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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1928
Page
1
Frederick city nears census completion as Mayor Lloyd C. Cullar closes his population guessing contest. More than 500 guesses on file show estimates from 6,000 to 35,000 with 12,625 entries by Wednesday. A $10 prize awaits the closest figure to the census count.
A fire of undetermined origin swept the interior of the Stanley Crandall Apollo theater in Martinsburg West Virginia on Tuesday forcing the show to move to the Central Theater. The Willi Lak ers Song Box Revue road show saved costumes by stowing them in nearby trunks but many drops were damaged by smoke. One drop valued at 1000 dollars was saved and sprinkler and water damage limited to the auditorium. A. M. Abendschein manager of the Tivol and Opera House traveled to assess losses.
Arnold N Onnen, 26, office manager of an automobile firm, was sentenced in Criminal Court after pleading guilty to embezzling more than the amount from two tasks by forged notes and checks. Police described betting on horse races as nearly a disease, while his counsel praised his character as a husband, father, and church worker.
Dispatches from Shantung and Chiba provinces indicate worsening hunger with over four million people now destitute. Authorities report intensified agricultural hardship and mounting distress across famine areas in the region.
Dieudonne Costes and Joseph Le Brix, French pilots, left France Field at 6.86 a.m. heading for Guatemala City, a 900 mile flight.
Col Charles A. Lindbergh resumes his goodwill tour leaving Fresco Field at 0.28 oclock for Cartagena Colombia. He heads toward the Gulf of Darien with a brief escort of plane plumes. A large crowd and 600 Canal Zone school children greet the departure as Lindbergh flies south toward Guatemala City and the United States.
After Christmas damage to city street light globes, police urge a halt to air rifle use on streets. Authorities warn parents to stop children from shooting and promise enforcement to prevent further vandalism of street lighting.
Robert W. Stewart, chairman of Standard 628 Company of Indiana, will testify next Tuesday before the Senate oil committee investigating the Continental Trading Company. He cancelled Mexico City engagements to comply with the request and the panel considers sending a Dawes commission to Canada to question Henry S. Osler, president of Continental.
A jail attache endured toothache then bled to death after three teeth were extracted by a dentist. Back at work he felt the pain return, jumped up clutching his jaw, and died as investigators noted the extractions. Authorities ponder whether the joke harmed the dentist or the staff.
Billie Barton owned by Howard Bruce of Baltimore won the Winchester Handicap Steeplechase over three miles. Trained by T Morgans, Barton finished six lengths ahead of the second horse in the event held today. A Rotary talk followed at the Cumberland club with Joseph Apple of Hood College delivering remarks.
Dr H J Slusher of the Frederick Lions spoke at the Teguar meeting about Crippled Children work. He traced state and national efforts, noting progress since the move toward international coordination and the goal of giving medical care to help affected individuals become productive citizens. A basketball game between Crecap's Riflemen and the Winchester Lions was announced for tonight at 9 in the Armory.
Secretary Wilbur approves Navy Marine Corps participation in Amsterdam games. Rear Admiral Leigh says service candidates will train at the Naval Academy Annapolis for six weeks before the Olympic tryout, with all eligible officers and enlisted men aboard except those in foreign waters.
Northampton police halt river search for Frances St. John Smith a Smith College student after three hours of dragging ice-covered waters. Air observation abandoned due to high wind as exams near end and midterms cause campus schedules to shift at Mt St Mary’s and St Joseph’s.
At Frederick City Hospital on Monday a worker had a finger amputated due to an accident at the Ox Fibre Wreck works. He returned home the next day after a period of perseverance and recovery.
The column surveys Senator Warren of Wyoming and Senator Kendrick, comparing their ages and careers from the Civil War era to early 20th century politics. It notes Warren's ascent, Kendrick’s rise, and ponders President Coolidge future roles and possible Supreme Court trajectory.
Gil bert Patton Brows, 55, alleged co conspirator in federal warrants issued in Washington, facing charges of using malls to defraud. He lived quietly in Baltimore for six weeks and expressed surprise at his arrest. The report also notes long marriages and family anniversaries in the surrounding area.
Bert Acosta, famed transatlantic flyer, is sentenced to five days in Naugatuck county jail after pleading guilty to violating aviation laws by flying too low over a populated area near a bridge over the Naugatuck River. He must also pay $19.51 in costs and apologized for his actions saying he was glad to be returning home.
Work continued this morning on removing large trees in Court House Park. Spectators watched upper branches fall while some trunks showed rot. Officials discussed replacements including white oaks and maple species, with earlier plantings of elm shelter trees noted.
Former Scout Executive C Thorm lom Weetman received a surprise farewell Tuesday evening from Troops 7 9 11 and 15 of this city and Troop 2 of Middletown. About 8 scouts gathered at the YMCA then went to his Trail Avenue home for a social event with gifts, music, and thanks from he former chief executive. Mr Weetman expressed appreciation as gifts from each troop were presented and refreshments followed the festivities. The troops regret his resignation and wish him success in a new field WIl go in a few days. Mr Jeliffe improves Walker BW Jolize reported somewhat improved hope to be better than Wednesday
President Coolidge will attend a May 15 ceremony at St John’s College in Annapolis commemorating the 1736 Annapolis convention. Governors of the original states and descendants of key figures will join, with a Liberty tree setting and a dinner at the Hawsmond Harwood House after the exercises.
The Maryland season ends January 31 at sunset with state and federal restrictions on hunting and possession of wild fowl. Game Department plans to distribute about 14 000 quail and 6 000 bobwhite during the next two months to aid wardens and protect game.
The Diocesan Convention approves a budget around 168000 dollars. Walter Fevrom, Stetl president of the board of trustees, heads the event planning and the report highlights committee progress and scheduling.
A garbled recount mentions an explosion affecting a home near Hagerstown and nearby areas. References to Mrs and others, damage to doors and windows, plus scattered notes about local events, prizes, and a meeting timetable. The text blends names, places, and events with unclear sequence and incomplete sentences.
Counsel for William J Burns reports a document affecting government star witness William J McMartin was stolen from defense witness Mer a Jeanette Lants amid a mysterious hotel room attack at the Hamilton Hotel The jury contempt case centers on shadowing the Fall Sinclair trial and the alleged theft during testimony.
The trial of Jan W. Hickman charged with kidnapping and killing Marian Parker opens in Los Angeles. Jurors are seated as District Attorney Ass Keyes outlines the case while defense counsel Jerome K. Walsh objects to phrases. The proceedings reveal jury qualification questions and potential conflicts involving jurors with connections to the case.
Two dynamite bombs exploded almost simultaneously at the homes of May or Thompson aides in Hyde Park. City Comptroller Charles C. Finemorris and Dr. William H. Reid, Public Service Commissioner, were the targets, with damage to the Finemorris residence and windows shattered six blocks away.
Washington reports that Congress may modify the administration flood control program as debate continues before the congressional committees. A wind gust caused a storefront awning to break at Doll’s dry goods store at noon, though no other damage was reported. The Portuguese Government is taking steps to popularize the language.
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