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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1927
Page
1
A Frederick gathering of lawyers discussed a wave of robberies sweeping the city and county with break ins at homes and stores, while bar association plans, a legislative committee report, and a possible historic seminary lease were on the agenda for the upcoming meeting at the Court House and Francis Scott Key hotel on February 4.
The United Brethren church lists revival plans for next Sunday with Sunday school sessions, music by the church orchestra, and various classes led by Carl Urban and Victor Summers. Rev. George W. String preaches on the evangelistic use of Sunday school, followed by Endeavor events, social gatherings, and multiple cottage prayer meetings scheduled this week.
A terse London dispatch notes the Chinese situation remains quiet with no new clashes or developments reported. Authorities emphasize stability as observers monitor potential tensions and economic signals continue to influence market sentiment.
Sunday services at Calvary Methodist Episcopal church drew large crowds including 163 men in the Leaders' Bible Class where W. N. Jolliffe spoke. The class set January attendance records and over 40 new members joined. A missionary offering of 78 dollars was collected and Epworth League held a 6 29 p m debate.
Frances Cortes of George Birabo suffered illness since the year’s start and died in hospital. The event references a long planned three day meeting organized by the Y M C A affiliates with estimates of attendees from nearby residents. Committees arrange for transportation and lodging as delegates prepare to travel. The program includes talks at Broheck Hall and Trinity College with leadership from Y M C A groups.
A brief notice describes a dance event at a military preservation site to be held for the farm and nearby camp, inviting attendees to participate in the social gathering.
A fragmented OCR fragment mentions evangelistic services and baptismal activities at a local church. Names and dates are unclear due to garbled text, but reference to Reverend Petrie and dean-like positions appear in the unreadable segment.
A prolonged quarrel between the service commission and the carriers resurfaces as the milk truck case moves from equity court back to a local magistrate. The carriers insist they haul milk and cream for personal use only and do not engage in public business, while state officials argue permits and licenses are required for commercial carriage.
Four miners are entombed behind a slate fall at the BR Coal Company mine near Madisonville Kentucky following an explosion believed caused by a short circuit in the electric current. Rescue teams from the US Bureau of Mines and Norton Coal Mine Company arrived with equipment as crews work to reach the men.
Fragmentary census note reports U.S. population figures as of July 1 with unclear surrounding text. The readable bits indicate a large population count and reference to census data. No additional names or dates are available from the legible portion.
Frederick resident Reverend Dr. H H S Weber announced a $75,000 gift to Gettysburg College to fund a memorial library for Mrs Emma Weber, wife of the donor, with the site to be chosen on the Gettysburg campus. The trustees met in Harrisburg with Dr. Henry W. A. Hanson presiding, and plans call for the library memorial to be established once the site is selected. Dr. Weber, a retired Lutheran clergyman, has a long history with the church and previously served as executive secretary of the Lutheran Church Extension Society.
Flooding efforts at the Connellsville By-Product Morgantown mine intensified with about 20,000 gallons of water per minute pouring into the fire area. Police and state mine officials warned workers to stay out as gas and fire risk could spread to adjacent mines. Ten hours into the blast week, officials hoped for progress.
Vague notes describe a religious retreat at Mt Saint Josephs with mentions of evening prayers and quiet reflection. The fragment references participants Meher and others, but details remain unclear.
A saloon shooting results in one death and three injuries. Detective Wilton Koinged investigates as witnesses describe a violent confrontation amid tavern crowds and a chaotic scene at the establishment.
Griffith says he expects Speaker to accept a definite offer over the telephone and work to talk again tonight. He notes a faulty connection yesterday prevented reaching agreement and asserts the matter remains open for an authentic agreement to be formed.
The New York market advanced with industrials leading the gains and rutile mining also improving. Canadian Pacific rose over two points to its best price since 1916, while overall activity was moderately heavy and largely professional in character.
A shotgun clash after a quarrel over stolen mash left Fleming Maleo dead and Ike Norris wounded seriously near Berrybure in Phillips County. Three men, Hay Sorris Bertie Male and Jasper Callings, were jailed while Norris claimed the other men opened fire on him.
The fragmentary OCR note mentions a recital by Tipe Siven Nevrean, with unclear surrounding details about date location or program.
Noted female swimmer dies in hospital at age 23. Cause not disclosed. The news notes her fame and confirms the hospital death, indicating a sudden end to a promising career.
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