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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1928
Page
1
Fragmented text shows a meeting planned for Wednesday involving a fire board and mayor, with references to a police dispatch and fire apparatus. It mentions a ceremony or judgment scene and notification procedures for emergencies. The garbled content suggests ongoing coordination for fire department improvements and station readiness.
A largely attended party at the Francis Scott Hotel featured music and a guest list including Miss Annaster, Beatrice Cro, Pacline Hawkes, Mrs. Charles Holman, Elizabeth Storm, and other locals. The event ran around midday with guests from town and surrounding area enjoying the music and company.
A member of the Oklahoma House is reported gravely ill and under urgent medical evaluation raising questions about his attendance and duties. The advisory status and potential impact on votes were noted by officials and colleagues.
A damaged AP style fragment reports a severe storm in New York with high winds and heavy rain. Mentions of record heat and altered conditions imply significant disruption though specifics are unclear.
Two young men, at the point of a pistol, robbed two filling stations in distinct incidents last week. At the Gem Of Company Diling station near the Georgetown Buckeystown state roads a manager was forced to yield $48 from a cash register while another bandit waited in a running car. In Baltimore, a separate hold up at Viking Avenue and Monroe Street led to the theft of $51 in one-dollar notes after the clerk and a day’s receipts totaling $60 were seized and the suspects fled. Descriptions match both robberies, with two men about 25, 5 feet 3 inches, weighing 135 pounds, and a third man as lookout in a waiting car.
Mariette Ohio Jan 3 AP Five men were injured two badly when B and O train No 78 derailed at Raven Rock West Virginia 22 miles east of Marietta A broken rail caused the accident rail broke under the locomotive and the smoking car overturned Two seriously injured include Ashland Kentucky based TM Writer and Daniel Welsh of the J K Steen Company Others were rail construction crew members with minor injuries
Dowling, postmaster of Westernport, pleaded guilty and waived preliminary proceedings. He testified he reached Florida by automobile a week ago and was accused of taking money from his office on November.
AP reports heavy rain and melted snow caused extensive floods across England, forcing rescues from homes and farms. Outside London, floods fringe virtually all regions with unknown extents for years. Railways struggle as lines are affected, operators say trains will continue to run until water reaches signaling boxes.
A chaotic Washington scene unfolds as Jim Reed and Dawes loom in 1928 politics. Hoover lobbies, Lowden clashes with Dawes, and Drys, business groups, and Western farmers shape the nominating race amid Jackson Day dinners and convention talk.
New York AP report says a visiting woman was injured when she jumped from a third story window at an inn. Details are unclear but the incident occurred in New York on January 3.
In Cimcineati on January 3 the probate court judge WOH Lee ruled to commit George Hemas for minimal ingens with Remmes imenme seeking a writ of corps to tree Remus. Bond was denied for the former bootlegger in the Court of Common Pivas after lengthy arguments on the petition for a writ and reference to a decision.
Six people including Alder ique Raciot his wife and three children drowned when their sleigh broke through ice on Lake Temickaming Saturday. The disaster, revealed today, left Theodore Raciot and a relative alive. Authorities describe the event as a sudden ice collapse with no survivors among the group. The calm birthday observance turned to a fatal accident as rescuers searched the icy expanse.
Provincetown Massachusetts reports rescue operations stalled as surface temperatures remain cold for diving. An 8-8 submarine vessel arrived with Ciparvestuse La Guardia of New York to observe salvage work and verify procedures amid continued calm conditions and uncertain weather.
Mrs Joba Madar of Swoyersville was shot and killed by her husband in their home. He then turned the gun on himself and is expected to die. Nine children, aged 7 to 14, were in the house at the time. Neighbors say drink and estrangement from the family preceded the tragedy.
After Christmas and New Year, Frederick society hosts continue. David C. Winebrenzer and Mrs. Winebrenzer host a reception, with Mrs Isabelle Minualsty- waa among attendees. Gov Ritchie’s mother was absent, but 13 were reported improving. a luncheon was served in the Executive Mansion.
Hansen G Cashel of Redland was re elected president of the Montgomery County Past Masters Association at the annual meeting held in Kensington on Wednesday evening. WHE em Ward of Rockville was re elected vice president and Dr Geo E Lewis of Rockville was re elected secretary and treasurer, with many past masters in attendance.
Washington and the eastern central and southern coasts endure cold air with little relief expected before Wednesday. The Weather Bureau forecasts near 20 degrees in the far north, 24 to 26 inland, and higher readings in the south with mostly fair conditions in the east as temperatures dip tonight in the capital to around 19 or 20.
Frederick city students return to classes as holidays conclude. Hood College schedule includes a Living English and American Novation lecture by John Cowper. Activities resume across Frederick schools with exams and new programs beginning this week.
Interesting services were held at the Centennial Memorial United Brothers Sunday School building. Lieweilyn Rodes sang a solo. Rev. George W. String delivered a short address with aid from Hartisg Spomecier and Wa Comppanion. At morning worship the 31 year old Mr. Birize met and voted a change of arrangement. Evening worship featured a sermon “The Year 1928 For Christ and His Church.” A calendar for each family was presented. Official Board meeting Tuesday 7 45 pm, Wednesday 7 45 pm service to prepare for evangelistic campaign February 15 to 19. Ladies Aid meets at Florence Dowd’s Friday. All services are in the Sun Wy Behoo school auditorium during repairs. Completion expected January 13.
New York reports a bullish start to the year with strong January reinvestment demand from the securities market. Analysts forecast broad gains across sectors including industrials, utilities, and metals as investors seek early momentum.
The Tobth Sunday School anniversary observed a year of study and praise with talks by leaders and music. Attendance and staffing held steady, with eight deaths over the year and the school reorganized into an intermediate department with Lutheran graded courses for ages 11 to 14.
About 30 people attended the fifth annual banquet of Garber Baking Co Inc in the baking room at Market and West Fifth streets Mon night at 6 30 o'clock. James Gambrill vice president spoke on outdoor life and its relation to the firm, Glen Garber thanked employees for their cooperation, and many guests including Mrs Minnie Jeffries Mr David Garber and others attended the Tivoli theater after the meal.
Col Charles A Lindbergh began the next leg of his goodwill flight to Central America, taking off from San Salvador for Tegucigalpa. The 1145 am launch continued his journey amid reported fighting near the Nicaraguan border where American Marines and rebel forces had clashed, with the diplomat heading toward the Honduran capital to survey the scene.
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