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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1924

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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