Annual Meeting of Frederick County Children's Aid Society
The Frederick County Children's Aid Society elected a new board of directors for the year at its annual meeting. Key officers include Charles McC. Mathias as president and W. W. Doub as treasurer. Miss Louise D. B. Nelson reported a six month stretch with 1182 cases helped, noting countywide charitable work beyond dependant children.
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Frederick County Praduca
Marsland Children’s Aid Society
Z. W. , Carty
Bruty L. Coblentz
A. Kelt Ter Delauier
Willimie W. Doub
J. Duttow
M. Riley
Ltcijson
J. W. Weiser
Woodsboro
Helenieinuifer
Walkersville
Rank L. Stouer
Chas. B. Trail
Charles Waters
Fbortmoont
William’. Waehtell
Styers
Missville
Iev
G. Stus Walliams
Mary Williamson
Charles McU
Mathias
W. Duuy
Charles McC. Mathias
Douglass Hall
Benjamin F. Siteich
H. K. de Jauter
W. W. Doub
Louise DB. Nelson
Miss Nelson
Noviety
W. W. Tdonh
Finane
Heamall
Markey Calls Meeting for State Bonus Bill in Maryland
Fredrick native John Markey, head of Maryland American Legion's legislative committee, called a meeting for next Tuesday in Annapolis to discuss a veterans relief measure and a state soldiers’ bonus. Maryland adjutant W S Lloyd says the plan requires little outlay and aims to fix constitutional flaws from the previous session. The proposal would grant ten dollars monthly per month of service in the armed forces and twelve dollars monthly for overseas service.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
John Markey
Fredrick
theAmerican Legion
Maryland
Ammapolis
West Virginia
W. S Lloyd
Department of Maryland
Court of Appeals
General Assembly
Thatty Killed in Jap Earthquake Yesterday
A report from near Yokohama indicates a quake yesterday caused fatalities and injuries in a southeast Japanese district near Wakiyama mountain. Initial tallies suggest about 80 deaths with widespread damage and warnings issued by local authorities.
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The
Associated Press
Tokio
Yokohama
Wakiyama
Frederick County Delegates Named to Fifteen House Committees
Frederick county delegation in the House of Delegates is represented on fifteen of the 36 committees. Speaker Curtis announced the appointments Tuesday night. Alton Y. Bennett chaired the Expiring Laws committee, the only Frederick county member to head a panel. Other appointees include Arthur F. Hightman, UL Grant Hooper, Lewis F. Kefauver, Albert L. Hauver, with several committees listed for the remainder of the delegation.
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Frederick County
House of Delegates
Curtis
Fredeick
Alton ¥. Bennett
Lewis F. Kefauver
Alton Y. Bennett
Albert L. Hauver
Cheneake Bay
Democrats Plan for 1924 National Campaign
The Democratic National Committee settled on New York as the venue for the party convention on June 2. Delegates numbered 1098 with no change to the two thirds nomination rule. Women delegates from each state will be at large with four from each state and half a gate space. The committee was hosted by former President Wilson at the White House and later visited Mrs. Wilson. Senator Glass presented the plan for national women delegates.
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Associated Press
Washington
Democratc Pirate Today
Iis National Committee
New York
Coneticith
Bnd
Comunnes
Tts
Wilson
Weson
Senator Glass
Virgen Oti Eae
Maryland highway mileage and improvements noted
Maryland reports a total of 14 772 miles of road with 3 065 miles surfaced and 1 mile added to the improved highway list in federal quad work seminars.
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Maryland
State
Unclear Scribbles Reported Near Baltimore Apartment
Fragmentary note reports John J. Mahon and friends in Baltimore with no alarm over his condition. The text mocks a classroom scene about gravity with garbled quotes from a London source.
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John J. Mahon
John J
Sonnr) Mahon
Wotel Rennert
Baltimore
Boy Taken From Bartholows School May Not Return
Albert Neff, 12, who was carried away from Bartholows by his father A C Neff and sister, is reportedly in Wheeling West Virginia. The Harshman family, who cared for him for five years, say no action to recover him has been decided. Neff’s absence weighs heavily on Mrs Harshman who recalls him as bright and beloved. The Harshmans await further word from Superintendent Elmer before pursuing any legal steps.
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Albert Neff
Bartholows
A. C. Neff
Hagerstown
John Manahan
Wheeling
W. Va
Charles D. Hershman
New Market
Harshman
Walter Elmer
Washington County
Harshmans
Elmer
Albert
Miss Layman
Eyster W. Edmonds Dies After Illness at 73
Eyster W. Edmonds died this morning at 8 45 at his home 411 South Market St after a lingering illness of diabetes aged 73. He was a traveling salesman for Geo K. Birely and Sons for about three years until ill health ended his work. He is survived by his widow Miss Oda M. Rice and several children including Miss Anna Edmonds Mrs Chas Spielman Mrs Robert Hocker Mary E Edmonds Mrs Gay Blackston and Mrs Clayton Troxell plus brothers and sisters. Funeral Saturday at two from his residence and burial at Mt Olivet cemetery under C C Carty Funeral Director.
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Eyster W. Edmonds
South Market St
Flanbetes
Geo K. Birely and Sons
Oda M. Rice
Jefferson
Anna Edmonds
York
Chas Spielman
Hagerstown
Robert Hocker
Dayton
Ohio
Edmonds
Gay Blackston
Clayton Troxell
Robert E
Chas T
Front Royal
Joseph Jennings
Brownsville
Frank Harrison
Katie Potter
Bredvaville
Ella Musser
Varket Street
Mt Olivet
C. C. Carty Funeral Dirercor
Ballenger Delinquent Tax List Sparks Attention
Publication of the delinquent taxpayers in The News on Tuesday shows one alleged delinquent in Ballenger district. A resident notes no death last summer and that personal property was sold at a price sale. Since the list’s first appearance many have paid, but arrears remain substantial.
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Ballenger
Tacoma Cruiser Aground Off Vera Cruz Reef
The United States cruiser Tacoma ran aground on the Bantuillas reef sixteen miles from Vera Cruz and sent distress calls. Wireless messages from the Tacoma at 6:25 a m appealed to the American consul for two strong tugs, warning it could be too late to save the warship if help did not arrive soon.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Tex
Tacoma
Bantuillas Reef
Vera Cruz
Hydrographic Office
Naval Station
Six Bandits Rob Bank. Victim Shot in Hammond Region
Six bandits robbed the Tansing State Bank of Tansing near Hammond Indiana. A bystander John Eckman a lineman from Hammond attempted to intervene and was shot possibly fatally. The robbers fled with seven thousand five hundred dollars.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Tansing State Bank
Tansing
Hammond
Ind
John Eckman
Fall Charged With Misleading Senate Panel in Teapot Dome
Former Secretary Albert B. Fall faces charges from Senator Walsh that he misled the Senate Public Lands Committee during the Teapot Dome inquiry. The case centers on the source of funds used to support and restock his New Mexico ranch.
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Associated Preas
Washington
Albert B. Fall
Walsh
Montana
Senate Public Lands Committee
Pinchot Proposes Coal Industry Control Plan in Washington
Governor Pinchot of Pennsylvania presents to Senator Tepper a proposal to create a new division within the Interstate Commerce Commission to regulate the anthracite coal industry. The plan seeks a federal mechanism for managing coal markets and prices amid legislative review. A separate item notes a public sale of Frew County National Bank stock at $21 a share.
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Pinchot
Washington
Associated Press
V Pinchot
Pendyania
Sinee Pepper
Republican
Pennsylvania
Myeliners
Tepper
Interstate Commerce Commsion
Frevenck County National Bank
Ecourt House
Tabn S Renan
Edward Garagny
Gay I. Fout Wag
Snowstorm Brings Death and Injuries Amid Record Snow
A six inch Chicago snow caused the death of George Castle who was struck by an elevated train as visibility collapsed. An engineer and three trainmen were hurt in separate accidents while a blizzard spreads from Central Iowa toward Michigan Central lines. Rain and sleet moved in as temperatures plunged, with forecasters predicting more snow and colder weather tomorrow.
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Chicago
Iowa
Weather Bureau
George Castle
Michigan Central
Windle i
Indiana
Great Central Valley
Apple Shipment Record Shattered by Fast Freight Run
A Winchester to New York apple shipment was disrupted when a Baltimore and Ohio freight train departed Winchester with a grain load of apples bound for export. The Winchester crew started the trip with two engines, then Brunswick detours and a mighty locomotive joined the train. An effort aimed to complete the Winchester to New York run in 16 hours was reported.
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Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio
New York
Samtarrela
Trail
Win Chester
Brunawick
Brunswick
Compans
Sericea
Tt Eft
Laura
Federals Win Battle on Vera Cruz Front
Mexico City dispatch reports the first federal offensive against Huerta forces on the Vera Cruz front. General Francisco Urdalejo said federal troops defeated rebels at Tencara, 20 miles southeast of Puebla, with 20 rebels killed and two wounded. Federals suffered one lieutenant and three sergeants killed and five Triyates wounded. Rebels fled the area.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Tort Worth Star-Telegram
Huerta
Vera Cruz
Francisco Urdalejo
Repete
Tencara
Puebla
War Department
Urdalejo
Fuqua Leads in Record Governorship Race
New Orleans dispatch reports Lt. Gov. Fuqua ahead in the race for governor with about half the precincts counted. Figures show Fuqua leading Hewitt Bonanachud and Wry T. Teng among early returns as the contest unfolds. The piece notes major river origins in Colorado as context.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
L. Fuqua
Fuqua
Hewitt Bonanachud
Wry T. Teng
Dr Hemes Arrives in New York on Mysterious Mission
Former German finance minister Dr Hemes lands in New York from Clar on New Year Day. He travels under secrecy for his government as questions swirl about his purpose and possible talks.
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Hemes
New York
Clarmany
Electric Railways Had a Good Year in 1928
New York January 16 AP substantial progress was reported by the American Electric Railway Association led by Britton Budd. U.S. electric railways broke passenger records with about 36 billion riders and freight and express business rose on interurban lines. Costs rose, wages up, and fares eased slightly.
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New York
United States
Britton T. Budd
American Electric Railay Association
Mudd
Budd Galid
Teadie
Budd
Pakly Sa
Tne
Aer
Cleveland
Rapdie
TMS
Almanag Supply Vanishing in Local Almanac Issue
The scarce supply of Sows Post year books printed for subscribers is rapidly depleting with hundreds of copies distributed daily. Subscribers should request copies promptly or mail two cents to cover postage for mailed almanacs. The 1824 book has attracted favorable commerce and is seen as a home information resource.
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Alan Kut Decta
Senate probes admissions on Maryland prison escapes
Senator Trobb introduced an order to require the Board of Welfare to report the number of escapes and recaptured prisoners from the Maryland penitentiary under current and former wardens, plus investigation results. Police declined to comment on a reported lead about the Hart and Tilson escape, with officials pursuing tips and keeping reserves ready.
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Associated Press
Annapolis
Janu
Trobb
Allegany County
Senate
Board of Wire
Fara
Ciue
Baltimore
Jock Hart
William F. Tilson
Maryland
Hmary L. Coblentz
Welfare
Burns
Hart
Til Aon
Butler to Launch New Offensive on Friday
Philadelphia on January 16 A Public Safety campaign led by Smedley D Butler plans a military style campaign to clean up vice crime and lawlessness in the city The second offensive will mobilize the 42 district lieutenants and six inspectors for final instructions.
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Associated Preas
Philadelphia
Smedley D. Butler
Public Safety
12000 Mine Workers Go Out on Strike
The Associated Press reports 12,000 workers in District No 26 of the United Mine Workers walked out. Nine thousand left over failed Ware negotiations at midnight, after a 29 percent cut in the British Empire Steel Corporation scale, with 3,000 joining in sympathy.
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Associated Press
Sydney
N. S
United Mine Workers of America
British Empire Steel Corporation
Chemicals, Equipment and Textiles Move Up
The market for chemicals, equipment, and textiles advanced in morning trading but overall volume remained light. Gains were driven by expectations of favorable earnings reports and higher dividends as investors favored speculative pools. Laymen’s League of All Saints church plans its annual meeting and supper, with Prof. William Kingman to speak and music by Dave Hagan’s orchestra.
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Preas
New York
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Winlter Ailman
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Bessie Parker Bruegeman
U. S
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President Flardins
London
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Charles Harshman
Bartholows Scheel
Wheeling, W. Va
Geo. K. Birely and Sons
Warren J. Lincoln
Aurora
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Abraham Lincolp
Tuga
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Hex Pr
Theophilus J. Gacir
William R Glenn
United Brethren Church
Federation of Churches
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Chars Consiat
Edgard WcCardell
Milward D. Shriner, Jr
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