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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1929

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Automobile Crash Injures Officer and Family Relative

A crash near Rosemont on West Fourth Street injured a police officer and a niece or relative, with a motorist returning the officer to the home and a bystander’s injuries noted. The Essex Torch car was wrecked and towed to the Ideal Garage after the collision at the Hagerstown turn. The officer did not report for duty following the incident.

Fouirth Street Rosemont Sigiee Jacoys Dar Utr Achen Jacobs Hagerstonne Offcer Jacobs

Rotary Club Observes 24th Anniversary in Frederick

The Frederick Rotary Club held an observance marking Rotary International’s 14th anniversary with a noon meeting at Francis Scott Key Hotel. Rev. Dr. Henry L. G. Kiefer reviewed Rotary’s origin and Paul Harris’s biography while Holmes D. Baker and Dr. A. Austin Pearce spoke on club roles. New members John S. Hershey and Chas Naware were inducted and Charles McC. Malas discussed Rotary obligations. An invitation to Ladies’ Night and the Cumberland district event were announced.

Rotary International Frederick Mrs. W. Va Cumberland Erlang D. McCais Lang Bowds

Chicago police pursue new killing theory

Police in Chicago investigate a new theory in a killing case, with officials reviewing evidence and potential links. The report notes hints of organized crime involvement and mentions names tied to past events. Further updates are awaited from the investigation.

Chicago

Page Tells How He Went From Here to Capital

A locally sourced page recounts the steps taken by an individual to reach the capital, detailing career moves, key decisions, and turning points that led from the hometown to the government seat. The narrative highlights personal milestones and notable encounters shaping the ascent.

Page Capital

Severe temperature swings mark recent spring weather

The area saw a dramatic shift from a high of 59 degrees to a morning low of 17 as a late winter cold front swept in. Ice and snow formed on roads after thawing, while sunshine helped melt some of the snow despite below normal seasonal totals.

Yronle Weattey

Alice Sit by the Fire at Hood College

Hood College presents the play Alice Sit by the Fire by Sir James Battie in Brace Hall on February 22 at 7:30 PM. A farce about two separated parents reuniting after two decades in India and the ensuing comic misunderstandings.

Alice James Battie Wille Hood College Brace Hall Robert Gre England India

Uncertain Payroll Padding Hearing At Baltimore

A court hearing in Baltimore examines alleged payroll padding tied to Bush and witnesses A Bowen A Bowers and A Smith. Officials claim checks were issued to laborers and strangers could not cash them, while defense challenges the padding allegations and ongoing commission testimony.

Norily Saudtit Cressepeay Bush A. Bowen A. Bowers A. Smith North

Moose Banquet Announces Campaign Plans and Initiation

A large Moose Lodge banquet at Hotel Frederick hosted a class initiation of fifteen members. Williamett Giles of Baltimore outlined an intensified membership drive while Reno S. Harp spoke on Moose activities and the Charity Home near Chicago. About 200 attended as Grover L. Mirhast chaired. another banquet is planned March 27.

Hotel Frederick Frederick Lode Loyal Order of Moose Williamett Giles Baltimore Order of Mose Giles Reno S. Harp Focal Lodge Moosehart Ehil Greas Chicago Harp Moose Grover L. Mirhast Ciiy Guy Anders C. Mercer This Ciy R. W. Prelaic Murray CC E. Keller

Unclear Text From Historic Page

The readable fragment hints at withdrawal or bidding but lacks coherent names, places, or events to identify a specific incident or entity. Further readable context is needed to produce a precise headline and summary.

Ond Fellows of Zone 3 Rally Here Tuesday

Report from Zone 3 organizers indicates a planned rally Tuesday featuring community leaders and local clubs. The event aims to unite residents and discuss regional concerns with attendance open to all members.

OND Teesday

Five Miners Die In Train Wreck Near Peoria

Peoria Alabama February 20 At least five miners were killed and about 200 injured when Miners Train No 1 went off an embankment near Holfis Illinois five miles south of Peoria Four cars tumbled down a 25 foot incline and two coaches remained upright Several identified dead include Cecil Walker George Jones and George Wilkinson Officials say 60 to 75 passengers rode each coach and a coal stove fire in a car was extinguished after ignition The cause is blamed on a broken fishplate joining the rail

Peoria Holfis Here Peoria Terminal Cecil Walker Miners’ Union George Jones George Wilkinson Cnt Crescent Wzide Jim Clare Ife

Bill to Abolish Death Penalty Sparks State Debate

A Maryland bill proposes abolishing the death penalty with lawmakers weighing the issue amid opposition and support. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the measure signals a major shift in state crime policy and prompts ongoing legislative discussion.

Lindbergh Begins to Map Proposed Air Route

The article notes Charles Lindbergh starting work on charting a proposed air route across the United States with initial focus on a southern corridor and including North Carolina among potential stops in the plan.

Lindbergh

Auto Show Plan Shifts From Armory To City Showrooms

Auto Show officials abandon the state armory due to space and stage limits. Each firm will display its own car types simultaneously in their own showrooms across the city. Committee members include Jesse W. Kolb Charles P. Siteshew Grayson H. Staler J Baron Hyatt and Roland W. Harbaugh. A gas pump tax discussion and legialture actions were also noted for the evening meeting.

Jesse W. Kolb Charles P. Siteshew iGrayson H. Staler J. Baron Hyatt Roland W. Harbaugh Assoc Regnar G G. Green Id. B. Hyatt Jesse Ferner iNew Midway Mmusic Bernie” Winkie Maren

Washington State Legal Holiday Observed On Birthday

A legal holiday in Washington marks the birthday of George Washington with official observances statewide. Government offices and many businesses close in recognition of the federal and state holiday.

Washington

Buckingham School charter reforms aim to redirect excess funds

The Buckingham School seeks a charter change to let its corporate bodies hold property and distribute excess funds to benevolent groups. Since its founding by the Baker family, the school's finances rely on donations with limited expansion plans. If approved, surplus assets could support other charitable enterprises while maintaining training for deserving boys. The article also notes a federal inspection of local National Guard units and a major library gift to Woodstock College by Francis Garvan.

Burkludinan Sehoyl Fas Boys Bucheystuivny Seheal Willand G. Baker Daniel Baker Joseph D. Baker Baker Ees Itr Maree York Unite ’Fon Buckingham Farever Fredi Tocal Wnits Muryhid National Guardn Gis Chs Herman HM. Meyer U.S. A Bast Bern Guy Anders Lues Henry Keller Meyer National Guard Elmer Hay Reel Woodstock College Francis P. Garvan New York City Father John O'Rourke Father O'Rourke St. Vin- York Mn Garvan

Elsie F Thranga Appears Incomplete Item Note

A brief, unreadable fragment mentions Elsie F Thranga with an unclear reference to a fron non werel and a beanie. Further context is missing to define event or outcome.

Elsie F Thranga Beanie

Byrd Discovers New Land During Pole Flight

A dispatch from Byrd's polar expedition reports new land sighted during Monday's flight. The message notes ongoing observations by pilots Bernt Salichen and Harold Ju, with support from Lloyd Cidio operators aboard the Fokker craft, while the dog-team relay from Little America sent the account.

Byrd Louis Edward VII Bernt Salchen Lloyd Cidio A. Carter Harold Ju Tury Rate Eperfor Little Barque Chy New Yorm

Three of Five Convicts Recaptured Near Otto State Penitentiary

Three of five escapees from Otto State Penitentiary were recaptured and placed in solitary confinement within 24 hours. Gunman Pat McDermott and killer Mike Jacko were cornered at a power house five miles north and seized by Franklin County deputies. Joe Rosse of Cleveland was captured at a farm south of here. other fugitives Willem W. Young and James A. Walden remain sought for murder and robbery charges.

Columbus. O Fed Otto State Penitentiary Pat McDermott Don R. Mellett Canton Mike Jacko Cleveland Joe Rosse Here McDermott Jacko Lfe Willem W. Young James A. Walden Cleveland Tobber Philadelphia

Penny Seeks Fast Bus Line To Serve Three Cities

Noel Tid Halasad filed with the Maryland Public Service Commission for permission to operate a high speed bus line connecting Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. The hearing was not set for the morning of March. In 1926 the commission denied Red Star bus line a similar service. The Woodsboro Womans Club met at J.B. Faiser home with about 60 members present and sang America during the anniversary gathering.

Noel W. Tid Halisad Maryland Public Service Commission Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Red Star Bus Line Woman's Club Woodsboro

Bith ay Party Recalls Brunswick Associates

A terse social note lists attendees from Brunswick including Jes Crone Jr and Claude, with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ee, Devid Wik, Charles Mathie Smith, Chesves Orr, and others arriving at a local birthday gathering.

Jes Crone, Jr Amenes Sor Claude Brunswick Edeard Ee . Devid Wik Chartes Mathie Smith Chesves Orr

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