Grippe and Colds Take Toll in Frederick City Area
The grippe and colds keep local doctors busy as Frederick area Preakricktonians recover while others stay at home. Frederick High reports 108 absentees and Hood College enacts health measures including quarantine for students and a pasteurization plant for milk.
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Frederck High
Moore
Ulness
Maryland State School For the Deaf
Lillian Tippet
Washington
Frederick City Hospital
Gimeral
Grand Jury Indicts Eight In Roads Case
Baltimore January 4 AP Eleven presentments were returned by the grand jury and signed by Judge Owens. Eight of the indictments accuse State Roads Commission employees. Non commission parties include Elmer Stallings contractor Lief Roe hauler and J Pranklinghirey garageman. Present and former commission staff named.
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Baltimore
State Roads Commission
J. Owens
Elmer F. Stallings
Lief K. Roe
J. Pranklinghirey
Commission
Joseph B. Des
Charles W. Miles
Turbus E. Bush
Arra Chaney
Enoch C. Chaner
Chraies L. Ewers
Donald Dutrow
George Harding
Man Kills Wife Then Commits Suicide in Vandergrift
Samuel E K Bill, 38, shot and killed his wife early today and then took his own life. Three children heard the shots and found the bodies. Police say the mother and father quarreled last night and the father had talked of money to visit relatives before the killings. Both victims were shot through the heart.
Dempsey Rushes to See Rickard in Miami Hospital
Jack Dempsey will be escorted to the Miami hospital to visit Tex Rickard, described as very ill, for a two minute session with his physician noting the operation's seriousness. Rickard rests as comfortably as could be expected.
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Dempsey
Rickard
Miami Black
Fila
Jack Dempsey
Tex Rickard
New York
Indebtedness Certificates Issued for County Projects
Montgomery county commissioners authorize issuance of certificates totaling 385000 for emergency public works. Funds to be repaid by assessments on benefited property over five annual installments at six percent interest.
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aiGewilks
Ele
Ace
Bi Co
Montgomery County
King George Shows Signs of Recovery in Monarchical Health
London reports two favorable indicators in King George's prolonged illness. A calmer night suggests better recuperation while bulletins note slight improvement in local infection and stationary overall condition. Journal emphasizes cautious optimism amid slow progress toward recovery.
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London
King George
Bulletic
Local Motor Law Violations Sparse in Automobile Report
The Automobile Commissioner's report shows few violations in the period. In Beckeystown Russell Lehroyer was fined 11 for no license and registration card. Warren Meinsel paid 5 for improper rights. Emmitsburg Ralph Kehne fined 5 for using dealer tags. Thurmont Lee Layman fined 10 for no horse. John H. Moore Frederick route one had license revoked for operating while intoxicated. A J Williamson suspended for speeding. Lee Layman Lewistown route one and Russell Schreyer Lime Kiln denied licenses on moral grounds.
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Segally
Beckeystown
Russell Lehroyer
Warren Meinsel
Emmitsburg
Ralph Kehne
Thurmont
Lee Layman
John H. Moore
Frederick
Mqnor
A. J. Williamson
Lewistown
Russell Schreyer
Notte- Emse
Defective Brakes blamed for Death of 15
Brussels January 4 AP defective brakes were held responsible for the accident when 13 home going workers drowned as their closed car plunged through a railing into the Ourthe river. Six bodies had been recovered that afternoon.
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Brussels
Ourthe
Louisiana murder pair denied sanity commission
In Pranklin Louisiana St Marys Parish District Court Judge refused to appoint a sanity commission for Mrs Adé Le bouef and Dr Thomas Dreher who are sentenced to hang tomorrow. The judge will hear sanity evidence. Mrs Leboud arrived on a stretcher as the couple exchanged a brief smile. Defense attorney Ben J Daly noted Dreher’s memory loss and post stroke changes since 1923.
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Pranklin
Jane
Juaze
James D
St. Mary's Parish
Ad&é
Bonner Lebouef
Thomas Dreher
Leboud
Ben J. Daly
Dr. Dreher
Farm Hand Executed for Double Murder in New Year Case
George O'Neill, a farm hand, was hanged in the jail yard for the murder of his employer Agor Robertson and Robertson’s daughter Mrs. Ruby Martin after a barn fire last February. Prosecution said O'Neill set the blaze after saturating Mrs. Martin’s body with oil. motive remains undisclosed.
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George O'Neill
Agor Robertson
Ruby Martin
Robertson
Fo Moure
O'Neil
Fair Association to Meet Saturday in Frederick County
The Frederick County Agricultural Society will hold its annual meeting at 11 o clock Saturday in the court house. Elections for managers will occur and treasurer's report will be presented. Secretary-treasurer Motter noted a successful year with earnings over 310,000 despite the death of longtime secretary Oliver Warehime.
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Frederick County Agricultural Society
Court House
Guy EK. Motter
Walte
Motter
Oliver C. Warehime
Warehime
The
Agricultural Society
Lewis KR. Dertzbaugh
Board of
Imanagers
Merle Hitcshew
David Cramer
Lee Ranneberger
R. V. Smith
Eugene A. Grove
Jobe. T. Best
C. H. Conley
John W Humm
Abrat Hemp
Leonard c. Barrick
Frank M. Stevens
Equatorland Guayaquil Notes From a Perennial Spring City
A dispatch from Guayaquil Ecuador describes its equatorial climate as pleasant year round. The narrator compares the port to a summer resort, notes motorboat traffic and thatched houses along the Guayas river, mentions alligator markets and a large American presence with 700 expatriates and 120000 residents. The piece highlights El Telegrafo, Ecuador's leading newspaper, its founders, staff, and a U S aviation link shortening travel to the United States.
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
Mall
Hoover
Guayas
Geran City
Rye Beach
N. H
pRehoboth
Del
O' Bluffs
Mass
Al-zater Hanting
Airgatos
Cuayacu
Paris
Ordinaer Res Arisai
Guayaquik
Gueyaquil
el Telegrafo
Quito
Senor
Santiago Castillo
Ediitor
United States
Chieopauies
Senor Castile
Riight Gavs
Lex York
Panama
Havana
NEA Seice, Inc
Death Toll in Niagara Gales Rises to 159
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Tokyo reports the Niagara area death toll from gales and tidal waves has reached 159. This figure follows earlier notices counting 150 in the same region.
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Tokyo
Niagara
Snow Keeps Southern France Blanketed in Uncommon Winter
AP reports unusual heavy snowfall across southern France including Marseilles and Toulon, with 48 hours of steady snow and widespread disruptions. Warnings note fog and cold, while coastal dispatches describe weather impact along the Riviera and near the sea.
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Framogoda
Exen
Marseilles
Toulon
Praviera
Improvements at Court House in Frederick County
Minor improvements are being made at the Court House in Frederick County. The County Board of Education offices are being repainted in a warm burn color by Marper Brothers Lewistown, and the second floor hall and petit jury room are undergoing renovation. The County Surveyor office has moved to the basement adjoining the Peoples Court at an estimated cost of about 275 dollars.
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Frederick Counts Board of Education
Emory C. Crain
Lidks Com
Feda Beer Ke
Tf .Wen
Frederick County
Jimm Cory
Army Endurance Plane Completes Third Day Flight
The Question Mark, an army endurance plane, completed its third day of nonstop flight at 7 16 this morning over Imperial Airport in the Imperial Valley. At 6 30 a.m. contact was made with refueling plane No. 4 after a seven minute gas up of 170 gallons at 3 000 feet. A pursuit plane escorted the endurance craft and a breakfast delivery was noted for 7 o'clock.
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Metropolitan Airport
Los Angeles
Imperial Airport
Imperial Valley Sad
Huge illicit liquor plant destroyed in Dover woods
Prohibition agents and a deputy sheriff used dynamite to wreck a large distilling operation found in the woods near Seltun. Three youths were arrested on charges of operating the still. The plant comprised ten stills of 350 gallons capacity each and was in full operation when agents arrived.
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Dover
Del
Prohibition
Seltun
Hanged for Murder in South Carolina. stays granted
In Columbia South Carolina George Palmer and John Joan two Black men were electrocuted for murder at the state prison. Charleston and Tolbert Pinkney the victims were also condemned but granted last minute stays by Governor Richards.
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Columbia
8. C
Jane
George Palmer
John Joan Negroes
Chariit
Pan American conference approves arbitration treaties
Washington on January 4 reports that the Pan American conference on arbitration and conciliation approved in plenary session today drafts of multilateral arbitration and conciliation treaties that yesterday were approved by their committees without Glevision.
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Washington
Pennies and nickels still most numerous in 1928 coinage
Domestic coinage fell from 298,010,084 pieces in 1927 to 274,208,985 in 1928 while value rose from 141,147,127 to 189,473,337 dollars. The Mint reports theft at 176,320,000 and new dies dated 1979 were used at San Francisco, Denver, and Philadelphia as production shifted to 1929 money. Pennies and nickels dominated with more than half the total pieces. the cent followed with 38,763,000 pieces.
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Sanr Francisco
Dee Jrer
Philadelphia
United States
Vare Unable to Appear Before Senate Committee
Senator elect Vere of Pennsylvania could not testify to the Senate Investigating Committee as he is ill and in Florida. His attorney argued no court would force his appearance while his condition persists. In Portsmouth Ohio, a fire destroyed the Kresge and Atlas store buildings, causing about $200000 in damage.
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Washington
Vere
Pennsylvania
Senate
Vare
Portsmouth
Ohio
Kresge Pire
Ten Cent
Atlas Company
Desser
Auto accident death shakes Brunswick community
An auto collision Tuesday night near Brunswick killed 22 year old Irene Kachel a Brunswick school teacher. Relatives from Middletown Port Lauderdale and Brunswick arrived as the body was taken to the Kaetzel home for burial. The funeral is set for 10 oclock tomorrow with Rev C W Ress officiating. The driver Samuel Remsburg suffered injuries and could not accompany the body.
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Tn. Bruentick
Charlotte Remabing
Middletown
Paul Remsburg
Port Lauderdale
Irene Kachiel
Brunswick
Samuel Remsburg
Wing
Fieida
Charlotte Remsbury
Kaetzel
C. W. Ress
Rensburg
Grucken
Whco
Myers
Kachel
Bellastec
Rewsburg
Bir, Remsburg
I Ter Dadi
Willowdale
Prince of Wales Falls From Horse During Hunt
An Evening News dispatch from Melton Montany reports the Prince of Wales, third son of King George, was thrown by his horse at a brook while deer hunting with the Quaeg Dounds. He was drenched but not seriously injured, and returned to safety.
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London
Melton Montany
Cheucester
Frederick Banks Anticipates Advent of Small Size Currency
Frederick banks expect a July rollout of new small size currency. Banks will honor old and new notes during transition, with old bills sent to a macerator. Denominations include $1 and $5 with Washington and Lincoln. higher notes feature Hamilton, Jackson, Jefferson, Grant, Franklin, Cleveland, McKinley, and others.
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Frederick
Wore
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Washinginn
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