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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1925
Page
1
Robert Cox 35 went to Mrs. Margaret Kram’s Canton home and wounded her twice with eight shots, six more piercing through a window. He was arrested after the assault and said he planned to wipe out the family following a quarrel with his wife.
Articles of Incorporation filed for the Maryland Lecanto Corporation list Albert A. Marshall Richard Potts Markell H Nelson David O Griffin and Cherrie Mot Mathias as incorporators. The firm aims to develop real estate Lecanto Citrus County Florida with 250 authorized shares and a 100 par value. Richard Potts will serve as resident agent at 27 Court Street.
In Roanoke Virginia last night a gunman described as Albert Johnson killed Policeman H C Morgan and wounded Officers A M Smith and W M Terry during a house raid. Bloodhounds followed tracks along the Norfolk and Western line before losing scent as army patrols guarded routes into and out of the city. Detective H E Howell and Officer Terry were fired upon. Terry was wounded in the stomach while leaving the scene.
Col John C Coolidge father of the President shows progress toward recovery after a recent operation. He enjoyed a restful night and a light breakfast of coffee and egg on toast, as reports from Plymouth Vermont dated July 2 note. Milwaukee members agree to a wage of 3.50 for an eight hour day.
The Chamber of Commerce held its annual election this week electing four directors to return: Holmes D. Baker J. H. Gambrill Jr Glenn Garber and Abram Hemp. New directors are Mayor Lloyd C. Culler and Mrs. C. Kate Thomas. The first meeting to organize will be held next week.
The Daily Vacation Bible School in Frederick reports a weekly average over 200 children with 95.8 percent of enrollees present since opening. Two grades show perfect attendance, and local groups provide ice cream and cookies. Principal Mrs G Nevin Robert praises rapid progress in reed basket making and dyed handkerchiefs, noting strong parent satisfaction despite heat. Walkersville missionary Jenny Ishimura will speak Friday at 7 pm at United Brethren church in Walkersville.
George S. Alluntt, south of Duckeyatown, is recovering from severe bruises and cuts after his clothing was caught in a tractor drive-wheel during harvest. A nearby worker shut off the power, preventing more serious injuries.
County commissioners approve a 2000 appropriation for fire companies with about 950 more than last year to fund county alarm responses. The extra money supplements the 160 allotted per company and will form an emergency fund to cover added costs when county fires occur. The plan involves city firms and allows one fire company to respond to county alarms when feasible.
The Chinese foreman of the Shanghai water works was shot and killed in the street today. No details were available.
Indianapolis July 2 AP Creation of a Department of Education led by a cabinet level secretary was urged by the National Education Association's legislative commission. The plan calls for a 1.5 million dollar annual appropriation and transfers from existing bureaus. The commission favors strong emphasis on investigations and dissemination of information.
Lions club meets at noon to celebrate Independence Day with Istavenhous orchestra of nine pieces. They head to Washington to perform for a large class of candidates and will also play at the Opera House and local orphanages. Eleven members give impromptu talks while W C Troyal discusses the holiday’s serious side. Plans to provide two weeks of homes for New York City children progress.
Frederick educators join state and national programs this summer with six week courses at Johns Hopkins University the University of Maryland and Columbia and Chicago Columbia University. Prof G Lloyd Palmer leads Johns Hopkins study while others attend Maryland Towson State Normal Towson University of Chicago and more. An expected new principal for Frederick High awaits board confirmation though no meeting is planned due to superintendent absence.
On the Walkersville farm of David Cramer the wheat yield averages about 36 bushels per acre. Planting began Wednesday and the wheat is of fine quality. Cramer noted a state-tested sample showed heads with 38 to 45 kernels.
A Baltimore story reports Frances Hall, a young girl from Auguate near Hayore, flagged a Brownwick engineer Albert B. Haller to stop a speeding mixed freight and passenger train. Investigations by B and O officials aim to confirm the incident and may award the girl for her act. A fallen tree trunk blocked the track just after she flagged the locomotive.
The piece reports extreme heat in June and forecasts possible heat for July Fourth with a shift to showers tonight and clearing skies Friday. Weather Bureau head Jamon H. Spencer calls June the hottest in state history in a century, unlikely to recur soon.
In Scranton and Washington reports, anthracite miners demand a two year contract with full union recognition plus a ten percent wage increase and one dollar extra for day workers. Other asks include faster grievance handling, better heating and coal handling conditions, and equalized pay during shutdowns. The Conciliation Bureau monitors the talks amid war-dispute concerns.
Glendon, coach of the Navy crews, announced he is through with the academy after refusing to attend a conference aimed at resolving recent difficulties. A conference yesterday had said he signed a one year contract, but major terms remain unclear to officials. Meanwhile a new hurler, Sigman, arrived from Harrisburg to bolster the Hustlers, while anti evolution groups in Seattle plan to push similar laws in several states.
Speculative activity on the New York market broadened through the forenoon with notable gains in numerous stocks. Chain stores and mail order firms benefited from summer demand while mid priced autos and accessories saw brisk inquiries. Call money fluctuated from five to four and then three quarters percent amid renewed market vigor.
A Toledo divorce court awarded Blanche Geller fifty thousand dollars after a jury of one hour and fifteen minutes found she was entitled to sixty thousand from her ex husband’s second wife for alteration of affections. The case ties to Blanche Geller who married the man in 1005 and was divorced in 192% with the second wife involved.
The piece notes government control of telephone systems retreating in Rap ope as Spain and Greece shift toward private providers. It cites Norway Sweden and Denmark where private enterprise dominates and mentions parish and state minority holdings in local exchanges. St Louis claims a large shoe market in the Midwest.
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