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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1928

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Postpone Action on Fire Alarms and City Water Extensions

City aldermen postponed approving a fire alarm whistle system and alert tones after committee review. They approved purchasing four police motorcycles and authorized extending the Jefferson Street water main to city limits with a new hydrant. Land conveyances to the State Armory and a water main extension on Hentz to Five and a Half Street were also approved under supervision of the Water Superintendent.

Cry oMciais Dare Companies Lefisita Ce William T. Kreh Mc Murray Street Jefferson Street State Armory Harry L. Ebert Hentz Street

Primation on Friday by Hood College Dramatics

The comedy Primation by George Bernard Shaw will be presented Friday at 3.20 in Broddeck Hall by the Hood College dramatics club the Marionettes. Miss Marjorie Keith Stackhouse directs with Frederick residents Misses Sara Ray Lucille Norris in key roles.

George Bernard Shaw Broddeck Hall Hood College Dramatics Marjorie Keith Stackhouse Frederick Sara Ray Lucille Norris Clara Hill Marry Smith Mra_ Eyneford Hill Willis Hall Freddy Hill Margaret Gibbes Sera Rau Eliza Doolittle Martie Simpson Colonel Pickering Lucilla Norris Henry Higgins Helaine Todd Helen Goentner Frances Wotring Elizabeth Garber Margaret Ferrick Helen Armstront Pearse Ein’s Howseke Eleanor Wilson Alfred Dooi Eliza Helen Serene Higgins Wheart Dorothy MeIntrie Partor Helen Shriver

Thieves Rob Home Of Archbishop Curley in Baltimore

Police reported burglars broke into the residence of Archbishop Curley in Baltimore attacking a diamond studded chalice gift from Cardinal Gibbons. They used tools to gain entry and fled before officers arrived, leaving valuables damaged. No injuries were reported.

Battimore Fea Cardinal Gibbons Bal Arc Caer

Eddie Foy Dies After Night Show Performance

The actor Ela Purzeerald, known as Eddie Foy, died after appearing in a night show. He was found at 3:30 a.m. after suffering heart disease, with his wife and a summoned physician present. The death was attributed to heart disease.

Eddie Foy Foys Ela Purzeerald de Herbert Turhitt

Deposed Miners Leader Fatally Shot in Union Hall

Frank Agaiti, once ousted president of District No. 3 United Mine Workers, was shot and mortally wounded at the Miners Bank Building headquarters in Wilkes Barre. Investigators say Sam Bonito, former No. 6 local head, fired after a confrontation over a new working agreement, dying minutes later at Mercy Hospital.

Wilkes Barre Frank Agaiti United Mine Workers Miners Bank Anthony Fizlock Agatt Sam Bonito Pennsylvania Coal Company Pittston Agatti Figlack Bonito Mercy Hospital jFiglock August Lipp No. 6 Junita Thomas Lillis Lints

Miss Lindsay and Chas B Staley Wed

The wedding of Charles B. Staley, 70, and Miss Irene Lindsay, 47, longtime city residents, occurred today at St Alphonsus Catholic church in Woolstock, Baltimore County. Rev Fr Wheeler officiated. Staley recently retired from the Monocacy Valley Canning Company. Lindsay worked as a bookkeeper at the John D. Hendrickson grocery, and the couple was reported in Baltimore County records via an AP dispatch to The News.

Charles B. Staley Irene Lindsay St Alphonsus’ Catholic Church Woolstock Baltmore County FL. Wheeler Staley Monocacy Valley East Second Street Lindsay McCardell Otr John D. Hendrickson Fowson Balimore County Associated Press

Informal Tea Hosted by Mrs Grove for Friends

Mrs James H Grove hosts a delightful informal tea from 2 to 6 pm with dancing and social time. Attendees include Mrs A ePh and Mrs James and her cousin Mrs W Hf, aiding in cheerful spring decor with willows and flowers.

James H. Grove A. ePh James W. Hf Howard Cou Erlot Schem 1Grove Mary Ta Grave Taelma N.xdort Mick

Pastor Held Artiur P. Brags Charged as Grand Jury Weighs

The article reports a pastor tied to a church in Putra aha and a federal grand jury weighing charges. It notes Miss Vores as church secretary and mentions travel to Phenix and a return west for his work.

Artiur P. Brags Acharok Putra Aha Owl Les Brooks Miss Vores Brousny

St Josephs Church Card Party Draws Large Crowd

Emmitsburg February 16 A St Josephs church card party at St Marys Hall drew a large crowd and was the social highlight of the year. About three hundred attendees participated in games while many watched. Prizes totaling 73 were described as unique and attractive with Mrs Ida Mort receiving the door prize of 35 dollars in gold.

Emmitsburg Ida Mort

Brewer says Gundlach fired first at agents

AP report details testimony from prohibition agent J R Washington in U S Circuit Court on the Gundlach farm shooting last September. Fisher and others testified that Gundlach fired a shotgun, wounding Fisher, then Gundlach continued firing with a pistol until agents returned fire after warnings.

J. R. Washington Prohibition United States Cirlexit Charles V. Gundlach Gundlach St. Mary's County Temberhen John T. Fisher, Sr Fisher Brewer

Former Mayor Kills Brother Of Executive

A former mayor killed the brother of an executive in a domestic dispute. The incident occurred after a heated argument, with a gun used during the confrontation. Police reported the suspect was arrested and detained for further questioning.

Walkersville Bazaar Organizers Plan Community Fundraiser

The third annual Walkersville Bazaar, aiding school improvements and a possible library, will run Friday and Saturday at the school. Committees and chairs include Strufer and Bertha, with many local residents serving as organizers and helpers across food, dining, decorations, and entertainment.

Cumimusing Association of Walkers Avriour Strufer Misa Bertha Sue Cramer Edouard Zimmeman Gem Man Wi, van Fossen Charels Kerchner Glenn Hahn Mattie Rice Helen Reightell Edgar Roderick Raymond Nimme A. G. McKinney Charles Strine Charles Fogle Harry Dinterman Roscot Ports Allen Remsburg Kathe Albaugh Harry Cramer Maggie Cramer Harry Ramsburg Grayson Barrier Howard Peart Hanssa Cram Hiram Remsburg Clarence Barrick Charlie Trout Frank Grimes Nellie Nicodemus Jacob Flickinger George Remsburg Clxrde Fogle Roland Spurrier Ailent van Fossen Rossel Sevelish Ike Cream Ym van Fossen Jim Bistler Willam Nusz Charles Kerchner Clyde Fogle M. Ray Cramer Edward Staley Cake T. R. Saylor Nina Cramer J. W. Long Rene Wachter George Zimmerman Thes Hilda Fogle John Brubaker Clayborne Zimmerman Harvey Cramer Emily Thomas Roy Winebrenner Charles Himes Roz Graham J. H. Stauffer Allie Cramer Dorsey Zimmerman Moberly Katie Loss Cleveland Trout Novelty Booth Ruth Hammond Helen Dudrow John Connor Nettie Hammond Ruth Holter Misa Mary Mercer Mary Nicodemus Joha Culler Madeline Kintz Zelma Smith Lillian Zimmermas Candy Misa Courtner Stauffer Leon Smith Ward Stauffer Frank Nicodemus John der

Lottie Pickford Granted Divorce in Paris Case

Lottie Pickford sister of Mary Pickford obtained a divorce from Alan Forrest Fisher in Paris after a seven month separation. Pickford had pleaded for restoration, while Forrest admitted the separation but declined further comment.

Lottie Pickford Alan Forrest Los Angeles Tresars Mary Psekford Paris Alan Forrest Fisher Anans Pickford Visitine le 2 Toute Forrest

City property owners protest over assessment in Frederick district

Citizens voiced objections to local property valuations as the Frederick County Commissioners held private hearings behind courtroom doors. Reporters were barred from the proceeding, while notices had recently been mailed to owners and scheduled readjustments span multiple weeks.

Frederick Court House Jon Aa Pointblank

Navy Names Ingram to Olympic Committee

Annapolis February 16 AP Commander Jonas H. Ingram director of athletics at the Naval Academy is named Navy representative on the Olympic committee. He will oversee all United States navy athletes abroad and those training here. Severn stars are training on site and midshipmen sports coaches aid in preparation. Navy aims to field a championship rowing crew for the U S Olympic team. Lime Co Sold For 15100 This was the sheriff sale of Fountain Rock Lime near Walkersville. Purchasers were William G. Powell and J E Stoner Woodsboro by writ of fi fai from Circuit Court. The property includes 23 acres and quarry land with equipment and seven houses. Sheriff W Roderick conducted the sale.

Annapolis Jonas H. Ingram Naval Academy Navy Bureau of Navigation American Olympic Committee Ingram United States Navy Severn Stars Richard A Dick” Glendon United States W. €. Roderick

Professor Drass Dies After Operation in Emmitsburg

Mount St Marrs College announces the death of Professor Drass at Mercy Hospital following an operation. The longtime faculty member served in the department for several years and was linked with Mount St Marys along with colleagues in the faculty lineup.

Drass Emmitsburg Mount St. Marrs Pinehurse Pynard Drass Mercy Hospital Dsaih Dre Mount St Department of Feuesne Whitersry Petshreck Rot Richard

Charlesville Skunk Capture Report From Wednesday Trap

A skunk named Charlesville was caught in a trap on a Wednesday. The incident appears in the local record as a note on trapping activity with limited detail.

Charlesville

May Testify and Pine Lease In Contested Trade Case

A chaotic report mentions Pat Portus, Lofpeny raters, and Harr Spela Seater DuPont as figures in a New York company led inquiry. It references an eruptive trial company and notes wiped records, with Smetak named as a prime mover amid political committees and Continental Trading Coach connections.

Pat Portus DuPont Ciairman Eruptre Triat Company New York Profsa Smetak

Railroads' Work in U S Stressed by Pennsy Official

W P West district freight agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad spoke at the Frederick Linus club meeting in the Francis Scott Key hotel on the impact of railroads on American progress. He cited growth, efficiency, and economic wealth aided by rail transport, noting freight tonnage gains since 1920 and the low freight rates in the U S. The talk previewed next week's address by Dr Barnett James on antinarcotics.

Frederick Linus Club W. P. Yest Pennsylvania Railroad Baltimore Francis Scott Key United States West America Weit Hole Frederick Barnett James Tory American University Washington Garbers Mr. Weir Geo. N. McGinthery York John Hudson Nesse W. Kath Inha W. Wolfe William Hilton Barnesville Charles Hudson Ecb Chester Hercey

Unclear Oil Bond Trace Hints Stir New York Hearing

A garbled report discusses attempts to trace oil case liberty bonds and dubious drafts from New York brokerage firms. It mentions a committee, profits supposedly divided, and Albert B. Fail, with references to bonds and a judge’s warning about documents in the case.

New York Albert B

U S Shipping Tirade Declines In 9S Years

A fragmentary report discusses U S merchant marine decline over nine years, noting foreign registry ships dominate port traffic and cargo, with high costs to build and operate American ships. It cites Senator Jones on policy to restore flag shipping and national security needs amid wartime shipping costs and lost trade.

Merican Congress Edward C. Plummer The Shipping Board Senate Jones

Plunkett Passes NEA Service Award in February

Fragmentary OCR reads as a brief about Plunkett receiving an NEA service award in February from the Nyt sartot Bev Febriks 73 beavio. Hs attest.

Bodies of two missing deputy sheriffs found

Bodies of two missing deputies Lafayette and McCurs were found crushed at a farm near Deceter. Police suspect John Burns and Baxter, tied to the jail escape, carried out the killings. The auto used to move the convicts had a bullet hole in the windshield.

Sheries Dasvah Lafayette Foster Aceae Coroter Sherdtff Dopeles Tabiura Juli P Grove Wallace MecCurs Chicago John Burns Baxter Deceter Charles Dil Abdalla Dugscross Hermie Kyle

Judge hints at verdict in Jackson bribery case

In Indianapolis on February 16 Judge McCabe delayed ruling on a directed verdict of not guilty for Ed Jackson. He said the state may have failed to prove conspiracy to commit bribery and postponed decision to 2 pm. The defense sought a jury instruction for acquittal after the prosecution rested.

Indianapolis Jackson Jude Chariss M. McCaba Telay McCabe

Johnson Demands Immediate Action on Coal Field Strike

Senator Johnson urged immediate investigation into coal fields in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia where a strike is underway. He responded to Senator Glass insisting the goal is to relieve miner families not stifle competition and noted Pittsburgh relief efforts as evidence action has begun.

Washington Pemmape Tania Ohio West Virginia Jomo California Glass Virginia Johnson Pittsburgh

Wail Carrier Dead After Funkstown Crossing Collision

Rural mail carrier Stockzinger, 62, was killed when his car was struck by a train at Funkstown crossing. He lived in Fo cal and left a widow. An investigation is underway with Milton G. Creer and others assisting.

Funkstown Hagergonn Uty Fas Unis Neon Fonkstown Crossing Stockzinger Funketown, Ockelaget New York Sehata Donify

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