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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1925
Page
1
City leaders favor a herringbone system with rear to curb angled parking on one side and parallel on the other to increase lot usage. A trial is planned with an ordinance to formalize the curb rule, plus red painted curbs replacing vertical no parking signs to guide drivers.
Prosecution argues expert testimony would turn Scopes case into a science versus religion debate at a Dayton Tennessee hearing set before Judge Raulston. Defense seeks time to present biologists and theologians while Bryan aids the state in arguing admissibility of experts. A large crowd is expected for an open air Breck afternoon event.
Mayor Lloyd Culler announced a sprinkling ban from 7 am to 6 pm due to full Fishing Creek dam but depleted Tuscarora supply. He said residents waste water with sprinklers while pressure remains low, and advised wait for the dam to recover overnight.
The Associated Press reports a quiet session with few notable price swings. Traders pushed a few issues lacking inside support while steady demand by industrials like American Can provided some backing as Dodge Brothers common held near 30. Overall volume was about 400000 shares.
The forecast shows normal temperatures with light rain in parts of the region. A brief shower is expected in the first half and again in the latter half, with a brief cool spell around midweek in the northern extreme areas.
Miss Phebe Davis, 80, of Swampscott Massachusetts, has heard every president since Lincoln and finally met President Coolidge. She arrived at 6 30 and walked to the summer White House to pay respects as the presidential party reached Swampscott.
The Board of Foreign Mission of the Reformed church met in Isrodbeek Hall this quarter and voted to buy an additional tract of land for North Japan and Miyaud Colleges in Senta, Japan, at $25.00 per unit. The meeting honored missionaries Miss Louise Bolinger and Rev. Paul Po Schatten, with remarks and memorials. Several speakers announced travel and services, including Dr. Bartholomew, Rev. Dr. Faust, and Dr. Moore, as the Mission Conference continued through Sunday with sermons and farewell addresses.
Two men, Harry Sny der and Eugene Legendre, both in their twenties, were fatally injured when their motorcycle skidded on State Road at Spicklers west of Hagerstown. They were found by 9 motorists and rushed to the hospital around 5 a.m. The piece also notes Jim Keesey’s sale to the Athletics and his upcoming report details.
Frederick firemen battled a blaze at Pearl destroying a barn a silo and straw stack about nine o'clock this morning. Independent Hose Company arrived but could not save the buildings. the nearby house was saved and the loss is expected to exceed several thousand dollars with insurance coverage. Fire likely started from a spark on a threshing machine and the effort lasted about two hours.
Mayor Lloyd Clerk announced possible new electric signals in the city after aldermen discussed parking restrictions. Signals may be mounted on iron poles at Market Fifth South and Market Church intersections, with two more units purchased to allow pole mounting.
William Hayes, 19, gets $20,000 for four months work as a former boy for the late Charles Herbath of St. Louis. Herbath's will left one third of his $740,000 estate to be divided among employees, and the court ruled Hayes was entitled to one thirty second of that share.
Negotiations settle for Potomac Edison to extend control by purchasing stock at a uniform price per share. The Union Bridge Company would become part of Potomac Edison’s system, expanding service and enabling direct electricity distribution in the area.
The Chevrolet truck stolen from Stull's Garage Lewietown was found hidden in brush near Bridgeport bridge along with Coplay and four new automobiles. Sheriff Albaugh and Deputy Radcliffe investigated with Stull identifying the truck. A Ford sedan was later found hidden near Moun tilttdale. owner 8 S Connor Towson was notified and reported theft from a barn Wednesday night, thief not yet located.
In Toston on July 11 Charles Powel was found guilty on four indictments charging larceny from an ine yators in his international postal reply coupon enterprise. Superior Court Judge Sisk sentenced him to State prison for seven to nine years.
The Presbyterian Summer Conference for Christian Fellowship begins Monday at Hood College under Rev J S Arm Entrout of Philadelphia as leader. About 100 delegates are expected with local arrangements led by Rev Dr T J Gaehr and events including prayers, classes, and inspirational addresses through July 1.
A 11 A warrant names Killy Knapp a 21 year old Syracuse man as a suspect in the murder of Hempstead taxi driver Louis Panella. Investigators tie a possible motive to a desire for a “super thr” after Knapp’s alleged admiration for Cooper's Last of the Mohicans. District Attorney Weeks will present evidence to the grand jury on June 27 as troopers and Army officials search for Knapp.
Joseph R. Gant former president of Centropolla State Bank died after a decline that followed the bank’s 1964 closure. He faced a $633,000 defalcation mystery. investigators blamed him for the loss. His death ends a saga of alleged embezzlement and its impact on merchants and workers.
Sixteen of the world’s top auto racers will roar 250 miles around the new Baltimore Washington board track near Laurel. Start list includes Pete de Paolo Earl Cooper Harts Totemy Milton Benny ily Fred Comer. Clear forecast. trial speeds reached 1828 miles per hour. $25 000 in prizes.
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