03 Jan 1929
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1929
Page
1
Frederick reports a record year for 1929 with 105 building permits totaling 1.20 million dollars, boosted by new chain stores and major remodels. Projects include Mullinix Building, Cauffman and Taubman stores, and the Metzdive Episcopal church renewal, with growth centered in the core city and western districts.
A New Year’s Day sale on Market Street by Aves Haines attracted buyers and netted over $19,000 from 147 head of horses sold at $25 to $158. Shippers included Heines Wittem Deed Gatthersearg Harry Desh and Cherie Bouck. The event featured several local buyers and vendors, with continued activity noted at the Frederick market. A public lecture by Prof. Carl J. Weber of Coley College was scheduled for Friday morning at Brodieck Hall, addressing religious topics and travel.
Grand jury in Baltimore weighs charges connected to the Read Commission funds. About 250000 dollars appear in accounts with some items deemed uncollectible. Two Washington men, contractor George B Mulling Jr and engineer James Beral, were summoned as the jury continued deliberations through the afternoon. John N Mackall, chief engineer, was asked for a data list expected within days. State Attorney is probing possible fraudulent intent behind uncollectible items.
Frederick Chapter No. 79 Order of the Eastern Star will hold its regular meeting Friday at 7 30 pm to install newly elected officers. The ceremony, led by Mrs Cote B Wekier of Baltimore and Mrs Mina Hopple of Baltimore, includes presentation of retiring officers jewels and floral tributes.
The will disclosed a feud between Roberts and his family over his chosen life. His father urged a profession while Roberts opted for ministry training, then remained exiled from the people for life. The article notes the actor’s withdrawal from his curate position and ongoing exile.
Los Angeles January 3 AP reports the Army monoplane "Question Mark" began its third day of endurance flight tests at 7 26 am after receiving a new payload of fuel from refueling planes. Six minute contact soon followed as the craft logged 48 hours of operation with its three motors reported as working perfectly.
Lieutenant Mendez, American trained pilot of the Colombian Air Service, crashes near Girardot while en route from Mitchel Field to Bogota. The forced landing is blamed on poor fuel. he escapes injury and continues to Bogota aboard an army plane.
Washington AP reports a large Atlantic Fleet and control forces will gather near Hampton Roads as the Utah sails between Virginia capes. The flotilla concentrates at Norfolk for a departure in January toward the Canal Zone as Winters event unfolds. A Baltimore home gathering for Mrs. Richard Hargett sees twenty guests with a late supper and cards.
Reports from London state General Renees Soak and Evangeline Booth faced calls for leadership change within the Salvation Army. A high level conference occurred at international headquarters as accusations and questions about governance arose amid ongoing internal strife.
Rodney Dutcher reports from Armpals, Honduras, on how Americanization takes root in Central America. He notes American goods, fashion, and film influence in Tegucigalpa and port towns, with Honduran professionals educated in the United States and many younger upper-class men adopting American ideas of progress.
New York AP report notes William Randolph Hearst announced a 25000 dollar prize for repeal ideas of the eighteenth amendment and sent a telegram to Durant creator of a 35000 dollar prize for enforcing it. Hearst seeks public debate while remaining skeptical of prohibition as the best means. Also covered is stock market volatility with declines amid trading activity and comments on the Federal Reserve rediscount history.
The article lists officers and staff elected for the Lutheran Sunday School with positions including superintendent John GB Renu and department heads Marie Flanigan and Willam Zbenet. It notes appointment of Glenn O. Garter secretary and George F.P. Ered treasurer among other roles and mentions the election of council and officers completed on Tuesday.
Washington reports say Congress reopened after the holiday with a renewed push on Kellogg treaty reservations and the prohibition enforcement review. House actions hinge on farm relief timing, with leaders questioning Farm relief prospects before Hoover’s administration takes office.
London reports King George continues to show encouraging signs in the long illness as doctors note gradual improvement. The royal condition remains closely watched by officials and the public amid ongoing health concerns.
The Roger Brooke Taney Property at 121 Booth Bents Street is released from Omce ownership and will be disposed of in the future. It is a two story brick house once known as the Bamner home of the Merlot. The sale was from Baker A Bowie of Frederick to Mr and Mrs Edward Measell, with deed recorded in the county court. The sale price was not disclosed.
Baltimore January 3 AP Harry Lynes Lehr a prominent Baltimore New York and Newport society figure dies at Johns Hopkins Hospital after weeks with a brain disorder He was longtime supporter and former presiding officer of the Somerset Vicarious Club He moved to Cumberland from Bertin Pennsylvania in 1902 and earlier served at Jefferson County hospital Dr and Mrs Boyles will receive a public reception at the church this evening Maryland Apartment Building Sale Near Third and Market streets transfers to Benjamin B Heyenmock and Grover L Michael The Maryland Apartment Company sold to the pair from the Central Trans Company and the Frederick Trust Company care of the original owners The building includes two stores and apartments Contiien Mach imprerré Jan 3 AP Myrin T Berick ambassador to France described as reach topsured by this report
The mayor and council discuss eliminating a dangerous crossing. A resolution calls engineers from government and private groups to prepare data from complete surveys on proposed routes and submit findings to the municipality. A survey has begun and conditions are under consideration as officials proceed.
In a Jan 3 AP report Lieutenant Governor Paul N. Oyr says Governor Lang double crossed him by refusing commutation in the Lebouef Breber case. He calls the hanging of the man and woman fuderial murder and notes lawyers plan a sanity hearing before the judge and appeal to the Supreme Court to seek stay.
The Lions Club held its weekly luncheon at the Francis Beattie hotel and adopted changes to the club constitution. Rev. W. C. Royal reported on the Christmas party, and Edward D. Shriner Jr spoke on his West Indies trip with Dr. W. W. Seward and Jesse Shaver present.
Baltimore police conducted an all night disarmament sweep in an urban district near Janehroome and Albermaine streets. About 73 people were searched and fined. pistols were seized from two men Vincent Rowe and Louis Canselli. Three others were later taken up following a cashier reported a beer war.
A father was charged with killing his two sons Kenneth and Councel at their farm home near Consrton Ontario after an argument. The farm tragedy occurred during a discussion about differences between the father and the sons.
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