Cornerstone Nine Odd Fellows Home Buildings Ahead of Schedule
Construction of the Odd Fellows Home on the I O O F site near the city advances with 16 carloads of lumber and five of brick received. John Hiltz and Sons of Baltimore supervise, cornerstone ceremonies planned for August 26, with about 60 workers and several thousand visitors anticipated from across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows’ Home
John Hiltz
Baltimore
Charles F. Ilgentritz
Odd Fellowship
Business groups urged to aid disabled veterans employment
A national chamber circular asks business leaders to help absorb three to four thousand disabled veterans into industry after completing government training. Local chambers await discussion of practical guidance and actions, with the circular just received Thursday. Also noted, the 1923 American Institute of Normal Methods class graduation at La Salle Seminary Auburndale Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Natonal Organization
National Chamber
American Institute of Normal Methods
Laselle Seminary
Auburndale
Mass
Misa Lillian T. Kefauver
Thurmont
Theatrical Producer Albert de Courville Declares Bankruptcy
London July 28 Albert Peter de Courville prominent theatrical producer disclosed in a hearing that he is bankrupt after weeks of financial troubles. He cited losses from a Paris theatre venture named Pif Par and the Parisian stage project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Albert Peter de Courville
F Tevng
Auction sale sets hotel stock value at fifty dollars per share
Frank L. Stoner as administrator conducted a public sale at the courthouse for the late F M Faubel stock. John S. Renn bought ten Frederick County National Bank shares at 20.50 each. Edward S. Delaplaine bought two hotel company preferred shares for 48 each and one life membership. David C. Winebrenner purchased two common shares for 2 each, establishing a fifty dollar market value per hotel stock share with par of 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Stoner
F. Marion Faubel
Court House
Mr. Faubel
John L. Duttow
Frederick County National Bank
John S. Renn
Hfe
Frederick County Agricultural Society
Edward S. Delaplaine
Frederick Hotel Company
Francis Scott Key
Mr. Delaplaine
David C. Winebrenner
League of Women Voters Luncheon At Wayside Inn
More than 100 attendees are expected for a League of Women Voters luncheon in the Sixth Congressional district at Wayside Inn on Tuesday at 1 pm. The event aims to boost voter registration and practical political engagement among rural and urban women and men. Mrs. A W Nicodemus will preside, with a prominent speaker addressing registration and voting importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Women Voters
Sixth Congressional District
Wayside Inn
Regis
Weague
Hincheon
Teague of
Jmnethean
A. W. Nicodemus
Red Cross Car to Tour Brunswick August Ninth to Twelfth
The American Red Cross First Aid Service operates a railroad car with doctors and first aid staff to train railroad workers and industrial staff. It will be stationed in Brunswick August 9 to 12 and can serve as a 30 patient hospital if needed. Major M J Shields leads the car with Dr W A Redel and others aboard. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad supports its passage and stationing on its lines as the program resumes after World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tied Cross First Aid Service
Baltimore and Ohio
Brunswick
Bay Scems
M. J. Shields
Red Cross
W. A. Redel
G. W. Gallows
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Philadelphia
American Red Cross
Pershing May Come to Frederick for State Legion Meet
Plans for a three day Maryland Department American Legion convention August 23 to 25 in Frederick include a memorial service at Mt. Olivet and a possible address by General John J. Pershing. Col D John Markey leads the arrangements and Alvin Owlsey is considered as national commander guest. Delegates number in the hundreds with entertainment events planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Pershing
Maryland Department American Legion
Col
D. John Markey
Washington
Parshing
Col. Markey
Frederick
Markey
Saunders Range
Committee On
Legion Convention
Arts
Alvin Owlsey
The
American Legion
Owisey
Europe
Francis Scott Key
Ritchie
Legion Auxiliary Plans State Meet In August
A special meeting of the local post was called for Tuesday in the Blue and Grey room at the Francis Scott Key Hotel to plan the state convention set for August 23 to 25. About 50 women from across Maryland are expected. Frederick leading with four delegates and four alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Francis Scott Key
Birely
Incal Post
Frederick
Legion
Braddock Veights
Express Crash Kills Four Near Quebec Town
The Edmondston Quebec express collided with a freight train near Parcard on the trans continental line 109 miles east of Quebec. Four trainmen were killed and several injured as rescuers raced to the wreckage.
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Associated
Proas
Quebec
Prcard
Savan Inimran
I W W Office In Hoboken Stormed
A crowd stormed the Hoboken headquarters of the Industrial Workers of the World and tore down its red flag while burning the flag after removal. New York headquarters said longshoremen were involved and protested to Governor Silzer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
New York
Hoboken
Industrial Workers of World
W. W
Silzer
New Jersey
International Longshoremen Association
Court Affirms Rumely Sentence In Defrauding Case
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Dr. Edward Rumely former publisher of the New York Evening Mail and two attorneys Walter Kaufman and Norman R. Lindheim. They are ordered to serve sentences of a year and a day in Atlanta. Rumely and his lawyers secured 15 days release with $10,000 bonds while appealing. The Mail, purchased in 1915, was funded by Imperial German money via Dr. Heinrich Albert. The government cited $1,457,000 in German funds used for the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Edward Rumely
New York Evening Mail
Walter Kaufman
Norman R. Lindheim
Atlanta
Rumely
S. S. McClura
Heinrich Albert
Harding Again On Train After Alaska Trip
President Harding remains aboard his Special Train after a 5000 mile rail and water journey to Alaska Canada and back to Seattle The train departed Washington June 20 and continues along the Pacific coast toward Yosemite National Park California The president and Mrs Harding spent a day resting following yesterday’s rushed schedule caused by fog delays aboard the navy transport Henderson in Seattle
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Associated Press
President Harding
Alaska
Canada
Seattle
Harding
Washington
Pacific Coast
Yosemite National Park
California
Navy
Henderon
Waler
Twenty eight men entombed by Maltby colliery blast
In Maltby, England, twenty eight miners were entombed after a massive explosion that followed a prolonged fire. Rescue teams faced dangerous conditions while awaiting access as crews worked to reach the trapped workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Sheffield
England
Maltby Collery
Andy Gump Seeks Congress Seat in Family News Visit
Arriving Tuesday, Andy Gump husband of Min and father of Chester envisions a seat in Congress and inheritance of Uncle Bim fortune. The Gumps pledge 100 percent American values and begin their visit with ten in THE NEWS on DAY. TILLY 31.
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Andy Gump
Min
Chester
Congress
Bim
Andy
Gumps
Tilly
Armstrong Endorsed for Governor by County Republicans
County Republican meeting at the Francis Scott Key Hotel endorses Attorney General Alexander Armstrong for governor. A county convention will select candidates for the November election with August 11 set for district primaries and August 16 for the convention at the Armory. Delegates and new committeemen will be chosen locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Central Committee
Francis Scott Key
EL O' Clock
Alexander Armstrong
Aaron St. Anders
Agar H. McBride
McBride
Evey
Charles I. Goodell
Ste Uien
Treno S. Harp
Hitchie
Frederick Younty
Charles McA. Mathias
W. Harry Haller
William W. Doub
Anne D. Willard
Walden OS. Felton
Harry E. Chapling
Anders
Pearl Mader
Wolena Stauffer
Severe stock market break shocks New York session
New York stocks fell sharply as professional bear traders attacked oils rails steels motors textiles and copper shares. The market hit new yearly lows with widespread losses of 1 to 3 points, heavy volume near 510000 shares, and a weak closing amid oil industry concerns and political tensions in Germany.
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Associated Press
New York
Exchange
United States
Germany
Auto race may be staged at Frederick fairgrounds
W. B. Haller, Philadelphia promoter, works to stage a half mile dirt track championship between Wild Bug Strickler of Philadelphia and Death-defying Elwood Wolf of Miami. Strickler has staked $5,000, Wolf’s armotiar sum awaited, race eyed for Frederick Fair Grounds on Saturday August 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiorace
Wild Bu" Strickler
Philadelphia
Dare Devil
Elwood Wolf
Miami
Florida
W. BR. Haller
Chestnut Street
Frederick
Strickler
Staller
Armitar
Wolf
Haller
Frederick Fair Grounds
Frederick County Farm Bureau forms with officers named
The Frederick County Farm Bureau Association organized at 10 o clock in the county office. Officers include President Bradley Dudrow Hyattstown Vice President Jaemuel Steller Jefferson Secretary Treasurer and sales manager Joseph Mish Hagerstown. executive committee Attreaw Summers David Fry and Charles Holter. The group plans to establish headquarters and conduct cooperative buying and selling aiming for early operations and first purchases likely fertilizer. The meeting drew delegates from sixteen of twenty two units, with M Frank Holter presiding.
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Frederick
Jaemuel Steller
Jefferson
Joseph Mish
Hagerstown
David Fry
Charles Holter
Middletown
Farm Bureau
M. Frank Holter
Ile
Furmerr
Hig
Mish
Frank W. Mish
Jaarom Bureau
Washington County
Rederick County Association
Washington County Association
Wire
Couccess
Dempsey to Meet Firpo in September Championship Fight
Promoter Tex Rickard announced a 15 round world heavyweight title bout at the Polo Grounds on Friday September 14 between champion Dempsey and Lou Firpo of Argentina. Ticket prices will range from 3 to 25 dollars, the lowest for a heavyweight championship bout, with an expected crowd around 80 000 after completion of the ringside stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Proag
New York
Tack Dempsey
Louly Firpo
Argentina
Polo Grounds
Tex
Rickard
Dempsey-Carpentier
Anxiety over food supply in Germany spreads in official circles
London reports rising anxiety in official quarters over Germany as farmers hold back staples. Butter, eggs, and potatoes were reportedly unavailable yesterday due to heavy currency depreciation and ensuing supply pressures.
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Germany
Associated Press
London
Kepner Counsel Seeks Evidence Copy in Murder Case
Indicted for the murder of Mrs Grace Stimmons Kepner, B Evard Kepner’s defense seeks a transcript of coroner testimony. Counsel Motter Weinberg ask Judge Worthington to order the State to provide the testimony before the inquest. State argues no copy. conference with Chief Judge Urner expected early next week. Kepner remains jailed and in a cheerful mood, with no visitors.
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Guy K. Motter
Leo Weinberg
B. Evard Kepner
Grace Stimmons Kepner
Glenn H. Worthington
Aaron R. Anders
Weinberg
Worthington
Hammond Urner
Braddock Veighia
Molter
Motter
Andera
Anders
Lindsay Spencer
Itn
Mc. Spoover
Anters
Uiet
Ole. Weinberg
Kepner Seeung
Kepner
Golf Neck Tie Becomes Latest Local Fashion Fad
Frederick observers note a new masculine accessory, the “golf neck tie.” A young man debuted a four-in-hand style bearing orange background with black dots and tiny golf club motifs. The fashion novelty drew attention for its eye catching contrast and potential as a trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Frederick
Oil plant curtailment eyed as refiners plan August shutdowns
United States district attorney to investigate the August shutdown plan by about 25 midcontinent refiners. In Atlantic City Evelyn Nesbit and AL McDonald were arrested in a raid on a cafe on charges under the Prohibition Enforcement Act. Four quarts of whiskey and several bottles were seized while Nesbit appeared as a dancer. they were released on $1000 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Nesbit
Associated Preas
Chicago
Mid Continent
United States District Attorney's Office
Associated Press
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Harry K. Thaw
AL McDonald
Evelyn
Lnter
American official in Japan commits death by own action
Walter C. Megoon, language officer at the American Embassy in Tokyo, died by suicide today by shooting. He had been suffering, according to officials, and the cause of death was confirmed by local authorities.
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Japan
Tokis
Walter c. Megoon
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F. M. Faubel
Fair
6Th District
Pershing
State Legion
Commander Owlsey
Mt. Olivet
Legion Auxiliary
N. Y. Mail
Ribney Amend
Andy Gum
G. O.P
Armstrong
Central Committee of Republicans
W. B. Haller
City
Farm Association
Bradley Dudrow
Dempsey
Firpo
Kepner Counsel Appeals
Urner
Frederick Lochinvar
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