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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1926
Page
1
A daring theft emptied a Fred na freight car of a large sugar cargo. Large quantities were taken, puzzling authorities with no clear suspects or motive. The Sugar was linked to the Winebren firm area between Deit ich and Gambrill Inc, a rarely busy pedestrian zone. Robbery was found by company workers early Monday.
Announcement notes the July 6 Wilmington ceremony uniting Miss Lila Ward Koonce and Peter Ward Chichester. The bride, daughter of Dr and Mrs Simon E Koonce, taught chemistry at Hood College. The groom, former Gambrill Inc executive and noted county agricultural agent, will reside with the couple at McCardell Apartments.
In Santiago Cuba on July 7 an AP report states Salvatore Aguilera faces execution by garrote tomorrow for beating his aunt to death. The method uses a brass screw device aimed at the neck, seated in a chair with a post. a quick twist was said to cause a nearly painless death.
The article reports the murder of Louis Bersagolla of Rockford by three bullets to the head found on a rural road near Stickney, tied to city mob wars led by Al Capone. It notes the death involves the era of Prohibition era vice wars and mentions William McSwiggin and Sageor Mussolini in leadership roles, amid Chicago crime history.
County Treasurer Clarence M. Phreeger announces taxes for the fiscal year starting July 1 are due. About 16,800 accounts remain, with potential revenue near $812,443.64. most delinquent accounts face legal action, and interest accrues after October 1. If not settled by April 1, properties may be sold at public sale. Dog licenses are due July 1. failure to comply will trigger a drive. Funds from licenses reimburse stock owners injured by stray dogs.
The newly elected officers of King David Lodge No 50 were installed by Deputy Grand Master Ss Elmer Brows and staff. Remarks urged cooperation for a successful term. District Deputy Brown and others spoke in a series of speeches. Cumberland issues courtesy cards to visiting tourists at city police welcome. Beets Vista Cottage hosts visitors from Philadelphia and Baltimore.
General Lincoln Andrews, head of the prohibition enforcement service, denies plans to resign before sailing to England. He says enforcement is tight, coast guard and customs will expand, and a firm structure of enforcement is being created with treaties and conventions shaping cross border regulation. He stresses public responsibility for law observance and backs a nationwide referendum in favor of the prohibition amendment.
Chicago July 7 AP Betty Andrews Werner, former sweetheart of Martin J. Durkin, testifies Durkin was not a bootlegger. Prosecution rebuttal argues Durkin’s main business was stolen automobiles and notes a letter to prosecutors signed by The Liberty League, dismissed as the work of a nut.
William M. Bennett of Frederik County jailed 30 days for operating an automobile while intoxicated and without a license after admitting to Deputy Crum. Bennett denied the charge until the deputy testified. An Urbana Pike crash on June 26 preceded the arrest. Elmer Fitze was initially named as driver but was later cleared. Mrs Mollie Brightwell, who fled the scene, was fined $5 and costs for assaulting Mrs Stroup during a neighbor dispute over a child.
New York July 7 AP reports stock prices resumed their upward trend as trading started but profit taking and short selling grew during the session. Prices slipped from morning highs, with Call Company at 4 percent. Closing was strong and total volume reached about 1,460,000 shares.
The U S submarine S 51 ran aground between the Williamsburg and Queensboro bridges in the East River while towed toward the navy yard. A civilian pilot guided the escort as two tugs Juka and Saga More attempted to reach the flotilla amid traffic. The Navy had ordered river traffic cleared but orders apparently were not followed when the accident occurred.
Interest grows as the Frederick County Sunday School Association plans its July 12 and 13 convention at Braddock Heights. A Sunday song service features Mrs. Karnell of Philadelphia and Emory L. Coblentz presides, followed by a Bradock Heights band concert. Attendance last year topped 300 with no registration fee.
Despite national claims of falling June marriages, Frederick County maintains a steady pattern with 81 licenses issued in June of the previous year and 82 in the just-closed month. The local scene remains driven by the desire to start a family, as prices and life pressures show little impact on the marriage rate.
Herrin Illinois July 7 AP the mayor announced two arrests in a city terrorized by a gang of assailants mostly former Ku Klux Klan liquor raiders led by Ray Walker Blackie Arms and Jardown Arms. He urged residents to report violence and noted the assaults have occurred nearly nightly.
Representative John N. Morin of Pittsburgh tells Senate Campaign Fund Committee he had no part in handling campaign money for William S. Ware beyond transferring funds among campaign workers. He says he collected no funds and made no contributions and also kept a safe deposit box with campaign money in Pittsburgh.
Attendance at the Daily Vacation Bible School remained near 200, with 200 mark expected soon. The final event, a play titled Nightheart, will be staged Friday morning July 16 at 9 20. Roberta Lescallert will pave the first part. Teacher attendees praised perfect attendance by Miss Lana Helle Michael Miss L Wolfe and Miss Grace Turgee. Dr James W Lowher of Texas is noted as a world champion degree holder with fifty degrees and titles from institutions and societies.
New York endures a subway strike as 700 Motormen and switchmen walk off. With trains halved in speed, thousands walk, buses and private cars take over. Over 3 million riders see trips lengthened by 15 minutes to an hour amid city-wide congestion and elevated lines pressed into service.
William Henry Gillbert aged 48 years 1 month 18 days died suddenly at 1 am at 21 East All Saints street He was a painter and worked on Tuesday nene Traddock He died after failing to recover from a severe illness He leaves a wife a stepson Norman Null and sister Miss Erla Gill He belonged to Grace Reformed Church Sunday school United Fire Company Mountain City Lodge K of P Frederick Aerie and Mt Olivet Cemetery. Funeral Friday at 3 pm with services at the house and interment at Mt Olivet Cemetery Thomas P Rice funeral director.
June mortality shows 45 total deaths for city and county with 18 city deaths and 27 county burials across multiple cemeteries. Interments at Mt Olivet and St Johns reflect adult and child splits, while numerous towns and states appear in the year-to-date figures.
Washington reports crops and weather for the past week in Maryland and Virginia. Corn grows rapidly, wheat improves, early potatoes harvests begin, and vegetables like tomatoes and tobacco show favorable progress. Fruiting berries abundant. local notes mention visitors from Cumberland and Fairmont.
Severe storms swept through Ohio and nearby states causing multiple fatalities and extensive property damage. In Ohio losses reached about 100000 in Columbus area with Dayton estimates higher. central Illinois reported two deaths and injuries. Fires from lightning damaged a gas well and a denaturing plant at Carthage, while alcohol tanks exploded in the Guild irez incident.
The Women's Missionary Union of the Western District of Maryland met at First Baptist Hagerstown with group officers appointed for the coming season. Afternoon talks covered Mission Study and Stewardship, plus a pageant based on a hospital clinic in San Juan. Ladies’ Day at Catoctin Centre Club drew 83 attendees with a golf winner and a luncheon hosted by Mrs. McCain.
The Coolidge presidential party arrived at White Pine Camp at 9:63 AM, greeted by cheering crowds along the route from Gabriels to the Adirondacks. A Marine guard lined the camp gate as the White House entourage, including Mrs. Coolidge, stepped from the train to a 60 mile ride to the main lodge. The president and Mrs. Coolidge walked the grounds with their dogs, inspecting facilities for their forthcoming weeks at the camp. Weather was clear and cool with light clouds over the mountains.
District of Columbia plans new license tag colors chrome yellow and black with yellow lettering on black background. Proposed plan limits serials to single digits followed by a letter indicating vehicle type and keeps numbers under 9 993. Letters B C H I and X mark light delivery, commercial, hack, nation water? and resident cars. Connecticut started the plan, adopted by New York New Jersey and Colorado. Bids for the new tape will be advertised August 1, about 160 000 tags.
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