Tar and Feather Strike Breakers in Hagerstown Yard
Dewey Batt of Winchester and Walter Thompson of Baltimore, strike breakers for the Western Maryland Railway, were ambushed by nine masked men in Hagerstown yards. They were beaten, stripped, tarred and feathered, dragged across fields to Williamsport, then rushed to Washington County Hospital in serious condition. Police recovered a black cap, revolver cartridges, broken lantern, and brake sticks while tracing the attackers. Thompson identified a striker.
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Associated Press
Hagerstown
Dewey Batt
Winchester
Walter Thompson
Baltimore
Western Maryland Railway
Western Maryland
acroga
Williamsport pike
Hurd
Williamsport
Crampton
Deeds
Maryland
Baitwae
Thompson
Wiliamsport
Batt
Hurd’s
Western Mfaryland
Zang and Ferguson
Willimsport
Auto Fines Collected in Montgomery Debated
E Austin Baughman, Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, sent a final demand to Montgomery County for motor vehicle fines collected since July 1. Allan H. Fisher said a suit for the funds could be filed next week if rejected. Officials seek the Magistrate's Court docket at Rockville to verify penalties and may pursue further action if denial occurs. Fines are alleged to fund a new county police force, held in a separate “police fund.”
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E. Austin Baughman
Montgomery county
Allan H. Fisher
Rockville
police fund
Schmidt Resigns as Landis Tool Assistant for New Post
John J. Schmidt of Waynesboro resigns as assistant superintendent of Landis Tool Company and will leave Tuesday for Frederick to become works manager of the Frederick Iron and Steel Company. He came from Rochester seven years ago and was superintendent of the Agile Machine Company there. Courtesy is to business and society what oil is to machinery.
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John J. Schmidt
Waynesboro
Landis Tool Company
Place
Frederick
Frederick Iron and Steel Company
Schmidt
Rochester
agile Machine Company
city
$100000 Fire Destroys Martinsburg Store, Damages Others
A Friday morning blaze in Martinsburg W V caused about 100000 in losses across The Leader store owned by Louis Lipsic and neighboring buildings. The Lipsic family escaped in night clothes with little harm as insurance covered about 40000 of 63000 Lipsic losses. Thompson and Thompson and Mrs Esser carried further stock losses around 25000 and 15000 respectively. The fire threatened adjacent structures until fire companies contained it. A Lipsic family dream alarm preceded awakening by Mrs Lipsic.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Louis Lipsic
Leader
Elizabeth Esser
Thompson and
Thompson
Lips'e
Lipsic
Esser
Mrs. Lipsic
Bernice
inlaw
Mass C of C Urges Retention of Railroad Workers
The Massachusetts State Chamber of Commerce executive committee wires President Harding urging roads to retain both current railroad workers and new hires. It says striking railroad men should accept the Railroad Labor Board wage and condition rulings and striking coal miners should accept arbitration under presidential plans. Also notes late mail due to Western Maryland train delay and queries reader opinion on operator versus miner claims in the coal strike and railroad standoff.
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Associated Press
Boston
Massachusetts State Chamber of Commerce today
Harding
Maryland
Thurmont
Manor Picnic Plans At Carrollton Manor Woods
The annual Manor picnic and tourney will be held in Carrollton Manor woods on Thursday August 3 for St Joseph Church. The event features dancing patriotic speaking and music with a new pavilion and booths. Committees handle arrangements grounds dancing dinner tables and aids. Music by Frederick Academy Orchestra.
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Carrollton Manor woods
St. Joseph & church
Carrollton Manor
Eugene A Grove
William Murphy
Charles Heater
Harry Davis
J. W.Haines
Allen Putman
Scott Grinder
C. Arunah Rogers
B. A. Mattingly
Roy Putman
Richard Allnutt
Lee Davis
John Dean
C. Hendrickston
Raymond Putman
J. D. Day
A. L. Knott
Frank Allnutt
Richard N. Cromwell
J. Dean
Neva Cromwell
Raymond Purdigs
Helen Alinuti
Roy G
Hugh Birgee
William J. Burke
Mary, Plant
Howard Carr
Joseph Herrick
Matilda Heater
Johanna Weden
Martha Spencer
Jane
Cousins
C. Whimbs
Caroline Hall
Elinor
Burke
Mildred Michael
Raymond & Fout
Ida Hendrickson
Marie Murphy
Eugene Grove
Etchison
Fanny Day
Marie Day
Natalie Pengnet
Mary
William J. Grove
Joseph Thomas
Thomas Burgee
Harry Lee Day
Akken Putman
Frank Caflin
Michael Mick
O'Malley
Vernica O'Malley
Ed_ O'Malley
Lillian Grove
Ethel Mattingly
Raymond Mattingly
C. T. Brosius Jr
Dorothy Foand
Blair Titus
Charlotte Spencer
Julia Russell
Jennie Lee Jailed in Disorderly Arrest
Jennie Lee colored was arrested last night by Officer Painter for drunk and disorderly conduct and jailed. A hearing before Justice J Grahame Johnson is set for 7 29 tonight. The item asks whether the state should assume full charge of arrests in municipalities linked to state highways.
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Jennie Lee
wns
J. Grahame Johnson
Abundant Melon and Fruit Sales Dominate Frederick Markets
Frederick markets show heavy melon arrivals with price ranges from 90 cents to 1.25 for large watermelons and three to four for 25 cents for cantaloupes. Apples cost about 16 cents per quarter peck while berries are scarce. Blackberries bring 10 to 15 cents per quart, huckleberries 20 cents per box, peaches from Georgia fetch 35 to 75 cents, and bananas sell 20 to 26 cents per dozen as tomatoes grow in supply and drive prices.
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Frederick
Georgia
Fifteenth Reunion Lutherans Set At Braddock Heights
The fifteenth annual Frederick County Lutheran Reunion will be held at Braddock Heights on Thursday August 3 with a concert by Loysville Orphan's Home Band. The band will perform in Middletown August 2 and a concert in Frederick near the court house Thursday evening. The program lists readings prayers addresses and hymns, with Rev. Lang and Rev. Neal among speakers and Rev. Brown delivering a future outlook for the United Lutheran Church. Committee officers and members are named. market notes on tomatoes lettuce cucumbers peppers onions and plums accompany the item.
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Frederick County
Braddock Heights
Loysville Orphan's
Middletown
Frederick
People’s Fire Insurance Building
court house
W. E. Brown
D. D
York
A. E. Cooper
E. Stup
William W. Doub
T. S. Albaugh
Walkersville
Geo. W. BIttle
Myersville
Chester G. Clem
TR. Horiie
Jefferson
H. C. Erdman
Burkitteville
i. Utterback
Lewistown
C. W. Hees
Brunswick
G. B. Palmer
Willard
E. E Zimmerman
Emmitsburg
W. H. Renn
Adamstown
Thurmont
Roy C. W. Schaeffer
R. D
R. L. Lang
Empire Theatre to Close for Improvements
The Empire Theatre will close after tonight’s show as workers led by Herman Du Brau begin interior and exterior renovations. While closed, movies will be shown nightly at the City Opera House. The Empire plans to reopen on Saturday night, August 12, per manager Walter S. Decker.
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Empire Theatre
Herman Du Brau
Cumberland
Baltimore
City Opera House
Empire
Walter S. Decker
Mines resume as forces rise after Pittsburgh strike
Pittsburgh July 29. Working forces in the mines chosen by the Pittsburgh Coal Producers Association for resumption were increased today. More men would be employed Monday and coal production rising. No disorder was reported by the cavalry covering roads near the mines.
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Associated Preas
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Coal Producers Association
Mixed Conditions Rule Stock Market Today
New York, July 29. Mixed conditions ruled in today's stock market with opening prices mostly higher on renewed rail and popular industrial demand. Oils led gains, Mexican Petroleum strong. tobaccos, chemicals and rubbers rose while motors remained uncertain. Atlantic Gulf faced selling pressure. Close was firm with about 300000 shares traded.
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Associated Press
New York
Atlantic Gulf
Unsettled Weather Early Part Of Week
Washington reports unsettled weather with Monday to early week forecasts for the North and Middle Atlantic States. Local showers are expected with a period of cooler air and temperate conditions. Mr William G Raber Jr. is reported improved at Buckeystown after a comfortable night at home. Wireless telephone work enables continuous links between English shore stations and flying planes in the Brussels Paris service aiding in heavy fog conditions and landing field communications.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
North and
Middle Atlantic
amn
Baker
William G Raber Jr
Buckeystown
Producing Mines to Get First Call on Coal Cars
Secretary Hoover announces that all coal mines will receive first priority for railroad coal cars once the emergency fuel control system is organized. The plan assigns distribution to state authorities to prevent profiteering and ensure fair prices. Federal oversight will ensure operators sell coal at fair rates, with local fuel control bodies to be organized.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Federal Coal Distribution Committee
Commerce
Commerce Secretary
HenryB. Spencer
Federal
Miners Win Pay Increase in Kentucky Tennessee Field
District 19 of the United Mine Workers announced a new pay rise for about 5,000 miners in the Kentucky Tennessee coal region. The $2.50 raise was agreed upon after negotiations in Cincinnati between the unions and the Kentucky Tennessee Coal Operators Association. The deal was disclosed today from UMW headquarters.
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ay nokville
Kno
Tenn
Faly
Cincinnati
Kentucky-Tennessee Coal Operators’ Association
District 19
United Mine Workers
Cummings, Mish Gain 100 Percent Ratings From Prohibition Group
Andrew M J Cummings, Democratic candidate for Congress in the Sixth district, was rated 100 percent by the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment. He answered all four questions on the group's questionnaire. Mish, his opponent, also earned a 100 percent rating. Frederick N. Republican did not reply to the questionnaire.
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Andrew MJ. Cummings
Congress
Association Against the Prohibition Amendment, Incorporated
Cummings
Frank W. Mish
Frederick N. Republican
bevine
Purely Personal Notices From Local Residents
Mrs Alvin Gray of Blakeley Ga visits Mr and Mrs B F Reich on Rockwell Terrace. Mrs R L Maxwell and children, after visiting Frederick Buckeystown, head to Baltimore then Beckley W V a brief stay. Rev Harry Gonso and family from West Newton Pa visit his home at Rocky Springs. He was once a student at Boys High and four years pastor of Woodsboro Church of God. William N Wachter and Misses Dorothy and Lucille return from visit with Howard Mopp. Oak Orchard and H W Smith with Mrs Morgan Trail and children from Washington DC vacation with parents in Adsristown. Miss Vailie Grove of West Patrick Street returns from two weeks in Reading Lebanon Pa and Atlantic City. Miss Kathryn Payne, visiting friends in New York and Atlantic City, returns. Miss Bettye Schen of Detroit Michigan visits Miss Kathryn Payne near Frederick. McLane Property Leid. Leo Weinberg and Jacob Rohroack trustees sold at public sale two pieces of property belonging to Helen Stall McLane deceased. Property at 415 West Patrick Street sold to Mrs Annie Stall McLane for 965 dollars. The DeGrance Street property bought by Francis M Phebus for 350 dollars. William Darner was auctioneer. The McLane property was advertised as two parcels but sold as one.
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Alvin Gray
Blakeley
B. F. Reich
Rockwell Terrace
R. L. Maxwell
Frederick
Buckeystown
Baltimore
Beckley
W.Va
Harry Gonso
West Newton
Rocky Springs
Mr. Gonso
Boys’ high school
Woodsboro
West Patrick street
Reading
Lebanon
Atlantic City
Kathryn Payne
New York
Bettye Schen
Detroit
Wich
McLane
Leo Weinberg
Jacob Rohroack
court house
Helen Stall McLane
Annie Stall McLane
DeGrance street
Francis M. Phebus
Darner
Mia McLane
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Agricultural Park
Chester Deiphey
ithis city
Big Woods
State Council
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Glades Valley
Cramer and Staaffer
W. E. Hendrickson
Finn street
Razer R. Rice
Envoy
Mies Nadasie Standoff
Stam M@uliski
Bulgaria
REUNION
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oll
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