Death Bullet in Kepner Case Put Before Grand Jury
Grand jury probes the death of Grace Simmons Kepner. Miss Lulu Ricketts sworn as witness, and the revolver used in her death moved to the jury room. State and local officials secured new evidence as experts debated entry wounds and bullet path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Simmons Kerne
Anders
Sherif Jones
Smith
Court House
Lulu Ricketts
Jones
Mra Grace
Simmons Kepner
Bdvard Kepner
Lfe
Grand Jury
Weinberg
Cuy K. Matter
Washington
Attorney Matter
George Dean
Elizabeth Houck Ezra Houck, Jr
Addie Tyler
Houck
Five Ton Truck Hits Ford In Street Collision
Ezra Houck Jr s five ton truck owned by him and driven by Brunner collided with Mr Mainhart s new Ford touring car at the East South and South Carroll streets intersection Linganore Hills area. Mainhart had the right of way and the two parties agreed repairs at Kaufman s Garage with Houck to cover costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Houck, Jr
Brunner
Mr. Mainhart
Linganore Hills
Lght
East South Street
South Carroll Street
Allen Bartgis
J. Grahame Johnson
Mainhart
Houck
Kaufman
Dry Weather Aids Maryland Wheat and Oat Harvest
The Maryland crop bulletin notes dry conditions through July 24 favor threshing of wheat and rye and advancing oat cutting with near completion outside Allegany where ripening begins. Corn in tassel suffered in dry areas but July 24 rains should improve moisture and overall prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
Maryland
Allegany Mountain
40 Scouts Go In Camp On August 1
Forty Frederick county boy scouts will join a camp at Catoctin near Jefferson opening August 31. The camping committee and scouts will travel by donated trucks and autos, with a two week program including calisthenics, swimming, and council fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Catoctin
Jeferson
James A. Long
Walter F. Zeigler
Guy EK
Max Fisher
Charles Zimmerman
Alton Y. Bennett
Walter H. Duvall
Clayton Morgan
Rev
W R Glen
Mehrle Reddick
Walkersville
John Adams
Joseph Shook
George Smith
Charles Matin
Donald Kreh
Lester Grove
Donald Haller
Harry Decker
Raymond Starr
Martin Morgan
Walter Puvall
Walter Brachey
Murray Gosnell
Grayson Summers
Bible Class Trip From Gregory Memorial to Frederick
The Reed Bible Class of Gregory Memorial Baptist church York Road and Lyman averme Govans with about 125 men travels by auto to Frederick on Sunday July 29 to visit the First Baptist church of Frederick Rev W C Royal pastor and George W Reed leader will teach the lesson Brannock Gregory Memorial pastor conducts morning service in Frederick and the Baltimore group will be hosted to dinner by Frederick residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Gregory Memorial Baptist Church
York Road
Lyman Averme
Govans
Frederick
First Baptist Church of
W. C. Royal
George W Reed
Willis H. Brannock
Gregory Memorial
Frederick Church
Stock prices slide as rails and steel shares lead losses
New York reports continued downward drift in stock prices forenoon trading with rails, steels and equipment hit hardest. Some midday buyers lifted several issues while merchandising shares remained weak. call money opened at 43 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Call
Speed Hard Coal Wage Conference Under Way
The Associated Press reports wage talks between union reps and anthracite operators began in Atlantic City as contracts expire on August 31. An eight-member joint committee will hold two sessions daily to push for higher pay amid claims of insufficient effort to prevent a decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
Atlantic City
Joint Committee of Eight
Extortion Charges Expanded Against Anderson
Two indictments for extortion were added by a special grand jury to existing charges of grand larceny and forgery against William T. Anderson, state superintendent of the Anti Saloon League. A presentment criticised him for public statements while the case is under consideration. He pleaded not guilty. bail remained at 5000 dollars, with a new date set for motions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
William T. Anderson
Anti-Saloon League
Anderson
Crossed Wires Chautauqua Play Promises Entertaining Comedy Drama
The Swarthmore Chautauqua features the Rams Head players of Washington presenting Crossed Wires at 8 o'clock in the evening. The play is an original comedy drama created for this Chautauqua and differs from Broadway successes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rams’ Head Players
Washington
Chautauqua
Chautauqua Board
Swarthmore Chautauqua
Charles 1 Poole
Java
New Zealand
Poole
West
Willard Croissant announce marriage in Frederick
Marguerite Elizabeth Croissant daughter of Mr and Mrs J August Croissant of Charlottesville Virginia and Dewalt Willard Jr son of Mr and Mrs Arthur D Willard Frederick were married in Hagerstown on Tuesday June 26 The couple will reside at 633 Ridge Street Charlottesville Virginia after September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Marguerite Elizabeth Croissant
Wis J August Croissant
Charvnttesville
Virgina
A. Dewalt Willar Jr
Arthur D Willard
Hagerstown
Willard
Frederick Boys
Tome Institute
Port Deposit
Commerce Department
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
Ridge Street
Virginia
Run Reported On German Reichs Bank
London reports a run on the German Reichsbank began after opening with insufficiency of large denomination notes. Central News dispatch from Berlin cites shortage to satisfy other banks and mentions July 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Reichsbank
Berlin
Iil
Commissioners to Inspect Brunswick Knoxville Road for Repair
County commissioners plan an afternoon inspection trip from Brunswick to Knoxville to evaluate a two mile road in poor condition. The route connects Brunswick with the main highway to Harpers Ferry and could save time if repaired, though no action is expected soon. Clerks finalize the budget and file 1923 dog licenses as the new fiscal year begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Brunawick
Knoxville
Harner’s Ferry
Brunswick
Hooka
Rockville Town Finances Show Modest Surplus and Debt Progress
Rockville town clerk and treasurer reports year ending April 30 receipts of 23 977. including taxes 13 581 14 water rents 3 895 49 fire department note 2 304 2 notes 1 800 road taxes 883 15 and miscellaneous 294 11. Disbursements total 22 758 17 parts include interest on bonds 3 158 36 salaries 2 770 notes paid 1 800 sewer department costs 2 063 86 street lights 1 500 motors 534 47 water department 3 218 21 water and sewer mains 871 47 bonds redeemed 1 000 street labor 917 and miscellaneous 1 114 70 begin year balance 1 218 83 and year end cash in bank 4 224 74. The town’s bonded indebtedness is 60 000 and declining at 2 000 per year with floating debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Bache Abert
Rockville
Sewer Department
Water Department
Petersburg police to join special murder trial contingent
Five Petersburg officers will travel to Cumberland Court House Virginia tonight as part of a special force to oversee the murder trial of Robert O and Larkin D Garrett prominent county officials. The deployment follows a request from State Director of Public Safety Bane acting on Governor Trinkte’s orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Petersbur Va
Petersburg
Cumberland Court House
Virginia
Robert O
Larkin D. Garrett
Public Safety
Bane
Trinkte
Philadelphia Court to Name Dollings Receiver
Judge Dickinson of the United States district court said he would appoint a receiver for the R. I. Dollings Company of Pennsylvania after consulting with a chosen candidate. Stockholders accuse officers of wasting company assets by paying dividends to unprofitable subsidiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Dickinson Today
United States District Court
R. I. Dollings Company of
Pennsylvania
Dollings Company
George Maxwell Cleared of Poison Pen Charges
The indictment against George Maxwell, president of the American Association of Authors, Composers and Publishers, accusing him of sending poison pen letters attacking Mrs Ryan and a dozen other women, was dismissed by General Sessions Judge McIntyre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prone
New York
George Maxwell
American Association of Authors, Composers and Publishers
Genaing
Allan Anyan
Mrs. Ryan
General
Mcintyre
Meet to Eliminate 12 Hour Manufacturing Day
Ilbert H. W. Gary, head of United States Steel, announced presidents of manufacturing subsidiaries will meet to discuss ending the 12 hour day. He said the meeting would decide when to begin and how to proceed to eliminate the practice, which has drawn criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prose
New York
Ilbert HW
Gary
Lnited States Steel Corporation
Knox
Wary
County Methodist Reunion Set for Thursday at Braddock Heights
A large crowd is expected as the annual county Methodist reunion is planned for Thursday at Braddock Heights. Arrangements arose from a Calvary Methodist Episcopal Sunday School conference with ministers from across the county, aiming to revive enthusiasm and church interest. The program includes morning services, hymns, readings, and a two o clock session with scripture, prayers, and addresses by Rev. Carlton D. Harris and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Heights
Calvary Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Rooms
J. W Kirk
Methodist Protestant Church
Buckeystown
QO. W. Brittingh
J. A
Sale
Dorothy Robb
Hahep John W. Tamilton, DD
The
Methodist Episcopal Crete
Washington
Fie
Yuncheon
Gorton
Smith
WW. Johnson
Messrs Hudson
Etchison
Colliflower
Hahn
Carlton D. Harris
Wilson Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Baltimore
Rey FR
Spencer
Chas. E. Hudson
Migs Nannie Young
Royal Crime Frrst photographs Marie Marguerite Fahmy and husband
London police hold Marie Marguerite Fahmy 32 for the fatal shooting of her husband Prince AH Kamel Fahmy Bey at the Savoy Hotel. The prince, a London society favorite, was found dead outside his suite. the bride is a French citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Marie Marguerite Fahmy
Prince AH Kamel Fahmy Bey
London
Savoy Hotel
Brunswick Bootlegging Cases Hear Question of Warrantless Seizure
United States Commissioner H Noel Haller presided over Brunswick bootlegging hearings. Kepler faced bail at 1000 dollars while others including Dialecton Chase Ridgeway Ambrose and Max Myers were held on liquor charges with bonds ranging from 500 to 1600 dollars and waivers of preliminary hearings. Witnesses W H Watkins and W R Harvey testified. John P Wagner led U S Marshal duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revenue Officers
Harris D. Kepler
Brunswick
United States
H. Noel Hatler
Arthur D. Willard
Kepler
Haller
Pearl Breedman
George Dialecton
Aloan M
Julia Friedman
Alban M. Wood
Clarence L. Ridgeway
Yardley Hotel
Walter C. Ambrose
Ambrose
Max Myer
Mra
Max Myers
Katie Myers
United States District Court
Repikie W. H.wkins
Wiliam R. Harvey
John P Wagner
Manor tournament opens with large crowd and picnic
Crowds from Carrollton Manor woods and several Virginia counties gathered for the annual Manor tournament and picnic opening at 11 o clock. Meals, patriotic exercises, dancing, and music by Peerless Orchestra marked the day. The event, usually in August, was moved earlier to avoid interfering with farm work. The next large tournament is at Liberty town on the following Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Carrollton Manor Woods
Libertytown
Fire Damages Asheville Store. Two Missing
A large Asheville department store suffered 300000 dollars in damage in a blaze that threatened surrounding structures including the city library and a theatre. Two women clerks were reported missing and two other employees were burned.
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Assoriated Press
Asheville
North Carolina
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Robert Treman
Louis Francisco
Jewel Harris
Henry Soffer
Salomon Francisco
Harris
Francisco
Wil
First Baptist Church
Chautau
Charles H. Poole
Willard—Croissant
RUN
Harper's Ferry
Corporation of
Philadelphia Court
Dollings
County Methodist Reunion
Royal Crime
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