County Snowbound as Wind Rages Across State
Strong east winds scour Frederick County bringing heavy snow with drifting roads and disrupted trolley service. Rail traffic largely normal in open areas, but city streets and state roads bogged by deep snowfall. Warmed by forecasts of continued flurries and stronger winds, residents brace for lingering travel delays.
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Fredericity
county
trafic
Frederick
W. F. Childs Jr
Emmitspurg
Harpers Ferry
Boorsboro
Baltimore
enuipcer
national observer
Washington
nerth
fed
W. & F. troiters
Market street
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Damage suit postponed in $710000 case from Montgomery to Frederick court
The $710,000 damage suit, moved from Montgomery county to Frederick County Circuit Court after a $210,090 reduction, was postponed with a new trial date to be announced. Plaintiff John Overheke of Washington and defendant J. Forest W. of Montgomery face a high stake auto-accident case from Gaithersburg in August 1923. The jury was recalled for Monday morning but may not report then. December term nears completion with criminal cases playing a minor role.
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Montgomery county
Frederick County
coure j
Gaithersburg
Johbn Overheke
Washington
pang J. Forest W
U S Attorney Van Riper Ousted For Refusal To Resign
Walter D Van Riper the New Jersey Assistant United States Attorney was removed from office after he refused Attorney General Stone's resignation demand. The action follows Weehawken Tem scandal and mirrors recent moves against Harris of Boston. Stone cited grave counts and said Van Riper showed cross disregard of the government's interests in his Office.
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Associated Press
Wasington
Jana
Walter D Van Riper
New Jersey
United States
Stone
Mrr
Van Riper
Mr. Stone
Department of Justice
Weehawken Tem
Van Riner Dara
GS. Attorcery Harris
Boston
actsor Van Riper
attezter
ofice
Typhoid Fever Cause of McClintock Death
Coroner's inquest finds William M. McClintock died of typhoid fever while the associate press report notes a foster father facing estate questions. The inquiry hints at a legal backlash against those blamed for the investigation while mentions of university extension courses prison inmate outcomes and local civic shifts follow.
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McCLINTOCK
Chicago
William M. McClintock
William D. Shepherd
McCisseck
ca’ caine
Arm Broken Auto Wrecked In Crash
Oscar Four, 15, of West Third Street, seriously injured in a crash on North Market near Dr. D. G. Everhan's residence Wednesday evening about 6:30. He suffered a broken right arm and severe bruises and was taken to Frederick City Hospital. The seven passenger rental car driven by Font was demolished after striking a telephone pole and turning over. Cause and investigation are undetermined. The crash was the first New Year incident after a quiet holiday season noted by police.
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West Third street
North Market street
D. G. Everhan
Frederick City
Font
happer
Three Wheeler Priests Lead Baltimore Mass Reunion
Three Wheeler brothers officiated jointly at a Mass in Corpus Christi Church Baltimore assisted by Mrs William L Bowie a sister of the priests. Rev David Wheeler a Holy Cross College professor Rev Louis Wheeler stationed in New York City and Rev Thomas Wheeler of Mt Carmel Thurmont served with Ferdin Wheeler unable to attend. The event marked the first solemn high mass by Rev Louis in his home parish.
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Corpus Christi Vainole
Balimore
Sundar
crothes
David Wheeler
Holy Cross College
Worcester
Mass
Louis . Wheeler
St Francis Mavier’s
New York City
Thomas J. Wheeler
Brahms Ladies Quartet Broadcast on WEAF Night
A radio segment heard Thursday evening featured the Brahms Ladies Quartet with Mrs. Eiizerer ker Hughes of New York formerly of Frederick as a member. The program, broadcast through WEAF and seven other stations, had Mr Hughes accompanying the quartet. The broadcast aired at 10 p.m. as part of a Victor Artists program by the Victor Company, featuring John McCormick tenor and Lucrezia Bori with the Victor Salon Orchestra.
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Brahms
Eiizererker Hughes
New York
Frederick
WEAF
Hughes
Brehms
Victor Artists prostam
Victor Company
John McCormick
Lucrezia Bori
Victor Saion
Lost License Tag Returned to Middletown Owner
A automobile license tag, 122,991, belonging to Jas. Houck Jr. was found on a Midetown bike by a Model Garage employee in Middletown and returned to the owner through a lost advertisement in the News-Post. only one insertion was necessary.
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auio
Tost
Jas
Week of Prayer Observed in Frederick City Ministers Speak
January 3 to 4 program by the Frederick City Ministerial Association marks the annual Week of Prayer begun in 1857. Calvary M E church hosts noon services and 25 minute daily meditations, with evening worship at 7 30 in various churches. Offerings go to the Frederick County Children’s Aid Society.
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Ministerial Association
Frederick City
Calvary Methodist Episcopal church
Frederick County
A. LeRoy McCardell
Theophilus J. Gaeler
J. Murray Cronenburg
J. Paul Wright
Glenn H. McGregor
Joseph H. Apple
C. Albert Gilson
Church of the Brethren
Trinity M. EL
East Second street
Evengelical Refomet
West Church street
Evangelical Lutheran
Chereh streety
George
ara ~ Smith - wit
Stocks Open Strong in First Market of New Year
The Associated Press reports brisk demand for oil shares in New York on January 2 with many stocks gaining two to three points. Industrials drew speculative and investment interest, while Katy preferred rose about one point. Projections remained active across specialties as earlier highs from 1924 were eclipsed. Call money opened at five percent, then eased to four and a half.
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Associated Press
New York
Call Toney
France Negotiates to Pay Debts to America
Pari Jan 2 The French Foreign Office confirmed talks opened between Finance Minister Clementel and US Treasury Secretary Andrew W Melion on funding the French war debt. A note signed by M Clemente went forward Tuesday proposing a possible moratorium and outlining what the French government believes it can pay.
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Associated Press
Pari
Ofice today
Clementel
Andrew W. Melion
United States Treasury
M. Clemente
France
Auto Burned Near Harpers Ferre No Trace Of Occupants
Residents report a burned automobile found in a creek along an unused road near Harpers Ferry. The 1921 Premier touring car, Maryland registered to Celest W Wassel of Baltimore, showed brakes locked and a five gallon can inside. Tracks indicate the car slid into the water, no occupants identified. West Virginia authorities consulted the Maryland license details.
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Harpers’ Ferre
auto- Mobile
West Virginia
Baughman
Maryland
Celest W. Wassel
White street
Baltimore
BEACH LIER DURING FIRE ON MOHAWK SHIP ROUTING TO CHARLESTON
The Mohawk carrying 200 passengers was beached at Lewes Delaware after catching fire in a fierce winter storm off the New Jersey coast. Coast Guard cutters and tugs evacuated all aboard. officials say the blaze is under control and the ship is safe.
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Associated Press
New York
De Clyde Haer
Delaware Bay
Army 10 Be Maintained At Present Strength
War Department budget proposal to Congress calls for an Army strength of 12 600 commissioned officers and 125 000 enlisted men excluding 8 960 Philippine scouts. Total allotment 331 121 144, about 436 552 600 less than this year. Includes 40 002 060 for rivers and harbors improvements. Also notes a cottage sale and local resort stories plus new events for the A A U national junior championships at Madison Square Garden on January 15.
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War Department
House
Madison Square Garden
Soper Refuses C. P. Petition For Injunction
Baltimore federal Judge Morris A. Soper refused to grant the C P Telephone Co a temporary restraining order against the Public Service Commission over a rate increase. The case will be reviewed by three federal judges to decide on an injunction, with a new hearing set for January 7 before Circuit Judge John C. Hose and Judges Soper and Groner. The commission extended current rates for two years. Soper noted the present rate has been in effect since August 1, 1920, and argued the company faces chronic rather than acute trouble and declined to disturb the commission’s order.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Jun
Morris A. Soper
C. & P. Telephone Co
Public Service Commission
carner
John C. Hose
Soper
D. Lawrence Groner
Soper uimires
Higher Postal Rates And Pay Recommended
The Senate Post Office Committee approved today the administration bill for higher postal salaries and rate increases. Rate boosts recommended by the Post Office Department were reapportioned so that second class mail will be charged far less than originally proposed.
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Associated Press
Wasainkton
Senate
Post Office
Post Oate Department
Thrift Week Focus Declared National Observance
January will feature National Thrift Week with a broad coalition list of sponsors including the American Banners Association, Red Cross, Boy Scouts, Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, Girl Scouts, YWCA, real estate boards, post office and more. Activities will run daily from Saturday to Friday with designated themes such as Pay Bill Day and Life Insurance Day to promote budget, banking, home ownership, and safe investments.
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uans
Amercan Banners Association
American Hed Cross
Associated Advertising Clubs of the World
Association of Life insurance Presidents
Boy Scouts of America
Camp Firerls
Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Council of ¥. M. H. & K
federal Council of Churches
Girl Scouts
General Federation of Womenos Clubs
International Rotary Clubs
Kiwaitis
National Board
National Association of Real Estate Boards
National Retail Dry Goods Association
United States Post Office Department
Safe Investments
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