Commissioners Begin Naming of Road Supervisors
County commissioners start issuing lists for road supervisor posts for the year. Dudderar announced appointments in Liberty Mohanville Woodville Linganore and Lewistown districts, naming Clinton Biddinger Howard Boyer James C. Beard Milford Bostian and others in Libertytown and listing many names across Johnsville Woodville Singapore and Lewistown. Only two supervisors were named in Singapore district due to their ownership of traction engines and ability to cover county roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Mohnaville
Woodville
Linganore
Lewistown
Warren E. Dudderar
Libertytown
Clinton Biddinger
Howard Boyer
James C. Beard
Milford Bostian
James M. Fritz
Basil
Lison
Roy Gardner
Johnsville
James S. Albaugh
Benjamin Barton
Roy Bond
George Devilbiss
Edward Garber
Frank Grimes
Harvey Grossnickle
Howard Houck
J. W. Leakins
N. E. Norris
Charlies H. Smith
George H. @ager
George M
Wachter
John EH. Burke
Granville
Dayhoof
Ernest Horne
J. E. Houck
Thomas
Ecker
Robert Lowman
Lewis Misel
Richard J. Norris
Var Suman
H. E.av Wilson
Prentiss Vannt
Singapore
William Nusbaum
A. Péddicord
Reeliec
Harry Albaugh
Harry Baer
John Biehl
Samuel Eyler
U. Firer
Everett Green
Charles B. Henry
Harry Houck
Harry Klipp
William Kauffman
Norman Lambert
Me. Miller
Thomas Palmer, Jr
Harvey E. Ramsburg
Wieffer Rice
Milton D
John D. Storr
Gary Utterback
Eli Wolfe
Singanore
Charges Germany Caused Black Tom Explosion
The Lehigh Valley Railroad Company filed with the Mixed Claims Commission asserting that German agents under Berlin's orders caused the 1916 Black Tom explosion in New Jersey. The brief claims new evidence supports the charges and notes millions in claims and damages already paid.
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Associated Press
Washington
New Jersey
Berlin
Mixed Claims Commission
Lehigh Valley R. R. Company
Durance
Commission
Lehigh Lley
Purely Personal Visit Notes From Missouri and Maryland
Mr and Mrs John Carroll White of Iaosas City Missouri visit Ye home of Whites brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs James Fitzsove Mrs Wan Genis Callaghan and their daughter Jean visited their parents Mr and Mrs Clark Brookey East Second Street returned to their home Parks Manor Baltimore
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carroll White
Iaosas City
Missouri
M White
James Fitsove
Wan
Genis Callaghan
Litwe
Jean
Clark Brookey
East Second
Reet
Iheig
Parks Oanor
Baltimore
Illness and legal action noted in Potomac area report
Urbana principal Mary T. Molesworth is very ill near Tameville with unclear claims. Franklin T. Roswell of Glen Echo sues in Circuit Court to recover cabins and 17 acre island in the Potomac opposite Cabin John. Louis O’Dell is accused of illegal possession with Boswell seeking damages of 5,000. Also mentions Holcombe Harriers, historic English hounds granted royal hunting rights.
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Mary T. Molesworth
Urbana School
Tameville
Potomac
Franklin T. Roswell
Glen Echo
Inckville
Cabin John
Temac River
Cabin John Branch
Louis
O'Dell
Boswell
Bill proposes clerk for jury in Frederick county
A bill introduced in the Legislature by Delegate Bennett would appoint a clerk to grand juries in Frederick County. The measure sets compensation not to exceed 15 per day, requires secrecy, mandates shorthand recording of testimony, and authorizes copies to the jury and State's Attorney. Violations carry fines up to 1000 or up to one year in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Bennett
Circuit Court
R. BE. Delaplaine
D. O. Griffin
Brunswick
Market operations lift stocks amid idle capital and oils rise
New York morning trading shows an upward market trend driven by idle capital seeking employment, higher Pennsylvania crude oil, increased carloadings, and favorable trade signals. Pools remained active with shares advancing one to four points from yesterday's close before noon, as call money opened at four percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Pennsylvania
Bank Failure Hits Sioux Falls Firm Under State Action
The Commercial and Savings Bank of Sioux Falls a state institution with deposits of 900000 on December 31 was taken over today by the State Banking Department due to heavy withdrawals and a depleted reserve.
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Associated Press
Sioux Falls
the Commercial and Savings Bank of
State Banking Department
Scarlet fever outbreak in Mount Airy raises fears
Four scarlet fever cases reported by Dr. Robert H. Riley of the State Health Department alarm Mount Airy residents who urged school closures. Riley doubted a full epidemic, noting low risk, while officials cautioned against drastic action. Hanover fair dates set for September 23 to 26. A Venice edition notes the first tennis book appeared in 1555.
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Mount Airy
Robert H. Riley
State Department of Health
W. C. Stone
Carroh County
Riley
State Health Department
Dan
Hanover
The
Hanover Agricultural Society
Another Cold Wave Predicted For Western Maryland
The Washington weather bureau forecasts a new cold wave for Western Maryland tonight and into Saturday with strong westerly winds. Snow is likely in the extreme western portion tonight, following a four hour snowfall Thursday afternoon that left about two inches of precipitation. Frederick reports a thin mix of sleet and slush as temperatures fell to 28 overnight after a Thursday high of 33.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Washington
Frederick
Governors road loan boost urged by Garrett and others
County Commissioners from Garrett Allegany Washington Frederick Carroll and Montgomery counties urged Governor Ritchie to raise the state roads loan by 300 000 to 5 400 000 from his 4 500 000 proposal. William L Seabrook Carroll county counsel spoke noting Carroll would gain about 48 825 yearly but only about 38 090 if one fifth goes to the city. They asked the loan be increased to match anticipated funds and pay the shortfall. Governor Ritchie said the proposal must be taken before the Assembly Finance Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett
Ahegany
Washington
Frederick
Carroll
Montgomery
Ritchie
Assembly
Woman Sentenced in Georgia to Be Hanged
Mrs Ida Hughes was sentenced to death by hanging in Atlanta for the murder of her mother in law Mrs M C Hughes after her guilty verdict. She showed emotion but offered no statement before the sentence. A separate brief notes an Essex 1923 model car stolen from in front of Winchester Court House, license 80 800 Virginia, owned by Myer Hamburger, prompting police to search for the vehicle.
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Associated Presa
Atlanta
Ida To Hughes
M. C. Hughes
Myer Hamburger
Auty
Virginia
Hamburger State
Winchester Court House
Polien
Figures Show Hood Increase at Hood College Over Decade
The Hood College student body has doubled over ten years with 512 total in 1923 1924 including 376 boarders and 125 day students. Enrollment spans 19 states and one foreign country with 260 from Pennsylvania and 98 from Maryland among others. Religious affiliations list Reformed and Presbyterian as leading groups with scattered denominations and a small international enrollment from Japan.
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Hood College
Pennsylvania
Maryland
New Jersey
New York
Virginia
West Virginia
North Carolina
Ohio
Mississippi
Indiana
Wisconsin
Tennessee
Connecticut
Delaware
Michigan
Massachusetts
Kansas
Washington, D. C
Japan
Reformed
Presbyterian
Lutheran
Methodiat
Jepiscopal
Baptist
Catholic
Congregational
Mennonite
Church of God
Quaker
United Evangelical
Christian T. M. E. South
United Brethren
Fire kills one and injures twenty at Syracuse hotel
The Manhattan Hotel fire in central Syracuse early today left at least one dead and twenty injured, with about 40 guests affected. Lou Chatterton, 67, leaped to death from the third floor as others escaped via nets or ladders. two persons were reported missing and property damage is estimated at 190,000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Syracuse
N. Y
Manhattan
Lou Chatterton
Linebaugh’s Father Denies He Is Married
Lulu Ricketts, witness in the Kepner murder case, is said to have wed Wilbur Linebaugh. Samuel Linebaugh of Hagerstown denies any marriage occurred and says his son denied the union in a letter. Earlier, Mrs. J G Ricketts claimed she received letters stating the marriage and Terre Haute address.
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Lulu Ricketts
Kepner
J. G. Ricketts
Flint Hill
Samuel Linebaugh
Hagerstown
Wilbur Linebaugh
Miss Ricketts
Linebaugh
Terre Haute
Ind
Miss Rickett
Repeal of Excise Tax on Soft Drinks Agreed On
Washington January 25 The House Ways and Means Committee tentatively agreed to repeal the excise tax on soft drinks and beverages Chairman Green estimated 11 6 million dollars in revenue would be lost The committee noted efforts to repeal the tax on automobiles and accessories had been defeated but the question was not yet disposed of
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Green
Mexican Federals Advance on Three Fronts
Mexican federal troops push on three fronts against insurrectionary forces, the Mexican embassy said in a statement on military operations under President Gbre Garian forces.
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Associated Pro
Washington
Gbregars
Fall's Ranch Foreman Summoned to Washington
Three Rivers New Mexico foreman Toem Johnson of A. J. Fall's ranch left for Washington to testify before the Senate Committee investigating the Teapot Dome scandal. The trip was reported from Albuquerque with details dated January 25.
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Fall
Washington
Associated Trone
Albuquerque
Toem Johnson
A. J. Fall
Three Rivers
N. ML
Senate
Doe Air Bease
Sale of a City Residence by Noah J. Cramer and Son
Noah J. Cramer and Son real estate agents sold one lot of ground improved with a two and a half story frame known as No. 216 South Side East Fifth street owned by Tr H Walter to Mr and Mrs Charles M Tillen. They take possession April 1 and will make it their home.
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Noah J. Cramer and Son
Joan
Visa
Tr . H. Walter
East Fifth Street
Mro
Charles M. Tillen
State wide business body planned in Maryland
Col D John Markey attended a Baltimore meeting where plans for a state wide organization of Maryland business associations were discussed. Ten commercial groupswere represented and a committee led by A G Goldsborough and George M Gilette with E Dale Adkins was appointed to plan the organization and select first officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
D. John Markey
Baltimore
Maryland
Merchants and Manufacturers Association
Frederick
A. 9. Goldsborough
M, and
M. Association
George M. Gilette
Frontburg Commercial Club
E. Dale Adkins
Salisbury Chamber of Commerce
Night raids on cafes nullified by order
The ruling by Judge Learned Hand in federal district court voided night time raids on cafes and other places suspected of harboring Nynar in violation of prohibition laws. The court granted a motion to suppress warrants stating no positive allegation existed to justify issuing a search warrant.
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Associated Dress
New York
Nynar
Tawa
Learned Wand
Federal District Court
United States
Gashin
Radig study ordered to avert mine disasters by UMWA
Indianapolis January 25 Full power to investigate the possibilities of radio as a means of saving lives in mine disasters was vested in the international officers of the United Mine Workers of America by a resolution adopted at the international convention here today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
International Officers
United Mine Workers of America
Anderson Admits Receipt of About Twenty Four Thousand Dollars
Assistant District Attorney Pecora pressed William H. Anderson on the source of funds used by the Anti Saloon League head. Anderson acknowledged receiving about 24,700 dollars from a mysterious "John T. King" tied to gifts and a mortgage loan. He claimed the money supported league work and personal use, with affidavits stating funds came from mortgages and life insurance policies.
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Teague
Anderson
King
Waldorf Astoria Iate
League
Baltimore
Rennert
Totel Caswell
Henry Mann
New York
Mann
Andérson
Ofce
Anti-Saloon League
Affatra
Rey
J. P. Tucker
Syracuse
Fred J. Tower
Rochester
O. Birtsal Phillips
Dia King
Justice Tompkins
State Bonds Destroyed in Baltimore Fire
Maryland bonds with a face value of 2 514 000 were burned Wednesday in the furnace of the Court of Appeals Building. State Treasurer John M. Dennis thrust hands into the flames as State Comptroller William S. Gordy Sr and finance committee members watched. The bonds were from sinking fund Joana and had been canceled.
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Maryland
Court of Appeals
State Comptroller
John M. Dennis
William S. Gordy
Senate
Ways and
House of Delegates
Joana
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Germany
Behigh’ Valley Railroad Company
England
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Laborites
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Lord
Admiralty
Viscount Saldane
Josiah Wedgwood
Duchy of Lancaster
Stephen Walsh
State For War
Lord Parmoor
Bill
South Dakota
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Venice
West
Georgia
She Was
U. S
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U.S
Northwest
For. Snelling
Minn
John T. King
Associated Prows
Pecora
Contin
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William H. Anderson
An Saloon League
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