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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1929

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Court appoints Russell E. Lighter as grand jury foreman

The February term opened at 10 o clock with Judge John S B Newman presiding. Russell E Lighter of Middletown named foreman of the Frederick County grand jury, which includes Clarence C Holtz Benjamin F Ricketts Howard L Metzger and others. The grand jury was charged to examine the jail and enforce liquor laws while the petit jurors were listed and sworn for trials.

John‘ SB. Newman Newman Ruswll E. Lighter Middletown Register of Wills Mr. Lighter Clarence C. Holtz Benjamin F. Ricketts Howard L. Metzger Barry A Doneburg Jerome E. Gaver Wiliam Dorcus John W. Ball Clarence M. Phreeger Murray D. Nicodemus Roy W. Zimmerman Charles F. Crawford Markell H Nelson David A Levis Joseph E. Brown Silas D. Bittle Robert L. Callmer Willa H Hogarth Samuel Stambaugh Keefer L. Grossniskle Thaddeus If, Felton Cecil E Ward Kerrigan Samuel W Hoffman Clayton D. Houck Jesse Cla. W. Ernest Boyer Frank Horndorff Clarence W. Stodllemyer Harp Maryland Frederick County Circuit Court

Favorable Senate Report on Monocacy Battlefield Bill

The Monocacy Battlefield project seeking federal aid was reported favorably by the Senate Military Affairs Committee and forwarded toward consideration. A telegram to Secretary of State David A. Winebreaser notes progress and hopes to bring the measure up soon. the House had already passed the bill.

Alte Senate Senate MiMory Amairy Senatee David A. Winedreaser David A. Winedreaser, Jed. the Telegram Renews: “Mamecacy Batnefeld FN House

Investigation Into Mine Accident At Detwold Mine

Loraconing Maryland February 1 AP An investigation began into the death of Julius Crichton trapped by a coal fall at Detwold mine owned by Marynard Coal Company. Frank Powers led the inquiry Dr E Don Taylor health officer said death due to suffocation with evidence of broken back injuries. Timberman David McFarlane and three coworkers tried to free Crichton as a second fall trapped them.

Loraconing APJ Juius Crichton Detwold Marynard Coal Company Frank Powers Crichton E. Don Taylor David McFarlane Benjamin Byde Aston Lock Henry Robertson

New York Police Arrest 250 Garment Workers

Police arrested 250 striking garment workers in the district as mass picketing occurred. Charles S. Zimmerman, vice-chairman of the strike committee, led expectations of 2,000 more arrests and a large number of pickets. The effort aims for a 44 hour week and higher wages, supported by a new union opposed to the AFL. The workers claim 123,000 members.

New York Charles S. Zimmerman General Strike Beedle Trade Workers Unicn Te American Federation of Labor

Court Charges Jurors on Enforcement of Law

The judge directs jurors to uphold law and duty with impartial justice. He highlights key statutes about abortion advertising, drug possession, and public safety, calling witnesses to appear before the grand jury and stressing prompt, fair application of statutes in Frederick.

Frederick Mary Dee Sapiaten

Two Delegations Seek Road Construction in County

Two delegations urged the county to build four miles and one mile of new roads, including a four mile Urbana district route and a one mile end-route from Liberty. Speakers included C. Winebrenner and Edward J. Smith. Urbana petitioners listed A. I Brown and John M. Thomas among many signers. The WoodSboro Woman's Club met with reports on interior decor and an upcoming anniversary event.

London C. Winebrenner Brak Wieengation Liberty End Mr. Winebrenner Edward J. Smith Ely Eugene Hammond J. D. Norris Maurice F. Starr Irving S. Albaugh H. M. Lease John W. Jamison J. &. James John H. An Pierre R. Frank Sappington Harold D. Hammond HS. Thomas R. W Wright Holezople T. A Simpeon A. W. Eizler James J. Sappington F. Lorraine Sappington OW. Sneadener W. Eizler F. S. Hammond Emory L. Staith Sidney A. Sappington W. F. Hamamaker J. ¥. Aldaugh H. Af.Sparrow T. B Smith Harry Bittle Roy Gardugr J. Gould Miers George W. Droneturg John %. Smith George W. Morgan Walter Rupp Charles P. Riordan Grover Hamilton Milton Nash Eugene Hammond,Jr W. Glimore Sappington Urbana Arosna Group A. I Brown John M. Thomas Fron Bridge Bennett's Creek Louise Brosus Matt Davis Frank A. Pearre Samuel G. Brandenburg Lola Brantz J. W. Geisler Mes Wm. Spincer Ketle E. W. Spencer Charles G. Thomas Charles P. McElfresh H. Frank Main Annie V. Main Walter L. Hipsins Mary C. Hipkins Atlee F. Brandenburg Emma D. Brandenburg Martha E. Dixon J. E William A. Dixon Woodsboro Cramer Powell G. VF. Dorcus Jenmemson Witc J. .P. Feiser

King and Queen of Hearts Entertained in City on Thursday

Local event highlights a royal duo visiting the city for a Thursday entertainment. The page notes playful phrases and a staged picture show featuring the Queen. Readers are invited to attend and see the couple’s performances at concert or community venue.

Consideration of Building Plans for New Schools

Conference at Frederick County Board of Education discussed building plans for a western city elementary school and additions to New Midway and Wolfsville schools. John B. Hamme outlined proposals. plans for interiors unchanged though some changes considered. Fall erection expected. New Andwar four room building may need revision. Wolfsville additon includes four rooms and heating plant.

City Frederick County Wolfsville Rome Tite

Girl flyer sets three world aviation records in LA

Miss Bob Trout of Los Angeles, 22, captured three aviation records including endurance, night flying, and distance in a solo flight. She took off yesterday to fly 20 hours and extended the endurance mark well past the prior women's record.

Los Angeles Bobby Trout Trout

Slayings and Suspected Suicide in Whitestone Home

Mrs. Evan Bishop aged 68 was found slain in her Whitestone Queens home. Her 42 year old daughter Sadie was found dead in another room, apparently by gas. Police say a nearby letter indicates the daughter kissed her mother before ending her own life with a rope.

Newt York Tapy Evan Bishop Whitestone Queens Sadie

Notables Greet Edison on His 82nd Birthday

Thomas A. Edison received greetings on his 82nd birthday as President-elect Hoover and Mrs. Hoover sent best wishes. Ford and Harvey S. Firestone, longtime visitors, joined others in sending congratulations at Fort Myer. A significant turnout of well-wishers marked the occasion.

Edison

Trial Fovtponed more Feb 1

Trial postponed with a note that proceedings resume next week in Gal similar to AP dispatches.

Orchid stories draw notices to Moss Barrick’s poses

Readers of the NEA serial Orchid note filmstyle pictures featuring Moss Kathe Barrick of Woodsboro in the role of Sadie. Barrick, a Frederick High School graduate, studied at Alvine University in New York, posed for magazine illustrators and for Pictorial Review covers. She appeared in a January 13 Saturday Evening Post illustration for a major film ad after acting in amateur theater and holding a role in American Legion spring productions.

Ness the Pest Filus NEA Hone Moss Kathe Leon Rée C. Barick Woodsboro Miss Barrick

Shumaker to Begin 60 Day Term Tomorrow

Dr. Edward S. Shumaker, Indiana Anti Saloon League head, will report to state penal tomorrow to begin a 60 day sentence for indirect contempt of the Indiana Supreme Court. The sentence follows a 2 year old conviction tied to statements in an annual league report and a prior pardon upended by a recommittal.

Revere Batzell Shumaker Indiana Supreme Court Anti- Saioan League Asiui

Consolidated Would Enter Carroll County

The Consolidated Public Utilities Company of Westminster asks the court to restrain Consolidated Gas Electric Light and Power from extending its line into Carroll County Maryland. Baltimore report says Baltimore company surveyed Hampstead to Isuine and pressed its claim to the territory while awaiting justification of the extension. Carroll county officials state no action yet to serve the Baltimore company pending court response.

Baltimore Fubric Commission Consolidated Gas Electric Light and Power Company Carroll County Consolidated Public Utilities Company of Westminster Baltimera Hampstead Isuine Aber Shea Hac Sot

Young Named Chairman of Reparations Board

A report notes Young named chairman of the reparations board with details unclear. reference to board members and potential ministerial roles appears in the fragmentary text collected from the island paper.

Young

Lent Observances Planned by Local Churches

Local churches schedule Ash Wednesday services and Lenten programs starting February 13 with varied services at AH Saints Evangelical Lutheran Grace Reformed and St. Justin's Catholic Church. Easter falls on March 31 with different congregations marking Holy Week through Good Friday and Way of the Cross services.

Speck Lens Wottey Welles Lee Wari Dale Lad Dir Mumber Drose AH Saints Grace Reformed Evangelial Reformed Church St. Justin’s Catholic Church United Brethren Church

Fletcher Dues for Prominent Place in History

A profile outlines Fletcher’s long service from Rough Riders through diplomatic posts in Peking Lisbon and Bel gium. It notes his ties to Roosevelt and Quay, his steady diplomacy, and later ambassadorships under Harding Coolidge and Hoover, ending with remarks on his robust health and affluent lifestyle.

WitBouk Republic Pennsylvania Roosevelt Washington Fletcher Afatt Quay Quay Rough Riders Cuba Philippines Regation Peking Iegation Lisbon Wilson Chie Taft Boles Penrose Wison Litta Santiago

Promotion for Roland E Long named traffic manager

Residents of Hagerstown and Frederick seek promotion of Roland E Long from superintendency of the Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Company to traffic manager of both the Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Company and the Blue Ridge Transportation Company. Long, born September 11, 1897 in New 33, has risen from clerk to division superintendent since joining in 1918, with schooling at Walkersville High School.

Roland E. Long Frederick Hagerstown Walkersville High School Farmers and Mechanics National Bank Hagerstown and Freerick Railway Company Pau Smith

Unclear text about airmail routes and officials

Fragmentary OCR mentions Uinbinderh returning over a new mail route with names and places such as Barna Belin Brne and Tela. Details are garbled and cannot establish a coherent event or outcome from the readable passages.

Uindbergh

Local Town Meeting on Wednesday Evening Schedule

A town meeting is planned for Wednesday at 7:30 PM in the Opera House to discuss planning matters. Officials will present a report and seek approval on proposed budgeting and future adjustments for the community.

Eltiens Eeshoro

Arson trial in Gettysburg ends with acquittal

A 1926 Gettysburg trial in Pennsylvania acquitted Howe Aas Mages after the same blaze destroyed a barn in Co Pa. Brent Ts was also involved and faced charges in the same fire, with the court ruling not guilty.

Steresifer Brent Tsbarn Co, Pa Ahose Howe Samel Witn Court Gettysburg

Vatican Mussolini Gasparri Sign Historic Concordat In Rome

A 4600 crowd watched as Cardinal Gasparri and Premier Mussolini signed the concordat at St. John Lateran amid rain. The ceremony in the papal palace marked church state reconciliation with a reduced indemnity of 1.73 billion lira overall, 75 million paid in cash.

Cissparrt Mussolini St. John's Lateran College of Propaganda Theo Cardinal Gasparr Brussolini Cardinal Gasparri Gasparri Itat Sas Legislative Assembly Vatican

Former Sheriff Albaugh In Auto Crash On Jug Bridge Hill

Former Sheriff Ingomar W. Albaugh narrowly escaped serious injuries when his Oldsmobile swung off a curve on Jug Bridge Hill and overturned. The car was brought to Kaufman Garage. The accident occurred about 9 20 p m as Albaugh drove toward Baltimore, reportedly after a flat tire caused loss of control while oncoming traffic forced the vehicle off the road. Albaugh was injured lightly. his dog accompanying him was not harmed.

Sherif Ingomar W. Albaugh Sonight Kaufman Mr. Ale Baltimore Fiass Albsush

Van Lear Black Off on Flight to Capetown

Fragmentary report states Van Lear Black departed on a flight to Capetown after acquittal in a cruelty charge. The record mentions Lawson Summers and a local city setting with references to a jury or court actions.

van Lear Capetown

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Russell E. Lighter New York Federal Reserve Bank Shepherd West Third Street Frederick City Hospital Liberty and Southern County R. J Aia Sotto Mazin J. Stern Batu Thei. Walsh Onted Cains Witte Girl Flyer Motier i _ Prat Katherine Barrick Indiana Dry League Consolidated Aris. Fit Mary—Oxon D. Youne Aithouch Arefereven PS Sait Ces Warren Harding Harding Florida Hughes Sentiago Coolidge Havana Thore Hoover Kellogg Fietcher Fletchers R. E. Long H. and Blue Ridge Traié A. Lin Barna Atg Ing Mia Colores i Siap Tela Paz-Amentan Seays G Belin Perio Barrios Fiacemnaia Pital Brne Ie Lin Manesua Albaugh Land Sitish Joomers Lawson Summers Animmis Dastee P. Boxers
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