Conference Opens as Snow Delays Maryland Utilities Meet
Maryland public service executives from Baltimore Washington Philadelphia and local towns gather at the Framing Scott Key Hotel for the Maryland Utilities Association second annual meeting. Snow slows arrivals. speeches by B L Coblentz and others planned. dinner tonight and officer elections to follow. A separate report notes George Grove jailed after ejecting Louise Nelson from his home amid a cruelty and neglect case affecting Mrs Grove and children.
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Maryland
Scott Key
Maryland Utiliies Association
B. L. Coblentz
Coblentz
Douglass Burnett
Simon J. Block
TH. B. Potter
Baltimore
Adrian Hughes
J. B. Emmons
R. ©. Bouthron
J. C. Tuttle
L. B. Wilson
W. P. Beyerle
Douglas Burnett
L. G. Smith
J. 5. Cruikshank
R. F. Boussee
H. C. Wolf
W. IX. Derr
J. H. Baumgartner
W. B. Koumenbonen
RK. B. Rifenbrink
E. W. Weinland
H. FF. Brinckerhoff
DR. R. Smith
W. F. Potts
F.G. Elliott
Delmar
Delaware
Isaac H. Lawes
A. W. Lawes
Crisfield
F.chell
C. D. Culver
Salisbury
G. W. Wolford
F. C. MacSorler
Cambridge
W. H. Schoolfield
Pocomoke City
C. E. Hasterday
O. BE. Shifler
Union Bridge
Potomac Edison Company
M. F. Riley
J. F Catlins
P. W. T. Loy
R. Paul Smith
C. M. Harris
L. F. Wiegand
G. F. Twrford
E. Foster
H. Leatherman
H. Ju. Shindledecker
Hagerstown
E. L
Louise D. Nelson
Children’s Aid Society
West Fourth Street
George Co. Grove
Nelson
Miss Nelson
Grove
Thomas R. Gough
Miss Garner
Orianizations
Tor
Brandenburg Smith Wedding Held At Home Of Bride
Miss Virginia Howard Smith and J Harry Brandenburg wed Tuesday February 19 at nine in the home of the bride’s parents Rev Dr Henri t C Kieffer officiated. Decorated rooms featured pine laurel and plants. The bride wore blue gray georgette and carried a bouquet of white roses lilies of the valley and fusias. Sister Helen Smith wore brown satin black crepe and georgette with a snapdragon bouquet. Best man was Howard T Smith. After a wedding breakfast the couple left for a northern trip and will reside at 88 North Market Street after March 1. Miss Smith is with Haller Co Insurance. Brandenburg is with the Young Men’s Shop.
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Virginia Howard Smith
J. Harry Brandenburg
Howard L. Smith
Henri T.c. Kieffer
Evangelical Reformed Church
Ielen Smith
Howard T. Smith
Brandenburg
North Market Street
Miss Smith
Haller & Co
Boy receives sympathy letters after yard burn bravery
Seven year old Buddy Price son of Mr and Mrs Joseph B Price West Patrick street has received sympathy letters from friends and a notable note from United States Senator O L E Weller of Maryland praising his presence of mind and bravery. The missive expresses hope for full recovery and mentions sending him a paper from Japan.
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Buddy” Price
Joseph
Price
West Patrick Street
O L. E. Weller
Maryland
Peculiar underground sounds reveal distant lessons for miners
In a deep mine workers learned meal times from distant train rumble and eerie noises in a section known as Painted were traced to a steam hammer on the surface, an odd but practical curious tale from underground labor.
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Avtar
Caveat Filed to Will of Mrs Hargett
A caveat to the will of the late Mrs Cornelia A Hargett, who died November 22, has been filed by her daughter Addie L Youaldson through attorneys Sherman L Bowers and Thomas J Frailey of Washington. The petition alleges the document offered for probate was not her will and that Mrs Hargett died intestate.
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Cornelia A. Haurgett
Addie L. Youaldson
Sherman L. Bowers
Thomas J. Frailey
Washington
Snow plow lost in state truck fire near Schleysville
A State Roads Commission truck with a large snow plow caught fire near Schleysville while en route between the city and Ridgeville. The aux tank held 200 gallons of fuel oil and vented flames, prompting three fire companies to respond. The truck is believed a total loss, with minor collision damage to a delivery truck en route.
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The
Roads Commission
Schleysville
United Fire Company 4
W. W P. Childs, Jr
Ridgeville
Frederick
Bazaar Crowned With Success First Night Hearing
The 1.0.0. I. O. F. bazaar opened at the State Armory Monday, drawing crowds after 4 PM and promising larger turnouts each night. The event features many booths, music directed by Maud Waters Dittmar, and a decorative display of affiliated emblematic banners.
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State Armory
Theo Fie
Soar
Maud Waters Dittmar
Eli
Probe of New York Vets Bureau Planned
A planned Senate Veterans Committee probe will examine a controversy involving the New York Veterans Bureau. The inquiry aims to determine facts about operations and potential mismanagement within the bureau and how funds were allocated.
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NEW York Vets Bureau
Thirteen Die In New York Tenement Fire Tragedy
Thirteen lives were lost in a rapid tenement fire in lower Manhattan's Eighty third Street area. Seven children perished as flames swept from basement to the top floors. An infant died at its mother's breast. only a five year old niece survived, taken to a hospital in critical condition.
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Associated Press
New York
Lower Mast
Darret
Senate Finance eyes soldiers bonus plan at Annapolis
At Annapolis February 19 the Senate Finance committee scheduled a hearing on the soldiers bonus bill. Advocates for a measure backed by Maryland veterans seek a state bond issue of 9 million dollars to fund monthly $10 payments to veterans who served in World War I, with a 15 percent cap for those who served overseas.
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Associated Press
Annapolis
Senate Finance Committee
Maryland
Speculation by High Officials in Sinclair Oil Before Committee
The Senate oil committee probed alleged heavy speculation by high government officials in Sinclair oil stock before and after Teapot Dome leasing. Attorneys and Benkard officials testified, records were produced, and accountants planned to review New York records. Whitney was subpoenaed but not located.
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GBI
Associated Press
Washington
Senate Oil Committee
Sinclair Oil Companies
Sinclair
Teapot Dome
H. OH. Bonkerd
New York
2. P. Bonkard and Co
D Bowers
A. Af. Cogs
Ager
Benkard
Bowers
P. Benkard and Co
Lemroat
Benkardaml Company
Harry Payne Whitney
Éfdrik Ty
Whitney
Tlarry Wtayne Whit
Indmneier
Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Plant Planned in Frederick
Frederick prepares for a modern dry cleaning and dyeing plant by Quaker City Cleaning and Dyeing, owned by Fred Meister. The business will operate in about 60 days after purchasing property at Market and Wirth streets. The firm will install up-to-date machinery to serve Frederick locally, with the existing store at 308 North Market kept open. Meister, a long-time Frederick resident and former Army and Navy tailor, will also acquire East Third street property to house his home.
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Frederick
Quaker City
Fred Meister
Me. Meister
Ar. Meister
D. 2
Weal Pitta St
Hayately
W. C. Bfrely
Yeshdence
Market
Wirth
Gilmore R. Flault
Knaddy
Plianta
Mr. Meister
Vna
New York News
Army and Navy
Fortress Monroe
Quaker City Cleaning and Dyeing Co
North Market Street
Meister
Prederick
Iroma
Frederick Kiwanis Club
New York
J. Ed. Nowels
East Third Street
Past Year One Of Steady Progress For The Frederick City Hospital
The Frederick City Hospital reports steady progress in 1923 per its twenty-fifth annual Board of Managers report. Revenue totaled 66,348.31 with expenses at 65,171.26, leaving a deficit of 924.14 after October 1, 1925 outstanding bills. Major items include coal and power costs, medical and surgical expenses, and wages. The report highlights nurse graduates and expanding nursing education, facility improvements such as floor renovations and new lighting, and added equipment. The cost per patient per day averaged 3.85 dollars, covering 24-hour nursing, meals, and care. The hospital admitted 1,520 patients and provided 17,574 patient days of service, noting growing births as Frederick continues to offer advanced medical care.
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Frederick City Hospital
Board of Managers
Uts
Florence Nightingale
Whea
L. V. Banghmian
Manners
Charles M. Shank
Burroughs
Frederick
Woman stock broker held for fleecing the wealthy
New York police describe stock broker Melen Beckett as a thief using a Ponzi style scheme to swindle socialites. She allegedly forged documents to induce prominent Fifth Avenue patrons to invest $50,000 in a supposed pool tied to insider shares of New Yorks coal firms.
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Associated Press
New York
Higgs Coal Corporation
Alternating Movements Characterize Market
The New York forenoon stock market showed frequent movement changes with advances of one to two points in many shares driven by short covering and supporting orders. Gains were used to take quick profits while bear operators pressed new short lines as prices rose. Gall money opened at $14 per contr.
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Associated Press
New York
Gall
Coolidge Confidence in Public Business Washington Speech
President Coolidge expresses optimism about business and the public’s health of commerce, stating the bulk of citizens' affairs run without wrongdoing and that people can feel secure in the economy’s condition. In Philadelphia a worker dies in a coal chute incident at J Wilkins & Cap yard.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Carr
Philadelphia
J. Wilkinns & Cap
Sedgeley and
Ridge Avenues
John Felton
Hugh Wanper
Felton
Daugherty Still Hangs On Denies Quit Cabinet
Washington February 10 Attorney General Daugherty remained silent as a new drive to force his resignation continued. Officials said no decision or resignation was discussed at the Cabinet meeting and Daugherty said no statement would be made for now. White House aides added the retirement topic was not on the agenda.
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Associated Press
Washington
Daugherty
Hla
Department of Tustice
Hiserlties
Daugherty Himsel
Ilwas
White House
Jt Wna
White House Appeal to Insurgents Fails on Rates Deadlock
Washington February 19 an eleventh hour appeal by the White House to House Republican insurgent leaders urging agreement on the Melinda cone tix rates schedule failed to break the deadlock between the groups. As the House considered income rate measures Republicans warned the vote would be close with Democrats backing Garner plan and insurgents threatening to side with Democrats if their compromise is not accepted. After debate the House agreed to begin voting at 1830 local on the Frear and Garner amendments.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
House
Republicans
Treasury
Bandits Kidnap Man From Home Amid Snowstorm Masked Crew
Pittsburgh reports a group of about 60 masked men abducted Andrew Gunshe from his Dravosburg home during a winter snowstorm late last night. Witness Mrs Gunshe described gunfire and the men entering the house before taking Gunshe away. authorities from county detective bureau and Dravosburg police investigate.
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Associated Preas
Pittsburgh
Andrew Grosho
Dravesburg
Here
County
Guusho
Dravosburg
Robert Brann
Iforens
Edward Ifilmes
Hilmes
Mra. Gunshe
Gunshe
Oldest Knight of Pythias Dies in Chicago
Maj. Adolph Chaim, 84, long cited as the oldest living Knight of Pythias, died at his Chicago home during the order's sixtieth anniversary celebration. He was the eighty fourth member initiated in Washington when the society was founded sixty years ago by Justus H. Rathbone.
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Associated Press
Chicago
United States
Canada
Maj
Adolph Chaim
Major Chaim
Washington
Washington, D. C
Justus H. Rathbone
Eagle Harbor
Mich
Dockworkers Strike Continues in England
The second day of the dockworkers strike brought no relief to the nationwide dock tie up in Great Britain. A ministerial court of inquiry to probe the causes of the dispute is among key moves underway. San Diego plans an up to date athletic club modeled after facilities in major Pacific Coast cities.
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Associated
Preaz
London
Great Britain
Minister of Labor
San Diego
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Senate
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Sinclair Oil
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