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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1928
Page
1
A strong gale tore through Frederick and surrounding towns with uprooted trees destroyed roofs and severed telephone lines. Damage surveyed shows many buildings with minor to moderate harm. outages and pole losses reported as crews assess the extent.
Court records show a female defendant and two sisters connected to a filling station robbery case. The article notes a long prison term imposed and references relatives, including Mrs Flotu H and Mrs Marie, with details about the sentencing and involvement.
Jacob Eichelberger a longtime Frederick resident died Friday night at 7 20 oclock in his home 149 West Fourth Street from paralysis He was 61 years three months and 28 days old A Democrat he held several posts including County Treasurer candidate City Register wartime clerk for Exemption Board No 2 and manager of TriState Theater Co He leaves a widow Minnie Gittinger and five children two granddaughters and one grandson Services will be held Friday at two at the late home with interment at Olivet cemetery C C Cartr Funeral Director.
New York January 25 AP reports a sharp market reaction as the Chicago Federal Reserve rediscount rate increased unexpectedly. Prices fell 2 to 7 points at opening, rallied, then slipped again before turning up, with Greene Cananea Copper and General Motors showing notable losses and trading activity at lower levels.
The obituary notes the death of Alsernmon Sartoris, grandson of President Grant, at his home in Kazsire last week. He served as an aide during the Mexican War era and was connected to Nel Stary Jones. Funeral services were held Friday.
Officials in Frederick discuss education funding and school program needs while a missing girl case remains unsolved. Authorities pursue leads despite anonymous death rumor, with focus on resources for 2000 first year students and high school costs.
Mr and Mrs Geo E Dar of near Arksburg celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with relatives and friends. They were wed near Ridgeville in Montgomery County and long lived in the area with a period in Frederick County. An anniversary dinner followed by reminiscences and many gifts.
The Hickman trial opened at 9 30 this morning with the case of Edward Hickman, charged in the Marian Parker kidnapping and murder, adjourned to 2 pm to allow Superior Judge Callas Hardy to rule on an exception alleging juror prejudice.
A burned acromotile 10 was seen at Whippoorwill Hollow in the afternoon shortly after 2 o clock. The event described involves a Buick cause and a brief sighting by observers, with few clear details available.
A reader describes intense public and political turmoil surrounding Tom, accusing him of ego driven anti Catholic rhetoric. The piece contrasts reactions from Senator Joe Robinson and various religious factions, arguing the senator’s stance risks fueling anti Catholic divides ahead of national politics.
A violent wind storm scattered damage from New York to Middle Tennessee. Reports describe roofs peeled off structures in Manhattan, with pedestrians struck near the Hotel Ansonia. The Nashville region saw a deadly toll as four children died when a rural school near Smithville was blown over, with several injuries and widespread outage.
Olin R. Rice, former Frostburg mayor and superintendent of Parker Hosiery Mills, died in a Frostburg hospital from two bullet wounds found in his bed. A revolver was located at the scene. Authorities cited possible self harm and health problems. Rice had recently shown signs of extreme nervousness and was trying to sell his home and car.
Peking reports the execution of General Chen Shu Chiang chief inspector of the peiping gendarmerie and four of his aides on charges of blackmail involving arrests for payoffs. The brief official notice confirms the capital punishment and the tied charges.
Miss Ruth A. McHenry and Wallace W. Mount wed Sunday at the Church of the Brethren parsonage J Kurtz Miller officiating The bride a Frederick High School 1927 graduate The groom owner of Mounts Garage They will reside at 346 Park Avenue after a wedding trip to Washington Baltimore and Philadelphia
In Atlanta deputy clerk McGrew and court staff said a young girl applying for a France passport resembled Frances St. John Smith, missing Smith College student from Northampton. They noted visa rules and photo requirements and the girl left promising to return that morning.
Unclear report notes a speaker being released by Griffith in a brief item with fragmented phrases and unclear context. The notice references an azien club and a pact, but details are not fully legible.
Mechanical construction of a new clock for Trinity Chapel on West Church Street progresses at Price Brothers Precision Company after the city awarded the contract. The old mechanism wore out and posed a public safety risk due to heavy weight controls. The project seeks internal illumination options, with two lighting plans under consideration and installation expected soon.
A man accused of murdering two people allegedly hanged himself in his jail cell. Investigators are reviewing the circumstances as officers report the incident at the facility. The victims and exact dates remain undisclosed in police records.
Chicago Mayor Thompson urges the War Department to arrange an Army team game in Chicago next fall with any opponent. He hopes the entire cadet corps may travel. Nebraska leaders push for Army vs Nebraska at Lincoln Stadium, with Secretary Davis showing sympathy but deferring to General Winans.
Senator Curtis of Kansas, a Republican presidential hopeful, urged a party plank for strict enforcement of prohibition laws and opposed states setting alcoholic content or repealing the Eighteenth Amendment or the Volstead Act. He announced these views in a letter that also touched on debates with Senator Borah of Idaho.
The commander of the Peravisa set Almirante Gree reports his ship has been damaged in a collision with a Peravian submarine El of Balken near Colon Panama on July 23.
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