Traffic Manaced by Sleet Coated Highways
Slippery state highways due to sleet last night and today caused several cars to skid or overturn between Washington and Frederick. A Ford sedan with New York plates carried three elderly men into town. a vehicle near Braddock Heights was stabilized with stones by three locals. Drivers reported improved conditions on the Baltimore Frederick route. Emmitsburg pike remained dangerous.
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Frederick
Wes Tel
Washington
Lewistown
Braddock Heights
Jug Bridge
Baltimore
Fikige Transportation Company
Episcopal Church Plans Mail Campaign to Reach Nonattenders
The Protestant Episcopal Church announces a mail campaign modeled after mail order firms to reach people who do not attend church. The plan, outlined before the New York New Jersey and Puerto Rico synod at Garden Row, aims to boost religious outreach in nonreligious regions.
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New York
Protestant Episcopal Church
New Jersey
Ports Rico
Garien
Questiourmires
Coolidge Signs Kellogg Pact in Ceremonial Ratification
President Coolidge presided over a ceremonial ratification of the Kellogg anti war treaty with cabinet and Senate officials present. He signed the instrument witnessed by a large delegation including Secretary Kellogg who received the pen from Barre France.
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Washington
United States
Senate
Cooltige
Kellogg
Barre
France
Paris
Babe Ruth Attends Funeral for Estranged Wife
In Boston on January 17 AP reports Babe Ruth sat in silence at the funeral of Helen Woolord Ruth who died in a Watertown fire. Tears filled his eyes as he moved through the floral parlor while officers controlled the crowd amid the sobbing attendees.
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Babe Ruth
Boston
Helen Woolord Ruth
Watertown
Ruth
Amail
Woodfind
Excl
Colin
Reuy
Fapess Besetell
City plans water, sewer, land, and zoning upgrades
Mayor outlines a broad program including a larger water pipeline from storage to Frederick for homes industry and fire protection, purchase of 2 500 acres of watershed property, sewer construction to curb floods on several streets, street widenings and extensions, removal of three houses, zoning adoption, white way lights, and an airport with bond funding instead of direct taxes.
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Frederick
North Market Street
Park and Dill Avenues
West South Street
South Market
Hamilton Avenue
Carroll Parkway
College Avenue
Jefferson Street
West Patrick Street
South Bentz Street
Patrick
Suimis Streets
Bentz Street
Fleming Avenue
West College Terrace
Patrick Street
West Fourth
Bentz Streets
Court Street
Third
White Way
M. J. Grove Lime Company
Town Creek
Tavare
Prederick
Carroll Creek
Franklin Streets
Omer
Frederick City
Santiago Adopts Modern Ways Yet Keeps Chilean Character
Washington dispatch notes Santiago’s rapid modernization through American investment especially in copper, while Chileans remain distinct. The capital features American-style streets, advertising, radios, cinema, and educated publics, with English taught in schools and a growing aviation program training officers and expanding the air force across three sites.
Favorable Bulletin From King’s Physicians Reports Improvement
Tondon AP says one of the most favorable bulletins by the king’s doctors since his illness appeared at Buckingham Palace. It notes the king’s progress in a specific show of improvement and signals palace circles are gratified. The report marks the first time doctors described his condition this way during the long illness. The sale of the Ross property at No. 8 West Second Street to Edward D. Grove for 513,050 is noted. The property fronts West Second Street and extends to West Third, featuring a brick dwelling with 13 rooms and modern improvements. Edward D. Grove is the purchaser. the sale occurred at the courthouse in the morning.
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Tondon
Buckingham
Ross
West Second Street
West Third Street
Edward D. Grove
Charies W. Rosser
Fourth Street
Park Avenue
Fourth @reet
Third Street
Forth Street
Fifth
Part Avenue
Durant Electors picks Bayres as president
Wayers Street market report notes FP J. Bayres, former president of Dodge Brothers, named president of Durant Electors Inc. The move follows W. C. Durant relinquishing leadership, and Haynes succeeds Durant in the board? chair role.
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Wayers Streetma
Bey York
FP J. Bayres
Dodge Broth 1Rs
Durant Eéectors, Inc
Wee
Haynes
W. C. Durant
Waneat
Three Die in Brussels from Belgian Blizzard
Three persons die from exhaustion amid a Belgian blizzard that blankets parts of the country with two feet of snow. Rail traffic collapses, boat service to England falters, and breaches in dykes at Termonde and Moerseke flood surrounding lowlands. a street accident adds to the casualties. Clarence L. Clemson retires from the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co and C E Bayer succeeds as Annopolis district manager.
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Bunsels
Peresons
Belgium
England
Termonde
Moerseke
Jow
C. L. Clemmpen
Clarence L. Clemson
Aunspots
Chesapeake and Potomanc Telephone Company
Unionville
Clemson
Annspolis
C. E. Bayer
Baltimore
Prices Market Gains Signal Rally Across Key Industries
Speculators resumed control of the price market in New York on January 17, with notable advances in steel, rail, copper, and motor shares. Many issues rose from two to eighteen points as fresh records were set across several sectors.
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Cpew York
Specul
Tors
Tragic Baltimore and Ohio Crew Killed by Freight Locomotive
Three members of a Baltimore and Ohio section crew were killed instantly and four others injured seriously here today when struck by a freight locomotive just after starting the day’s work. The accident occurred as the men were maring the day's tasks near a rail yard.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Frederick Lodge Visit Highlights Frederick Lodge No. 634 Meeting
District Deputy Grantt Exated Ruxr from BLXS and visitors from nearby lodges attended Frederick Lodge No. 634 in a Wednesday meeting. A pre dinner at Francis Goat Key hotel preceded a large adjourned session, banquet, and discussions on Elk Home improvements and future modernization plans.
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Grantt
Lawrence AL Kasoe
Totes
Paald Tas
Frederick Lodge
P. O. Ek
Willem H. Hover
Magersiican
Maniacd
Dewsare and
District of Columbia Ass Aociacce
Leon RB. Yourtte
Hagerstown
Hesse
Elkx
Acquit Smith of Murder in Indicted Beauty Parlor Case
Jarvey L. Smith a private detective carnival barker and evangelist was acquitted in the Superior Court at Eikbhart Ind of the murder of Genevieve Stults beauty parlor owner of Mileawake Ind The verdict was announced amid sobs from Smith and his father Thomas P Smith of Hagerstown Md Police had linked two companions to the victim after her disappearance but no charges were brought and officials initially thought she had eloped.
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Eikbhart
Ind
Jarvey L. Smith
Carnival Barker
Genevieve Stults
Mileawake
Smith
Thomas P. Smith
Hagerstown
Elset
Hoover to be guest of J. C. Penney for month
President elect Hoover will depart Monday for Miami Beach where he will stay a bit over a month as guest of J. C. Penney on Belle Isle. He plans to attend a large state demonstration in the state that gave him a solid Democratic vote last November. He will be accompanied by staff and about twenty photographers with headquarters at Miami Beach or nearby.
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Washington
Hoover
Miami Beach
Fis
J. C. Penney
Belle Isle
Miami
South
Florida
Foch Reported Slight Improvement by Doctors
Paris January 17 AP doctors reported Marshal Ferdinand Fo ch somewhat better after a bedside consultation. Bulletin noted slight improvement over the last three days, good sleep, and high spirits. They said his strength remains ample to continue the counter offensive against the heart attack that forced his retreat last week.
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Paris
Ferdinand Poch
Woman seriously hurt in Ridgeville car crash near Brunswick
Mrs Mary Elsner 53 of Baltimore and her husband Charles Eisner were riding in a car that overturned about three miles west of Ridgeville early this morning. Mrs Elsner suffered brain concussion and facial lacerations with other injuries. Mr Eisner was reported seriously injured but condition unclear for 24 hours. They were brought to Frederick City Hospital by Dr J G F Smith.
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Mary Elsner
Baltimore
Ix &H
Frederick City Hospital
Ridgeville
Charles Eisner
Els‘ners
Pull Mail Avenue
Wilhem Poor
Water And Sewer Needs Estimated At 144210
City Engineer Maxwell presented an estimate of 144210 for storm water relief works. Projects include Ninth street sewer upgrades, Park Avenue and Broadway adjustments, watershed purchase, new pipelines, and Bentz street construction to improve flood drainage around Frederick.
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Bentz Street
Patrick Street
South Street
E. 8. Maxwell
Ninth Street
Broadway
Park Avenue
Sanners
Patrick
City
Saners
Court Stenographer and Miss Dutrow Married
The marriage of Misa Ruthan Dutrow daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Dutrow of Crtade Giles to Mr Holtz of Frederick was performed by Rev John M DeChant at a Reformed church in Lewistown. The bride wore a blue grey beorgette gown and travelled in a tan suit. The couple planned a New York cruise aboard the Laurentic and expect to return by March, then reside at 1 West Seventh Street Frederick.
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Miso Ruthan Dutrow
Frank Snd Deytrom
Crtade
Cart Holtz
Granville C. Heitz
Comzlengine
Strat Ote Olciece
Re. John M. DeChant
Zreg
Paresage
Lewitown
Stns
Arthur Lambert
Charlesile
Oxpy
Mrs. Holtz
New York
Laurentic
Mediterranean
Holy Land
Frederick
No. 1
West Seventh Street
Holts
Frederick High School
Mr. Holtz
Oscar ‘M. Staley
Frederick County Prisoner Remains Highlight in 1928 Welfare Report
A Maryland Welfare Board survey for 1928 shows Frederick County sent seven prisoners to the Maryland Penitentiary and 68 to the House of Correction, with 49 Circuit Court and 39 magistrate sentences. Most offenders were jailed for assault, larceny, or robbery, and ages clustered 25 to 34, with inmates from many states and foreign countries.
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Frederick County
Maryland
House of J Correction
Circuit Cour
Airth
House of Correction
Portela
Union
Welfare Board
Dr Joseph Goldberger Dies After Pellagra Research
Washington reports the death of Dr Joseph Goldberger United States Public Health Service scientist at 54 after months of illness from pellagra studies. His work focused on diet related to the disease and the fatal illness remained an enigma to colleagues.
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Washington
Joseph Goldberger
United States Public Health Service
Natal
Frederick County Federation to host annual rural clubs meeting
The Frederick County Federation of Rural Women's Clubs plans a two session meeting on Thursday March 71 at Winchester Hall with an out of town speaker. The federation now includes 673 members and the 24th club in the county joins the group.
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Frederick County
Mary Meeks
Atkestm
National League of Alerican Pen
Mlo
Theton
Wanen
Wiliam Gayle
Middletown
Department of American Citizenship and Legislation SR
Willam Naille
Evumiteburg
Dre
C. J. Price
Hyaitetown
John Sipple
Dutrow
Helena Stauffer
Mowbray
G. McKinney
J. F. Peer
J. Home Remeburg
Myrtie Carter
Vernon Cobients
Buckey
Nicodecius
Peat Keisurer
Students Explore Modern Packing Plant Demonstration
Hised students from the Department of Home Economics toured a packing plant and viewed meat preparation in the lighting room. They estimated beef weights with prompts from D T Detrow manager and two students, Ames Brunhouse and Miri Lockwood, guessed 30 pounds for the weight.
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Department of Home Economtics
D. T. Detrow
Mies Ames Brunhouse
Miri
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Ezeoqdney Dutcher
NEA
Chile
la Naciona Ad Mercurio
Blerchrio
Te Santiago
Iquiqui
Santiagos
Chilean Aero Club
King’s Physicians
Tanes and News Publishing Company
First National Bank
Gettysburg
Brussells
Blxs
Acquit Smith
Foch
Ridgrville
Opossum Town Pike
Everhart’s Ditch
Prnonsylvania Railroad
Benta Street Bridge
Arger
Booth and
Market
Ninth
Everlart
Ninth and
Alley
Saline
Market Street
Gainta
Mrs. Cart E. Holtz
MD. Penitentiary
DR. Goldberger
U. S
HAM
Bents St. Patrick
Women's Clubs
Sions
Lewistown Club
Ed Bewe Economic
Sredigets, Dae
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