Stiffler Flees Cabin as Baltimore County Posse Pursues
A six man posse led by Police Marshal Stansbury searches Rockvale woods for James Stiffler, wanted for shooting his father Samuel Stiffler. Stiffler fires on approaching officers from a cabin porch, then vanishes into snow and creek passage toward Fone Mill Creek.
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Hoffmanville
Rockvale Woods
Stansbury
Baltimore County
James Stiffler
Samuel Stiffler
Bay Cabin
Fone Mill Creek
Stiffer
Baltimore
Samuel Stiller
Stiffler
Little Mountain
Carroll County
Pulitzer Divorce Proceedings In French Courts
Paris February 14 proceedings for a divorce between Ralph Pulitzer of New York and his wife were begun in French courts. Details remain confidential due to court secrecy. it is understood the application is filed locally. Pulitzer previously married Frederica Vanderbilt Webb in 1900. He is president of Press Publishing Co. and vice-president of Pulitzer Publishing Co. Also notes a separate arrest in the city for Maggie Smith for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Ralph Pulitzer
New York
Pulitzer
London
Frederica Vanderbilt Webb
W. Seward Webb
William Sr. Vanderbilt
Joseph Pulitzer
The
Press Publishing Co
New York World
Pulitzer Publishing Co
St. Lou's
Parole Recommended for Frederick County Man
A parole recommendation for Clinton L. Pearson of near this city was sent to the Governor from the Maryland House of Correction. Pearson, sentenced to two years for assault and battery and resisting arrest by Magistrate Higginbotham at Ellicott City on December 32 1922, saw seven of forty five parole pleas approved, with attorney B Austin James representing him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland House of Correction
Frederick Countian
Edward M. Parish
Clinton L. Pearson
House of Correction
Higginbotham
Ellicot City
Pearson
B. Austin James
Lions Endorse City Legislation At Noon Meeting
Lions Club approves bills for a 250000 city bond issue and extending city limits. Members urge State Senator Norwood and county delegation to back the legislation. Speaker H Dorsey Etchison praises Abraham Lincoln and Christian character. Next meeting set for Thursday at 6 05 with plans to attend the O A F bazaar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Scott Key
Lions Club
Frank ©. Norwood
Frederick County
H. Dorsey Etchison
Abraham Lincoln
Etchison
Lincoln
Tchison
Edward Bentz
John W. Snook
C. Newton Kidd
Baltimore
Improvements Planned for Point of Rocks by B and O
Baltimore and Ohio officials inform Point of Rocks businessmen of planned railroad property improvements since renaming Washington Junction. Plans include hedge fences shrubbery and flowers beautification of the park cleaner surroundings tracks repaired and electric lights installed. Residents note need for a connecting road to Frederick and await development of a large ground tract plotted by T C Wickman.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railrad
Point of Rocks
Washington Junction
Frederick
Point
Adamstown
T. C. Wickman
Utmost Bad Faith Charged to Auto Club
John N. Mackall, chairman of the State Roads Commission, accuses the Automobile Club of Maryland of utmost bad faith in its dealings with the Automobile Trade Association, the State Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, and the State Roads Commission. He urges acceptance of his resignation at the earliest date possible and criticizes the club for disregarding pertinent facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Automobile Club of Maryland
John N. Mackall
State Roads Commission
John S. Bridges
Mackall
Automobile Trade Association
State Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
Automobile Club
Ntridges
Examinations for Lieutenant Vacancies Planned by War Department
The War Department will hold final examinations the week of April 4 to fill Second Lieutenant vacancies in the regular army. Applications available from Captain John H. Church at the State Armory for interested persons, military or civilian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Regular Army
John H. Church
State Armory
Countian's Work in Argentine Praised
An American Weekly article from Buenos Aires lauds Leon M. Estabrook for reorganizing Argentina's Bureau of Rural Statistics. It credits his efforts with modernizing data collection, improving crop estimates, and aligning Argentina with U S Department of Agriculture methods, noting progress during his year there and plans for six more months.
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Buenos Aires
South America
Thei Rural Statistics Bureau
Leon M. Estabrook
J. O. Estabrook
Bureau of Rural Statistics
Estabrook
U38
Department of Agriculture
Cro
Mrstabrook
Captule
Rgentinians
Defensa Agnecoala
Ascentina
Defensa Agricola
SS Department of Agriculture
Argentina
Myr Estabrook
South American
Bureau of Statistics
Brightwell to Appear in Martinsburg Court
William R Brightwell is due to appear at the Martinsburg Circuit Court in West Virginia when the February term opens. He is charged with manslaughter in the death of seven year old Kenneth Kneistey of Martinsburg. No trial date has been set. Attorney Luttrell confirms the court appearance and planning discussions in Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Brightwell
Martinsburg
Kenneth Kneistey
West Virginia
Brightwell
Lewis
Attorners
Attoney Luttrell
Frederick
Number of States Observe Arbor Day
Arbor Day has become a national observance tied to patriotic, aesthetic, and economic aims. The event is marked by tree plantings and ceremonies to improve schools, streets, parks, and highways and to promote forestry knowledge. Dates vary by climate and state, with many states adopting public observance laws and some combining with Bird Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States Department of Aeguiculture
Alabama
Texas
Washingon
Adams County agrees on one fourth road cost in Maryland link
Adams County commissioners vote to cover one fourth of the cost for a state aid road extending about one and a fifth miles from Lattlestown to the Maryland line. Germany Township pays one fourth and the state half the expense. The move follows a request led by Samuel Keagy and aims to improve a long neglected route with heavy local trade.
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Tattlestown
Adams County
Lattlestown
Maryland
Samuel Keagy
Argentina
Mr. Halabrook
Estabrook
Inly
Washington
South America
Community park fundraising aims to reach eight thousand dollars
The Frederick County Athletic Field Association leads a county wide drive begun Monday to raise about eight thousand dollars for a proposed community park costing roughly fifteen thousand dollars. A Friday evening report will summarize progress as Leonard C. Barrick hosts a community meeting at the Woollsboro Opera House to discuss the stadium proposal. plans call for leasing the park to the Frederick Baseball Association for Blue Ridge League games and county and city league play alike.
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Leonard C. Barrick
Woollsboro Opera House
Lavers
Othe Alen
Oss
Frederick County Athletic Field Association
Frederick Baseball Association
Blue Ridge
Couny
Canal Company Sees Record Busy Season Ahead
The Canal Company notes a stronger season with improved waterway facilities. Upgrades include wasteways locks and concrete repairs from Cumberland to Georgetown. Coal prices easing is expected to boost business as spring approaches, with new boats replacing aging ones.
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Co. & C. Canal Co
Cumberland
Georgetown
Canal Company
Hospital inspection by Legion leaders and officials at Perryville
Dr W Lorenz of Madison accompanied by Col D John Markey commander of the American Legion of Maryland and Watson B Miller chairman of the Legion rehabilitation committee. Gen Frank Times Director General of the Veterans bureau spent Wednesday inspecting the bureau hospital at Perryville.
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Perryville Hospital
W . Lorenz
Madison, Wis
Col
D. John Markey
American Legion of Maryland
Watson B. Miller
Legion Committee
Frank “. Times
Veterans’ Bureau
Bureau
Perryville
Edwin J. Snope Praises The News as Indispensable
Edwin J. Snope of Washington D C and Frederick native renews subscription, calling The News informative and indispensable for keeping him well informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin J. Snope
Washington, D. C
Frederick
Snow Stuns Fredericktonians on Saint Valentine’s Day
Light snowfall began about six o clock this morning and surprised Fredericktonians. A half inch of snow had fallen by noon before the sun appeared from behind the clouds. The national forecast had promised clear and warmer weather for Friday dashing local winter enthusiasts.
Frederick County Receives Rabbit Stock for Seasonal Release
Frederick County receives a quota of rabbits for stocking covers with 12 crates delivered so far and 700 more expected. Of 20 009 contracted, about 14 000 remain to arrive as states distribute shipments by district to Jefferson Ballenger Braddock Petersville and Montgomery counties. Deputy Warden E Lee LeCompte oversees distribution. Millard N Nuss assists Etchison while Clyde Starr distributes rabbits in Montgomery.
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Frederick County
Louise Etchison
Kansas
Missouri
Maryland
E. Lee LeCompte Hias
State Game Department
Jefferson
Ballenger
Braddork
Petersville
Millard N. Nuss
Etchison
Baltimore County
Baltimore City
Montgomery
Clyde Starris
Montgomery Couuty
L. LeCompte
Local Bills Pass House in Routine General Assembly
During Wednesday's sessions two local bills introduced by Delegate Alton Bennett passed, including tax exemption for Louis a Female Orphan Adylum of Frederick and a clerk for Frederick County grand jury. Senator Norwood introduced conveyance bills to All Saint's parish and the Methodist Episcopal Church South, both referred to judicial proceedings. Bennett also urged Congress to make The Star Spangled Banner the national anthem and introduced a General State Zoning law measure.
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General Assembly
Frank C. Norwood
M. FF. Grove Lime Company
All Saint's Parish
Alton Y. Bennett
Louis
Frederick
Grand Jury
Frederick County
Norwood
Thrace C. Zacharias
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Delerate Bennett
Congress
Committee On
Federal Relations
Bennett
Early Leasing of Teapot Dome Planned by Fall
Senate oil hearings reveal fresh clashes as John C. Shaffer and Oscar Sutro testify about promises and conflicts surrounding the Teapot Dome lease. Officials discuss legality, with Finney stating policy decisions, not individual choice, drove the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teapot Dome
Associated Press
Washington
Frank A Vanderlip
Harding
Marion Star
Senate Oil Committee
John C. Shatler
Chicago Post
Wall
Harry Sinclair
Walla
Shaffer
Oscar Sutro
Standard of Company
California
Finney
Fall
Finey
Standard Oi Company
Associated Oi Company
Cohen Company
Daugherty
Winney
Tenney
Sinclair
New Mexico
Tal
California Reserve
Interior Department
Merie
Winner
Bear traders increase stock offerings in New York market
Bear traders increased offerings as the stock market session progressed this morning forcing the closing out of several impaired accounts. The market steadied around noon as selling pressure continued to bear down on many holdings.
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Associated Press
New York
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Im Paris
Maggie Smith
Broadway
Engelbrecht
Fast Patrick Street
J. Grahame Johnson
Canada
Clinton
A" Pearson
LIONS
B. and
Auto Club
John
Bridges
Prince
Prince Erik
Denmark
Lois Frances Booth
Ottawa
America
Booth
Church of All Saints
Countian
Argentine
L. M. Estabrook
Martinsburg Court
Cenfer
Fredericktoniana
State Senate
Senate
Eurank A, Vanderlib
Secy
Asst. Secy
Thihive
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