Life of Thomas Johnson biography announced by Grafton Press
The 1927 release honors Thomas Johnson Maryland Revolutionary War governor and jurist. Governor Albert C. Ritchie and Governor H. F. Byrd of Virginia chaired an advisory committee for the project. Edward J. Delay, former city attorney, authored the biography with publisher Frederic K. Hitchcocks in New York.
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Hades Po Soday
Thomas Johnson
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Albers Ritchie
Barry
Byrd
Virginia
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Thomas J Coe
Edward 3. Delay
Grafton Press
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Hammond Clary
Ritchie
Governor Johnson
Maryland Historical Society
Delaplaine
Albert C. Ritchie
United States
Washington
Supreme Court
America
Johnson
Continental Congress
Continental Armie
Republic
H. F. Byrd
Virginis
1927 Almanacs of News-Post Ready for Distribution
The 1927 News-Post Almanac and Year Book is ready for Frederick distribution. It lists over a thousand county residents including officials, ministers, doctors, lawyers, bankers, and teachers, with tax data, bank details, road and rail distances, birth and death statistics, agriculture notes, and election figures. The volume covers local events of 1926 and profiles Maryland legislators, with a five cent mailing fee and free copies for subscribers.
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Frederick
Trinity Chapel
Henri L. G. Kieffer
Evangelical Reformed Church
Frederick County
Hood College
Maryland State School For the Deaf
Frederick City
Eleemozynary
Traferick
Frederick Co Agriculture
Smi
Fred County
New $50,000 Theft Added to Long List
A garbled OCR message references a theft figure of fifty thousand dollars, with scattered fragments mentioning lists, aliases, and names. The readable portions imply a compiled list of thefts or suspects, but specifics are unclear.
Nicaragua Faction Agent Denies Reception of Protest
Dr TL S. Vaca, agent for Sacasa Lib eral faction of Nicaragua, reports to the State Department that his protest on naval censorship by Admiral Latimer was not received. He claims copies of documents he delivered to Kellogg’s office prove censorship exists in Puerto Cabras and Central American waters.
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Bath
TL S. Vaca
Sacasa
Nicaragua
United States
Shetty
Department
Puerto Caberas
Latimer
Central American
Kellogg
Class of 1926 Holds Reunion and Dance at Frederick High
Frederick high school's class of 1926 held a reunion and banquet Wednesday evening at Wayside Inn with many alumni present. Officers elected to follow David Yinger era include James Etchizon president and Jack Marker vice president. A dance after featured Victrola music and refreshments at 11 15.
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Frederick High School
Wayside Fon
James Etchizon
Jack Marker
Ralph Borer
Jacob Ramebure
David Yinger
Paul Willard
Loretta Harley
Jacob Ramsburg
Gordon Spurrier
Amor
Elizabeth Sager
Edna Kefaurec
Edwing M2ley
Ruti Cramer
Edna Thomas
Catherine Weirtz
Alice Motes
Cleo Marat
Kat Kieffer
Maresline Smith
Carberi Rothethoefer
Mary Davis
Verona Smith
Catherine Painter
Train wreck buries two workers under debris
A Pennsylvania accident report states two men were buried under wreckage after a train derailment. Both victims, identified as John Johnson from Saxre, Pa, and another engineer or worker, were found dead at the scene. The incident details remain unclear due to damaged text.
Baughman order bars agents who pedle auto tags
A Frederick man used a suitcase to haul dozens of 1927 auto license applications to the Baltimore tax window. He worked as an agent earning 30 cents per private tag and 5 cents per commercial tag, prompting Commissioner Rauthmann to issue an order limiting license plates per person to ten. The move aimed to curb a new revenue scheme that publicized the service and warned motorists to avoid patronizing it.
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Fredeconksendans
Celivce
Bette Fete
Austin Kaugh
Pehieles
Effettino
Autes Biehl Commissioner's
Baltinvee
Master of Finance
Maydach Steers
Maryland
St. Mann Street
Baltimore
Rauthmann
Frederick
Lwo
Th Young Main
Gov Small Confirms Smiths Appointment
Government officials confirm the Smiths appointment amid ongoing policy talks. Details remain sparse as the administration outlines next steps and timelines for implementation.
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Small
Smiths
Tennessee Flood Desolation Spreads Through Nashville
Descriptions from the Nashville flood show 5 000 residents displaced as Cumberland River breaks its 1883 high water mark. Churches and homes open to refugees, soup kitchens set up, charity groups busy, about 1 500 workers lose jobs due to rising waters. Train service shows slight improvements in flood zones across Tennessee, Mississippi, and Kentucky.
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Nashville
Nia Lace
Ufe
Cumberland
Genesecs
Tennessee
Mississippi
Kentucky
Ohio
Wintry Weather Returns as Cold Wave Hits Frederick
The article notes strong winds, returning cold, and a near freezing night with icy stakes around Frederick county. Temperatures hover around a nightly low near 22 degrees, with a shift to milder conditions tomorrow and cloudy skies predicted. The Westington Weather Observer forecasts continued wintry mix and brief sunshine later this week.
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Hatin
Westington
WQO
Babe
Earthquake felt near Spokane and Wenatchee reports
A strong tremor was observed near Spokane at Gonzaga University and again at Wenatchee, with buildings shaking and residents reporting the event as the most pronounced in 17 years in Wenatchee. Separately, Frederick County workers push a Boy Scout fundraising drive toward a 34,000 goal with multiple teams canvassing city and county residents.
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Spokane
Wash
Gonzaga University Observatory
West Coast
Wenatchee
Frederick
Boy Scout Council
Frederick City Hospital
Frederick City
Ignatius Bjorlea
Louis J. Wilson
Philin R. Winebrewer
Robert F. Nicodemus
Cormpropst
Benjamin FB
Rosesyockee Brengle
Cle A. Leling McCardell
Charles W. Louch
R. Carl Maxwell
C. Crrille Archit Fisher
Torace Crusx
Barthmow
Walter
Richard F. Simmons
Wo Mines
David O.kifin
C. T. Westman
International police expose narcotic ring in Montreal
Montreal reports United States and Canadian investigators uncovered what they call the largest drug ring in North America. F W Cowan head of Canadian narcotics says five alleged drug peddlers are arrested with more expected as the probe continues over three months. Three of the five were railway porters charged with conspiracy to sell and distribute narcotic drugs.
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Quebec
United States
North America
F. W. Cowan
Department of Health
Woman Frightened by Search of Home Dies in Philadelphia
Ida Waitman wife of a South Philadelphia coal dealer dies after distress during a police liquor search at her home. Physicians say death caused by a dilated heart due to grief following the warrant search. Four officers entered seeking liquor, leaving her frightened and unwell in a tragedy tied to enforcement actions.
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Philadelphia
Ida Waidman
Southadelphia
Test
Mberg
Po Imen
Haquor
Waitman
Coolidges Return to Capitol After Trenton Visit
President and Mrs. Coolidge arrived at the Capitol today after a visit to Trenton. They were greeted by a crowd as they traveled from the station and proceeded to the executive mansion.
Western Maryland officials discuss gas tax increase
Commissioners of Frederick and Washington counties along with Western Maryland Association weigh a cent per gallon gas tax to fund road improvements. Baltimore plans a 2.5 cent rise at the legislative session, with funds earmarked to remove grade crossings and widen roads, potentially totaling about 1,000 dollars for grade crossing elimination and 1.5 million for road work.
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Jobe Wobbele
Ubeepeesaeds Nt
Ie Brosn
Maryland
Western Maryland Commissioners Association
Hutchison
Cumberland
Baltimore
Washington
Farm Bureau Plans State Meet January 5 to 7
Fred erick County Farm Bureau members plan a large Baltimore trip for the State Farm Bureau meeting at Hotel Rennett January 5 7. Delegates were appointed at the recent annual court unit meeting and many local farmers will attend for the banquet. sessions run morning and afternoon with joint and affiliated group meetings. Distinguished speakers include Judge Warold BR Write Dr R A Pearson and Thomas Parran. credentials will be issued to delegates attending.
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Baltimore
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Oy Ta Cau
Persis Pnt
o =a
Amore
Warold BR
New Jersey
R. A. Pearson
University of Maryland
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Maryland
Amon
Tech County
Fas Turcau
M. Fra
Middletown
Tary-Tréaearer
Henry R. Shoemake
Pian
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Steav
Fatal liquor deaths rise in major cities after Christmas
City tallies show fatalities from alcohol in the year climb with unofficial counts reporting hundreds of deaths. New York, Chicago, Philadelphia and other cities log rising numbers as officials note wartime factors and population effects.
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DNR
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de Kar Bte
New York State
Chicago
Philadelphia
Frederick Rehvans
Stevho
Boston
Joe
St. S
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Baltaore
Los Angeles
Minnenvolls
Seat
Cincinnati
Coumbus
Omata
Prince Chichiel pays tribute to U S dead headline style
Prince Chichiel heir to the Japanese throne visits Washington to honor U S dead, attends burial of Emperor, places wreaths at Arlington and Washington cemeteries, then meets President Coolidge before departing for San Francisco and a voyage toward Tokyo via Chicago.
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Dent Coolfilge
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Ayaa
Mellon aims to purge poison from industrial alcohol
Washington report states Secretary Mellon will push to remove poisons from industrial alcohol to deter drinking. He argues it is not the government's duty to poison citizens to enforce laws and expects chemists to renature alcohol so it becomes distasteful to drink. The old toxins will be eliminated once the new denaturing formula takes effect January 1.
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Mellon
Treasury
Fragments From Shippsenburg Diary and Poison Tragedy
Fragmented OCR reports Rev Harling Sponselier and his wife visiting in Shippensburg amid a poison incident. A fall while trimming a Christmas tree injures a knee and wrist. a doctor treats all injuries. The piece also mentions local officials and unclear notes on a county landscape and mountain scenes.
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Gradt E. Spotselier
Shippensburg
Fla
Mr. Sponselier
Engere Sponselier
Me Sponselier
Shipjenshurs
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