31 Dec 1926
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1926
Page
1
Frederick readies two day New Year holiday with watchnight services at churches and theater showings. Banks closed from afternoon to Monday, post office hours trimmed, and mayor urges against firearms to ensure a peaceful city celebration.
James D. Denegre dies at his St. Paul Minnesota home after a long life marked by public service. He served as state senator and held various community roles. survived by his widow and daughter Marian, with funeral services scheduled in St. Paul.
Chicago reports a weeklong drop in wheat prices amid expectations of larger early shipments from Argentina and Australia. Western U S stocks, and Canada’s supply, kept European buyers cautious though U S hard winter wheat remained favored. Market notes note declines in corn and oats with shifts influenced by government provisions and ongoing conservation debates.
A San edition paragraph contains garbled text and fragmented phrases, offering no clear event or details to summarize. The readable parts do not specify people, places, organizations, dates, or outcomes.
Officials consider a six room elementary school with auditorium costing 40000 to 50900 to serve North Market Church Washington and Academy streets. A College Avenue site in the new park is inspected and could be donated by the city. If approved, land purchase would follow and construction would proceed with city recreation use in the park.
In Steubenville Ohio Mayor E J Sander received a mysterious death threat as police chief Boss Cunningham faced a theft charge and sergeant Richard Edgley, recently retired, resisted leaving his post. The incident follows local political tensions amid criticism of the administration.
Fragmentary note reads like a brief about an election event on Monday. Mentions United and Pole references amid unclear phrases suggesting campaign or civic matter. Readers should seek fuller context for precise details.
An elderly county treasurer died after a period of illness described as sleeping sickness. The report notes long service in public office and mentions local officials and the affected community. Details on birthplace or exact date are unclear in the fragment.
A large holiday bridge party was hosted by Mrs Isabelle Kunkel Daniell at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles McC Mathias and many local society names. Prizes featured powder and a poinsettia at each table, with Santa Claus sleigh drawings during supper.
Maryland rural school supervisors from 11 counties meet January 12 to 14 at the Francis Scott Key Hotel Baltimore for a program including tours of one room schools. A Jan 17 to 19 Baltimore county gathering focusing on Miss Grave’s primary trades work is planned with multiple supervisors attending from across the state. Appointments include Ralph E. Brightwell replacing a resigning teacher at Thurmont. Miss Morrizx named second grade at Brunswick. and resignations noted for Miss Perha Catiet.
New York hosts a grand arrival with a bustling schedule of events and cabaret shows. Tickets requested at high prices, with some seats selling for premium rates through various agencies. An influx of visitors and staged entertainments marks a record noisy welcome for guests and celebrants.
In a brief notice from the court docket, Daugherty and Miller are scheduled for trial in February. The item notes ongoing litigation and references the involved parties, with no further specifics available in the fragment.
The Frederick County Hood Club held its annual banquet in the Blue and Grey room of the Francis Scott Key Hotel. About sixty attendees enjoyed Christmas decorations and a luncheon followed by a program featuring violinist Nevin Diser, Miss Miriam Apple, and talks on higher education. Officers were elected: President Mrs. Robert Clapp, Vice President Missae Takins, Secretary Maury Esther Tull, and Treasurer Mrs. William J. Slemmer.
Near year end stock and bond markets held near peak levels as light money rates cooled. Allied Chemical directors fail to declare a stock dividend dampening optimism for large corporate distributions, while Mexican oil and U.S. interference tensions contributed to cautious selling.
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