Water supply under review after meter misreads in Frederick
Investigation into Frederick water system shows potential underrecording by the Venturi meter. Officials note daily usage above 2,000,000 gallons, with possible higher draw from Fishing Creek reservoir. An engineering study by Joseph Scheidt of Whitman Reynolds Smith continues along the line from Fishing Creek dam to Frederick to determine true capacity and needed corrective measures.
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Fishing Creek
Joseph Scheidt
Baltimore
Whitman, Reynardt & Smith
Fishing Creek Dam
Frederick
Mountaindale
NEW DIRIGIBLE FOR U S URGED
President Coolidge and Secretary Wilbur discussed starting construction of a 6,000,000 cubic foot lighter than air ship for the navy next year. The craft would cost 5,000,000 to 6,000,000 dollars and be three times the size of the Shenandoah. A Pan American Petroleum case receiver will be paid into the government treasury on August 1 with monthly receipts thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Smith
Navy
Coolidge
Wilbur
Navy Department
Washington
Shenandoah
Conlidge
Mr. Wilbur
Pan- Ameri Petroleum
B.L. Doheny
Naval Oil
Elk Mhis
California
Deheny
LS Supreme Court
Four Lose Lives as Their Home Burns in Muskegon
In North Muskegon Michigan a fire destroyed the Christie home early Friday killing Ralph Christie a prominent local businessman his wife Marion and two children Marion aged seven and Charles aged two. Neighbors reported the blaze began around 2 o'clock and the bodies were found in the house with Christie near the front and the children in their bedroom indicating they could not escape.
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Mnekegon
Mich
Ralph Christie
Mnekecon
Marion
Charles
North Muskegon
Mr. Christie
Population figure for world reaches 15.43 million in report
The tenth population of the world is estimated at 15 430 000 according to Newspaper nBADRIVE.
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Nbadrive
Blue Mountain Conference Weekly Program
Today's program lists events for 4th hour classes at 5 P. M. with Girls Friendly Society led by Miss Merritt and FP M. Church School. Sunday features a 8:00 P. M. Conference Service and Missionary Mass Meeting. Monday includes Daughters of the King under Miss Soper and Woman's Auxiliary with Miss Davis. Also notes Church Architecture by Philip Frohma, architect of Washington Cathedral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls Friendly Society
Miss Merritt
the Church School
Daughters of the King
Soper
Woman's Auxiliary
Miss Davis
P.M
Philip Frohma
Washington Cathedral
Presbyterians Set July 28 Conference at Hood College
The Maryland Presbyterian Young People's Summer Conference convenes at Hood College July 28 under the Board of Christian Education. Delegates from across the state will study home and foreign missions, with outdoor evening sessions, a temper service, camp fire, and inspirational addresses. Likely delegates from Frederick, Emmitsburg, Tanetown, New Windsor, and Gaithersburg are expected.
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Maryland Presbyterian
Hood College
Board of Christian Education of the Church
Atuguet
William Ralph Hall
Philadelphia
Presbyterian Board of Christian Education
Luther M. Dimmitt
Young People’s Publications
Board of Christian Education
Marcia Kerr
New York City
Young People's Department
Board of Foreign Missions
John R. Duffield
Washington, D. C
Synod of Baltimore
Bruce H. McDonald
Baltimore
Presbytery of
Board of National Missions
City water rents produce strong year end figures
Ion J. Miller reports the city books and water rent collector accounts are in splendid condition. He notes proper authority for vouchers and accurate sinking fund credits matching the annual statement. The published receipts and expenditures for the year ending June 14, 1926 are validated, with $45,003.70 collected and paid to the City Register and a small advance balance of $107.75. The report, unanimously approved, lauds both officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion J. Miller
Register
Club seeks new member for vacant post after resignation
The Catoctin Country Club has received six applications to fill the vacancy caused by A. T. MacMaster's resignation. Applicants include William Schrieber from Maryland Country Club and Arthur Midgar from Baltimore Country Club among others. The Western Star Lodge plans an annual picnic for about 70 members and guests at Conemac Park Williamsport with baseball, horseshoes, swimming and other outdoor activities.
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Catoctin
Anlf
A. T. MacMaster
Whoa
Rolling Road Lab
William Schrieber
Maryland
Tomy Ryan
Winchester
Val
Tom Nemachie
Chambersburg
Pony Sylvester
Congressional Country Club
Denny Horgan
Eacanet Club
Washington, D. C
Arthur Midgar
Baltimore Country Lib
Aboant
Fastern Star Lodge
Middletown
Hagerstown
Frederick
Mercersburg
Benton
Minal Plcase
Conemac Park
Williamsport
Frederick Heat Wave Recedes As Cool Front Returns
Frederick escapes extreme heat as northwest winds bring rain and cooler air. Traffic on Buckeystown Pike slowed with mud at Ballenger Creek bridge, detours used and later road surface stabilized with cinders. Local temps drop from a Friday high over 100 to around 7 by morning, with showers forecast to continue into the weekend.
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Frederick
Ballenger Creek
Buckeystown Pike
Shmyers
Motor vehicle fines in city rise to 281 this week
A Frederick weekly report by Automobile Commissioner Baugh shows district fines totaling 491 with Frederick 281, Liberty 25, and Middletown 85. Violations include intoxicated driving, license issues, speeding, and fraudulent markers. Additional notes cover liquor raids and heat-related losses among local truckers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Baughman
Liberty
Middletown
Wm. W. Bennett
Wm. Chapman
Allen E. Jones
Max Koontz
John E Moore
Leroy Schneider
Libertytown
Warren W. Hahn
Wm. P. Chor
A. Hosmer
Jack R. Stein
George J. Werale
Bennett
Claude Smith
Woodsham
Democrats to Decide County Ticket by Convention
The Democratic County Central Committee of Frederick County meets at the Y M C A this afternoon to authorize a county convention. If approved, district primaries will be held to organize districts and select delegates for the convention, likely next Saturday. The party has used the convention system since 1919 and favors avoiding a local primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic County Central Committee
Frederick County
Leonard C. Barrick
Flood Anniversary Remembers Western Maryland Disaster
An old anniversary recalls the 1868 Western Maryland flood that crippled Carroll county streets and bridges, swelled the Monocacy and Patapsco rivers, and destroyed Ellicott City mill, Sykesville homes, and more. Republicans urged former Gov. Phillips Lee Goldsborough to run in September primary amid factional talks.
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Maryland
Carroll Creek
West Patrick
South Market Streets
Monanac
Thea Bankrail
Potomac
Knoxville
Patapsco
Ellicott City
Sykesville
Tr. Owens
Phesician
Phillips Lee Goltahorqueh
Mae
Atramery County
Baptists Elect Royal Leader At Braddock Heights Assembly
The Maryland Baptist Summer Assembly reconvenes at Braddock Heights next year with Rev. W. U C Royal elected president for the eleventh year. New officers include Rev. J J Daniel and Francis A Lavis as vice presidents, Lesroy H Cordray secretary, UG Wham Trent treasurer, and Rev R S F Aler dean. Delegates enjoy Recreation Day at Gettysburg and nearby camps as the conference closes with a song service at Braddock Heights.
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Maryland Baptist Summer Assembly
Braddock Heights
the Heights
W. UC. Royal
First Baptist Church
Nev
Royal
J. J. Daniel
Brunswick
Francis A. Lavis
Baltimore
D. W. Littletons
Pocomoke City
Lesroy H. Cordray
UG. Wham Trent
Frederick
R. & F. Aler
Gettysburg
Hoonsboro
Braddock
Heavy early vote opens in Texas primary race
In Dallas and across North Texas the Texas primary opened with heavy early voting. Weather and county district issues were seen as affecting Governor Ferguson’s renomination bid. Rural support favored the incumbent, while urban areas showed weaker backing. Early returns suggested about 650,000 votes expected from the 60 percent turnout estimate.
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Dallas
Texas
Michm A. Ferguson
Evers
North
Tex- AS
Tex
Houston
U S Leads Apple Production Exports World Markets Rising
The United States remains the world leader in apple production and exports, with 1925 all-country exports estimated at 2 8000000 bushels a drop from the prior year but above pre war averages. Britain replaces Germany as top market for apples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Germany
Commerce Department
Sesqui Director Fined Four Dollars for Blue Law Violation
Erastus J. Austin the Sesqui Centennial director general was fined $4 for violating the Sunday blue laws. The case, tied to Sabbath opening of the exposition, spurred further controversy over plans to keep Philadelphia open on Sunday and possible legal challenges to Sunday baseball. Financial concerns loom as receipts fall short, with $2.9 million needed to sustain the exposition to December 1. May or Kendrick warned funds are essential, but sources offered no clear plan.
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Philadelphia
Erastus J. Austin
War Today
Costa
Figat
Methodist Men's Committee of
Kendrick
Two Miles of Road To Be Built This Summer
Residents urged the County Commissioners to start a two mile rock road from Wolfsville to Foxville this summer. Two miles will be built in Catoctin and Hanvers districts, crushed stone surface, county pays two thirds, property owners one third. The six mile project aims to connect Wolfsville with Frederick via Doubs and Buckeystown.
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Wolfsville
Foxvile
Catoctin
Wolfaville
Garfield
Hanvers
Foxville
Bethel Methodist Episcopal Church
M. J. Grave Sims Company
Doubs
Point of Korks
Point of Rocks
Mt. Michael
Dowh
Michael Farm
Doub
Taint
Rocka
Frederick
Adamstown
Buckeystown
Byrd makes second airplane flight in Virginia and Washington
Governor Byrd of Virginia flew two planes yesterday with Captain Callaway as pilot. The routes included a flight from Virginia Beach to Washington and a review of the Virginia National Guard encampment at Bolling Field.
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Byrd
Washington
Harry Byrd
Virginia
Richeard F. Byrd
Naval Polar Flier
Esterday
Bolling Field
Governors
Technet
Virgiia Beach
Ine
Virginia National
Fleo Callaway
Langrey Field
Alcoholic Deaths Rise 25 Percent in New York
Figures released by the Metropolitan Life Insurance reveal an uptick of 24 percent in alcoholic deaths since prohibition began. The data show higher mortality among the same demographic groups as before, indicating ongoing health and social impacts in the city.
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New York
Wheat yield big prices in decline
The Chicago market reports an optimism on domestic winter wheat production possibly rising the official forecast, with large arrivals in the Southwest and strong movement toward northern and eastern markets. Corn and oats show mixed shifts while rains ease Spring wheat drought concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Agme
Heat wave claims lives and storm wrecks camp
A four day heat wave across New England and the Middle Atlantic states has killed about 1600 people with 16 in New Jersey and several in New York City and state. A separate storm wrecked the 118th Infantry camp at Sea Girt, injuring some guards but causing no serious casualties.
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New Jersey
Sea Girl
New York
New England
Middle Atlantic
New York City
New York State
Dioba Watson Dixon
Yale Chile
Katry Anisen Moody
FOW Woolworth Company
Newark
118Th Infantry
New Jersey National Guard
Ko Lens
Hfenor
Asbury Park
Point
French Cabinet Sets Financial Bills for Parliament Renewal
Paris July 24 AP The cabinet of national reconciliation under Raymond Poincare works on a series of financial bills to be presented to Parliament next Tuesday. The premier may seek a two year extension of powers, or forego it, as he aims to stabilize finances while planning a long August vacation. The move signals a bold shift from standard policy statements to concrete measures. Local Lodge notes a visit from Columbia Lodge No. 80 as Samaritan Rebekah Lodge No. 51 hosts a Dove of Peace ceremony. An arm fracture from a fall and curb and gutter work in Middletown are also reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Cabinet of National Reconciliation
Raymond Poincare
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Poincare Ida
France
Samaritan Rebekah Lodge
Columbia Lodge
Capitol Heights
Prince George's County
Samaritan Lodge
Ive Litz
Coumain Lodge
Golda Webster
Ruth Maxwell
Hyattsville
George R. Maxwell
Zone No
Grand Masters Association
Misa Webster
Annie M Deer
R. Snédewar
Minerva Payne
Margaret Heidler
Mary
Engelbrecht
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U. S
Es Blue Mountain Conference
Presbyterians
MacMaster
Buckeystown Bridge
Roland Huffer
Bal Umore
Midddletown
Westmister
American Legion Auxiliary
Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion
Wayside Inn
Erwin Kump
George Birely
Glaydis Walck
Katherine Trundle
J. J. Tixon
Gertrude Ramsburg
Jesse Ramsburg
Auxiliary
Hart Etchison
Reading
Freda Kimmel
Margaret Payne
Charley S. Houck
Claggett Ramsburg
American Legion
Charles F. Galvin
Escanaba
Baptists
Mick
W.C. Royal
Railroada
Amily Wheory
Kansas City Southern
Missouri
Kansas- Texas
St. Louis
Shanghai
The
Hollywood
Far East
Inie
Montazuma
Tule
Menteo
Sesqui
Rohrback
Gapland
Pittsburgh
Pleh
Trolley Hils Auto
H. F. Chandler
Harley Place
Middetown Mntor Co
J. Elmer Harp
Harry B. Witter
Jerry Study
Scott
West Patrickstront
Catoctin Count Pr Tub
Harnwell
Willis 1
Witter Thea
N .Y
Willis D Witter, Jr
Maiba Et al
Russia
Japan
Scandinavia
Great Britain
China
Australia
Yale Club
Amanda Gross
Osborne Schadr
Jefferson Street
Muate Street
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