22 Jul 1929
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1929
Page
1
The Russo-Chinese crisis enters its second tense week with both sides reinforcing Manchurian border positions. Reports say no confirmed Russian invasion, while China seeks League of Nations action and a Kellogg pact mediation. Negotiations aim to withdraw heavy forces to avert clashes.
Washington reports on General John A. Russell as American High Commissioner to Haiti since 1922. Officials note his power, diplomacy, and mixed impact, including governance over Haiti’s finances and courts, with tensions over occupation policy and press freedom. Also mentions Rhodes scholars dinner and local church rededication events.
Reading fragments describe a woman attempting and then completing a jump from a second story. The scene mentions a dive or fall into an alley and ends with uncertain references to injuries and possible prices or rewards. No clear names, places, or dates are readable.
Mrs Amy Judge Newman, wife of Judge John S Newman, died this morning at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore after a seven week stay and recent operation She was a longtime Frederic resident and active Episcopal Church and orphanage board member Survived by husband and two sons Parsons and John Show Newman Jr Funeral arrangements to be announced by C Carty funeral director
The Missouri Robin second sister endurance plane failed to repair a leak and landed after 117 hours 20 minutes aloft at Lambert St Louis Field. The St Louis Robin, first to fly, pressed on into its tenth day reaching 218 hours at 9 17 a m Central Standard Time.
Former Mexican president Plutarco Elias Calles crossed into the United States at Laredo and, after inspecting Fort McIntosh troops and receiving a 21 gun salute, boarded a train to New York. The report notes a separate car collision at Market and Third Streets with minor damage and no charges filed.
Hood College advances a new four story dormitory slated for completion by May 15, 1930. The building costs about 175000 dollars and will house around 140 students with a hostess or matron. Winchester Hall will be relinquished August 1, 1930, after thirty years of use. The project includes pipe installation for the dormitory area and airport site actions awaiting Thomas G Bourne’s arrival for lease of emergency landing field arrangements.
August Sundays feature open air worship on the Walkersville High School grounds with a men’s chorus led by James Bitter and a women’s chorus led by Mrs. Fred Myers. Sermons by local pastors precede special features. rain venues shift to the high school auditorium. Will details show Ida M. Ed tones estate to six children with executors and contingencies for deceased heirs.
The Press Association concluded its annual session on Saturday with H. Burns Trine of Danville and formerly of Frederick named president.
Annie Warner a 12 year old wife of Paul Warner, residing in Westminster, drank carbolic acid at a boarding house Friday night. Daughter of Mrs A A Lusk of Potomac, she had married in January to Charles Warner of New Windsor. The two were living in Springfield State Hospital briefly before the tragedy, where Warner worked in a shoe factory and Annie in a Westminster restaurant. Authorities noted the suicide as sudden and unavoidable.
New York prisoners at Dannemora Prison staged a revolt with more than 1,500 inmates. State corrections officials reported fires and attempted wall breach but guards held lines with rifles and machine guns. Federal troops were not authorized without a presidential request, and U S soldiers were dispatched to aid from Plattsburg and Malone barracks.
A 19 year old mother in this city was sentenced by Justice Sherman P. Bowers to six months in jail for deserting her two month old infant. The baby, born at Mrs. Oscar Speaks home on Wis Ter street, was cared for by the Frederick County Children's Aid Society after being abandoned. The court noted this first of its kind case and may release the mother if she cooperates with the aid society, finds employment, and takes charge of the child.
Latest reports from northern Anatolia indicate earthquakes and landslides killed about 1,000 people while 10,000 remain homeless and without food. The Turkish Red Crescent began aid efforts in Constantinople as the International Red Cross appeal grows. Shoes and landslides worsened destruction near Surmene, with floods damaging towns along the river.
The program features note worthy acts including Miss Mary Helen Howe and main selections New Moon and Daan South. Local listings mark Tuesday as the event night for the Baker Park series opening with light program and featured performers.
Kerlin PoMinberger of Keedysville paid a total $110 fine and costs in People's Court for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and reckless driving after an accident on the Baltimore pike near Jug Bridge. His brother Merle Pofinberger was hospitalized with bruises and shock.
Bridgeport Connecticut July 32 AP The formal complaint in the $500000 alienation of affections suit brought by Johnn S Fogarty of Fort Worth Texas now temporarily residing in Connecticut against James J Gene Tunney retired heavyweight plan was made in Superior Court today Fogarty alleges that Tunney stole the love art affection of Mrs Catherine Fogarty while she was legally his wife A suit for $500000 is now pending against Tunney fled by Mrs Fogarty alleging breach of promise Both suits are returnable at the September term of Superior Court
Maryland’s 1928 birth rate fell to 18.6 per 1000 from 20.3 in 1927, while deaths rose to 134 per 1000 estim. population. Infant mortality declined slightly but remained high with 25 deaths per 1000 live births. Frederick N. serves as charter member of a Silver Spring group led by Dr. J Hanan as president.
A fragmentary note reports Hoover's return to activity in late week events with brief, unclear references to Taom2s and Mi. The text is incomplete, offering few concrete details beyond the general mention of a return.
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