Marshall Cleared as Two Girls Accuse Him
Calvin Dorsey, a Black man, faced accusations from two girls and was found not guilty. He was later ordered to serve six months in a separate matter.
25 Feb 1924
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1924
Page
1
Calvin Dorsey, a Black man, faced accusations from two girls and was found not guilty. He was later ordered to serve six months in a separate matter.
Maynard Marshall on trial for paternity of two children found not guilty. Calvin Dorsey convicted for assault and weapons charges after a shooting incident. Hood College prom at Coblentz Hall with President Apple and deans in attendance. Bob Inula orchestra provided music amid a grand promenade and corsage-dressed guests.
Former U S Senator France of Maryland, after meeting with the concessions committee, is quoted by the Russian press as aiming to press for an American concession in print paper trade. He plans to return home soon.
Washington ed 23 reports a revision of estate tax rates proposed by Representative Reamseyer, Iowa Republican. The venue bill faced another delay as the House opened debate. Rainserer proposed raising rates across the board to a maximum of 10 percent on fortunes over 810 million. The current rate stands at 5 percent.
York February 25 Resumption of bear attacks touched off a general reaction in the stock market before noon. Traders who had held stock for a turn last week shed holdings as popular industrials such as American Can Baldwin and Studebaker fell from initial losses. Oils motors coppers leathers and independent steels led selling pressure with losses of one to two points on more than twenty issues. Call money opened at 4 per cent.
Columbus Ohio February 25 Former Governor James M Democratic candidate for President in 2020 filed with Secretary official authorization for candidates to use his name as first choice for President. Ex-Governor James Th Campbell of Ohio filed authorization for candidates to name him as second choice for President.
Joseph M. Dixon governor of Montana and leader in the Roosevelt Progressive movement is seriously considered for Secretary of the Navy to succeed Edwin Denby, according to Associated Press dispatches from Washington on February 25.
Washington reports definite pronouncements from administration as the Senate meets to consider a sweeping inquiry into Attorney General Daugherty. President Coolidge, urged by allies, may adjust the situation quickly while remaining noncommittal on resignation. John T. Adams reiterates belief that Daugherty should not resign while acts are attacked in Congress.
At Calvary church Rev Dr U S G Rupp spoke on The First American with texts from Daniel 6 1 2 and 3 praising George Washington as moral exemplar and founder of the nation His life was described as plain yet principled with a spirit of service The service included a solo by Miss Kefauver and an orchestra.
Indianapolis report shows Warren T. McCray accused by a federal grand jury of using funds in a scheme to defraud and violations of federal banking laws. The governor surrendered to U S marshals as part of the case's proceedings.
The Supreme Court today holding that profits from coal sales during World War I beyond the authorized amount were not subject to promission. Miss Annie S Meek the Chamption mountain climber remains active at nearly seventy seeking new peaks worldwide including Matterhorn Shasta Pepetarpet and Carapana among others.
Washington reports that Waller L. Cullen a Black Republican official from Louisiana who was rejected by the Senate for the post of Comptroller of Customs in New Orleans remains in office through President Coolidge order despite Senate refusal to confirm.
The bazaar conducted by the combined local councils of the 1.0. QOF ends after a record turnout on the final night. Treasurer H. Noet Haller estimates gross receipts near $4,000 with expenses not exceeding $1,000 as funds go toward the Odd Fellows Home building in Frederick.
The will of Woodrow Wilson filed for probate leaves the estate to his widow Mrs Edith Bolling Wilson with a life interest for her. Margaret Wilson is to receive an annual income of 2500 dollars as long as she remains unmarried. The remaining estate will go to Wilsons daughters at Edith Wilsons death. The estate value is not stated.
The Associated Press reports in Toursville Kentucky two girls ages 10 and 16 were trapped for over six hours with the bodies of two young men, Charles Whalen 22 and Guy Burnett 21, after an auto went off a road and overturned into a ditch. The girls suffered soaking, cold exposure, shock, and bruises, while both men were crushed to death.
The 1925 tobacco crop ranked fourth in value with an appraised farm worth of 4 182 000 dollars and production of 15 008 000 pounds. Average yield per acre was 792 pounds, with gross return of 174 2 dollars per acre the highest among crops. Planting was late, 24 000 acres planted, 26 000 in 1922. Retrenchment noted for 1925 due to plant shortages. Wildfire reported in some beds. rerplanting helped stop spread. Overall yields in 1928 expected to exceed several prior years, despite warm soggy weather and heavy frost.
The Woman's Democratic Club of Montgomery County appoints delegates to attend the state Democratic convention in Baltimore on March 21. Delegates include Mrs. Edwin A. Merritt and eight others: Mrs. Pmiory Dogley, Mrs. Er nest Offutt, Mrs. J. Frank Wilson, Mrs. Preston BR. Ray, Mrs. Estelle Weaver, Mrs. W. W. Skinner, and Mrs. J. C. Christopher.
Noah E. Cramer Sam real estate Joan and insurance agents sold the Park avenue lot with a two and a half story brick dwelling to Mr. and Mrs. George A. Tritappes. They take possession in April and plan to make the property their home.
In Washington on Feb 25 officials testified McLean and Fall handle papers and uncashed checks totaling 100 000. Slemp, Coolidge secretary, said he urged Fall to tell the truth about oil charges. Bain testified about proposed Pearl Harbor storage tanks and royalty plans discussed at a Cabinet meeting.
Property transfers include W Willare Fredericks to M Hudson Wineherry for 600. Franklin 8 to Finney and wife 1400. church trustees to New Market Grange for 176. Marriages listed Albert Beoraft and Margaret Baumgardner aged 30 and 42. Divorce actions filed for Clinton Tale and James D Artors. Vaudeville notes Mr and Mrs Michael Rabe of New York perform in Hagerstown and West South Street, traveling to Ekagerstown then Brooklyn.
President Coolidge told ranking Republican members of the Finance Committee he opposed enacting any pension legislation that would cause a material drain on the public treasury at this time.
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