Plan to Increase Traffic Over Old National Highway
A Baltimore meeting of Chambers of Commerce and related groups launches a campaign by National Highway Inc to boost West to East tourist traffic over the National Highway. Attendees from Cumberland Oakland Frostburg Wagertown Frederick and others aim to promote beautification and hospitality along the route and preserve American lore and history. Col D John Markey will represent the Local Chamber of Commerce as six objectives are discussed to make the highway a more pleasant and friendly road for travelers.
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Abo
altimore
Chambers of Commerce and commercial cubs
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Merchant's and Manufacturer's Association of
Baltimore
Cumberland
Oakland
Frostburg
Wagertown
Frederick
National Highway Inc
D. John Markey
Chamber of
Commercce
Merchant's’ and Manufacturer's Association
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National Highway, Inc
Haltimore
United States
Spring hats brighten Frederick shops despite winter
Spring bonnets arrive early as shops display warm weather models with toques, silk changes, and colorful trims. Forecasters note modest prices from five to fifteen dollars and advise choose hats with care for effect.
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poulse
Frederick
Three Fire Companies Fight Small Blaze at Ward Residence
At ten o'clock this morning three fire companies battled a stubborn fire in the cellar of Berkeley Ward's Rockwell Terrace home. The blaze, likely from crossed wires or a hot furnace pipe, was confined to the cellar floor area amid heavy smoke. Chemicals from three engines aided the effort. a World War II era gas mask was used briefly but failed to help visibility. Ward could not explain the cause.
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Berkeley Ward
Rockwell Terrace
United
Independent
Ward
Police open fire after dance hall arrest clash
Officer Oscar Gaither tried to arrest a young Black man on a disorderly conduct charge at a NorbeckMontgomery County dance Tuesday evening. In the ensuing struggle several Black individuals allegedly threw stones, prompting the officer to fire several rounds from his service weapon. A bullet allegedly struck Tan Kong, who was detained. George Por and Howard Johnson were also arrested. the three men await trial on assaulting an officer.
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Oscar Gaither
Norbech
Montgomers
Gaither
Tan Kong
plaid
George Por
Howard Johnson
Rorkwlle
trian
Meeting Postponed of Dining Station Committees
The meeting of the Dining Station committees, held at the Chambers of Concrete Taam tangs, was postponed. A new date was announced, with attendance to be confirmed and a schedule to be set for a Saturday session.
Trial After Auto Crash Delays Justice For Kemp
A Wednesday afternoon crash on South Market Street left two cars damaged and a porch torn from a residence. No injuries were reported. Harry F Kemp faces a hearing for reckless driving and failing to yield the right of way, with Justice J Grahame Johnson set to hear the case. The incident involved a Ford truck driven by Warion Greet and an Autocar owned by Coca Cola. Kemp’s trial was postponed indefinitely due to the Westenhafer family’s hospitalization from another accident.
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Harry F. Kemp
J. Grahame Johnson
R. Rush Lewis
Warion Greet
Maryland School for the Deaf
Coca Cola Company
Kemp
South Market street
Caries W Smith
cas
Marion Feaga
Herbert Westen ‘baver
Feara
hi bent heid
Fredericksburg store relocations move to East Patrick St
Announcement today states that two Frederick stores will change locations. The Moller Company rents rooms at 240 and 242 North Market Street now occupied by Purina Feed, moving from 21 North Market Street. The Purina Feed store relocates to Lutz storeroom on East Patrick Street opposite the Kaufman garage to improve railroad access and shipping.
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Frederick
M . Moller Company
North Market street
Purina Feed Company
Snook building
North Markat
Erie Moller ae
Market street
Lutz
East Patrick street
Kaufman
boeing
Law and Order Sunday proclaimed by governor
The governor designated May 28 as Law and Order Sunday to reflect on the benefits of government. The proclamation calls for public prayer and contemplation of civic duty, urging participation from communities and officials across regions to support law, order, and public welfare.
New Franklin Stamps Receivers Named In Honor of Franklin
Announcement of the appointment of receivers in a bankruptcy case cites Adiew Leenistan and Nathan Werk. Stamps honoring Benjamin Franklin issued with limited supply. none received at local post office, supply expected to last. Bankrupt case involves Alman Horner Co, with assets including orchard property and real estate valued at $15,0900. December 11 filing marks initiation of bankruptcy proceedings.
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Adiew Leenistan
Benjamin Franklin
Wa hington
Franklin
Nathan
syed
donus Newanmn
Leu Weanbet
Alexander Armstrong
Wotineday
Unitaliates Court
Wathruptes top Annan, Horne
Alman, Horner & Co
Wamk
Burmitsburg Viend
George E Wilcoxon Buried Friday In Frederick
Funeral set for Friday at 230 at 1 West Third Street for George E Wilcoxon a leading Frederick lumberman and civic figure who died of neuralgia of the heart at age 80 survived by widow Isabel Kreh a son George J Wilcoxon Jr a sister Mrs S E Mer Brown and three brothers. He was born March 9 1871 and earlier led Wilcoxon and Brown.
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George
West Third street
A Carty
Wilcoxon
Frederick
Wiloxon and Brown
Wieoven
Rotary Club
Wilcoon
Isabel Kreh
George J. Wilcoxon
S. E*mer Brown
Clinton Wilcoven
Frank M. Wilcoxon
Baltimore
Witham Wilcoven
Frederick city
his
city
Andrew J
Annia Mary (Getzendanaer) Wilcoxon
Frederick Academy
St Johns College
Annapoli
Union Sty and Foundry Company
Fredeiah Hereman
Wikwacn
Fredsrikh
Waleowon
Abdesmen
Fredereich
t ie
Prametik
petterment
Geery
Weleawot
Tie Gy ber
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Estate of late Senator Penrose valued at $610,241
The estate of the late Senator Roles Penrose of Pennsylvania is valued at $610,241.82, according to an adjudication filed by Judge Gummey in the Orphans' Court. The real and personal property will be divided equally among the senator's three brothers.
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Associated Press
Philadephia
Thea eatate
Roles Penrose
Pennsylvania
Gummey
Orphans’ Court
Penrose
South American Heavy Champ to Meet Brennan
Luis Angel Firpo, South American heavyweight champion, accepts Tex Rickard’s offer for a Madison Square Garden bout with Bill Brennan on March 16. If victorious, he expects a match with Jack Dempsey within six months.
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Associated Prems
Buenos Aires
Luis Angel Firpo
South America
Tex Rickard
New York
Bill Brennan
Madison Square Garden
Firpo
Jack Dempsey
Take More Evidence in Mer Rouge Murders
The open hearing into the kidnapping and murder of Daniel Richards and Watt Daniel Richards continues as Newt Gray, a member of the masked party, is linked to the August 24 highway hold up between Gastrop and Mer Rouge. Fred Eubank testifies today.
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the Associates Press
Teestrop. La
Newt Gray
Watt Daniel T. F. Richards
Gastrop
Mer Rouge
Fred Eubank
Daniel
Richards
Lost Crew of Eleven Feared In Storm
A storm at sea reportedly jeopardized eleven crew members. Debris and damaged wreckage were found near Wey Quarter Lightship, with authorities stating a derelict was sighted in the vicinity. A formal investigation began after a ship named the Cerenet was located near New York on December.
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Norfolk
New York
Carry On Debt Parley After Commission Returns
The report notes a renewed effort to renegotiate national debt amid a broader European dispute. Officials in London pursue terms with emerging allies as economic strains and fiscal strategies shape policy toward wartime and postwar settlements.
Court Martial Across Ruhr Strife Threatens European Peace
French cabinet cites danger from German passive resistance as Berlin regime risks nationalist upsurge. Six Ruhr magnates face court martial for disobeying authorities under siege conditions. authorities have not detained them. Rhineland customs seizures ordered. Italy presses Britain and France on reparations amid regional tensions. Foreign exchange markets collapse with German marks trading around 105,500 to 110,000 per pound.
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ROP de
Essen
dan
ohey
teretory
Cabienz
Jim
International Rhineland Commission
Rhineland
Italy
Washington
luly
Rutr
London
American delegations seek to find way out
At Lausanne on January 38 the American delegation moves to ease the Near East conference deadlock over foreign judicial privileges in Turkey. Ambassador Richard Washington Child conferred with Ismet Pasha and urged a paired counter proposal on the delicate issue.
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Associated Press
Lausanne
Turkey
Richard Wasuvurn Child
Maly
Ismet Pasha
earnest'y
Ieader
Market Prices On Upward Trend Again
The Associated Press reports New York stock market advancing through the morning session with notable gains in several issues. Traders on the long side kept momentum amid limited liquidation of Anaconda Copper and declines in foreign exchange and European bonds. Street financing showed narrow ranges with money opening near four percent.
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Associated reas
New York
Anaconda copper
Belgan
Harding Recovers From Grippe Attack
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Morata Pres
Workington rangery
esseral dass
feiss
TATA
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Charles T Johnson
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Purina Feed Co
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