Frederick to consider aerial fire truck purchase after inspections
Local committee plans visits to Allentown New York Philadelphia Atlantic City and Ocean City to inspect aerial trucks from Ahrens Fox American LaFrance Seagrave and Mack. Representatives from these firms meet Frederick officials as decision on truck and ladder procurement moves forward with a 75 foot ladder and 49 to 69 foot extensions under consideration.
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Mintres
Fuss Gurth
Inco
Frederick
McDonald
Mack Trucks
International Motor Company
Allentown
Wood
Ahrens-Fox
New York
Sullivan
Elmira
la France
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Ocean City
United Steam Fire Engine Company
Junior Steam Fire Engine Company
Gtd
Dudley Pare
Citizens’ ‘Truck Company
Caty
Aldermed
Délatire
Minority Stockholders Oppose C and O Plans in Richmond
Minority stockholders of Chesapeake and Ohio Railway oppose the Interstate Commerce Commission petition to acquire stock in Erie and Pere Marquette railroads. George Kerp, leader of the minority group, says the move seeks 59,592.4 percent of common stock at par and would not signal a merger but a holding company control. W. O. Harahan, C and O president, says proceeds would fund patrols and oppose the proposals from the start.
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Richmond
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Interstate Commerce Commission
Erie and Tere Marquetis
George 3 Kerp
Minotits Group
van Averinzen Omerser
Dar
W. O. Harahan
Chesapeake and Ohio
Cleveland
Chesapeake and Ohio Wi
Erie
Pere Marquette
Guantanamo Bay Officer Recovering After Appendectomy
A radio message reports Lieut. Quran uf es af venan Commander 4 en G. Quran stationed at Guantanamo Bay Cuba underwent an appendectomy several days ago and is now much improved. Further details not disclosed.
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Quran Ufes
Quran
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Workman Hurt in Maryland Tank Explosion
A Maryland tank explosion injured a worker near Frederick. The man sustained severe burns and facial injuries from an electric shock and the blast. He was transported to Frederick City Hospital after treatment by Dr. T. H. Legg and underwent surgery by Dr. Edward P. Thomas. Recovery will take time and a second operation may be needed.
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Sahel
Ile Frederick
Uae
Claus
Harmon
T. H. Legg
Union Bridge
Frederick City Hospital
Edward P. Thomas
Maryland House Blocks State Road Bill Debates Indebtedness
In Annapolis the Maryland House failed to block the Ways and Means committee report on a bridge and highway bill creating a $1,000,000 state debt with 20 percent slated for Baltimore. Delegate Daniel Joseph argued for location specifics and pro rata sharing. Floor Leader James J. Lindsay defended the loan under supervision of the State Road Commissioner. Also in Annapolis Delegate Melvin Routson proposed adding four counting clerks at each polling place to speed vote tallies, applicable where voting machines are not used, a measure reflecting the era's election practices.
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State House
Annapolis
House of Delegates
Ways and Means Comittee
James J. Lindsay
Baltimore City
Daniel Joseph
Baltmore City
Lindsay
Baltimore
Melvin W. Routson
Carroll County
Routson
Maryland
Thieves at Tivoli Theater Break In
A father of a series of robberies and attempted robberies was added to the list in Frederick after the Tivoli theater box office was broken into during Monday night or early today. Nothing of value was taken as the money drawers were found drawn out in the outside lobby. The attempt was discovered early this morning and the thief failed to obtain cash. The sheriff was notified and the case placed on an active lens list under investigation. Petty robberies in Frederick city and county alarm authorities as cr imeid investigation continues.
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Frederick
Tivoli Theater
Frederick City
President Coolidge Delays Plebiscite Action in Philippines
Washington February AP reports President Coolidge will delay action on the independence plebiscite resolution in the Philippines to confer with Governor-General Wood before acting. Separate item notes a February 7 sale in the New Midway area near WoodsboroCreagerstown with farm machinery and horses selling cheaply. prices listed include an old mare at 53 dollars and a steam boiler sold for 75 dollars.
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Washington
Coolidge
Palippines
Wood
New Midway
Andree Fris
Woodsboro
Creagerstown
Wm. Speak
Shoatz
Wanwell
C. Mamie Pas
Delinquent Dog Tax Payers Targeted in Frederick County
Frederick County officials launch renewed enforcement against dog owners who have not paid licenses. About 7,000 of an estimated 10,000 to 12,000 dog owners are compliant. fines up to 3 dollars apply. Systematic inspection begins today with patrols in Middletown and Woodsboro. several arrests reported. Clarence M. Phiveger, County Treasurer, oversees license collection.
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Tite
Clarence M. Phiveger
Frederick
Omeets
Amiddletown
Woodsboro
King Opens Parliament in Brief Address Amid China Focus
London February records note King George opening the third session of Parliament with a brief speech concentrated on the Chinese question. He cited sending force to protect British subjects in Hankow and other areas while seeking to renew treaties and improve relations with China. Queen Mary attended the ceremony.
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London
Feb. S
George
Mary
China
Hankow
Automobile Collision Near Francis Scott Key Hotel
A car driven by a man and a coupe operated by a woman collided in front of the Francis Scott Key hotel at noon today. The coupe sustained a broken header and windshield. damages to the other car are unclear. Damages reportedly settled between the two drivers, whose names were not learned.
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Francis Scott Ker
Gold And Rifles Put All China Under Foreign Yoke
Rodney Dutcher reports that Western powers used force and bribery to erode Chinese concessions and governance, detailing a history from 1596 to imperial decline. The piece describes bribery within Beijing and provincial governments, the Canton system, and Western domination as China’s martial strength waned and officials remained susceptible to graft.
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China
JY Rodney Dutcher
NEA
Washington
Feb. S
Peking
Queen Elizabeth
East India Company
Canton J
Lord Macartney
Keen Lung
Lord Amherst
Greece
Japan
Korea
Siam
Annam
Burma
Tibes
Frede Belimore Trans Asian RAaiTAwis truck accident report
A large truck left the road near New Market on Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock, toppled onto its side in soft mud. Driver Rather, from the Eastern Shore, avoided striking children and the vehicle was left with limited damage to its cargo. The incident occurred as the truck veered while avoiding pedestrians, scattering some contents and turning over. The scene led to cleanup efforts and minor disruption for Frederick stores nearby.
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Belimore
Transasian Raaitawis Escanel
New Market
Frederick
Dou
Domme
Senator Walsh to Speak Here on March 13
Senator David I Walsh of Massachusetts was invited to speak at the St. John's communion breakfast but could not attend in Frederick. He plans to address the Holy Name Society after March 4, with a March 8 or later appearance likely. The unit’s next meeting is the second Sunday in March to finalize plans and determine if the breakfast becomes a monthly event. The St. John's Council Knights of Columbus banquet is set for February 23 at the Hotel Frederick with about 150 members expected. Rev Fr F A Schwallenberg is spiritual director, though sidelined by a sprained ankle. Forty Hours Devotion at St. John's begins Sunday at 10:30, ending Tuesday at 7:30.
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David I. Walsh
Massachustts
Congressional
Frederick
Society
Congress
F. A. Schwallenberg
St. John's Church
G. Dorsey
J. Harry Kennedy
Frank ¥. Staub
Congregation of St. John's
Hundreds Dead as Portuguese Revolt Surge Crashes City
AP reports from London say the Portuguese revolutionary movement expanded from Oporto to Lisbon. Civilians joined arms as protesters demand constitutional rights, while clashes and bombardments cause major damage and heavy casualties.
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London
Oporto
Lisbon
Carmonza
Mearre
Sarhied
Remitte
Wortyzat
Acre
Operto Br
Russian steamer sinks with forty four aboard in Black Sea
A Russian steamer named Batuszior reportedly sank in the Black Sea during severe storms. The disaster left 44 people dead or missing, with crews and passengers among the casualties.
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Bucharest
Romania
Batuszior
Black Sea
Midwinter Meet 10 Open Friday at Hood Dodge
The Midwinter Interstate Student Conference hosted by the YWCA and Y M C A opens Friday February 11 at Hood Dodge with a public dinner and runs through February 13. About 200 delegates from Maryland Delaware and the District of Columbia will attend from Western Maryland Blue Ridge University of Delaware University of Maryland Johns Hopkins St Johns Washington College and George Washington University. Henry P. Van Dusen of Union Theological Seminary will speak at 5 p.m. in Brodbeck Hall. Katherine Frandic chairs entertainment and hosts offer housing for delegates and volunteers from many local families.
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Youns Meats Christian Association
Hood Dodge
Cobleatz
Maryland
Delaware
District of Coluniia
Western Maryland
Blue Ridge
University of Delaware
University of Maryland
Johns Hopkins University
St. John’s
Washington College
George Washington University
Amof
John W. Haywood
Morgan College
Lewis C. Moon
Yearly Meeting Friends of Baltimore
Munsey Cleaton
Y.mc. OA
Philadelphia
Dwight Chalmers
Greensboro
N. C
Misa Mary Andrews
Biblical Literature
Goucher College
E. J. Rutt
Baltimore
Harry Landler
League of Industrial Democracy
James B. Rauck
Western Maryland College
W. J. Ratehen
Pea State Y. M.C. A
Henry P. van Dusen
Union Theological Seminary
S P.m
Brodbeck Hall
Katherine Frandic
Hood
Robert Clapp
Belle Zimmerman
Levi C. Waskey
John Hansen
D. Simpson
Elias Ramsburg
Thomas Trundle
Carroll Nall
Quinn
Chalmers W. Walck
U.S. G. Rupp
John Renn
Calvin Sehude Knecht
Jesse B. Anders
Myrtle Pearce
James H. Harris
James Harris
Jacob Thomas
D. If Mullinix
Nannie Groff
A. E. Fisher
Long
Elmer Dixon
Harry Kefauver
George Gitinger
Lester Smith
Margaret Motter
Guy Droneburg
C. E. Steel
Marie Flannigan
Sadie Hahn
Charles Tammany
B. C. Thomas
Cora Diller
Cronlse
John DeChant
Charles Hmann
Hope Miller
Roy Michael
Creager
Homer F. Ridenour
721 Injured in Crush at Jap Emperor's Funeral
Official reports indicate about 21 persons were injured in a crowd crush at the Japanese emperor's funeral. The vast gathering swelled near the ceremonial area, with many waiting hours in a dense line and the tally of casualties uncertain but rising.
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Perros
Slight Earth Tremor Reported in San Bernardino
A slight earthquake was felt here today in San Bernardino. No damage reported as only a few residents in sidings noticed the shaking. The tremor appeared brief with no injuries or property impact observed.
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San Bernardino
Chang Promises Protection For All Foreigners
A translated or garbled report outlines Marshal Chang promising protection for foreigners and room for negotiations with all but Bolshevists. It notes that foreign powers may pressure Beijing while Chinese authorities seek public opinion to ease foreign presence. The Northern generalissimo signals military readiness but leaves open talks with certain opposition.
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Anchicken
Chong
Bud Fisher Must Pay 76000 A Year
New York AP report states Bud Fisher must pay 76000 yearly alimony to Mir Acdita Fisher after a divorce ruling. She had sought 36000 annually and previously received 250 weekly. Details mention their 1925 Riverside Drive marriage, separation over alleged abuse, and Fisher’s cartoon earnings cited at about 250000 yearly.
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New York
Fisher
Coissems de Beaumont
Larry C
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Fiahers
Hartley
Paris
Wen
Riverside 4 Drive
Jodie Parker
The
Shipping Board
Shorts Bid Against Each Other on Market in Panic
Panic in common and preferred stocks of Wheeling and Lake Erie as Rockefeller linked railroads trigger selling. Short sellers raced to cover on the New York Stock Exchange, common stock jumping to 122 and preferred to 13 1/2 amid merger fears and rapid trading. Overall, the market showed bursts of strength with heavy volume early, though not uniform across issues.
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Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad
Rockefeller
New York Central
Baltimore and Ohio
New York Steel Exebanse Tofay
Wall Street
N. V
Hower
Iho Gamaiog
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