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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1925
Page
1
Uriah Ellsworth Brown of Dayton Ohio tours Frederick seeking birthplace details and Dorsey reaper history. He aims to study aeroplane patents for helicopter work and grand British prize plans while sharing notes on his family lineage and the Dorsey legacy.
The Associated Press reports that twelve residents at 1717 East Lombard Street faced suspected poisonings over several days. Milk samples tested positive for poison after a 13 year old noticed a salty taste, prompting police probes and possible preventive fatalities.
Swampscott Mass July 21 President Coolidge believes anthracite miners and operators will reach a wage scale agreement and avoid a September 1 mining suspension. Howard Schade of this city was fined 100 dollars and costs after a liquor sale conviction. he will appeal.
Dr ZL Weaver a renowned Williamsport physician died Sunday at Washington county hospital from a gonita appendical abscess after a week long illness. Born in Hood Madison Virginia he was the son of Robert H Weaver a Confederate veteran and a Richmond College of Medicine graduate who practiced in Elkton before moving to Williamsport. He is survived by his widow Addie C Weaver two daughters Mrs Howard Youty of Fredericks and Dorothy Weaver a brother James Weaver and three sisters Mrs Michael Estes Mrs Herbert Lilliard and Mrs James Walker all of Madison County Virginia. He belonged to the Christian church and the Masonic and Knights of Pythias lodges. The body went to Orange Virginia for funeral Tuesday at 10 from his father’s home in Madison County with burial on the family plot.
About a half inch of rain by noon improves crops with expectations of an inch more by tonight for corn and other fields. Temperatures rose from 66 to 70 degrees, with forecasters predicting rain ending and clearing by Wednesday evening. Weather impacts stretch from Washington to Hagerstown, marking a notable shift after months below normal rainfall. 1925 rainfall totals show variable monthly amounts, contrasting with 1924 and normal figures, highlighting drought relief from recent showers.
Baltimore officials and Frederick representatives finalize the dedication program for the Odd Fellows Women’s Home. A flag raising at 11 AM, parade at 1 30 PM, and ceremonies at 2 30 PM plan to feature about 116 lodges and 21 bands with transport by special trains and buses delivering several thousand visitors. Funds to the Home are projected at 15000 dollars.
A morning session of the Grand Court and Calanthe in Washington featured fraternalism talks by H Dossey Atchison and Henry L. Johnson, stressing brotherhood across races. An executive Knights of Pythias session followed at Nelock, with separate Calanthe meetings planned for Wednesday.
Swampscott mass July 21 President Coolidge asked Chairman Hale of the Senate Naval Committee to conduct an intensive study to determine whether unnecessary naval activities could be eliminated to reduce appropriations.
James Sweinhart of Detroit telegraphed Governor Mall seeking a Wednesday meeting to discuss the case of Robert Scott, brother of Russell Scott, who is slated to hang Friday. The Detroit newspaper carrier received the message for relay.
Officers and members of the Patri archa Militant from Baltimore Washington and other regions are expected to arrive Thursday to pitch camp on the Home grounds. Major A Gilbert Image will oversee the gathering under mandate from Carlalo A Bishop Wellstogd.
Mr and Mrs David Edmonston acquire 6 East Second Street from Gibson C Smith and plan a Frederick branch of their Washington studio. Remodeling will create a modern photographic setup with the Edmonston name famed in the capital city. The Edmonstons expect to open August 16 and continue a strong regional presence.
No arrests yet in a string of petty robberies over the weekend. Four Magnolia avenue homes were entered or targeted between Friday and Saturday, with items taken from W. M. Roberts and others while several entries were thwarted. One arrest was made in a separate Zimmerman burglary on East Patrick street extended. Authorities note the acts appear by a single offender or group.
Sheriff Thompson of Harford county, seeking County Commissioner Charles T. Clarke who vanished from his Emmorton home last Saturday, said no clues had been found. A search covered the Vanbibber Magnolia and Edgewood area where he was reportedly seen, with relatives fearing foul play as Clarke’s car remains missing.
Kattmore July report says Alphonso Gowallace is held in $1,000 bail for federal grand jury on prohibition violation. A deputy stopped him after a raid and seized a handkerchief wet with what chemists call high powered corn whiskey used as evidence in the case.
The Rosenstock suit before Chief Judge Vrper and associates Worthington and Peter opens over the wife widow Nettie Rosenstock seeking an accounting of her late husband Jaco Rosenstock estate. She claims defendant Samuel Rosenstock controls assets including speculative stockbroker accounts in New York and Baltimore valued up to about 100000 dollars. The defense asserts Winsett holds only a one tenth interest in the New York account and denies an accounting. Mrs Rosenstock says she cannot obtain satisfactory information. she is represented by Weinberg and her son Tenjam Rosenstock. defendant is represented by Newman NeLauter and Parsons Newman.
The State Horticultural Society and the committee of fruit growers arrange a summer meeting at Frederick on July 30 31. Visitors will tour nearby orchards including E F D McCath and J L Gain Heil then return to the Francis Scott Key Hotel for dinner and talks by leading entomologists and horticulturists.
Mrs Lota A Town and daughter Dr Florence Town of St Peters burg Fla visit Mrs Town at Rockwell Terrace. Thomas plans motoring through New York state Ithaca and other points. Lewis Woodward Westminster returning from visit to Crace Neldig and Williams in Netdig. Royal and others spending week at Beaddock Heights. Dorothy Warehime Rockwell Terrace returns from Denver. Mrs Kolb Green Minson Roth East Third Street plan weeks at Atlantic City. Nursing student Taste Eylee of Church Home and Infirmary Balto vacationing at East Second Street.
The court at Dayton Tennessee fixed Scopes fine of 100 dollars with 500 dollars bond pending appeal after a jury found him guilty of violating an unjust statute. Scopes declared he would oppose the law in every way, while defense attorney Malone sought an arrest of judgment and a Supreme Court appeal was planned. The case drew reactions from the prosecutor and witnesses as the judge expounded on the indictment and the jury returned a verdict.
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