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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1928
Page
1
A anonymous letter received by a brother last summer alleged the death of Mrs. Thomas, a nurse missing since last May after leaving for Sykeaville. Authorities in Frederick, Carroll, and Baltimore investigated. details were sparse and credence weak, with a $100 reward offered for information.
Normat W. Tressler, 23, of near Sabillasville, confesses to forgeries totaling 1650 dollars across banks. He surrendered in GreEncastle after attempting a 900 dollar note deal tied to endorser Alvie Tressler. A .32 caliber revolver and forged notes tie him to multiple cases including Middletown and Gettysburg incidents. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Martin C. er of Harbaughs Valley and is unmarried.
Western Tailroads asked the U S District Court in Chicago to invalidate a recent wage increase granted to locomotive firemen and other workers. The board had withdrawn two members and failed to reach agreement. Four members later met and endorsed the disputed raise despite the deadlock.
An AP report details Fepri manded by his parents for returning home late and for drinking. Leonard, 21, shot and killed Bennet as his mother watched. The father restrained him at the door, then called the mother who pleaded. a struggle ensued before the youth fired. Further text is garbled but implies family distress and a fatal outcome.
AP reports Bekimeore, Hart's mind is described as unbalanced while awaiting execution. Hart, jailed for murder, allegedly shows renewed agitation and plans to escape, with prison officials noting hours of brooding in his cell. Guards fear the impending death sentence of Country Carey linked to a guard shooting attempt.
Detroit January date details a Ford flivver plane piloted by Harry Brooks taking off from Ford Airport at 7 15 am EST for a planned nonstop flight to Miami. The craft features a 20 foot wing spread, 45 gallon fuel capacity, and an estimated 1400 mile range on half fuel, powered by a small tracefinder stir mechanism.
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh, after completing an undersea strip in a submarine, joined aviator friends in an alligator hunt near the old French canal in Cristobal Canal Zone. He planned to reach Perlag islands to board a canal tug for deep sea fishing and expected to return to France about Thursday.
London reports heavy rains again flood wide districts as Thames rises. Towns near Mattingham see low land submerged and banks breached while the river stands eight feet above normal in several places.
Court business records show deeds from Nannie S Farfeld to Rus Warfield for 10 dollars and various county transfers totaling 31 400 dollars. Marriage licenses list Harold C Sweeney and others with ages and residences. several divorce filings noted with attorneys and parties.
Mercedes Gleitz of London nearly drowned during a late attempt to swim the 27 mile Strait of Gibraltar. She entered at 12:08 AM, swam five hours, and was swept into a whirlpool before reaching land. She then abandoned further attempts, describing the experience as terrible.
A ranch fire near WeFaddes Wye reportedly killed a family of five and left a survivor. A man and his wife perished early, while others struggled to escape. Firemen battled the blaze, with initial reports indicating multiple casualties and a possible baby among the deceased.
Northampton Mass June 26 The missing Frances St John Smith 19 a Smith College freshman remains at large with scant leads. State police seek a former Cornell athlete who ran an inn near Smith College and once studied at Amherst College. He spent time in two state insane asylums. The man’s link to the case is undisclosed as searches on the college grounds yield no progress.
Baltimore January 24 AP forcing his four year old nephew to drink corn whisky and wine cost John Smith a $26.45 fine in Police Court today. The child’s mother dashed out of their home and cried for help, police aided the child who was taken in a commandeered car to a hospital where he received treatment for alcohol poisoning and recovered enough to be sent home.
The bi monthly meeting at 7 30 pm in the YMCA building presided by George R Denile reported 5154 books in circulation since January 1 with an average daily circulation of 97, 42 borrowers catalogued and 15 new books added. A gift of books and pictures from the Hispani Society of America was announced.
Joseph D1 Baker receives unanimous board approval to become an honorary Kiwanis member. He delivers an address at the weekly meeting praising watershed development and Monocacy Battlefield while noting support for local projects and community initiatives.
Joseph D Baker was inducted as an honorary Kiwanis member at the Francia Scott Key hotel at noon. L L Wilson announced the honor, with Dr Charles H Conley introducing the speaker. Baker praised Frederick’s progress and urged support for watershed land purchase, Monocacy battlefield marking, and a new Pennsylvania railroad station.
President Coolidge argues against inflaming public opinion with wartime warnings. He states the nation should avoid unnecessary military scare while Congress debates appropriations for the army and navy. The leader urges responsible speech and national welfare over partisan rhetoric.
Phase are under way for the third annual Girls Winter Carnival to be held in the State area February 4 under the Frederick County Board of Education and the Playgrounds League. Aline Marie Parker reports activities at multiple schools from Frederick to Mt. Carmel and New Market, with arrangements made for all day events at the State Armory and many parents planning to accompany their children. Parker visits Frederick and surrounding schools and returns to Baltimore, with another Frederick appearance planned.
In Hagerstown on January 24 AP reports a girl resembling Frances St John Smith stopped to buy a newspaper and ask directions in a Toots ing house. A green m esti costume with a man and two youths was seen. the driver’s license was not recorded. Also noted: Rev Guy E Kager resigns after 11 years as rector of St Bartholomew’s Parish incl St John’s Episcopal Olney and plans to become rector at Media.
An observed sequence shows Cosgrave moving through a crowded Washington day, meeting officials and watching attendances at various events. The report notes interactions with officials and a public call by an official, highlighting the political activity and the tense atmosphere surrounding labor and governance.
Talcott Williams a noted newspaperman and former head of Colantine University's Mulitzer School of Journalism died after a period of ill health following a fall. He led the journalism school from 1932 for seven years turning it into a leading national institution before becoming director emeritus in 1919.
Washington Jan 4 AP Everhart Poobie Cor tanker and son in law of Albert Fall expected to be key witness in new Senate oil inquiry. Absence of Senator Walsh delayed opening of hearings until this afternoon. Early questions focus on Liberty bonds received after Teapot Dome oil reserve loan to Harry F Stocklair.
colonies and headlines blend as report notes Costes and LeBriz land at France Field Panama at 11 53 am coming from Barranquilla Colombia. Damaged text mentions probate of Lauretta Shafer will dated 1933 distributing her estate among seven children and a chaotic note about Boy Scouts officers and new members.
A fractured account shows the Frobrea Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution named delegates and alternates to the Continental Congress in Washington the week of April 19 and to the State Convention in Baltimore March 25 30 and 31. New members Margaret Hoderich Edith Miller Helen Bates Martha Kemp Stemmer announced. A committee chaired by Mrs E D Sheiner named to represent the chapter at the Continental Congress with alternates listed. Delegates to the State Convention include Miss Ante Brown Mrs Grayson E Bowers and others with alternates named. The meeting opened with recitation of the American Creed.
Washington AP reports Don K. King of the Washington Herald repeated his charges that juror Edward J. Kidwell Jr sought monetary gain from jury service. The contempt trial featured a grilling cross examination as George P. Hoover sought to prove prior knowledge of Kidwell before the interview in a near beer saloon.
Detroit reports twenty one federal prisoners escaped from Elmwood branch of Wayne county jail by tunneling a six inch brick vault between 5 and 6:30 am. They faced charges of federal narcotics offenses and may have had outside help. The escape occurred after rounds were completed and guards reported all was well.
The county meeting outlined plans for Christian Endeavor programs with goals for senior and intermediate societies, mission work, and evangelistic study. County union Braddock Heights scheduled gatherings, with speakers including Pastor He Wehler, as August 12 notes, and March-April events planned.
Lincoln Nebraska January and the University were negotiating for a Nebraska football game. It was learned that a sectional game could be arranged with the University of Nebraska to handle seating at Memorial Stadium, which has a capacity of about.
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