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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Feb 23, 1924

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Sugar corn price talks stall in Frederick County

Frederick County sugar corn growers have not fixed a price for the coming season. A price of 16 dollars per ton would force losses, and cannery offers lag behind farmer expectations. A committee will confer with canners, with reports pending, amid signs of a potential price war.

Frederick County Reliabye George E Lake B. C. Speaks Daniel J. Thomas Frank X. Staufler H. L. Davis George Harmon W. E. Everall Sdoward L. Smith Edgar L. Thomas S. Ramsburg George Allautt J. G. Stevens

Hood Students Stage Two One Act Plays at Hood

Hood Athletic Association presents two student written one act plays at Brodbeck gym. Cat O Nine Tails features Con and James Tomkins with satire on modern girls and gender roles. This Humdrum Life follows three meals a day and clever dialogue about social expectations. Performers include Marjorie Smith Sara Myron Mary Schaeffer Consuela Baum er Gladys Baum er and many others.

Llood Hood Athletic Association Hood Brodbeck Ball Margaret Witt Helen Diltendsi Walt Marjorie Smith Sara Myron James Tomkins Kathleen Worst Grace Wattenbarger Mary Schaeffer Pete Ferry Sie Tg Adelaide Weinberg Corrine Wright Consuela Baumer Gladys Baumer Helen Ger Olive Marie Braugh Elsa Rupp James Tomkin Mrs. Kramer Helen Hartzell Alice Terry Susan Carson Mrs. Ferry Helen Bassler Robert Manly Phillys Abbott Lucanne Manly Margaret Shipiro Che-Jes Frances Cox Annie Isabel Awhonbach

Better General Business Sends Stock Prices Upward

Stock prices moved up briskly today in response to improving business conditions as trade reviews show. Heavy buying of oil shares led the advance with gains of one to four points, while low priced rails steels and other industrials showed strength. Copper and chemical sectors weakened. Volume approached 400000 shares.

Associated Press New York

Weather outlook for Atlantic states cloudy with rain and snow

The weekly forecast from the Associated Press forecasts much cloudiness with occasional rain or snow for the North and Middle Atlantic States with temperatures rising Monday and near normal thereafter. Leah E. Cramer & Son sold the Moser residence on McMurray Street to Lewis M. Turck and wife with possession set for April 1. William W. Mines is visiting Florida.

Associated Press Washington North Middle Atlantic Giy Leah E. Cramer & Son Aritn A. Moser McMurray Street Lewis M. Turck

Stubborn Fight Over Excess Profits Tax

Washington February 23 AP reports a stubborn House debate over a proposal to reimpose the excess profits tax. Rep Frear Wisconsin Republican insurgent offers an amendment shifting rates to 10 percent on the first 20 percent of profits over deductions and 30 percent on excess. former law had 20 and 40 percent. An exemption of 3 thousand plus and 5 percent profits remains. Frear argues it would cut the corporate normal tax to 10 percent or less. supported by Rep Oldfield Democrat Arkansas. Republican leaders oppose the amendment.

Associated Press Washington House Representative Frear Wisconsin Profic Frear Representative Oldfield Arkansas

Coolidge Files in Ohio Primary

President Coolidge formally filed his declaration with the Ohio Secretary of State to enter the April 29 presidential preference primary. Elyria’s Arthur L. Garford also filed to allow his name as a second choice candidate. Delegates for Coolidge are expected to be filed soon as the Democratic contest looms with Wm. G. McAdoo preparing to seek Ohio votes early next week.

Associated Press Columbus Coolidge Ohio Arthur L. Garford Elyria Secretary of State Wm. G. ShAdoo

County allocates funds for dirt road upkeep by district

The budget assigns 37 531.56 for county road upkeep with 13 367.50 regularly required for dirt roads. Detailed district figures show Buckeystown to Thurmont lines needing varying sums, while Frederick and Brunswick districts are excluded as their roads are state managed.

Buckeystown Middletown Creagerstown Emmitsburg Catoctin Urbana Liberty New Market Hauvers Woodsboro Petersville Mt. Pleasant Jefferson Thurmont Jackson Johnsville Woodville Linganore Lewistown Tuscarora Burkitsville Ballenger O. Braddock Walkersville Frederick Brunswick

Peace Prize Plan Sparks Legal Battle Over Prize

Frank Hendrick sues Edward W. Bok for 1000000 in publicity and 100000 prize, claiming his peace plan was superior and would have won the award. He argues the plan is novel clear interesting and convincing and would engage any competent judge. The suit seeks damages totaling 1100000 in New York.

Associated Press New York Edward W. Bok Frank Hendrick Hendrick Bok Kendrick United States

Brightwell to Be Tried on March 11

William B Brightwell of Martinsburg will be retried in Martinsburg West Virginia on Tuesday March 11 for manslaughter in the death of seven year old Kenneth Kneisley of Martinsburg who was run down by Brightwell s car. Reno A Six of Martinsburg who was with Brightwell when the car allegedly struck Kneisley remains confined until the next term of court.

William B. Brightwell Martinsburg W.a Kenneth Knelsley Brightwell Reno A. Six D Brightwell Kneisley Boy West Virginia

Slemp to Appear Before Oil Committee Monday

Washington Feb 23 C Bascom Slemp secretary to President Coolidge agreed to appear before the Senate oil committee Monday Senator Walsh Democrat Montana chief prosecutor in the oil scandal called Slemp on the telephone and the secretary agreed to appear. The subject matter was not disclosed but the committee seeks to learn the extent of Slemp’s communications with government officials and others about the oil inquiry since disclosures began a month ago.

Associated Press Washington C. Bascom Slemp Coolidge Senate of Committee Senator Walsh Montana Slemp Walsh

Go to Court to Stop Bond Issue for Philadelphia Palmore

The Maryland Public Service Commission filed for an injunction in Baltimore circuit court to restrain the Pennsylvania Railroad Company from issuing 8100 million bonds of the Philadelphia Palmore and Washington Company. The action follows PG W refusal to seek state approval. the railroad seeks relief via the Interstate Commerce Commission.

Associated Press Baltimore Maryland Public Service Commission Baltimore Circuit Court Pennsylvania Railroad Company Philadelphia, Palmore and Washington Company PG & W Public Service Commission Interstate Commerce Commission

Adams Home Purchased for Policeman's Children

A home at 274 West Fifth Street, once owned by the late John I. Adams, will continue as a residence for his children. Lloyd C. Culter, as trustee, oversees the property funded by Frederick residents' subscription gifts. The sale totals and the trust plan, with the widow's dower dispute and court deem, frame the arrangement for ongoing family care.

John I. Adams West Fifth Street Lloyd C. Culter Frederick Gilmore R. Flavtt Culler Mr. Culler J. H. Gambrill, Jr Holmes D. Baker R. E. Delaptaine E. J. Smith Adams Sabillasville Sanitoriium Lula Adams Wills Leon Sabillasvilla John Margaret

Better Mailing Week Emphasized By Post Office

The Post Office Department in Washington designates a Better Mailing Week to stress careful addressing and wrapping. Postmaster Irving S. Bigger relayed guidelines to improve mail delivery including legible addresses, return names, prompt depositing, proper parcel wrapping, and statewise letter bundling to speed service.

Post Office Department Washington Irving S. Biger Hag Vastofice

Children win multiple prizes in local peas guessing contest

In Corsham Wilts on February 23 a family’s children took second third fourth and fifth prizes in a local contest guessing the number of peas in a pound. The event highlighted community involvement and prize winnings.

Corsham Wilts Eng

Dockmen Strike Disrupts Berengaria Passengers in London

The dockmen's strike stalls unloading of the Berengaria's first class luggage at Southampton. Passengers arriving from New York face delays and uncertainty as unions refuse to permit baggage cars loaded by nonunion labor to move toward London.

Prince London City of London Prince of Wales England Associated Press Berengaria Southhampton New York Cunardling

Pussyfoot to Speak at Calvary Methodist Church

Public talk by famous temperance advocate Pussyfoot Johnson at Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church in Waterville Ohio on Wednesday February 27 at 8 pm. He will discuss law enforcement, foreign lands, and the liquor question with no admission charged. Pastor G. Hammond of Nashville will accompany him.

Willam Pussyfoot Johnson Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church United States South Africa Egypt America London England Ngland Tisbourg Waterville Ohio Roosevelt G Om. Hammond Nashville,Tenn

Snow Likely Sunday Forecast With Weekend Snow

A national forecast predicts snow likely Sunday with a change to rain on Sunday as a past weekend weather pattern repeats on a smaller scale. Temperatures near freezing are expected Friday. In real estate news, Mrs R A Lee Reich and Richard P Johnson sold 233 Second Street to Noy L Leatherman, with possession set for April 1.

Peceyerimg Washington East Second St Petts and Griffin R. A. Lee Reich Richard P. Johnson Noy L. Leatherman

Borah Ready to Aid Impeachment of Attorney General

Senator Borah declared he would help build an impeachment case to remove Attorney General Daugherty. He urged appointing a high type head of the Department of Justice and said Coolidge must answer to the people, pledging to join others in laying the foundation for action.

Associated Press Washington Daugherty Senate Today Borah Republican Idaho Pne Foundation Senate Robinson Adams Mnust Department of Justice Veterans' Bureau Department Coolidge Baugherey

City Realty Sold by Flautt to Multiple Buyers

Real estate agent GuUmorg R. Flautt reports numerous 1923 property transfers. Purchasers include Mr. and Mrs. Tmt K. B. Nelson at 55 Trast avenue and Mrs. Emma V. Saylor at 225 Wast Third street, both to occupy in spring. Additional lots and dwellings change hands on Washington, West Fifth and East Third streets, with several possession dates in March and April. A grooming dwelling on Mentongua avenue also changes hands, and building lots adjacent to it transfer with immediate possession.

GuUmorg R. Flautt Trast Avenue Tmt K. B. Nelson Mr. Flautt John M. Culler Third Street Emma V. Saylor Washington Street Dallas Kehne Monrovia John M. Fogle Fogie Flauth Wold Arthur P. Ridgeley Luther M. Horine Charles HY. Kehne West Fifth Street Elm Wighth Street Eighth Street Kehne Allen M. Arnold Bellevue Farm Frederick Arnold Flautt Ralph J. Beacht East Third Street Athion B Mollmus Collmng William O. Kalb James L. Wiles David S. Blaugh Mentongua Avenue West Seventh Street Ehaugh Dublin Mary Hanrahan William Devereux Mra. Hanraham

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