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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1923

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Inquest Tonight On Notnagle Bail and Indictment Hinted

Attorney H Walter Ganster travels from Baltimore to Frederick to discuss Notnagle case after coroner inquest set in Baltimore. Outcome may determine release on bond or continued detention for the death of Duncan DePeet Baltimore light inspector struck by automobile. Grand jury convenes next Tuesday with possible indictment and trial. William F Reynolds, state witness, freed on $500 bond.

Baltimore William Notnagle Duncan DePeet Notnagle DeLeet William F. Reynolds

Deputy Rounds Up Band of 33 Gypsies Near New Market

Deputy Sheriff Allen Bartgis arrested about 33 to 35 Gypsies Friday evening near New Market for violating Frederick County law banning fortune telling. They were taken to Justice Falconer who fined them 20 dollars plus costs. The group traveled in four cars. one woman related to Charles Straiiman Sr. collected money but could not be identified.

Frederick County New Market Allen Bartgigs Justice Falconer Bartgis Ridgeville Justice of the Peace Falconer

Market Quiet but Underton Strong Market Quiet but Undertone Strong

The Associated Press reports a brief quiet session with a strong undertone in New York stocks. Delaware and Hudson fell to a new low since 1921 amid unfavorable dividend rumors, spurring short-covering demand. Despite limited volume, brisk gains and a strong close marked the day with about 273000 shares traded.

Associated Press New York Delaware and Hudson

British er wins Diamond Skulls on the Thames

M. K. Morris of London wins the Diamond Skulls at Henley on Thames defeating D. A. L. Gollan in the final heat. The event mirrors last year's champion Walter Hoover of Duluth, Minn who held the trophy. Walter Sinn returns to Frederick to practice law after University of Maryland studies and prior work with Isaac Lobe Straus in Baltimore.

Associated Press Henley -on-Thames M. K. Morris London Walter Hoover Duluth Minn Morris D. A. L. Gollan Thames W. E. Sinn Walter FE. Sinn Faward Sinn North Market Street Frederick Mr Sinn University of Maryland Isaac Lobe Straus Baltimore Sinn Weil Bla City

Baltimore Autopsy Report Awaited In Kepner Case

Dr Malders of Baltimore, present at the Kepner autopsy in Mt Olivet cemetery, has not yet submitted his findings. State's Attorney Anders says physicians doubt Mrs Kepner killed herself and an inquest may follow if foul play is ruled out. Authorities have questioned 25 to 30 people as detectives pursue new leads.

Anders Kunown Dr. Malders

Weather Review Notes Favorable Crop Harvest Across Regions

The week brought favorable weather for harvesting and threshing grains and crop cultivation. Wheat and rye harvests continue in northern border counties except Allegany Mountain, with abolition of ripening in that region. Oats ripening except Allegany and Garrest counties. pastures poor outside Allegany Mountain. Corn in good to excellent condition. potatoes forming or maturing, early varieties ripening. tobacco transplanted and cultivated. tree fruit doing well. early apples picking began on the Eastern Shore. Wet conditions urged. crops generally fair to good. J H H Slenger, Section Director.

Allegany Mountain Allegany Garrest Aly Legany Mountain Cora Somerset J. HH. Slenger

Navy to Stay At Full Strength for Year

The General Board and Secretary Denby approve maintaining the U S Navy at full strength for the next fiscal year. The fleet will include 18 front line battleships 14 cruisers and 54 submarines and remain at sea ready for action. France delays ratification of the Washington treaty prompting the decision.

U.S. Navy Associated Press Washington United States

Road Suit Thrown Out by the Court

John S. Zecher filed a bill of complaint against Samuel Ausherman over a 15 foot road linking Burkittsville alleys to the pike. Judge Glenn H. Worthington dismissed after sustaining demurrers and allowing amendments, holding Zecher’s claim did not differ from neighbors. Both farmers own land at the road ends. Ausherman was authorized to close the road to enable a more direct State road into Burkittsville.

John S. Zecher Samuel Ausherman Burkittsville Glenn H. Worthington Zecher Ausherman Jefferson Knoxville Arthur D. Willard Leslie N. Coblentz

Toll collector shot on river bridge in tri-state area

Huntington West Virginia July 7 William Robertson toll collector on the Big Sandy River bridge near here was shot and killed by unidentified assailants. Police in Ohio Kentucky and West Virginia were asked to watch all approaches from the district. Authorities believe the toll was the motive for the killing.

Associated Press Huntington W. Va Willam Robertson Hampden City Big Sandy River Here Ohio Kentucky West Virginia Robertson

Bandits Hold Up Train Near Canton In Ransom Plot

Bandits on the Canton Kowloon line 15 miles from Canton killed a Chinese officer and a soldier. They abducted about 90 Chinese, mostly from the inner service, holding them for ransom. Booty valued at 50 000 dollars taken.

Associated Press Hongkong Canton-Kowloon Canton

Train wreck injures several near Seffner Florida

Tampa Florida July 7. Passenger train No. 80 of the Atlantic Coast Line overturned near Seffner twelve miles east of the city. Several persons were injured as ambulances and physicians rushed to the scene.

Associated Press Tampa Fla Atlantic Coast Line Seffner Here

Sale of goods by Hagerstown Women’s Exchange cancelled

Members of the Hagerstown Women’s Exchange planned a summer sale in Frederick at the Francis Sentt Key Hotel. They were told a license was required, with a $1.00 fee, and the event was halted since proceeds would not exceed the license cost. Goods were returned to Hagerstown.

Hagerstown

Col Markey Re-elected President Of Chamber Of Commerce

Colonel Markey was unanimously re-elected president of the Chamber of Commerce for a third term. The board chose other officers J H Gambrill Jr, C B Hayward, and Allan O Garber. An agricultural exhibit plan was approved with Farm Bureau input and efforts to gather farm and industrial products.

D. John Markey Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Chamber Markey J. H. Gambrill, Jr Cp. B. Hayward Alenn O. Garber Farm Bureau Chamber of

Archbishop Curley Heads Irish Homeward Excursion

Archbishop Curley of Baltimore sails from New York aboard the Franconia with an American Irish excur sion party returning to the Emerald Isle. He plans to visit his mother in Athlone and meet singer John McCormack. The Curleys and McCormacks have long been neighbors. First sugar corn honors go to Mrs. DL Davis of 110 South Market Street for the season’s first ears from her garden.

Associated Press New York Franconia Emerald Isle Archbishop Curley Baltimore Monsignor Laws — Stickney Athlone John McCormack Curleys McCormacks DL . Davis South Market “Treet

United Brethren Reunion Set for August 16 at Braddock Heights

The United Brethren Rally and Reunion of Frederick and Washington counties Sunday schools will be held at Braddock Heights on Thursday August 16 with program starting at 1 30 PM Special road rates are offered An effort aims for 100 percent attendance and one of the largest gatherings yet Music by the Quincy Orphanage Band and the Pioneer Bible Class chorus Some leaders include Bishop William M Bell and Rev A B Statton A survey will be launched to double Sunday school membership in the two counties.

United Brethren Frederick Washington Braddock Heights Braddock Mileights William M. Bell D. DL United Brethren Church A. B. Statton Pennsylvania Quincy

Inquiry Began Into Death of Miss Kaufmann

Police opened an inquiry into the death of Dorothy Kaufmann a 21 year old governess killed in the Craighead home near Westover Maryland She had spent her early life in the Monnannite colony before moving north last September A man questioned by police was later released and another driver supplied information leading to a visit to the property.

Associated Press Scarsdale Dorothy Kaufmann Magruder C'raigheads Lance Westover White Plains Debbs Ferry Anthony Amundses Tnday Webbs Ferry Craighead Miss Kaufmann

Johnston Wins World Grass Court Tournament

Johnst on, ranked No 2 in American lawn tennis, defeats Francis Hunter of New Rochelle in straight sets to claim the Wimbledon grass court title. The final score is 6 0 6 3 1 2 6 0. A large crowd at Wimbledon watches the rise of a new champion. The report also notes immigration figures from New York amid quotas starting Sunday.

William M. Johnnston Francis T. Hunter New Rochelle AimeriJean

Pictures Of Heavyweight Fight In Shelby Mont

Photos from the Dempser-Gib bons heavyweight bout in Shelby Montana dated July 1 appear on page 6, shot by NEA service and reprinted by the News Post. Despite storms, the fuel reached New York with the pictures in under eight hours.

Dempser-Gibbons Shelby Mont NEA News- Post Ariqane New York

Controversy over Maryland schools renews tax debate

The Inquiring Reporter column quotes H Dorsey Etchison blasting the state’s educational system as it fuels county tax rate contention. Albert Cook defends fundamentals and equality, noting progress while urging taxpayer-funded extra schooling only if desired by parents.

H. Dorsey Etchison Albert 8. Cook Maryland Cook Swat Etchison The Vook Atchison Marylara Hetter Friends of Education

Week Weather Forecast with Cloudy Outlook

July 7 forecast from Washington covers the North and Wide Atlantic States. Expect considerable cloudiness with occasional local showers and normal temperatures for the week starting Monday.

Associated Press Washington Atlantic

McAdoo Seen as Center of 1924 Democratic Candidacy Plan

A New York dinner of close McAdoo supporters outlined a strategy to launch his 1924 bid. They projected McAdoo could enter the convention with 400 delegates and attract rivals like Cox Smith Underwood Davis Ford, while Weary Ford’s role remained debated and a Ford run as a third party option loomed.

Associated Arena New York William McAdoo Boom New York Evening Post McAoo Samuel Auton National Democratic Evening Post Cox Smith Underwood Great Britain John W. Travis Bentr Ford Weary Ford Altough Detroit

Frederick Fire Department Praised For Quick Response

J. E. O'Brien of Cleveland Ohio commends Frederick fire department for a fast response to a June 7 car fire. He notes the car fire was extinguished by bystanders before arrival yet the department arrived promptly and handled the incident with efficiency and courtesy.

Frederick J. E. O'Brian Cleveland Ohio Lloyd C. Culler O'Brien Fanner Manufacturing Co Culler

Army fliers ordered to search for aviator

Washington July 7 The commanding officer of Selfridge Field Mt Clemens Michigan was ordered by the Army Air Service to aid in the search for Lieutenant Roth the missing navy balloonist reported lost over Lake Erie The balloon was said down in Lake Erie by the captain of the steamer Colonial about 930 last night 27 miles south of Port Stanley Ontario A plane with two officers left Mt Clemens within 20 minutes after instruction to search Port Stanley Ontario for Roth and T B Null naval airmen believed lost over Lake Erie

Associated Press Washington Jaly Selfridge Field Mt. Clemens Mich Army Air Service Roth Navy Lake Erie Colonial Port Stanley Air Service Ontario Llouts L. J Roth T. B. Null Naval Airmer Erie

Sunday School Social Held by Crace Reformed School

The Intermediate Department of Crace Reformed Sunday school hosted a social Friday evening in the school’s social rooms. About 40 people attended with representation from each class. Refreshments were served. Ira B. Staley Jr. supervised the department.

Crace Reformed Sunday School Ira B. Staley Oeed Ee

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