Countians Return From New York Democratic Convention
Parsons Newman from Middletown reports on the Democratic National Convention in Madison Square Garden New York. He notes a wearisome end after deadlock but praise for hospitality, entertainment including a Hudson River trip and S S Majestic dinner, and Maryland support for Governor Ritchie.
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Parsons
Newman
Madison Square Garden
New York
New York city
Hudson river
West Point
Hrlan
S. S. Majestic
Maryland
Ritchie
John W. Davis
Andrew Annan
Emmitsburg
Annan
Bank may change name to Nicodemus National Bank of Hagerstown
Directors of the People's National Bank faces a six month deadline to add Nicodemus to its name per a will honoring John L. Nicodemus. If accepted, $100000 funds go to bank improvements. if rejected, money funds Washington County Hospital maternity annex, with a bronze tablet. Remaining assets favor Safe Deposit and Trust, and Dr. Frank S. Newcomer. Governor undecided on Emory L. Coblentz successor. welfare director position awaiting decision. Chicago hotel orders 70000 yards carpet for 2268 guest rooms.
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People’s National Bank
Hagerstown
eeds
Nicodemus
Charles E. Hilliard
Nicodemus National Bank of
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John L. Nicodemus
Washington County Hospital
Ritchie
Emory L. Coblentz
Coblentz
Dr Bartholomew Presiding At Reformed Church Mission Conference
The annual summer missionary conference of the Reformed church at Hood College, Frederick, brings delegates from Maryland and nearby states. Dr Allen Bartholomew, D D of Philadelphia, handles the evening service and the celebration marking the 26th anniversary of the missions in China. Delegates enjoy a mix of morning study and recreation with platform meetings and sunset services. Thursday hosts cordial receptions for visiting missionaries from China and Japan.
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hell as Hood College
Frederick
Maryland
Allen Bartholomew
Phiadelphia
Chin o
China
Japan
Asphalt Work Delayed on South Market Street
The laying of asphalt began this morning on South Market Street but was halted around noon to permit repairs to the engine that operates the asphalt plant. Work will resume later this afternoon or Saturday morning.
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South Market street
Feagaville Legion Members Exhibit LTL Principles Charts
At Buckeysstown an atgnan was sent and six charts illustrating L. T. L. Principles were exhibited by Feagaville Legion members. The convention adjourned after a vote of thanks for the day and its happy events.
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Buckeysstown
Feagaville Legion
Bootlegger Fry Escapes Jail After Night Shift
George L. Fry a 28 year old bootlegger from Point of Rocks who had been confined in jail after a May term conviction escaped Thursday night likely after 9 o'clock. Jailers locked prisoners at 2 am but Fry hid in the downstairs area and walked out when the door was opened. Sheriff and deputies searched for Fry who had been fined 1060 on the bootlegging charge with no specific sentence recorded.
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George L. Fry
Point of Rocks
C. William Belle
Fry
Frys
tur Frye
Brunswick man fined for disobeying traffic officer
Russell Linton of Brunswick was fined 10 dollars and costs after a police court hearing before Justice Guy Motter for crossing Market Street at an intersection where concrete had just been laid despite a warning from a special traffic officer. The judge noted the city incurred expenses to station officers to prevent crossings and enforced compliance.
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Russell Linton
Brunswick
Guy K. Motter
Linton
Church
Market streets
Market street
British sprinter sets world record in hurdle event
Olympic Stadium Colombes France July 11 Eric H Liddell the British firing parson won the Olympic 400 meters title in a world record 47 3 5 seconds defeating Horatio Fitch Chicago Athletic Association who had broken the mark in the semi finals United States led the medal table scoring 183 1 2 Finland 193 Great Britain 60 1 2
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Associated Press
Olympic Stadium
Colombes
France
Eric H. Liddell
Horatio Fitch
Chicago Athletic Association
United States
Finland
Great Britain
Pope Ratifies Annulment of Anna Gould Marriage
Rome July 11 Pope Pius ratified a commission’s decision annulling the marriage of the Duchess of Talleyrand the former Anna Gould to Marquis Boni de Castellane. The special cardinal commission appointed to hear the case made the ruling.
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Associated Press
Rome
Pius
Duchess of Talleysrand
Anna Gould
Laytonsville Road Improvement Petition Under New Law
Montgomery County commissioners consider building up to two miles of road from William's Corner toward Woodfield after Laytonsville petitioners meet the new road law 25 percent taxpayer threshold. Bond limits are $75 000 yearly with 49 percent funded by the district and 64 percent by the rest of the county.
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Montgomery County
Laytonsville
William's Corner
Woodfield
Montgomery
Coolidges Arrive in Washington After Plymouth Burial
The Coolidge family and government officials arrived in Washington today after Calvin Coolidge Jr. was buried in Plymouth. John Coolidge led the party. the president and Mrs. Coolidge appeared rested despite the lengthy funeral trip and ceremonies in Plymouth and North Cambridge.
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Calvin Coolidge, Jr
U. S
junto Edwards
Northampton
Mass
NEA
Associated Press
Washington
President Coolidge
Prymouth
John Coolidge
Plymouth
Cool
Telegrams of support pour in for John W. Davis
In New York on July 11 telegrams praised Democratic nominee John W. Davis. Yale economist Irving Fisher, on a League of Nations tour, urged continued support. Other senders included Brand Whitlock and Richard Olney, with Nebraska Governor Charles W. Bryan outlining tentative plans and timing for party organization and Davis vacation in New England if a chairman is chosen soon.
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Associated Press
New York
John W. Davis
Irving Fisher
economics
Yale University
League of Nations
League of Nations Non Partisan Association
Professor Fisher
Ogden, U'ah
Baker
Newton D. Baker
League of Natons
werse
Brand Whitlock
Belgium
Richard OL ‘ney
Washington and Lee University Alumni Association of
New Orleans
Charles W. Bryan
Nebraska
Atlantic City
Washington
Lincoln
Neb
Brian
oil trust
national committee
Davis
New England
Man Hanged for Murder of Neighbor's Daughter
Talladata Alabama July 13 Gordon Fincher was hanged at the county jail today after conviction for the murder of Maybelle McCullough, 16, neighbor's daughter. Evidence showed she was slain in May 1923 as she walked to the family mailbox. Fincher, a farmer with a wife and four children, died maintaining his innocence.
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Associated Press
Talladata
Ala
Gordon Fincher
Maybelle McCullough
Fincher
Rebels Seize Sao Paulo Center as Governor Flees
Washington dispatch from Consul Heebrie in Sao Paulo says the governor and state officials have withdrawn from the capital, which is now entirely under the control of revolutionists. The report notes rapid political upheaval and a complete shift of power in the city.
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SAO PAULO
Associated Press
Washington
revolntionists
State department
Heeberie
Gompers Convalescing Satisfactorily at Coney Island
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor is convalescing satisfactorily at a Coney Island hotel doctors say he suffered a morbid breakdown due to overwork connected with the Democratic convention.
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Associated Press
New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Coney Island hotel
Gompers
Treasury suspends sales of savings certificates and stamps
By the Associated Press Washington July 11 the treasury ordered suspended all sales of treasury savings certificates and stamps effective July 15 Acting Secretary Winston said the present money market did not warrant the treasury paying 4 1 2 percent interest on the savings securities when funds may be obtained at much lower rates
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Associated Press
Washington
treasury today
treasury savings
Winston
treasury
American hanged in Canada for barroom murder
Walter Muir of New York was hanged at Valley Field Quebec for the murder of Henri Laviolette after a quarrel in a barroom. Muir claimed he fired to scare and said he did not intend to kill. The case drew intense efforts for a new trial led by the Countess of Richilieu and others.
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Associated Press
Montreal
Walter Muir
New York
Valley Field
Quebec
Henri Laviolette
Countess of Richilieu
Douglass Wise
Baltimore
Muir
Lassylette
Laciolette
Laviolette
Joseph Plant
Woman autoist halts in Frederick during 500000 mile world run
Nell Leon, piloting an endurance Buick from Orlando started 1916 with a goal to cover 500000 miles in less than 15 years. She paused about thirty minutes in Frederick on her around the world trek, touring highways and foreign inscriptions on the car. Leon has crossed the continent five times and twice circled the globe, with support crew en route to Hagerstown for overnight rest.
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Nell Leon
Frederick
Ailss Leon
Orlando
Florida
Sky
Aliss Leon
marty
Warren G. Harding
Marshal Foch
John J. Pershing
Hylan
New York
Miss Leon
Hagerstown
American Band of Middletown Hosts Saturday Concerts
The American Band of Middletown performs open air concerts every Saturday at 7:39 PM, followed by moving pictures in Memorial Hall. The Everhart Post of the American Legion organizes the film shows, drawing countywide crowds and garnering strong merchant support for continued concerts. The program features Troopers Tribunal, The Mil in the Forest, Clarinet Solo by Eisenberg, Carnival of Venice, Hoof Prints, The Bohemian Girl, Fox Trot I Love You, Sunny South, What’ll I Do, and more.
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American Band of
Middletown
Memorial Hall
walley
Everhart
American Legion
Fikmore
Eisenberg
Carneval
Venice
Barbi
Albert Y. Boiseau
Frankie Heetion
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