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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1926

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Three More Religious Conferences to Be Held in Frederick

Hood College hosts three summer religious conferences this season the Reformed church July 12 to 18 the Blue Mountain Episcopal conference July 19 to 28 and the Presbyterian Young People's assembly July 28 to August 4. About 200 are expected for the Reformed meet with Rev A M Glack D D of Martinsburg as chairman. The Episcopal meeting plans include 100 to 150 attendees with morning programs and lectures by church leaders and scholars.

Reformed Church Blue Mountain Episcopal Church Presbyterian Young People’s Assembly Hood College Missionary Conference of The Episcopal Young People of Presbyterian Church Reformed A. M. Glack D.D Martinsburg W. Va Episcopal Conference Bize’ Mountain N. B. Groton Whitemarsh Kiely Father Huntington Garnet Robert Elstrider D. B Bisop Diocese of West Virginia Edwin R. Garter Grace Church Petersburg Frances R.dwards St. Luke's Church Rochester Marcelline C. Adams Woman's Auxiliary Pittsburg Geo. C. Foley Philadelphia Divinity School Women's’ Auxiliary Louisa Davis Diocese of Virginia Girls’ Friendly Society Kathryn Merritt Province of Washington Church Church Army of England Arthur Casey

Lions Club Meets Notes on Hosiery Industry History

The Lions Club met in the Francis Scott Key hotel Blue and Grey room where Louis L. Wilson of the Kiwanis spoke on hosiery history and industry evolution from ancient forms to modern times. George William Stultz presided as attendance rewards were announced including a silver cup for 100 percent attendance won by H Lavier Michael.

Lions Club Francis Scott Key Nven Louis L. Wilson Kiwanis Club Wilson Union Manufacturing Company George William Stultz H. Noel Halter H. Lavier Michael Franklin N. Shipley H. Noel Haller Lions International San Francisco Calif Richard F. Simmons

Telegraph Company Sued for 2950 in Hagerstown

Hiram Weller of Washington county sues Pont- tal Telegraph and Cable Co for 2950 in damages from fire caused by allegedly loose electro l wires on plaintiff’s farm adjoining his barn and house. Case moved for venue change. lawyers named include Levin Stonebraker and John E. Wagaman. Hagerstown.

Washington County el G. Haugh Hiram Weller Millstone Pontal Telegraph and Cable Company Cable Company Levin Stonebraker Weller John E. Wagaman Harper Ballentine Hagerstown

Prizes for Drivers in Blue Ridge Bus Company Program

The Blue Ridge Transportation Co plans six monthly meetings awarding uniforms to drivers with no accidents in the prior six months. Each qualified driver receives a made to order $40 suit. The company operated 56 buses, accumulating about 4,000 daily miles with no accidents during the Fourth of July period.

Blue Ridge Transportation Co Will Blue Ridges, Transporation Co Baltimore Frederick Washington Hagerstown

Autoist Pleads Guilty to DUI Fine Set at 125

Charles W. Wiles of near Frederick pleaded guilty in Police Court to operating an automobile under the influence of liquor and was fined 125 dollars by Justice Brust. He collided with a Capital-area auto, paid for damages, and witnesses later testified the driving was a traffic menace. State Police investigated and ordered Wiles to Frederick. The hearing was missed by officers escorting Governor Ritchie to Hagerstown.

Charles W. Wiles Frederick Nquor Justice Brust Wiles Washington Ritchie Hagerstown

Curb and Gutter Expansion In City Progresses

City advances major curb and gutter program with work on Madison and Thirteenth streets. LeRoy Hoke crews build north side curb and gutter, then move to south side, after survey shows height needed. Roy Nusz directs Thirteenth Street work, ongoing rapidly, with plans for West Seventh Street Trail Avenue and West South Street sections.

Madison Street Thirteenth Street LeRoy Hoke Madison Steet Roy Nusz West Seventh Trail Avenue Centar Street Jefferson Street

Delegates Named for Frederick County Sunday School Convention

Frederick city superintendents have named delegates from Evangelical Lutheran Evangelical Reformed United Brethren and Presbyterian groups for the Frederick County Sunday School Association convention to be held at Braddock Heights Monday and Tuesday. Additional delegates will be appointed before Sunday toward full city and county representation at the Heights. Names announced include John Jenuc and others for Lutheran. A LeRoy McCardell and Charlotte DeLashmutt among Reformed. Glenn O Garber and Florence Eichenchrode among United Brethren. EL Dwight McCain and Mrs George Dean among Presbyterians.

Frederick City Frederick Guy GC Roser H. J. Fromke Barrys Storm Jesse H. Michael Charles Opel Jr Evangelical Reformed A. LeRoy McCardell Charles W. Lough Charlotte DeLashmutt Helen Condon Edna Mensell Katherine Remsburg Woiley Fourney Grace EB. Lough Elizabeth DeLashmutt Mildred Thomas United Brethren Glenn O. Garber Florence Eichenchrode Daisy Mel Donald Wm. Steiner Janes Fisher Victor Summers Charley J. Moberly Presbyterian EL Dwight McCain George Dean

Dozen Bodies in Ill Fated S-51 Submarine

Divers exploring the battered hull of the S-51 reported about 12 bodies inside, including one wedged behind engine room machinery and others in the torpedo room. If correct, 12 sailors died when the submarine sank off Block Island after colliding with the City of Rome. 26 men were aboard, three survived, and nightly recoveries followed.

New York Block Island City of Rome

Death penalty asked for Durkin by prosecution

In Chicago 1930s court, prosecutor Romano urged jurors to sentence Martin J Durkin to death for the murder of federal agent Edwin C Shanahan nine months earlier. The humid courtroom heard days of arguments as Durkin defense planned next steps and contended the facts were not in evidence.

Durkin Chicago Illinois Prassentor Michael Romano Martin J. Durkin Edwin C. Shanahan Romano Brent Shanahan Roland Libonat Eugene McGarry

Precautions Against Sabotage in Subway Strike

Interborough Rapid Transit Co rushed anti sabotage measures in New York as workers held meetings with strikers. General counsel James L. Quackenbush said the company would bar key employees from returning to work if they attend such meetings to prevent potential disruption. No violence had occurred at the time.

New York Interbor Anch Rapid Transit Co Sted James L. Quackenbush Tinterbourough Company United States

Primary expenditures near three million in Pennsylvania race

Senate committee figures show 2,793,582 spent in the Pennsylvania primary. The Pepper-Fisher coalition ticket accounts for 1,804,114 while Ware-Beth-Jeman totals reach 800,711 and Governor Pinchot lists 188,489 in an unsuccessful bid for the Senate nomination.

Washington APS Pennsylvania Senate Campaign Funds Committee Pepper-Fisher —Coalition Ware-Beth- Jeman Pinchot Secretary of State Senate ‘Committee

Lady Astor Called Liar By British Laborite in Commons

In London July 8 AP report says American-born British noblewoman Lady Astor and Labour MP Jack Jones clashed in the House of Commons over municipal matters. Jones shouted You’re a liar, then apologized and reframed as logical inexactitude, prompting a sharp exchange.

Lady Astor London Astor Jack Jones House of Commony Jones

Rockefeller Turns 87 In A Day Of Eccentric Detail

The article portrays John D. Rockefeller at age 87 with routine minutiae from breakfast to golf on his private course and quiet evenings. It notes his health, dietary habits, and annual philanthropy, detailing sizable endowments to the General Education Board Rockefeller Foundation and others, plus personal touches like his habit of giving away coins. The piece also recalls his birth in 1839 and vast influence across banking railroads steel and philanthropy.

Lghty Ethn D. Rockefeller Rockefeller Priese Tor and Salnaman Cit Carnegie Landis Wsidiari¢a Aha General Education J Board Rockeffeller Foundation Laura Spellman Rockefeller Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research University of Harold F. McCormick C. A. ‘Strong

Committees 10 Continue Many Investigations

Washington July 8 AP Despite adjournment summer recess delays hit congressional probes. The Senate Campaign Funds Committee will pause until July 26 awaiting start of the Lime primary inquiry, while the Alien Property Custodian committee lacks operating funds to begin its work without a $25,000 appropriation. Chairman Borah says funds can be found. King doubts progress, noting much work could proceed over the summer. Francis P Garvin offers to testify. subpoenas already issued for witnesses in the Illinois and Pennsylvania primary probes, with names withheld to aid process servers.

Washington Congress Senate Campaign Funds Iime King Utah Cub Crowbar Keyes Alien Poverty Committee Borah Francis P. Garvin Bis Auc Firstn Chicago Pennsylvania

Stocks Sold at Court House Dock in Frederick

Benjamin F. Reich trustee sold stock at the Court House door in July morning. Purchases include ten shares of Frederick Brick Works at 275 per share by C H Kipp for Claggett E Rameburg. One share Union Manufacturing Co at 1100 by Charles Mc C Mathias. 172 shares Frederick County National Bank at 22.50 by Charles L Renn. 10 shares People s National Bank of Brunswick at 349 by Harvey J L Zimmerman. One share Potomac Edison 7 percent preferred at 191 500 by Grayson H Mercer. 175 weekly deposits of Fredericktown Savings Institution at 208.39 per hundred by Grayson H Mercer. Fifty Years Ago. Prof George Edward Smith led Woodsborn Band and 400 American Mechanics from Woodsboro to Philadelphia for the Centennial parade. Fifty years ago today. A slight fire occurred on the fourth floor of the Francis Scott Key Hotel. No alarms were sounded. Hart Etchison recovered a lost raincoat after The News-Post notified. Weather/Practices noted.

Benjamin F. Reich Court House Jtvenick Frederick Brick Worka C. H. Kipp Claggett E. Rameburg Union Manufacturing Company Charles McC. Mathias Frederick County National Bank Charles L. Renn Tio Capital People's National Bank of Brunswick Harvey JL. Zimmerman Potomac Edison Grayson H. Mercer Fredericktown Savings Institution George Edward Smith Woodsborn Woodsboro Philadelphia Smith

Thirteen Frederick youths to enter Citizens' Camp programs

Thirteen Frederick county youths depart today for Citizens' Military Training Camps at locations including Brunswick Jefferson Braddock Heights Frederick city and Middletown. Government funds uniforms and transport. Courses span years from first to fourth year with Coast Artillery Calvary Infantry and other branches, including recreation, lectures and supervised activities at several camps.

Frederick County Frederick Brunswick Jefferson Braddock Heights Middletown Ithe John H. Church Alvin G. Quinn William O. Baer Charles F. Booth Infantry Sherman Booth Calvary William N. Brown Coast Ar- Ulery Eugene J. Creed Coast Arllery Engstab Ernest F. Gibson Joseph N. Heiderart Philip Wertheimer Richard E. Kieeny, Jr Robert H. Routgahn Austin B. Gordon Leon Peyton Basle Coast Artillery Fort Monroe Fort Myer Fort Augus Camp Meade York River Fort Wustis

Miller pleads not guilty in court over graft indictment

Thomas W. Miller, former Allen Property Custodian, pleads not guilty to an indictment charging him with conspiring to defraud the government alongside Harry M. Daugherty and the late John T. King. He urges Senate action on alien property matters while social notes mention Monica Haller entertaining guests Nancy and Betty Beale.

New York Thomas W. Miller Allen Property Harry M. Daugherty John T. King Miller

Puppies for sale ad ends Kilns’ stock fast

An insertion advertising puppies for sale appeared in the News-Post, and soon after the issue hit the streets G Allen Kilns sold all his litter. The brief notice notes one advertisement sufficed to move the whole stock in this city. Do you have anything to sell.

News Post G. Allen Kilns

Whittemore Calm Ahead of Appeals Decision

Annapolis Md July AP Richard Reese Whittemore faces possible death or new life after court of appeals delayed by judge absence. He remains calm, smoking in the Maryland Penitentiary death house as guards report his routine and limited visits from immediate family.

Annapolis Uly Richard Reese Whittemore Maryland Court of Appeals Baltimore Maryland Richard Reésa Whittemore Court of Appeals Robert H. Holtman Lfe Bradyerd Whittemore Takea Rectus

Twelve mile limit for U S ships ruled in favor

New York July 8 AP reports the U S Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a Connecticut district ruling, holding American vessels subject to U S law worldwide. The decision impacts libel actions and seizure cases, with prohibition officials hopeful for stronger war efforts against rum runners and a pending Congress bill to allow outside twelve mile seizures.

New York U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals U. S. ‘District Court District of Connecticut Dessaton Washington Circuit Court of Appeals Congress

Coolidge Catches His First 3-Lb Pike at Osgood Lake

President Coolidge fished from a boat at Lake Osgood during a White Pine camp visit. A three pound pike was brought aboard after about an hour of trolling, witnessed by Oscar Otis and a woodsman oarsman. He appeared pleased, recalling boyhood days in Vermont. The president plans a quiet stay with Mrs Coolidge, without guests.

Paul Smiths Coolidge Lake Osgood White Pine Camp Oscar Otis Faherman Vermont Washington Osgood Lake

Bear Traders Fail to Unsettle Market

New York July 8 AP bear traders failed to unsettle the stock market as early offerings were absorbed. The market opened with strength and industrials showed resilience. Some traders attacked the depth of the market but prices held, sustaining an overall calm session despite prior concerns.

New York Ieee

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Reformed and Episcopal Church L. Wilson Francesco de Pinelo Pacific Ocean Blue Ridge Transportation Go Autoist Sharles W. Wiles Madison and Thirteenth Streets CO. S Bertha R. Macfarlane Louisiana Association of Life Underwriters Mano McGarry Dence John D. Rockefeller H. Biggar Rockefellers iAs John D Rickford, N. Y William KF. Darner Court Street Hart Etchison News-Post R. H. McCain NEA June Hedquist Kitty Hines Miller Los Angeles Provo Alex Hedquist Hedquist T. W. Miller Monica Haller Second Street Nancy and Betty Beale Washington, D. C U. S
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