Night Fire Alarm Rules Adopted by Frederick City Officials
City officials adopted eight new regulations governing night fire alarms for the Frederick City Fire Department. Central Station will alert nearest company and track responses, with all other units on standby. A distinctive whistle signal may be added to indicate alarm locations to the public.
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Frederick City
Central Station
Teapond
Board of Aldermen
A. Kemp Reefer
Lewis R. Dertzbaugh
Cullers
R A. Bennett
W.D. Lipps
C. B. Willard
G. Allen Kline
John Abrecht
William L. Zimmerman
Dedley Page
Calter
Br Rr
Bus Wreck Injures 30 Boonsboro Pupils en Route to School
Thirty Boonsboro High School students from Sharpsburg were injured when a school bus rolled backward down a hill and overturned near Hagerstown. Six pupils were seriously hurt and transported to Sharpsburg for treatment. Driver Markwood Huffer said a broken drive shaft caused the crash as the bus failed to stop.
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Hagerstown
Boonsboro High School
Sharpsburg
Kely
Autella Benner
Mary Cox
Ruby Renner
Eloise Moore
Al‘yin Momma
Edwin Momma
Markwood Huffer
Lovers Found Dead in Auto in Haverford Township
In Bryn Mawr pa February 9 an apparent murder suicide ended a two year romance. Bella Alexander seventeen died after a gunshot wound at Bryn Mawr Hospital Louis Shapiro twenty one likely died at the scene from a temple shot. They had planned to marry in two weeks both from South Philadelphia with Shapiro an electrician and Miss Alexander a William Penn High School for Girls student.
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Bryn Mawr
Haverford Township
Here
Bella Alexander
Louis Shapiro
Shapiro
Alexander
William Penn High School For Girls
Philadelphia
Man Admits Killing His Sister-in-law
New Philadelphia Ohio February 9 AP James E. Patrick Tuscarawas county prosecutor confirms William D Herron 41 painter confessed after a three hour grilling to killing his sister in law Miss Viola May 22 and throwing her body in the Tuscarawas river near Dover The killing followed a quarrel after two assaults as he took her home after a visit to his home Miss May was sister to his wife
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New
Philadelphia
James E. Patrick
Tuscarawas County
William D. Herron
Viola May
Tuscarawas River
Dover
Patrick
Herron
Miss Mayr
Road improvement talk before Montgomery officials
A delegate group of about 34 leaders from Damascus and Woodfields urged road work from Woodfield to Pike along Damascus to Ward Woodted. Archie W Souder of Rockville's Farmers and Trust Co. spoke as spokespersons, and the commissioners said they would do their best. At Saint's Episcopal Church a Woodmen's Club meeting elected officers led by President Mrs Charles E Beatty and Vice President Mrs John B.
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Damascus
Woodfields
Montgomery
Rockrike
Toad
Woodfield
Pike
Archie W. Souder
Peaking & Trust Co
Rockville
al Soewie
AU Saint
Relocation of Brunswick High School Proposed
Frederick County Board of Education discussed possible relocation after the Brunswick High School fire. Brunswick residents Dr J G F Smith Harry Y George and W O Rau urged options on three sites. The board planned visits to Thurmont High School addition site and Frederick elementary school site with construction hoped to start soon.
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Brunswick
J. G. F. Smith
Harry Y. George
W. O. Rau
Board of Education
Brunawick
Knoxville
Wenner
West End
Brunswick School
Brunswick-Petersville
Brunswick High School
Thurmont
John
G. W. Kerstetter
Adamstown
Leslie N. Coblentz
Frederick
Palmer
Albert W. Eisler
Eckers
S. E. West
Warresboro
Friends Creek
Monument
Rocky Ridge
Jenerson
Jiamiitown Os
Urbana
Right to Becktobe Seat Upheld by House Panel
The House Elections Committee, by six to three, sustains James Beck eligibility for a House seat. Representative Garrett had challenged Beck, arguing that he is not a legal resident of Philadelphia. The committee will rule on the final question of eligibility.
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James Be Itodas
House Elections Committee
Beck
Garrett
Tennessee
The
Philadelphia
Free Clark On Charge Of Contempt
Shel don Clark a wealthy Chicago oil man and sportsman was freed today of criminal contempt charges after the Fall Sinclair case ended in a mistrial. Clark, vice president of the Sinclair Refining Company, was named in the proceedings for receiving reports from detectives who shadowed the Fall Sinclair jury. Henry Mason Day hired the detectives on instructions from Sinclair. Clark was mentioned less than a dozen times in the contempt hearing.
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Washington
Sheldon Clark
Chicago
Sinclair
Clark
Sinclair Refising Company
Harry F. Sinclair
William I. Burns
Henry Mason Day
Court to begin Monday docket prep for February term
The docket call to set civil and criminal cases for trial at the February term starts this afternoon. The court will hear about the usual number of appeals and determine how many cases to set for trial. Three jurors were drawn to replace those recently excused, with new jurors named for Urbana Mt Pleasant and Johnsville districts.
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John Newman
Urbana
David E. Kanode
John H. Page
Mt Pleasant
Wilbert L. Smith
Edward Db. Shriner
Johnsville
James F. Withide
George B. Eyler
Two Killed in Fight at Packing Company
Chicago February 9 Two workers were killed and another wounded when gunfire erupted on a loading platform at the Omaha Packing Company. Victims named James Ellis negro 45 and an unidentified white man. Police seek a discharged Negro after a quarrel with one of the slain men.
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Chicago
Omaha Packing Company
Jamen Ellis
Pees
Archbishop Curley III Stricken With Pneumonia
Baltimore February 9 Arch bishop Michael J Gurley remains hospitalized at Bon Secours Hospital due to pneumonia doctors report he could be released in about two weeks His condition is described as improving steadily while he receives care from Dr J F Om and medical staff Mrs Isabel Ranker Daniell of the Francis Scott Key hotel plans Palm Beach Havana trip remains in the south for several weeks
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Baltimore
Michael J. Gurley
Bon Secours
J. FT
Isabelie Ranker Daniell
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Palm Beach
Havana
Taniell
S ‘al Weeks
Dadiey Paxe
Frank Kelly Dead at 69 After Sudden Home Attack
John J Kelly a longtime Democratic leader known as Frank Kelly died at his home in Hallmore after a sudden attack this morning. The 69 year old who had recently resided in Tayrment had been active locally visiting friends on Tuesday and attended Harmony Dinner events amid a feud with Daniel J Loden.
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Hallmore
John & Kelly
Frank” Kelly
Kelly
Daniel J. Loden
Stokes
Ar. Newg
Colleen Vey
John J
Sonny Mahon
Large Holiday Socials Highlight City Gatherings
A flurry of social events fills the week with bridge dinners and teas. Notable affairs include a 50 guest gathering at the Francie Scott Key hotel hosted by Mrs. Chari J. Doll and Mrs. Alvin H. Crawford, and a luncheon for about 25 at Mrs. Ransom KR Lewis’s home. The third bridge dinner occurred at Rosemont hosted by Mrs. Thomas L. Zimmerman with Valentine decor for the February 15 finale. Invitations extend for a formal tea by Mrs. Robert S. Tyson featuring guests from Washington and Baltimore. The Walkersville W C T C winter social at Mrs. J. H. Stauffer’s included readings, a temperance quiz, and a discussion on the Staker bill before Congress.
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Chari J. Doll
Alvin H. Crawford
Francie Scott Key
Ransom KR. Lewis
Thin City
Thomas L. Zimmerman
Rosemont
Valentine
A. A. Radcliff
EL. Schmid
H. C. Schroeder
Charles B. Mann
Baltimore
James H. Grove
West Second Street
Walkersville W. C. TC
Walkersville
W. C. TC
J. H. Stauffer
Charles Crawford
Pauline Cromwell
Laura Satlor
Paul Lawrence Dunbar
R. J. Mowsray
Charles Thomas
Congress
Zihiman
Montgomery County Police Strength Restored
The Montgomery County police force reached full strength on Wednesday after the county commissioners appointed new officers. Windsor Posie of Kensington and Pass Watkins of Damas, along with others, are available for regular service except Py. Laure T. Clagett who is on furlough.
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Montgomery County
Simutea Oy
Ita
Oneta
Windsor Posie
Kensington
Pass Watkins
Dama
Laure T. Clagett
Furnagh
Budapest asks Mexican break in religious persecution dispute
A Havas dispatch from Budapest reports the Christian Social party has urged the Hungarian government to seek a diplomatic break with Mexico over religious persecution in that country. The plea underscores tensions between Mexico and Hungary amid religious rights concerns.
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Paris
Havas
Budapest
Hungary
Christian Social P
Mexico
Harmony bloc grows in Democratic ranks for 1928 convention
NEA Service writer Rodney Dutcher notes the Democratic harmony bloc gains strength since 1924. He cites Pat Harrison and the party's leaders backing a program of unity and moderation aiming to outpace factional disputes at the Houston convention and present a united front in the coming campaign.
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Rodney Dutcher
NEA
Washingon
Harmony Bloc
Democratic Party
Madison Squire Garden
Harmony
Houston
Tom Heflin
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Smith
McAdoo
Pat
Stewart Signals Resignation Over Teapot Dome Questions
John T. Rockefeller Jr. and others pressed Stewart to disclose knowledge of the Teapot Dome oil deal. Stewart indicated he would quit rather than reveal information about Continental Trading and related bond transactions. The Senate probe continues as Rockefeller notes possible disclosures if stockholders are implicated.
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Stewart
Brewer Starts Serving Term in Penitentiary
Atlanta reporters say Carl Wiedemann former Newport Kentucky brewer and turfman began a two year federal prison term after pleading guilty in Covington Kentucky to violating the prohibition act He was the only defendant to receive prison time Charles Wiedemann president and three employees were fined in the same case for manufacturing alcohol for illicit purposes
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Atlanta
Covington
Carl Wiedemann
Newport, Ky
Young Wiedemann
George Wiedemann Sewing Company
Charles Wiedemann
French Flyers Plan Transcontinental Flight to San Francisco
French aviators LeBrix and Costes announce plans for a transcontinental flight to San Francisco after reaching New York. They expect to depart Saturday for the East Coast and continue toward California, outlining a bold cross country endeavor.
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San Francisco
Washington
LeBrix
Costes
New York
Pac Brix
Lions Club Meeting Recalls Scout Executive Whitner Work
An address described lively Lions Club gathering with anecdotes and praise for Scout Executive George C. Whitner and the work of his predecessor Charles T. West at a luncheon. Notables included Baltimore C. E. Hobart and Winchester Lions Club member.
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Lions
Cinbd & Ak Tetas
George C. Whitner Amke
Charles T. West
Juncheon
Baltimore
C. E. Hobart
Winchester Lions Cin
Whitney
First Woman Pedagogue In United States Honored At 99
A Frederick County native now living in Kenesaw Nebraska, Ellen Harn, celebrated her 99th birthday and is hailed as the first woman to teach in United States public schools. The Omaha article notes she taught in six states and served as principal, with a teaching career spanning nearly 50 years. She attended Cedar Hill Seminary in Mount Joy Pennsylvania and participated in early women’s suffrage activities, including addressing Chicago’s 1920 suffrage banquet.
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Frederick Counts
Kenesaw, Neb
Ellen Harn
United States
Omaha
Frederick
Terner
Lew
Zitthe
Miss Harn
Pennsylvania
Maryland
West Virginia
Ohio
Minnesota
Nebraska
Cedar Hill
Mount Joy
Harr
Charseler
Chicago
Carla Chapman Ceitt
Abes Stone Blackwell
Lucretia Mott
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Ams County
Bere ‘Fess Creeth
Slace
California
Final argument begins in Hickman trial
In Los Angeles on February 9 AP reports the final argument for William Edward Hickman’s sanity trial as defense attorney Richard Cantilan argues insanity in the youth’s family. Cantilan cites testimony from defense alienists and William Hickman’s father, Marian Parker’s kidnapper and killer, while noting cultural attention and courtroom crowds. The judge granted a brief recess as the lengthy session continued.
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Los Angeles
Wiliam Edward Hickman
J. J. Trabices
Fuchard Cantilian
William Thomas Hiskmnan
Marian Parker
Arram
Former Governor Sproul In Critical Condition In Chester
Chester Pa February 8 AP reports former Governor William C Sproul is in critical condition after a heart attack. He is described as awake and responsive despite the serious illness.
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Chester
Wiliam ¢. Sproul
Rome
Touar
Watson Seeks Presidential Candidacy News
Senator James E. Watson announces his plan to seek the Republican presidential nomination with M. Burt Thurmes named campaign manager. He joins Curtis of Kansas and Willa of Ohio as Republican contenders and Indiana delegates back his bid.
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Washington
James E. Watson
M. Burt Thurmes
Indianapolis
Watson
Republian
Curtis
Kansas
Willa
Ohio
Indiana
Priet End
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John S. Newman
Hart Eyler
Tosa W. Stonk
Mr. Eyler
Wiliam M. Storm
Senate
George W. Wickersham
American Bar Association
United States Senate
Robert W. Stewart
Wickersham
Taft
Man
Cine
Haam
Aids
John Barns Denter
Bar Association of the
District of Columbia
Robert W Stewart
Walsh
Packing Company
Curley III
Frank Kelly
Harmony Dinner
Sticada
Tayr‘ment
Fitt Uarcheon
Democrat
John D. Rockefeller Jr
John OU
Ir. Todas
Diypner
Bas Peruerd
Cer
Rockefeller
Continental Trading Company
Canada
Robert W
Bear of
Mr. Trockefeiler
Cot
Standard of
Mma
Mr. Rockefeller
Wala
Montana
Ailadwily
Board of Treaters of the
Rockefell
D. Rockefeller Jr
Teapot Dome
Harry F. Amcett
Er Foundation
Brewer
Lions Club
W. C. Royal
G. C. Whitssty
Hickman
Ndustrials
Ceneral Motors
London
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