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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1928
Page
1
Local firemen answered many calls in 1928 with evening and daytime incidents noted in brief transit of service. The scattered items describe busy periods, routine alarms, and responses across stations, reflecting municipal fire department activity during that year.
The report details a new fire alarm system adopted January 18, with 64 calls logged by end of year and December as the heaviest month. It lists numerous fires by date and location across streets, including inns, garages, chimneys, and sheds, plus county-wide alarms and several false alarms.
The Santa Fe Flyer derailed in the desert after saboteurs reportedly removed spies from sight rail. The engine and cars went into a ditch at high speed but injuries were limited to Mrs. K Markle of Los Angeles with neck injury and Mrs. Mackie and Borhece with hip and other injuries.
Philadelphia December 27 AP Alfred B Norris New York broker was today found guilty on a charge of conspiracy and is sentenced to a fine of 209. The case centers on a liquor transportation scheme in violation of prohibition laws. Washington December 37 AP The court marks a prohibition victory as a step toward preventing bootlegging with Commissioner Doran noting improvements in regulatory enforcement.
Baltimore December 27 AP The grand jury returned to investigation of the road fund shortages after spending part of the day on other business John N Meckall testified earlier before adjournment and R E F North auditor for Haskins and Selfs recalled as a witness The jurors interrupted the hearing to consider other criminal cases and to review present evidence in the road fund case
Raleigh AP reports four state prisoners died and seven were injured in a mine accident at Banford Lake yesterday when a cable car broke, sending the prison transport plunging. Ambiguity in details, but all victims were Black. Thirty five men were aboard. seven leapt to safety, two died at the scene and nine were injured, two fatally. Remaining prisoners in the car were unharmed.
New York days after Christmas money rates surged anew as call money rose to twelve percent and banks drew $25,000,000 in yoars amid a liquidity tightening. Interior banks lent little, and overall market activity slowed as rates stiffened.
Elementary departments staged a Christmas program with recitations and songs led by Seales Daparunetl and Mrs P T Kehn, featuring students such as Ross Do vali Lew Myers Elizabeth Shaw and Virginia Wilson. Performances included The Christmas Bells Little Gifts Away in a Manger The Angels Sang One Starry Night and other seasonal numbers. Gifts were presented to the supervising staff by the Woman's Class with Rev Dr H G Kieffer presiding.
Gaithersburg marked its first community Christmas tree lighting on Tuesday in Gaithersburg. Residents gathered on the lawn of Mrs Ellsham Etchison’s property to sing carols as opening prayers were given by Rev A E Spletman and closing prayers by Rev William Stevens. Mayor William McBain officially lit the tree, which will stay lit through the holidays. The event was organized by the Gaithersburg Home Demonstration Club with support from Mayor and council, the Chamber of Commerce, and local residents. A tree will be planted in spring for future use as the community Christmas tree.
Ninth annual reunion and banquet for 1919 Girl's High and Frederick Boys' High held Wednesday. Officers for the next year elected. talks by Sophia Wilson Scheele, Ernest Stephens, Dr Lawrence Parkney, and Beeter D. Bowers. Tribute to Thomas Cir Rowteow Jr read. Next reunion set for December 28, 1929 at Landis Property on Eighth Street. land sale details noted.
Beattie Washington Dec 77 The $25 000 000 Cascade tunnel nears completion after eight miles of rock with eight miles saved in distance. Electrification adds two new substation locomotives and regenerative braking, reducing travel time one hour for passenger trains and three hours for freight. The tunnel cost 14 million with total electrification at 8 million.
Fire officials report motorists repeatedly block county fire engines responding to calls at Cramer farm and Vindo Bona. Foreman Kline says he will arrest drivers who endanger crews, citing near a one way bridge north of Cerverne and other incidents on Madmon and Braddock routes. Public safety officials urge stricter enforcement to prevent accidents.
The treasurer, Mrs. Reichie, dies while on vacation near Coolidge. She planned a shooting trip for tomorrow and intended to carry her own gun to hunt game birds. The obituary notes long service since 1877, a son Norman Reichie, and funeral services scheduled for Friday afternoon.
Chief Martin Walsh reports 35.44 raised from 15 city boxes placed in stores and on streets to feed poor families. Mayor Lloyd Culler oversaw 50 baskets delivered by two city trucks, with the Six store box contributing 21.81 the largest share. Boxes from Doll Brothers, Storm and Shipley, People’s Drug Store, and others added small amounts. Contents included sugar bread oranges and potatoes for five to six person families.
Key West December 27 AP One man was killed and two seriously injured in a gas explosion that demolished the Asbthouse tender Pointset at the naval dock. W F Atkinson of the tug Allegheny risked his life diving to rescue crew members Leon Carey and Joseph Yeerlan buried overboard. Atkinson also saved a sleeping seaman Katson. his body was found later.
New York December 27 AP Boward W Mestit 41 brother of Evelyn Nesbitt former wife of Marty Ee Tiee died allegedly by his own action after a steam pipe blast at a Brook home his wife found him The body was found under a collapsed setting with unclear circumstances surrounding the death and no immediate cause determined.
Chicago December 27 Six persons were killed when a Boy Scout train struck an automobile at a crossing near Berwyn. The car carried seven persons including Mrs. Henry Olsen and family members. A four year old son was fatally injured. another child was hospitalized. Passengers aided in recovering bodies as the train stopped a short distance away.
A crime unfolded when a bandit held up a car near the Guggenbeam laboratories on York Street today. A driver identified as Matthew 21 of Baltimore and a passenger from Chester McCauley were restrained while armed helpers ransacked the scene and took $24. The incident occurred after a trip from Baltimore by workers employed by the Southern Motor Corporation.
Washington dispatch reports fifty eight cities list seven hundred ten influenza deaths for the week. Pittsburgh Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Wilmington Scrapie and other areas show increases in mortality from influenza and related pneumonitis. The data come from the Orn aus Bureau as cities report through the week ending December.
Berlin dispatch reports child film star Jackie Coogan ill with a light fever on December 27. He was in bed at his hotel, excited by steam trains and flying plans of the season, with Christmas joy and a feverish restlessness.
Louis ion Dec 27 AP it was confect fully atried showroom tally that there was no change in King Georges condition with last nights statements that the illness was maintaining its story progress and that no further bulletin would be issued and tonight Carntees Dias A Christmas dinner was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Bredey K Cem Mr Join BH Cem Miss Mole Clem Bethel Miss Cusry Beulsh Mr ervey Clem Washington Mr and Mrs Leslie Stull Prederict Those present were Mr and Mrs Bredey Cem Mr Join BH Cem Miss Mole Clem Bethel etc
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