Maryland Roads Debt List Spurs Public Scrutiny
Governor Ritchie released a public list of accounts receivable from the State Roads Commission after a grand jury review. The audit flagged deplorable handling, with over 1,000 accounts totaling 254000 dollars, many under ten dollars, and large items including sums owed by United Railways and various counties and towns. The disclosure followed a probe by State’s Attorney O’Connor but found no basis for criminal charges.
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Eastmore
Ritchie
State Roads Commission
Herbert R. O'Conor
Moses
United Railways
Town
Frostburg
Washington Baitways and Electric Company
County Commissioners
Montgomery County
Baltimore
Dorchester
Prederick County
Coolidge Granted Maryland Hunting Licenses
Annapolis January 7. Hunting licenses were issued to President Coolidge and two companions to hunt in Maryland. The licenses were issued by Arundel county clerk on a request through Governor Ritchie’s secretary. Recipients include Colonel Damon Latrobe, military aide, and W. Starling, Secret Service man.
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Annapolis
Coolidge
Maryland
Aué
Lcenses
Edie Mil Joe Foie
Downside of Market Is Least Resistant
New York stock moves showed alternating weakness and strength with the down side as the path of least resistance. Pools pushed specific specialties to new highs while many popular industrials faced selling tied to credit concerns. Trading volume remained only moderate and call money rose to seven percent.
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New York
Messares
Dempsey to Take Up Rickard Promotion Work
AP report from Jacksonville Florida notes Jack Dempsey plans to focus on promotion work rather to return to fighting He will dedicate his time to promoting events after the Rickard promotion era and appears unlikely to box again The account also mentions court proceedings in Circuit Court and a separate note about People s Drug Stores and a Teachers College in Harrisonburg Virginia with holiday travel context.
Delegation seeks new State road extension from Thurmont to Detour
A 46 member delegation led by Rev P E Beimer of Thurmont urged the County Commissioners to build a concrete State road from Rocky Ridge to Detour about two and a half miles long. Speakers included Lester S Birely Jene P Weybright and many others, outlining the need for the completion of the route.
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P. E. Beimer
Thurmont
Rocky Ridge
Detour
Mr. Helmer
Lester S. Birely
Jene P. Weybright
Boot
Eimax
BK Allender
Chas. EK Troxel
R. E Vilentin
F. J. Shorb
J. T. Myerk
BE. L. Walper
Ralph P. Weyhright
D. S. Weybright
C. ©. Haugh
L. W. Shry
J. KR An~ee
Gewrze Menter
J. E Mentee
Witar Harmmer
J. Lee Hammer
Edwin Schidt
RO. Eyler
D. F. Wet‘wl
Hany W. Boone
Donald Diller
G. F. Clem
Charles L. Angell
B.C. Valentine
R. F R. Boller
Leslie W Fox
George Beitier
Willan
Pickinger
D. L. Starrer
Record December tax take sets county high mark
County Treasurer Thomas A. Chapline announced December tax receipts totaled 230,471 77, beating last year’s 174,558 84. About 20,000 tax accounts exist, with 15,000 involving automobiles, and many delinquent accounts are slated for year end sales. Clerks have faced heavy workload processing licenses and applications with no extra state funds, urging prompt settlement from deferred taxpayers. Fire companies in Frederick plan annual officer elections tonight at Junior Hall and the United Fire Company at their South Market Street building. details of candidates and timing included.
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Thomas A. Chapline
Chapline
Ghapline
Ehec
Fredenck
Joniocs
Oclek
North Market J Street
A. Kemp
Kesler
Lewis R. Derry
Baugh
Uniteds
South Markets
Alan Gallet
Rober A. Bennett
Roscoe B. Rioeds
Jaz
Richmond resigns to accept Sykesville church pastorship
Rev. C. H. Richmond, pastor of the ME church based at Union Bridge, Midd eburg and Junnstibe, has resigned to accept the pastorate of the Sykesville Methodist Episcopal Church.
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C. H. Richmond
Union Bridge
Middeburg
Junnstibe
Sykesville
ML EL Church
Steve Sells To Presidents But He Will Tell No Secrets
Peanut purser to five presidents and a future one, Steve runs a White House corner stand for nearly two decades. He recalls Taft and Coolidge, praises Hoover, notes First Lady crowds, and guards his conversations, insisting big men do not talk. He quips that peanuts and popcorn keep him sharp.
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Steve
Allene Sumner
WEA
Washington
Jan
Bicve i Wasiakos
White House
Rosy Dars
Herbert Hoover
Tront
Wilsok
Marie
Arrest of Hague Declared Illegal by New Jersey Judge
Jersey City January 7 AP The arrest of Mayor Frank Hague Democratic leader on a legislative war rant was ruled illegal and void in an habeas corpus action. Vice Chancellor John J Fallon delivered the opinion. Hague was arrested in November for refusing to testify before a legislative investigating committee before the election. The decision centers on the legality of the seizure and the use of habeas corpus to challenge it.
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Jersey City
N. J
Frank Hague
Jeader
John J. Fallon
Hague
Hagus
Body of Tex Rickard on Way Back to New York
News notes the transport of George J. Tex Rickard body from Miami Beach to New York aboard the Havana, detailing arrival timing and lines of travel.
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Tex Rickard
New York
Jacksonville
Fla
George J.tex Rickard
Miami Beach
Havana
Mayor plans city improvements and water pipeline upgrade
Mayor Lloyd announces a broad program to the Board of Aldermen, including a major water pipeline expansion from Fishing Creek to Fredericks, to address rising consumption. Projects span two and a half years, with extensions on Jefferson Street and Carton Parkway, plus sewer, paving, and drainage work pending weather.
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Board of Aldermen
Lloyd
Culer St
LQ Cumin
Fishing Creek
Frederiek
Jefferaoh
Patrick
Baker Fark
Uxewise
College Avenue
Bents Street
Western Maryland regional school conferences set in January
The mid winter regional conferences for western shore superintendents and supervisors run through January in Montgomery and Anne Arundel counties. G Lloyd Pabner Frederick county superintendent attends along with county supervisors. Montgomery meet January 23 to 25 at Hotel Hamilton with E W Broome and a day of school visits. January 30 to February 1 Anne Arundel meeting in Annapolis follows the same plan with three visit groups and discussions. Palmer will attend both, with 26 supervisors from fifteen counties at Anne Arundel and 23 from thirteen at Montgomery.
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Maryland
Montgomery
Anne Arundel
G. Lloyd Pabner
Frederick County
Mottgomery County
Hotel Hamilton
Washington
E. W. Broome
Montgomery County
Helen
Woodkey
Anne Arundel County
Annapoli
George Fox
Western Shore
Bessie . M. Brown
Hel Lee Ott
Palmer
King George Receives Medical Bulletin On Condition
London reports King George is resting well as physicians say his condition shows improvement. Dense fog and weather conditions in the capital fail to dampen spirits as Buckingham Palace notes the king’s health has strengthened and risks from winter weather are reduced.
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London
King George's
Buckingham Prince
Fatal collision on tracks halts 10 horse line
Odense Co reports a fatal accident involving ten horses on railroad tracks near East Street. A delivery rider attempted to cross and was struck by a train, suffering severe injuries and death. Affected team and vehicle parts scattered on the rails. messenger and bystanders assisted as authorities investigated the wreck.
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Odense Co
Petatians
Iain Ant
Matmal
Hoover Coolidge conference held in Washington
President Hoover spent an hour with President elect Coolidge at the White House, likely briefing on his Latin America goodwill mission. Hoover declined comment, then moved to the Mayflower Hotel for his Washington headquarters. Aides Lenroot Edge Kean and others called, while Snell said inauguration plans would mirror four years ago with seating for about 8,000.
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Hoover
Coolidge
White House
Latin America
Irvine Lenroot
Wisconsin
Edge
New Jersey
Kean
Benator Edge
Bealdes
Mean
Mexico
Geurstary
Pape
Preakdent
Gente
Hissens
Moses
Snell
Capitol
Aimple
Postal Receipts Drop During December Across Cities
Washington reports December postal revenues fell in fifty cities for the first time in fourteen years due to leap year effects. Total month receipts were 39,972,369.92, versus 40,822,764.39 in December 1927. New York City declined 56,991.45. Minneapolis up 7.93 percent. Detroit 3.39 percent. Springfield 648. Akron 4.63. Boston 4.05. Mrs. R. Deer will depart January for Shanghai to join Dr. Dyer. They plan to return to Frederick in four years.
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Washington
Postoffice
Statirticians
New York City
Interesses
Minneapolis
Springfield
Mass
Detroit
Akron
Boeton
Orient
R. Deer
Shanghai
China
Dyer
Escopal Church
Dean Hendrickson
Westminster
Frederick
Smother Ater
John Derr
San Francisco
President Jeckson
Honolus
Cardinal Toul Dies In Milan At 65
Milan Italy Jan 7 Cardinal Toul Archbishop of Milan died today at age 65. He succeeded the present Pope as Archbishop of Milan and headed the city’s church for years.
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Milan
Italy
Cold Wave Grimly Strikes Nation With Heavy Snow
A sweeping cold wave crippled much of the country. The Southwest dug out snowdrifts as the Lake region faced sub zero readings. Atlantic gales killed at least three people and wrecked ships, including the Henrietta crew in icy waters off Long Beach. Newport News freighter Hier man Prasch ran ashore. Nebraska and the Dakotas plunged to ten below as Chicago saw an 18 degree plunge in seven hours, stalling travel and hampering communication.
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New York
Lake Hegion
Atlantic Seaboard
Henrietta
Long Beach
Enre Isferd
Chicago
Question Mark 1M Air For 7th Straight Day
Metropolitan Airport in Lee reports the seventh straight day of one million cubic feet of air flow, marking a notable aviation milestone as of Jan 1 according to AP dispatches.
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Metropolitan Airport
Lee
Habitual Criminal Case Brings Retroactive Sentence
Ingham County Circuit Court convicted habitual criminal Las It Michigan of three other felonies, sentencing him to retroactive measures. The judge claimed experience shows severe punishment deters criminals more than reform efforts. A final meeting of the Chit Abt Lottery is scheduled for Tuesday at 3. The year’s work will be summarized by President Caries Dict. Methua. A board meeting of Up.ace is set for later at 102 East, WW.
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York County
Witneses
L. U. Zech
R. L. Ws
John H. Blymeyer
Wilbert G. Hess
John Curry
Reid
Yame Netsor B. Rehmeyer
Blymeyer
Ray P. Sherwood
Rebmeyer
Joe
Ingham
Cir
Ancal
Caries Dict
Methua
Agers
Ace. Cwire Board
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