14 Feb 1927
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1927
Page
1
Court directs jury to apply local option law as mandated. Chaotic transcript mentions Archmires Court and Chief Justice, with delays and defense protests. Source text is garbled but centers on enforcement of local option statute and trial proceedings.
Judge Worthington urged strict enforcement of Maryland law as the February term grand jury of Frederick County convened. Daniel Q. Metz was named foreman among 24 jurors, with Chief Judge Hammond Urner absent for Annapolis duties. The jurors were instructed to investigate crimes and misdemeanors and to cooperate with the State’s Attorney, stressing enforcement of penal statutes and tax laws including the sale of intoxicants.
Judge Glenn H. Worthington drafts a sterilization bill for the mentally unfit to be discussed by Maryland’s Board of Mental Hygiene this week. Dr. Arthur P. Herring and other officials will join the session, with hearings, appeals, and legal representation outlined. Board figures from 1926 show rising insanity and feeble mindedness in the state.
Two Frederick County Bar Association committees met the County Commissioners this afternoon. A Board of Education and Commissioners delegation pressed for an office for justices of the peace and preservation space for old records. Also noted was Hood Junior College movie night with performances and dancing acts.
Besrade Feb remarks emphasize security of individuals and duties to public service. The piece lists four duties including jail policy, public building access, officer defalcation, and narcotics. Isaiah N. Loy named bail for grand jury with Henry idt and Irving Parné as helpers. Grand jury to begin investigations as court and attorneys set cases for trial.
Members of the Holy Name Society met at the New Frederick dining room for the first breakfast of a planned series. President William K. Leicherz presided while Rev. Fro Schwallenberg and Rev. Fr. Culhane addressed the gathering. Senator David I. Walsh may appear after March 4. The Sunday session lasted over an hour with a breakfast menu of hot rolls buckwheat cakes maple syrup country sausage bacon toast coffee and grapefruit.
Preliminary work on Hood College's new central heating plant continues in the southwestern campus area under contractor Lloyd C. Culler. Construction funding is projected at about 100000, with equipment bids set for February 22 and the project described as the current priority in the college's building program.
The article notes Frank Brown, once a Roanoke resident, severely injured in an automobile crash about 11 miles from Roanoke. His car skidded on an icy road and overturned, leaving him with a broken shoulder. He is hospitalized at Shenandoah Hospital, Roanoke.
Fragmentary report notes a woman who took an unnamed remedy and fell asleep for a period. The account mentions medical concerns and possible ineffectiveness of the remedy, with unclear hospital or city details.
Mary Woolley of Mount Holyoke urged Hood College students to reject small mindedness and "little bits of folks" in attitudes and actions. She warned against "Ameria first" echoes and urged big mindedness and generosity. The program included a choir anthem and a solo by Mile. Privat.
Mrs Enma Benham of Syracuse assumes control of Louis Lutheran Orphanage on East Church street succeeding Mrs Roberta Ellis who resigned to care for an ill relative. Benham previously served as house matron at Girls' Friendly Central House in Baltimore and was director at a Fall visit with her daughter Mrs O R McIntyre. The board appointed Wax as Ellis’s successor.
Prices rise amid a dull market as William Dersat leads a move in stocks and speculation centers on rail and specialty issues. A social note reports a bridge party in honor of Mrs Kingston and her daughters in New York City. A train wreck section notes casualties near Seattle with hospital care and investigations ongoing.
Ongoing property and tenancy changes described for the Boys Colored School area near Millie lawn. Notices mention potential remodel plans and residents including Mr and Mrs Francis Littie and Sr Mianich. a move to Florida and other interests are noted.
The committee reports a medicinal liquor bill approved to regulate manufacture and sale under a permit system. It would concentrate whiskey in up to six warehouses and allow importation to meet demand, citing an emergency in enforcing the 28th amendment and potential penalties for violations.
Mountain City Council No 12 of the Sons and Daughters of Liberty celebrates 30 years since its 1897 founding. The anniversary program includes a 3 PM meeting with state officers and visitors, a banquet, and music from Tucker's orchestra. About 35 Walkersville and 25 Baltimore Lafayette members are expected.
Baltimore February 14 AP John Creager a 63 year old retired farmer living alone in Granite Maryland was burned to death when his house caught fire early today a neighbor alerted authorities but the flames prevented entry his charred body was found in the ruins Woodstock Seminary students aided with chemicals until Niemen from Pikesville arrived the origin of the fire is undetermined Pikeville police are investigating Creager’s daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs John Barton are listed as aged Dearby
Hankow February 14 AP Euceme Chen foreign minister of the Cantonese government says he will issue a statement opposing Secretary Kellogg's suggestion to exempt the Shanghai International settlement from war activity. Chen warns neutrality would aid Marshal Sun Chuan-Fang and allow release of iron for the Battle of the Mo.
Fragmented text discusses whiskey prescriptions and government permits, suggesting a policy allowing limited annual alcohol and whiskey quantities. The readable pieces imply concern about misuse and regulation but lack clear context or complete facts.
The legislature and Ad Society back a bill to raise the maximum child support paid by courts for illegitimate births. About 15 to 40 dollars monthly is discussed as the proposed increase, with courts still setting final figures. The effort includes improving living conditions in several homes and coordinating with health officials. The Frederick County group plans support arrangements for neglected legitimate children and the local Aid Society and State's Attorney lead the effort.
Davenport February report from AP details the death of 14 year old George W Cannon Jr a high school student found after a gas filled room tragedy. A handwritten note praised a future playwright dream and spoke of disillusionment. The Cannon family noted his literary interests and ties to Davenport society. A separate AP item reports Morningside College student Roward Fisher 23 found dead with a saxophone mouthpiece incident.
County Commissioners announce an immediate ban on roller skating throughout the town. Concerns over speed and accidents on concrete sidewalks near the courthouse prompt officials to act as police issue warnings to youths and ensure order in public spaces.
Attendance topped the year at the Centennial Memorial United Brethren church Sunday with twelve conversions and new scholars joining. Rev. George W. Strine led morning and evening services, choirs led by David Steiner and Mrs Steiner participated, and a week of nightly events was planned with special performances and sermons.
The Calvary M E Church held a session with readings from the Calvanese school and a sermon on The Character of God at 11 a.m. Rev Jern Eins led the service. Miss Logise Buckingham gave the evening address at 6 70 p.m. The Home Mission note mentions a program by Miss Jes Newarp and Mr Arthur Brown of Baltimore welcomed a newborn daughter Friday evening.
The article reports Dawson Horine claiming members oppose Mrs McPherson and her planned Baltimore appearances. Mrs McPherson arrived in Baltimore, ignoring protests, and planned to deliver sermons in Washington starting tomorrow, then return for a protest event.
The Glade Valley Comer's Odd Fellows gathering drew about seventy five members and visitors for a State Council delegation led by John E. France Samuel M. Moore and Frank I Leapett from Hagerstown with Edward Zimmerman presiding They urged amendment support and virtue Liberty and Patriotism lessons to youth while noting immigration and 18th Amendment enforcement The event included remarks by Bennett Etchison Rice Engelbrecht and others and a hospital update on Sergeant Charles H McCauky injuries from a recent collision A forthcoming engagement for Eva Elizabeth Ingram and Bruce Austin Abrecht was announced
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