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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1928

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Complaints in Frederick City Reach 356 Hearings Soon

Frederick city taxpayers have filed 356 protest complaints against assessor valuations. Hearing day set for Wednesday February 29 with about 65 complainants per session. 3,295 property owners exist in a 14,260 population area. Names of those who appeared Thursday listed, including Lloyd A. Palmer and George D. Norris among many others.

Frederick City Audh Tax Supervisor Lloyd A. Palmer Frederick Profesional Building, Inc Mra Henry Nusbaum George D. Norris Granville Michcel Paul A. Plankard Grayson E. Palmer Georg J. B Lewis Geo Edw

Prices move amid railroad buy and farm loan surge

In New York on February 24, stocks showed mixed currents with heavy bidding for railroad shares on reports of a consolidation in the east. Prices opened higher on a crop of brokers loans exceeding 30 million dollars but quickly retreated as selling pressure rose on weak favorites. Call money reached 414 percent.

New York

Automobiles Damaged In City Collision and Court Hearing

An automobile collision near the Square Corner caused multiple damages. Calvin Kefauver’s car pulled from a curb prompting Pletus to swerve and strike Rosemours track and other vehicles. Officer Elrot Herman investigated. charges considered for reckless driving. A second crash at Church and Markey streets damaged a motorcycle and cars with minor injuries and no arrests.

Weokemmie Balis Aiarrel Cn Dsrick Boon Totes Lawrence FE. Phebus South Mar- Rel Street Waa Travellig Cas Parick Street Calvin Ro Kefauver Jefferson Street Nefauver Pletus Rosemours We Masesees Rhoerick Hi. K. C. Fox Elrot Herman State Police Allen Bennett Tress Church Aud Markey

Lodge Observes Washington Birthday by Lynch Lodge

About 175 Masons attended the Washington's birthday observance at Lynch Lodge and Columbia Lodge settings. The event featured an address on George Washington the Mason by Henry F. Holsapier and musical numbers, followed by a buffet supper served on the building's fourth floor.

George Washington Lynch Lodge A. F A. Masons H. Noel Haller Ifthia City Hiram Lodge Francis B. Sappington James H. Harris H. Lavier Michael Austin E. Rhoads Henry T. Wade Joseph Stephens Marion 5 Miller Horcce B. Rhoads Leen A Winehrener William F. Darner George Wiliam Stultz P. T. Kuba

Woman Sues York Safe Chief for 560000

New York woman Ingebord Wistedt 16 sues S Ferry Laucks president of York Safe and Lock Co York Pa for 560000 damages alleging assault in Laucks apartment December 3. Laucks denies claim calling it a fabrication and says he will fight. Wistedt says Laucks took interest in her and gave gifts and that a December 9 visit included alcohol and dizziness.

Ingebord Wistedt New York S. Ferry Laucks York Safe and Lock Company York Laucks Mr. Lancks Frederice

Hand Injured at Garber Baking Company

Willard Sherfey of 344 North Maine street suffered a severe injury to his right hand Thursday evening when his hand was caught in a rolling machine at Garber Baking Company. He was taken to Fred City Hospital where doctors found his index finger broken and the hand badly lacerated. Amputation was not yet determined. He is 44 years of age.

Willard Sherfey North Maine Street Garber Baking Company Whia Fred, Ed City Sherfey

Dudderar Will Filed Probate of D A Dudderar Estate

The will of D A Dudderar is probated with bequests of 500 to Linganore M E church for pastor salary, to Strawbridge Home for Boys if preaching ends, to widow Myra L Dudderar a Hudson car and household effects, and shares to children William Russell Clifton Benjamin Charles Helen and Justis. Executors named without bond. Codicil notes loans to children count as estate obligations. Dated 1928 and 1927 with witnesses.

D. Aiton Dudderar Linganore M. E. Church Unionville Strawbridge Eldensburg Myra L. Dadderar Hudson Wiliam ‘. Thunderar Russel A. Dudderar Clifton P. Dudderar Benjamin E. Dudderar Charles W. Dudderar Hlen A. Baker Wil'am W. Dudderar Justis A. Duddix William W . Dudderar Sarah Eecker Truman E. Nustaum Lev Weinberg M. Margaret Marsh

Birger Gang Leader With Date Set For Hanging

Springfield Feb 24 The Illinois Supreme Court upheld Charles Birger conviction for murder and set Friday April 13 for his hanging. Birger led a southern Illinois gang and was judged for the murder of Adams, president of the West City tillette board, with co defendants Arnold Hyland Newman and Hyland receiving prison terms. A 12 year old, Harry Arnomason, was found guilty of actual murder and given a life sentence.

Springfield Charles Birger Southern Tlinois Hiinoia Supreme Court Birger See Adams J Tillate Board of West City Art Hyland Newman Harry Arnomason

Stone投nsailers hurt as window stone hits B and C line car

A stone thrown by a Black youth shattered a window on a B and C railroad passenger car near Lime Kilns about 2 oclock. John Harrie of Point of Rocks and an unknown woman were cut by glass. a boy fled into a nearby house as railroad detectives investigated. Similar earlier incidents raise police vigilance along the line.

Sues Trea & Stat Tutte Ini Frederice Mint of Rocks Abe Geeolime Frederick John Harrie Jay Senger J. W Pledge Frederick Junction Walter Axline iTaiimad

Gold demand threat targets Westminster widow letters

Mrs Mary E Stoner widow of James M Stoner funeral director of Carroll county received a hand printed note demanding 3000 in gold with a threatening revolver sketch. The incident occurred after she found a similar letter days earlier in Littlestown and local detectives consider it a prank by an irresponsible person. Two of her sons work for the B and O Railroad detectives and another runs a Littlestown garage.

Westminster Mary E Stoner James M. Stoner Arroll County Stoner Carroll County Pennsilvania Avenue Re*tives Littlestown Om Returnlar

Mine Explosion in Jenny Lind Arkansas Reported

Fifteen to eighteen men are believed killed in an explosion in Mine No 3 of the Mama Coal Company at Jenny Lind near Fortener Arkansas. The blast occurred around 8 30 a m with about 125 men in the mine and adjoining pits at the time, though over 160 are believed to have escaped.

Fortener Ark Mama Coal Company Jenny Lind

Former Vice-President of Bank Arrested in Arkansas

Stanter Tee, former vice president and director of the Arkansas National Bank in Hot Springs, was arrested on a Federal warrant. He faces embezzlement charges accusing him of pilfering about $20,000 from the bank, amid allegations of peculations totaling roughly $175,000 from multiple sources.

Hot Springs Ark Stanter Tee Arkansas National Bank

Verdict for Defense in $7000 Damage Suit

Judge Newman returned a verdict for defendants Victor Wolteang and Herman Toms in a $7099 damage action brought by Mrs. John Bowers of this city. She claimed her husband died after consuming alleged poison liquid procured from the defendants. The defendants denied all alterations.

Judes Joan S. Newman John B. Bowers Victor Wolteang Herman Toms Wolfsville Mre Bowers

Indict Six In State Road Office Shortage Case

Grand jury charges allege six individuals tied to a shortage at the state road office. Accused include James Ho Wards and Francis J. Woods with theft and larceny counts, William J. Falken for embezzlement, Charles L. Robbins for embezzlement, and Thomas A. Batiter as an associated defendant. Proceedings cite specific sums and involved parties in a statewide office misappropriation case.

Fur Dyer Ags Janes Ho Prancm J. Woods William J. Falken Ft. Char

Magpie and Clam in a 1930s party showdown

Washington notes a vivid metaphor for the 1930s U S political landscape with Democrats cast as a magpie and Republicans as a clam. The piece predicts a season of partisan chatter focused on oil scandals and unemployment, while urging restrained response to accusations and avoiding public prosecutions.

Washington Harding Pat Avésé Republican Party WEA Lincoln

Machine Gun Bandits Hit Banks In Midwest Heists

Armed bandits robed the City Bank in Kansas City taking about 20 000 while a St Louis Wellston Trust Bank heist yielded 30 000. In both cases no injuries were reported as robbers fled in cars after brief sieges. A Kansas City bank suffered six minutes of gunfire but no one was hurt.

Kansas City Tetr Phandrts R.C. Kemper Mivney Liteineiver H. Kheem Fint Eighteenth Street Grand Avenue Fred City Bank 18Th Street Grand Avenas Edattion St Louis Founton Wellston Trust Company Easton Street Widing Ptatole Suas

Grace Episcopal Church Brunswi ck to consecrate in May tentative

Grace Episcopal Church Brunswick plans a tentative consecration set for Monday May 21 to be finalized by Bishop Helfenstein and Bishop Murray. Rev K Burgess lists Lenten services at Grace and St Mark's parcel schedule with weekday prayers. The St Mark's Parochial meeting at Petersville on Eastern Monday April 10 will elect Vestrymen and report parish activities. Bishop Helfenstein to visit St Mark's on Sunday June 4.

Grace

Life and Memorable Actions of Washington Book in 1841

A description notes a biography printed in Frederick by M Bartels in 1841 titled The Life and Memorable Actions of George Washington. It resides with Mrs. Henry C. Barger, 145 East Third, and was formerly owned by Thomas Barnes. The obituary mentions Washington funeral procession details and Masonic Brothers.

George Washington America Frederick M Bartels Henry C. Barger East Third Thomas Barnes Berger Preseni

Lutherans to Meet and Hood College Debating Event

Frederick county readers hear Rev Dr Jacob W Kapp speak on The Program of the United Lutheran church in America at 7 39 tonight in the Evangelical Lutheran church. Also Hood College debates Bucknell women on primary elections.

Frederick County Evangelical Lutheran Church Jacob W. Kapp Cincinnouth The Brotherhood of the United Lutheran Church In America Kapp Maryland Baltimore Washington Martinshire Westminster Cumberland Tr. Kapp United Lutheran Church In America Brotherhood of the Lutheran Church Virgil W. Doub Lutheran Brotherhood of Marland Hood College Bucknell Jr Heck Hall Arttons Hood Ni Thoma Tame Cathy Peter Geet Maryee Alternnate Vasees Emil. Graham Sarah Noielen French Virginia Hunter Charles Fie Pride Trvid Zammverman Taskten Jidgec

Fragmentary OCR Note on Bennett Shooting and Gas Tax Debates

Fragmented text mentions Bennett shooting case with Elmer Scherer and Mrs Bennett, police, and a gun incident. Also references gas tax, springfield session, and state constitutional matters with Hawes and administration. Details are unclear due to poor OCR.

Hawes Baltimore Scherer Bennet Elmer Abeba Bennett S- Police Bennett Mra Betela

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