the Reformed Church yard. He was judged by Justice Bruss to serve 30 days in jail.

Charles F. Johnson Beallsville Albaugh Johnson Buckeystown John P. Graff Clarence Lindsay Montgomery County Lindsay Reformed Church Bruss

Christmas Program Draws Large Crowd at Local Lutheran Sunday School

The Beginners and Junior Departments presented a Christmas program Tuesday evening, with Rev. Dr. W. G. Rupp and Supt. Horace C. Zacharias giving remarks. A Sunday school anniversary service titled Christmas Glory is planned for Sunday at 7 oclock under Markwond D. Harp with Myrtle Kumiler at the piano and an orchestra.

Evangelical Lutheran Sunday School G. Rupp Horace C. Zacharias Harry J.fromke Jesus Is Holly and I Daisy May Baumtgardner Harriet Knegelbrecht Buddy Heck Margaret Porter Eleanor Rhodi Mary Vineer Lily Poole Am Putman Edna Elingirls Nara Belle Bowersox the Stranger Carol Douglass Zimmerman Eleanor Bichelpercer Estelle Oelock Markwond TD Harp Myrtle Kumiler

Mellon backs stronger Coast Guard with new craft

Secretary Mellon tells Brooklyn editor that boosting Coast Guard strength is needed for smuggling prevention and sea relief work. He says existing ships like Shipping Board craft and navy destroyers are impractical, urging design and construction of new, specially built vessels.

Associated Press New York Secretary of the Treasury Mellon I. M. Crist Brooklyn Fugue Coast Guard

Romance Sparks at Court House Licenses

In a holiday rush the Clerk of the Court E G Haugh issued numerous marriage licenses. On Saturday and Monday twenty one couples applied and three secured licenses as the office opened this morning. The list includes Theodore W Faught and Leda Weoten of Linville Virginia Wallace William Woodward and Alma May Fultz of Elkton Maryland FE Naylor and Edith BY divorced of Park Tas Marvin Wendle of Annville Pennsylvania and Lettie Weisel of Woodstock Virginia James H Unger of Vederoil and Mary H Geising of Walkersville etc.

Court House Haugh Little Dan Cupid Theodore W. Faught Leda Weoten Linville Wallace Willam Woodward Alma May Fultz Elkton Naylor Edith BY Vark Ta Marvin Wendle Annville Lettie Weisel Woodstock

Window break at Army Navy store display a second time

A window at the Army Navy store on Market Street near Fourth was found broken early Tuesday morning. Nothing was missing and this marks the second such incident in a few days. The display window is unusually low, described as basement level, and was first broken late last week.

Army-Navy Market Street Fourth

Interference With Radio Messages To Be Probed By U S

A letter from the U S Department of Commerce to local radio fan Henry B Ramsburgh explains steps to curb spark telegraphic interference with broadcasting. A New York conference set for January 11 1924 aims to reduce 450 meter channel use by ships in evenings and improve reception nationwide.

Spark United States Department of Commerce Henry B. Ramsburgh Herbert Hoover Hoover Spark Telegraph Atlantic Servica Customhouse New York Washington Broadcasting IWCAP Radio Fana Sena Congress

Winter warms then hints of harsher days ahead

A Frederick weather note says snow melted from Christmas day, rain followed, and sunshine toward a cooler spell. The high on Christmas reached 47 degrees, with 34 degrees the low Tuesday night. The observer expects winter to deepen after the New Year, though some hope for a short season.

Frederick Oine

Christmas Observance by Mountain Crow Lodge K of P

Mountain Crow Lodge Knights of Pythias to observe Christmas at 7 40 tonight in the Py thian Castle with gifts for hundreds of city children and lodge families. Music by the Leenre quartet and Blue Melody Boys Orchestra. Rev. Dr A B G Rupp to deliver address. Public and lodge families invited. A decorated hall and entertainment planned. Earlier, Past Chancellor Isaac G Walt distributed baskets to needy widows of former members.

Isaac G. Walt Lodge

Multiple Auto Accidents Reported Near Lewistown

Christmas morning crashes on the Georgetown pike near Frederick Junction injure several people. A buggy and glass debris indicate a collision with a passing auto. A second wreck near Lewistown involved Martz of Fountain Rock, with passengers treated for minor injuries.

Georgetown Frederick Junction Ain Lewis Lowpy Martz Fountain Rock Frederick City Hospital

Christmas Day Mountaineer Killed in Sandy Hook Shooting

Chester Smith 26, a mountaineer, dies after a confrontation at Millard Goodhart’s lock near Sandy Hook. Sheriff Duffey stops mob as Goodhart, a towpath lock tender, claims self defense after Smith and others attacked his wife with a wrench. Coroner’s inquest sides with Goodhart.

Chester Smith Sandy Hook Millard Goodhart Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Duffey Hagerstown Smith Goodhart Gordon Wioudhart Washington County Frederic S.A. Keller

Fire at National Fruit Product plant in Winchester

A two story frame plant building housing six large presses and two drying machines at the National Fruit Product Company in Winchester was destroyed by fire early today. The loss is estimated at 76000 dollars and is reported as well covered by insurance.

Associated Press Winchester National Fruft Product Company

Shot Intended For Minister Kills Man In Virginia

Martin Coleman, 21, a railroad clerk from West Virginia visiting Nelson county for Christmas, was shot and killed near Nelly's Ford while returning from church with Rev. Phillips. Four shots were fired from ambush. Coleman and his sister survived. Police arrested three unnamed Black men for questioning amid tensions from Prohibition reporting.

Associated Press Staudton Martin Coleman the Fields West Virginia Nelson County Nelly’s Ford Coleman Mr. Phillips Fred Mr. Thulips

Governor Proposes Forty Legislative Measures to Study

Governor Ritchie submits forty proposals from twelve state departments for study by Attorney General Thomas H. Robinson. The nonappropriation bills cover Comptroller rules, tax and bond practices, bank and trust company oversight, road and utility regulation, health and sanitation, conservation, labor, forestry, and land office reforms. The note cites a New York hospital with 185 years of history as context.

Ritchie Thomas H. Robinson Ritchin Justices of the Peace Tax Commission J. Boos Ray Bank Roads Commission Tealth Industrial Accident Commission Public Services Commission Sion Land Office Aace

Wall Street Speculation Nets Wood Up to Eight Hundred Thousand

Lieut Osorne Cutler Wood son of Governor General Leonard Wood admits speculation on Wall Street securities via Manila cable. The Times says Wood plans to resign his commission and join the diplomatic service. War Department found no cause for censure though he is advised to stop speculation.

Associated Press New York Osorne Cutler Wood Leonard Wood Philippines Wall Street Cable Manila New York Times Jijent. Wood United States Times Wood Standard Oil Company New Jersey Dispatch Washington Chicago Philppines Woal General Wood Avice Command

Dodge Hoodoo 4 License Plates Try to Break Jinx

The article details superstition around the number 13 and license plates. Officials report many crashes linked to the jinx and note requests to replace numbers with non superstiti ous digits. Deputy Commissioner D Marshall Schroeder says exemptions are granted to avoid superstitious owners.

Commissioner of Motor Vehicles D. Marshall Schroeder

Dozen Stocks Hit New Highs in 1923 Trading

New York reports morning high records with about a dozen issues advancing including National Lead up 4 1 2 points and Corn Products, Cub Cane Sugar, Westworth and United States Customs Pine preferred among movers. Rail trading showed irregular, quiet activity as call money opened at 4 1 4 percent.

Associated Press New York Westworth United States Custon Pine

Police Court Briefs Report Arrests For Disorderly Conduct

Nellie Tiesles, 35, arrested Tuesday at 9:30 by Officers Engelbrecht and Bartgis on disorderly conduct charges. She is to have a hearing at 7:39. Frank Yinger, about 35, arrested Monday night for drunken and disorderly conduct. Chief Walkh and Officer Engelbrecht posted $20 bail for a hearing tonight at 7:30.

Nellie Tiesles Engelbrecht Bartgis Clork Frank Yinger Walkh Ofer Engelbrecht

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