Gas Tank Explosion Kills Watertown Family Near Urbana
A Ford touring car burst into flames near Urbana as a gas tank exploded while being filled. Two killed and two injured, with one more not expected to survive. The dead are Mrs Andrew Miller and Viola Miller aged five. Andrew Miller and Gladys Jessman are hospitalized in critical condition, with the Jessman child likely to recover. The party from Watertown, N Y were traveling to Washington and had camped nearby. An inquest may be held as investigators review the tragedy.
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Andrew Miller
Viola Mebler
Gladys Jessman
William Jessman
Milers
Jessmans
Miller
Emil G. Bauersfeld
Urbana
KE. P. Thomas
Frederick City Hospital
Viola Miller
T. Grahame Johnson
Agriculture teacher arrives to launch Frederick High dep
Harry McDonald of Allegany County arrives in Frederick to take charge as the new head of the agriculture department at Frederick High School. He holds an MA from Columbia and a BS from the University of Maryland. He plans a project based course, farm visits, and local clubs as part of the program. He may join the county agent in outreach after summer planning.
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Harry McDonald
Allegany County
Department of Agriculture
Frederick High School
Frederick
University of Maryland
McDonald
Agriculture Department
Shoemaker
Middletown High School
Cham ber of Commerce elects six directors
Nearly every member of the Cham ber of Commerce participated in the Monday election. The six directors chosen are James I. Gambrill Jr Holmes D. Baker Glenn Garber Mrs Claggett F Ramsburg Thomas H. Haller and Abram Hemp new members are Hemp and Haller. The nominating committee included R E Delaplaine chairman Eli G Haugh Ernest C Webb and Roland F E Tong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
James I. Gambrill, Jr
Holmes D. Baker
Glenn ©. Garber
Claggett F. Ramsburg
Thomas H. Haller
Abram Hemp
R. E. Delaplaine
Eli G. Haugh
Ernest C. Webb
Roland FE. Tong
Fiveyearold Kennedy Hit by Car in Street Crossing
Lawrence, Jr., five, son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Kennedy, was struck and knocked down by a passing car near Kauffman’s Garage on East Patrick Street. He suffered only minor bruises, was dazed, and taken to the hospital overnight with no serious injuries. occupants of the outoftown auto were solicitous and Kennedy asked for a nickel when picked up.
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Lawrence, Jr
M.c
Lawrence Kennedy
Patrick Street
Kauff@man's
Kennedy
Young, Indicted, Is Sent Back to the Jail
Baltimore July 3 A few minutes after his federal grand jury indictment on 13 counts charging use of the nails to defraud Frank M Young a blind pool operator was arraigned and pleaded not guilty Judge Soper set bail at 25000 and ordered him returned to jail with trial date not yet fixed
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Federal Grand Jury
Frank M. Young
United States District Court
Ihmea
Soper
Young
Bars Rise Against Hundreds of Immigrants
The Associated Press reports that hundreds of would be immigrants sailed to America in over twenty vessels to enter under the new July 1 immigration quota. Immigration Commissioner Curran says no bars yet but expected rejections may begin this afternoon as applicants are processed.
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Associated Press
New York
America
Curran
Comptroller Issues Bank Statement Call
Washington July 3 The Comptroller of the Currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business on Saturday June 30 The move seeks data on banks assets liabilities and capital to assess overall financial health and stability nationwide.
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Associated Press
Washington
Cueroney
New Court Officer Begins Her Duties In Frederick County
Miss Louise Dallam Nelson arrived in Frederick to assume duties as Frederick County Probation Agent and secretary of the local Children's Aid Society branch. She plans to acquaint herself with the staff and office routine from Monday, with an office on the first floor of the Pythian Castle. A stenographer will be added later and office hours are from noon to 4 each afternoon, as a committee meeting to outline plans for her county work will be scheduled soon.
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Louise Dallam Nelson
Frederick
Frederick County
Children's Aid Society
Miss Nelson
Pythian Castle
Committee of the
Children’s Aid Society
Maryland Girls' Clubs Leader to Speak in Frederick
Miss Dorothy Emerson head of Maryland girls' club work will visit Frederick Friday and Saturday to address county women's clubs promoting more girls' clubs. She will attend a New Market meeting Friday and plans to expand the program in the fall under local leaders while Elizabeth Thompson continues home demonstrations for 18 clubs and growing membership.
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Dorothy Emerson
Maryland
Frederick
Miss Emerson
Elizabeth Thompson
Miss Thompson
Unionville Club
Walkersville
Farm Bureau
Buckeystown Club
Bids Awarded for County Supplies and Jail Contracts
Bids for Montevue and county jail supplies were opened by the Board of County Commissioners. N. C. Zacharias won the cattle bid, John Wershberger the bread bid, H. D. Baumgard the meat bid, N. M. Zentz the flour and feed bid, C Thomas Kemp the clothing and shoes bid, and F. W. Staub the groceries bid.
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Montevue
Board of County Commissioners
H. C. Zacharias
David Cramer
N. C
F. Knock
N. M. Zentz
Oder
Thomas Kemp
I Groceries
Market Develops Reactionary Trend in Early Trading
New York on July 3 reports a reactionary market as intermittent liquidation hits low priced shares. Speculators pull back amid caution after prior gains in independent stocks including steel, motor, oil, rail and merchandising issues. About 675,000 shares traded.
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Associated Press
New York
Balea
Nation's birth to be observed widely tomorrow
Nationwide July 4 holiday plans include banks and post office closures. Frederick business paused with many stores closing. city and county offices shut. only partial services remain. Weather warm with expected fireworks bans in some districts. A gaily planned park event and two airplanes arriving offer entertainment.
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Frederick
United States
Chamber of Commerce
Post Onice
Mall
Parcel Post
Financial Department
Company A
Agricultural Park
Martinsburg
Barrick
Leviathan Untouched by Germans, Officials Say
An announcement from New York reports engineers reconditioning the Leviathan found no German sabotage. The $15,000 worth of souvenir booklets detailing the alleged attack will not be distributed on the ship’s first voyage as an American liner.
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Preas
New York
Shipping Board
H. Gibbs
Gibbe Brothers
Man Loses Beer Truck After Joke Backfires
George Height of Philadelphia lost a truck carrying 40 barrels of alleged beer after making a joke. Three detectives nearby restrained Height and two helpers as the loaded truck was seized for authorities. Garfield assassination anniversary observed with death in 1881 and execution in 1882 noted.
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Associated Prega
New York
George Height
Philadelphia
Height
Garfield
James A. Garfield
Guilpan
No Paper Tomorrow on July 4, Office Open After Five
Notice states no issue of The News will be published on Wednesday July 4 and the business office will reopen after 5 PM. The message informs readers to expect a break in publication and delayed service.
Frederick July 4 1798 Celebrations in The Key Account
A reprint of The Key from July 7 1798 describes Frederick Town’s Fourth of July 1798 celebration on the Monocacy Bank. To the editor Samuel Duvall, Esq. presided as chair, with toasts praising independence, the United States, liberty, federalism, and resisting corruption. The account notes archaic typography and a historical view of early American patriotism.
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Frederick
John D. Cary
Federal Gazette
Market Street
Wiliam C. Birely
Frederick Town
Columbia
United States of America
Injured man sues for damages after Thurmont wagon collision
Samuel T. Kyler of near Woodsboro sues J Nouker Lewis Ernest Staub and Roy Grahill for 40000 alleging Staub and Grahill hauling fodder rear ended his buggy on a main Thurmont road entry injuring knee hip and leg. Kyler claims right of way and permanent disability. Lewis not present at time of accident.
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Samuel T. Kyler
Woodsboro
Rono S. Hinto
Milton Gi ‘Urner, Jr
J. Nouker Lewis
Ernest Staub
Roy Crahill
Thurmont
Staub
Grahill
Lewis
Nierth
Eyler
Western Maryland
Aida
Teyler
Byler
Grabill
Lewis Wan
Heavyweight Battle 10 Set for July 4 Fight Reinstated
The Jack Dempsey Tom Gibbons heavyweight title bout, postponed after midnight due to funding trouble, was restored and will proceed in the gymnasium in Shelby Montana. Jack Kearns, Dempsey's manager, took charge of gate receipts while promoters sought the remaining funds to secure the $300,000 guarantee.
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Dempsey
Kearny
Stanton
Montana
Kearns
Phat
J. Bo Lane
Missouri
Shelby
Mont
Jack Kearne
Jack Dempary
Great Falls
Harding Praises Pioneers At Meacham Oregon
President Harding spoke at Meacham Oregon July 3 honoring the Oregon Trail pioneers who settled the Northwest. He praised self reliance over government aid, likening pioneer resolve to Westward expansion and the making of a Greater Republic, urging continued individual effort and government support only in sanction. The address also notes the enduring image of pioneer courage and industry amid obstacles.
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Harding
Meacham
Ore
Oregon
Iarding
Wide Bertha Fashion Feature for Narrow Shouldered Girls
A style note extols the wide pleated bertha worn over sleeveless frocks to create the appearance of a capped shoulder line. The description highlights the garment as most flattering for girls with narrow shoulders by adding fullness and structure.
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Bertha
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Tom Gibbons
Freight
Jack Kearns
St. Paul
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