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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1924

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Auto Show Likely Again At State Armory In March

The Armory Board discussed plans for an annual Frederick auto show to be held at the Armory in March with dates to be set after a new civilian member, Charles B. Staley, is approved by Governor Ritche. The article notes strong local interest and dealer support, and mentions efforts to abolish plain clothes auto policemen amid broader state reform discussions.

State Armory Frederick Armory Board Charles B Staley Ritche George E Wilcoxon James H. Gambrill, Jr Heiprody Beween Aryland District of Columbia Chamber of Commerce

Anderson transfers entries in Anti-Saloon League case

Former Anti-Saloon League bookkeeper William Potter testified at the trial of WimFF Anderson that under Anderson’s direction entries were transferred in league books and checks written to settle the Anti-Saloon League account with Wm H Anderson charged to O B Phillips. He identified the transfers and checks noting endorsements by Anderson and a line stating settlement of the league account with Anderson charged to Philips' account.

Assoucied New York William Wi | Potter Anti-Saloon League Wimff Anderson League Ndeirsons Anderson Anti Saloon League Wm H Anderson Salam O B Phillips

Three Die As Erie Express Engine Explodes

The Pittsburgh to Cleveland morning express on the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie line exploded near Aliquippa Pennsylvania while traveling about 40 miles per hour. Engineer George Clark fireman and road foreman of engines were killed.

ERIE Associated Press Pittsburgh Pa Pittsburgh Cleveland Lake Erie Alquippa George Clark L “Nechter T Ro Weade

Mexican Rebellion Advances Toward Guadalajara and Colaya

Reports from Brownsville say Monterey garrison joined rebels. Rebels aim to capture Colaya, severing the western front from Mexico City. Fed forces reportedly occupy Guadalajara, but the claim is unconfirmed. Tam pico believes capture is nearing.

Associated Press Brownsville Texas Monterey Nuevo Leon Mexico Colaya Guadalajara Mexico City Tampico

One Presidential Term Advocated in Akron Speech

US Senator Oscar Underwood urged a single seven year term for presidents with no re election to curb personal ambition and purge politics arguing four year terms invite partisanship. He attacked bureaucracy noting 348 566 federal employees and warned of expanding government powers.

Associated Press Akron United States Oscar Wonderwood Akron Chamber of Commerce Enator Underwood Beyo Underwood Underwood Cave Fis Fed Bureaucraes District of Colunthia Civil Service Commission Congress

Five Die As Home Burns Near Pottsville

A fire at a Middleport residence killed a mother and her four daughters, aged from one to sixteen, trapping them inside. The father Andrew Harvilla suffered severe burns while attempting rescues, and Mrs Harvilla was unable to save her children.

Associated Press Pottsville Tan Ace Middleport

Colder Weather Expected Tomorrow In Frederickton

Forecasts warn of much colder conditions arriving Thursday as national and local projections align. Tuesday’s freezing day improved from recent nights, with skating on Bwegels pond reported as temperatures hovered around the mid 30s. The day’s high is anticipated near 40 degrees.

Rum Treaty With England Signed Extends U S Right of Search

The State Department announced a new treaty with Great Britain extending the American right of search beyond three miles. It allows British vessels to bring ships stores into American ports under seal.

Waslington Great Britain State Department

Caraway Seeks Cancellation of Teapot Dome Lease

Senator Caraway demands immediate action to cancel the Teapot Dome naval lease amid allegations of corruption. He accuses the lease of improper public property handling and calls for a thorough investigation and reversal.

Caraway Teapot Washington Athans Senator Caraway

G O P Seeks Compromise With Democrats on Taxes

Republican members of the House Ways and Means Committee proposed today a compromise with the Democrats on the national tax plan. Representative Gainer, ranking Democrat on the committee, was not defined as a party member to the offer and Chairman Green had not defined minority members to the compromise.

Westeterey Washington Theinuse Wiss and Means Committee Gainer Texit Green

Frederick Poultymen and others win prizes at Cumberland show

County breeders represented at the Cumberland exhibition with Brash Brothers and Pol Whohn of Freder ek winning prizes. Harry Brio of Biel Boother and Win Tolera of Middletown traveled to Nin yah to attend Woods in the by a exhibition at Wadi son Square.

Frederick Poultymen Miedetich County Cumberland Wes Wee Brash Brothers Pol Whohn Frederek Harry Brio Biel Boother Tolera Middle Town Ninyah Hilnt Woods Bya Wadison Square Coder

Hagerstown Banquet Honors Tredeiektomans at Colonial Hotel

At the annual banquet of the Hagerstown Catholic Daughter organization, attendees from the city included Mrs Charles B Stev, Miss Irene Lindsay, Cora Staley, Elizabeth Staley, Nan Wilson, Catherine Long and others. The event, held at the Colonial Hotel, recognized Tredeiektomans in attendance.

Hagerstown Charies Wissaseph Bykins Taisethaner Fpobester Smith Edward Hering Irene Lindsay Cora Staley Elizabeth Staley Nan Wilson Catherine Long

Inter state Older Boy Conference planned in Frederick

The YMCA plans the First Annual Inter state Older Boy Conference in Frederick on Feb 29 to Mar 2. Delegates from Marsland Delaware and the District of Columbia, about 150, must be 16 or older and will stay in local homes with an auto tour of sights. The theme Something More aims to broaden minds. Oscar B Grove leads YMCA Boys Department and the arranging committee.

Young Men's Chistian Association District of Marsland Delaware District of Columbia Y M.C Sessons Frederick Winchester Oscar B Grove YMCA

Montgomery County Fairgets State funding for annual fairs

Directors of the Montgomery County Agricultural Society prepare a bill for Annapolis to appropriate annual funds for all state fairs. They list committees and appointments for premiums, tickets, posters, and department superintendents covering drafts, cattle, hogs, sheep, machinery, and transportation at the 1921 and 1922 Rockville fairs.

Montgomery County Agricultural Society Legislate Annapolis Rockville Taces Withim A Waters JP Pospérall Prin See Clarencn TL Cpu John F Wuncaster Charles G Wolaad Emory Ricketts Rintme James Christopher Thomas J. Fulks Charles G Follamt Lewis Barnsley Luther Fohn Diamond Jr Ro King Wiliam J Thomas William Fo Ihomis James C Christopher R Hang John R Yuamondt Charles G Holland Wiliam Waters Henry White Thomas T Fuths Wolkim J R King Wiliam J Thomas Ricketts John BR Themond Jr James J King Thomas T Parks Pouldts Hunt Perrie Waters Charles CG Wolland Perrie Fe Waters Henry J Hunt King Electric Leating Luther A Hoctlman Parnsiey

Court House Corridor Repaint Project Opens

Work on the main floor corridor of the court house began this morning by a crew led by Mehris FF Moheriv. The walls ceiling and woodwork will be painted in brown and white.

Court House Mehris FF

Promoted to Auditor and Assistant Treasurer at Potomac Edison

Byron A Winebrewer, longtime chief clerk to the auditor, is promoted to auditor and assistant treasurer effective January 1, 194 Mr Winebrewer has over ten years of service and rose from clerk after Bay High School training. He is a notable Frederick figure and has held Masonic leadership roles including Past Master of Lynch Lodge No 162.

Byron A Winebrene Potomac Edison Company Winebrewer The Bays High School Winchroner Frederick Lynch Lodge

Changes Abandoned for Lee Memorial Chapel Project

The meeting of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and trustees of Washington University discussed proposed alterations to Lee Memorial Chapel. After long debate, leaders concluded that the chapel would remain unchanged, preserving the south’s historic structure as planned.

Washington and Lee University Lexingtonia Lee Wemorel The United Daughters of the Comfederacy Wrehingtonmard Tfenmiy Lout Smith University Ui Wdcc Woorttow Wilson Taany Het Geor Fee Temsecl Wiile Westington College Itrmun

Cottage Prayer Service Held At North Bonte Street Home

A cottage prayer service gathered at Mes Mamie’s home on North Bonte Street under Leidis Bible influence. The meeting featured singing and a large attendance with arrangements by the Traders body devotional committee. The next service is slated for Tuesday January 2 at the same venue.

Mes Mamie Sn S Cam Rt Serviano Sen Norosiy

Speculative Interest in Market at Low Ebb

Speculative interest in the stock market was at a low ebb this morning with price fluctuations generally out and on important noting. Trading centered on steels in the stock, electrical equipment and copper. Call money opened at 4 percent.

Brees New York

Man Reportedly Maimed by Jealous Wife Denied

Martinsburg dispatch denies rumors of a Brunswick railroad man named Haines being maimed by a wife near the Potomac river. The report claimed he was taken to Martinsburg hospital then died, but local hospitals and Brunswick residents dismiss the tale as unfounded and tied to unrelated law enforcement movements.

Haines Alleger Haloos Martinsburg Taal Brunswick Brunawick

Montgomery to Seek Bond Issue for Schools

Montgomery officials plan a substantial bond issue for public schools in the county. Dr. George L. Edmonds and a county education committee will draft a bill, awaiting a county educational board report on needed funds for new buildings, enlargements, repairs, and equipment. Bethesda, Woodside, Kensington, Wheaton, Gaithersburg, Poolesville, and other schools are cited as undersized, with plans for new or expanded facilities to relieve congestion and upgrade conditions.

Annapolis Montgomery County George L. Edmonds House of Delegates County Board of Educators Edwin W Broome George E. Lewis Edmonds Educational Board Bethesda Woodside Kensington Gothenda i Wheaton School Ashi Ities Law Thm Aspen Wheaton

Church Consolidation Moves Amid Faith Federation Talks

In Shepherdstown a proposal to consolidate churches gains momentum after Rev S Ys of the Reformed church cites local excess worship houses. A joint meeting of Episcopal, Reformed and Lutheran leaders with lay reps endorses federation and forms a committee to locate suitable sites for federated congregations.

Shepherdstown S Ys Inger Reformed Church Priva Pricey

Seven Die As Vermont Fire Rages Through Town

In Tandonville Vermont the blaze that swept the Stern block claimed seven more victims, bringing the death toll to seven from those who perished when the fire started and a woman who leaped from a window failed to escape.

Vermont Presa

Chimney Fire at South Market Street Home

A chimney fire broke out Monday night at the residence of EET Winchroner on South Market Street. The United and Independent Fire Companies responded and extinguished the blaze using chemicals.

Eet Winchroner South Market Street United and Independent Fire Companies

Four Lose Lives As Cruiser Tacoma Battered At Vera Cruz

Four crew members die as the cruiser Tacoma is wrecked in Vera Cruz harbor during a norther. The dead include Capt Sparrow of Greenwich Connecticut and radiomen Edward Thaxter Herrick Homer Lamasset and Solomon Livin. The remaining 48 sailors are transferred to naval tugs in the harbor.

Washington Tacoma Vera Cruz Sparrow Edward Thaxter Herrick Homer Harry Lamasset Solomon Livin Payal Vera Cruz Harbor Greenwich, Conn

Row Over League Breaks Out During Bok Inquiry

A Senate inquiry into the League of Nations sparks sharp exchanges as Senator Reed and Senator Caraway press policy committee witnesses. The hearing centers on the Bes t world peace movement and the stance of committee members.

BOK Associated Preas Washington League of Nations Senate Propaganda Committee Reed Missouri League

Mine Workers Adopt Report on Lewis Work

The United Mine Workers biannual convention in Indianapolis accepted the committee reports on John Lewis administration. The committee backed Lewis and his wage-term proposal while avoiding a raise in the current salary. some progressives opposed the vice president Maria's report before final adoption.

Indianapoliy United Mine Workers Tohn Ta Lewis Lewis Marias

Revolutionists to Abandon Technical Port Blockade

Washington dispatch reports Moentea revolutionists plan to drop the planned Tampico technical port blockades and instead warn foreign commercial ships they enter the zone at their own risk of bombardment.

Associated Press Washington Tan The de le Ituerta Moentea Tampico Posal Bie

Pinchot Not Formal Presidential Candidate

Harrisburg report states Governor Pinchot would not run as a formal presidential candidate and would not seek instructed delegates from Pennsylvania after a talk with Speaker Jay Goodnough. The discussion indicated the governor’s candidacy would be unofficial and not pursued through formal nomination.

Pinchot Harrisburg Hepois Jay Goodnough State House of Representatives Pennsylvania

Acquittal in Murder Case After New Trial

Mineola New York January 22 Fort Thomas resident William N Creasy was acquitted in a retrial of murdering Mina Edith Levoy a high school teacher killed in her home after a broken engagement. Creasy had been convicted at the first trial and spent nine months in Sing Sing before appealing.

Mineola Creasy Fort Thomas Urs Mina Edith Levoy Higeport Meapp Beane Sing Sing

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C. B. Staley Armony Brookyn England Winchester Hall Montgomery County Society William Y. Anderson Anti-Saloon League of New York City Byron A. Winebrewer Lee Memorial Chapel Martins Burg Maines West Virginia Poroma Martinshug Montgomery Cruiser Captain Sparrow U. S Hhp Hiyee
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