25 Jan 1929
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1929
Page
1
Two way radio contact established between Byrd Antarctic plane Stars and Stripes and Robert Dollar radio station in San Francisco. Messages were test greetings. distance about 9000 miles with 3000 feet altitude above Whales Bay Antarctica.
Authorities expanded the probe into election interference amid new charges against individuals tied to the disruption effort. The case centers on alleged plots to undermine voting processes and influence outcomes, with officials pursuing additional defendants and evidence.
A local church voted to dismiss its pastor after a dispute over his resignation letter and back salary claims. Trustees and congregants clashed as support for the minister intensified and letters of good standing were requested. Meanwhile, a separate report covers charity visits for crippled children, a quarantine update, and a lecture by Rev. John at All Saints chapel.
A sweeping East Coast storm leaves one dead and many injured in automobile accidents and rail disruptions. Severe shifts in weather force ships to seek safe harbors as Bermuda and Cuba report distressed vessels. In Baltimore, ice and sleet cause widespread hazards with buses and streetcars delayed and isolated areas damaged.
A Salvation Army case is adjourned to Tuesday as proceedings continue. The report mentions leadership within the Army’s reform efforts and a committed home for a young recipient since infancy, with attention from officials including Mr Roy W. Cui and others at a local facility.
Unclear fragmentary text outlines an alleged plot involving a wife and central figures in Michigan. The document hints at a bank robbery case with names obscured by OCR errors and garbled phrases.
A scanned notice explains that the city will publish the names of taxpayers who have not settled outstanding charges after March. The text, tied to a 1927 legislative grant, discusses interest at six percent on overdue taxes and references postwar loans to foreign governments as context for a debate on U.S. policy toward aiding Europe and maintaining peacetime armies.
Indianapolis Jan 25 Judge Balizell overruled Dr Edward S Shumaker superintendent of the Indiana Anti Saloon League in a habeas corpus bid. Shumaker seeks to avoid a 60 day sentence for contempt after statements in the league annual report criticized the state supreme court liquor decisions. If no action is taken he will be sent to the Indiana State penal farm.
In Romford Essex on January 25 a shed discovery revealed the bodies of four children cousins aged between two and a half and six and a half. The eldest boy and girl belonged to Sidney Percy Gray a former Metropolitan Police officer. the other two children were Gray’s sister’s offspring. Police pursue Gray who reportedly spent yesterday walking with the four children. Gray served eight years as a policeman before an incident that left a bystander injured and led to hospital and mental hospital confinement.
A Maryland House bill seeks 475000 in bonds to fund school construction and expansion across Montgomery County. Provisions allocate specific sums to Bethesda elementary and high schools, Takoma Park area facilities, Germantown, Damascus, Cabin John, and other schools, plus construction and equipment costs.
Former Senator Underwood died at his home in Virginia after a cerebral ailment. He served in Congress as a representative and senator and was noted for his reading ability and public service. He is survived by his widow Bertha and two sons Oscar Jr and John.
The readable lines hint at a weather related snippet from a local page. Names and places are unclear but discuss weather or directions and a directive toward a person named Yates and mention of a place or page number. The fragment offers limited concrete facts.
A 23 year old man pleaded guilty to two charges in a state roads case, admitting a total of 2395 dollars and naming superiors who benefited. Indictments described 22 illegal acts including padding payrolls and salary overdrafts. Sentencing was deferred. accomplices Butler Woods and Falkenberg were among last brought to action.
A recurring sighting of a prowler described as a short man with a plain aim to peer into windows prompts police watch in several streets. No injuries or burglaries reported. residents told to be vigilant while the weather brings rain and cooler temperatures.
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