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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Feb 15, 1924

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Sugarcorn Price Talk Delays Meeting Across Three Counties

Frederick Howard and Carroll county farm bureau delegates met at Mt. Airy hotel to set a price for sugar corn for the coming season. By 2 PM no agreement, but officials expected to adjourn only with a price. A second meeting at Frederick County Courthouse is scheduled for Saturday at 10:30 AM to discuss sugar corn prices, with farmers and canners invited.

Frederick Howard Carroll Counties Mt. Airy Frederick County George B. Hoke E. V. Speaks Harry L. Davis George Harmon Daniel J. Thomas P. W. Chichester Frederick Muller Carroll County Miles Fairbanks Howard County Frederick Courty Court House Chichester Te Frederick County Farmers Association

Flag Presentation At St. Marks School In Petersville

Frederick Council No 118 Jr O G A M presents a flag to St Marks public school near Petersville. Edward S Rice delivers an earnest address on American principles and immigration, school reading of the Bible, and flag symbolism. Charles Flook accepts for the school. program features poems, recitations, songs, and a flag drill by students.

St Mark's Public School Petersville Frederick Council Edward S. Rice Jefferson Council 3Ffe Charles Flook Marie Kain America Marvin Stevens Qu. Diu Leslie Arnold Mildred Beckett Lberty Helen Pfeifer Margaret Floak Blanche Stevens Taul Kinna Margaret = T tus Robert WH. Baer Paul D Simpson Warry N. Starr Cornelius S. Moberly Jacob AL. Engelbrecht

M Lane Property Sale Set Aside by Court of Appeals

The Court of Appeals reversed Frederick County Circuit Court in the case of Robert C. McLane et al v Georgianna Stull McLane et al and set aside the sale of the West Patrick Street property bought by Mrs Georgianna Stull McLane for 965. The ruling remands to offer the property for sale again as the court deemed the sale procured under disputed circumstances and cautioned against ratifying such a sale.

Court of Appeals Frederick County Robert C. McLane Georgianna Stull McLane West Patrick Street Georgianna Stull Melane Leo Weinberg McLane Jacob Rohrback

Joe Jackson Wins Then Loses Salary Suit

The Milwaukee circuit court jury awarded former Chicago American League outfielder Joe Jackson 15 700 40 dollars after his salary and 18 500 dollar bonus claim, but Judge Gregory set aside the verdict and dismissed the action citing insufficient evidence.

Associated Press Milwaukee Joe Jackson Chicago Gregory

Johnson Sued by White Wife for Divorce in New York

John Arthur Chuck Johnson, former heavyweight boxing champion, was sued in Supreme Court today by his white wife for a divorce on the ground of infidelity. The action, undefended, was heard before Justice Warcervogel, who reserved decision.

Associated Press New York John Arthur Chuck" Johnson Supreme Court

Maryland Bridge Commission Reports Cost For Potomac Spans

Maryland Potomac River Bridge Commission meeting in Baltimore heard a report from the purchases committee on acquiring the two bridges at Brunswick and Point of Rocks. Estimated cost cited around 200 000 to 900 dollars, with a total near 400 000 if duplication is considered. A plan to present findings to Governor Ritchie in Annapolis followed, with Virginia to follow later.

Potomac River Brunswick Point of Rocks Maryland Virginia Potomac River Bridge Commission John N. Mackall Baltimore Bridgé Commission Annapédics Ritchie Yell Cor ‘Ucted Rigshie Marland Commission

Harding Cleared in Oil Scandal Amid Alaska Coal Lease Claim

John J. Ballaine, an Alaskan railroad builder, testified before President Coolidge that former Secretary Fall and Secretary Denby engaged in negotiations in July 1921 to transfer and lease Alaska coal reserves similar to Teapot Dome. The lease was not executed, but the Navy resisted Alaska coal use, per the letter. The claim aims to show obstruction by powerful interests against Alaska development.

Matanuskan Alaska Teapot Dome Navy Department J. K. Robison Navy Ballaine Alaskan Central Railroad Government Line

Endorsements Grow for YMCA Fund Drive

Endorsements for the YMCA campaign to raise funds for paying debts and renovating the building have begun pouring in during the first week of March. Promoters sense progress, plan a drive, and expect to brighten the community house with paint and renovations to match its architectural merit.

Dr Richard Trapnell Dies at 78 Survived by Wife Ten Days

Dr Richard Trapnell of Point of Rocks died at 12 35 this morning at age 78 after living there since the Civil War era. He survived his wife Edmonia Marlow by ten days. she died February 6 in Leesburg Virginia. He was a longtime physician and a charter member of Fer Vency Lodge No 200 A F and AM, recently made an honorary life member. He helped build St Pauls Episcopal Church at the Point and served as vestryman. He was predeceased by his father Rev Joseph Trapnell and a brother Joseph W Trapnell. He leaves a sister Mrs Charles Witlleary of Sudlera ville. Funeral arrangements will be announced by M R Etchison and Son.

Richard Watkins Point of Rocks Watkins Maryland Tract Edmonia Smith Marlow Leesburg Fervency Large A. IF A. Masons Port of Rocks Lodge For Life St. Paul's Epitsecopal Point Iie Hiis Joseph Trapnell Rhode Island Joseph W. Trapnell Charles Town W. Va Tr. Trapnell Charles Witlleary Sudleraville Loudoun County Virginia M. R. Etchison and Son

Grand Jury Ends Tomorrow in February Term

The February term grand jury will conclude on Saturday morning after inspecting the jail and Ventevue. About 216 witnesses were examined over two weeks and more than 60 indictments are expected. State's Attorney William M. Storin said roughly 50 cases remain from the September term, totaling about 41 to 125 criminal trials this term.

Willian M. Storin

Two Dead and Nine Missing After Fire in Montpelier

A blaze gutted the Lawrence building on Main Street today killing two and leaving nine missing believed dead. Several others were seriously injured as the fire caused about $200,000 in losses. Named dead include Walter Washburn, a noted insurance man, and Mrs. J. F. Waterman.

Associated Press Montpelier Red Lawrence Building Main Street Walter Washburn Mra J. F. Waterman

Japanese loan oversubscribed as bond sale closes

Substantial oversubscription of the $150,000,000 Japanese loan was reported today by J P Morgan and Company, head of the syndicate offering the bonds publicly. Subscription books were closed at noon.

Associated Pes New York J.P. Morgan and Company

Woman victim of autos seeks safety behind tree in crash

Harrisburg February 15 Margaret Shearer 21 took refuge behind a tree as two automobiles collided at speed. The tree broke on impact and she was struck, suffering serious injuries to her left leg and flesh torn from the bone. She remains in critical condition as motorists Marvinsboro resident C So Martz and Lingelstown resident FB. M. Gingrich are held pending injury extent.

Trez Harrisburg Margaret Shearer C So Martz Marvnsbore FB. M. Gingrich Lingelstown

First Dividend Paid Out Today by Frederick Hotel Company

More than 1,000 stockholders received checks for their first dividend on stock bought since the start of payments through January 1, 1238. Edwin C. Markell, treasurer, mailed the checks Thursday. About 1,100 stockholders exist, not all received due to incomplete payments. Dividends exceed $25,200, with some checks for only a few cents.

Frederick Edwin C. Markell Ulese Markell

Oil scandal triggers Wall Street stock market crash

In New York on February 15 from reports in the mineral district a prominent operator abruptly shifts view undermining public confidence due to Washington oil disclosures. Prices fell sharply just before noon and margin buyers were forced to liquidate as bear attacks intensified and banking call money opened at 4 percent.

Associated Preas New York Wall Street Washington

Georgia May Put Walsh In Primary

Georgia legislators discuss entering United States Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Montana in the Democratic presidential primary. State Representative A S Stovall calls a February 18 meeting in Atlanta to consider the move and notes Walsh would not oppose the entry. Local quotes reference lengthy process and debate.

Associated Press Atlanta Stovall United States Thomas J. Walsh Ontana Georgia Walsh

New York Banker Says Was Only Repeating Rumor

Senate inquiry into the Yearding sale of the Marion Star heard Frank A. Vanderlip say he repeated a rumor that circulated widely and knew no facts. The committee pursued details about the Star sale and payments, while Fall ranch foreman Johnson could not confirm costs of improvements or identify funds. New counsel Owen J. Roberts was named Republican special counsel in the oil lands case.

Star Frank A. Vanderlip New York Presid.t Albert B. Fall Fall Ossining Associated Press Louin Ef. Brush Roy D. Moore Ohio Banka Brush Moore Thomas Johnson New Mexico Archia Roosevelt Sinclair Johnson Washington Owen J. Trolerts Philadelphia Coolidge Silas EH. Strawn Chicago Senate Roberts

Increase Capacity of Veterans Hospital in Federal Park

$700,000 is to be spent by the government to expand the Veterans Hospital at Federal Park Md adding several buildings to provide 264 more beds. Director Hines announced that the new structures will enable care for a special class of patients from Pennsylvania alongside current rehabilitation patients.

Federal Park Associated Press Washington Pilang Veterans Hospital Hines Pennsylvania

Former Soldier Admits Slaying Priest in Bridgeport

Harold Israel, 23, formerly of Pottsville, Pa, recently discharged from the U S Army, is held on first degree murder charges for the February 4 killing of Rev Hube Dahme, pastor of St Josephs Catholic Church in Bridgeport Conn. He reportedly confessed, attributing the crime to an irresistible impulse to kill someone.

Associated Press Bridgeport

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ST. Mark’s School Frederick Council, Jr. O. U A. M U.S Wiedfelt Wilhelm Solf Tokio M'Lane Frederick County Circuit Court London Ted and Archie Roosevelt Theodore Harding Vanderlip Denby John £. Ballaine The President Coolidge John B. Ballaine Y. M. C. A. Campaign Richard Watkins Trapnelli President Obregon Mexico Bob Dorman NEA Service Orezaha Burne Sac Vou Montana Mr. Sawyer Klada Hane Copenhagen Marion Star Publishers Warding Senate Oil Committee Mr. Yearding Marion Star Veterans’ Hospital BRR
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