Tarand Feather Strike Breakers in Hagerstown Yard
A pair of Western Maryland Railway inspectors Dewey Batt of Winchester and Walter Thompson of Baltimore were attacked by nine masked men in Hagerstown yard. They were beaten with brake sticks and revolvers, stripped, tarred and feathered, and left near Williamsport before being taken to Washington County Hospital in serious condition. Evidence included blood marks, caps, cartridges, a broken lantern, and brake sticks.
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Associated Press
Hagerstown
Dewey Batt
Winchester
Walter Thompson
Baltimore
Western Maryland Railway
Western Maryland
Williamsbort Pike
Western
Hurd
Williamsport
Crampton
Deeds
Maryland
Batt
Thompson
Wiliamsport
Hurd’s
Zang and Ferguson
Portion Crampton
Willimsport
Hee
Auto fines in Montgomery demanded in rockville action
Commissioner of Motor Vehicles E Austin Baughman sent a final formal demand to Montgomery county authorities for motor vehicle fines collected since July 1. Allan H Fisher says a lawsuit will be filed early next week if the demand is rejected. Officials will review the magistrate court docket to verify penalties. Additional action may follow if examination is denied. Fines are earmarked to support a new county police force.
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E. Austin Baughman
Montgomery County
Allan H. Fisher
Rockville
Ure
Fire destroys wholesale district store in Martinsburg loss placed
A Friday morning blaze in Martinsburg West Virginia caused about 100000 dollars in damage in the business district. The Lipsic building housing The Leader and the Esser building housing Thompson and Thompson were damaged with substantial stock losses. The Dips’e family narrowly escaped in their night clothes. Insurance covered part of Lipsic loss. other policies limited. Fire crews prevented spread to adjoining structures.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Louis Lipsic
Leader
Elizabeth Esser
Thompson and
Thompson, Clothiers
Itdips
E Familly
Mrs. Lipsic
Bernice
Inlaw
Mass C of C Seeks Retention of New Employes in Rail Roadic War
Massachusetts State Chamber of Commerce officials urged President Harding to keep railroad workers who remain on the job and to retain the new hires. The telegram calls on striking railroad workers to accept the Railroad Labor Board wage and condition rulings and for striking coal miners to submit to arbitration as urged by the President. The message stresses stability and adherence to official plans amid the prevailing labor conflict.
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Associated Freas
Boston
Massachusetts State Chamber of Commerce Today
Harding
Manor Picnic Plans With Numerous Committees Forming
Plans for the annual Manor picnic and tourney to be held August 3 in Carrollton Manor woods for St Josepha church feature dancing, music, booths, and a large dining table. Committees organize arrangements, grounds, dining, and aides. numerous members listed. Also notes flag presentations to local councils and preparations by many volunteers.
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Carrollton Manor Woods
St Josepha
Carrollton Manor
Eugene A Grove
William Murphy
Charles Hester
Harry Davis
J. W. Haines
Allen Putman
Scott Grinder
C. Arunah Rogers
B. A. Mattingly
Roy Putman
Richard Allnutt
Lee Davis
John Dean
0. Hendrickson
Raymond Putman
T. Hartley Rogers
George S. Allnutt
Grindar
Robert Day
BL. Mattingly
Thomas J. Rohrback
Mary Allnutt
Grace Grove
Jacob §. Dutrow
Baker Lamar
John F. Davis
William J. Grove
J. D. Day
George
Allnutt
Cronenburg
Etchison
Fanny Day
Marie Day
Natalie Peugnet
Mary Louise Grove
A. Rogers
L. Titus
Ida Hendrickson
Nellie Day
Annie Rogers
Louise Rogers
Joe Mattingly
C. T. Brosius X
Austin Putman
Richard Cromwell
Anna M. Haines
Fanny Young
William Crampton
Toma Grinder
Joseph Thomas
Thomas Burgee
Harry Lee Day
Akken Potman
Frank Caflin
Michael Mick
O'Malley
Vernica O'Malley
Ed. O'Malley
Lillian Grove
Sthel Mattingly
Raymond Mattingly
C. T. Brosius Jr
Dorothy Foland
Blair Titus
Charlotte Spencer
Julia Russell
Nettie Howard
Dora Whimbs
Mary Dorsey
Charles Whimbs
George Toodle
Cromwell Kessler
Frank Allnutt
Philip Kessler
Roger Day
Aubrey Davin
William Thomas Alloutt
Frank
Charles Murphy
O* M. Ganley
Simon Nichols
Vincent Biser
Garfield Spencer
Magnetic Fish Pound
Antoinette Brosius
Elizabeth Allnutt
Rebecca Grove
Frederick Academy Orchestra
Jennie Lee Jailed After Drunk and Disorderly Arrest
Jennie Lee, colored, was arrested by Officer Painter on drunken and disorderly charges and sent to jail for a hearing tonight before Justice J. Grahame Johnson at 7 34 oclock. The article then asks whether the state should assume control of streets in municipalities linked to state highways.
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Jennie Lee
Oficer Painter
Dsorderly
J. Grahame
Johnson
Heavy sales of luscious melons and abundant tomatoes
Report from Frederick notes heavy melon arrivals by trucks with prices from 90 cents to 1.25 for 50 to 75 pound fruit while smaller melons scale with weight. Cantaloupes are plentiful at about three for 25 cents. Apples price around 15 cents per quarter peck, street vendors cheaper. Berries scarce on markets, blackberries 10 to 15 cents per quart, huckleberries 26 cents per box. Peaches ship from Georgia, baskets 75 cents to 8 cents, small ones about 35 cents. Bananas remain popular at 20 to 25 cents per dozen. Tomatoes increase as locally grown supply rises.
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Eases
Frederick
Riange
Georgia
Fifteenth Reunion Lutherans Aug 3 Planned at Braddock Heights
The fifteenth Frederick County Lutheran Reunion will be held at Braddock Heights on Thursday August 3 with a full program. The Loysville Orphans Home Band will perform in Middletown on August 2 and again in Frederick on August 3. The organizing committee lists Rev A S Coone as chair and includes many local pastors and residents. Local markets report tomatoes two pounds for 16 cents, lettuce 12 to 15 cents per head, cucumbers 5 to 10 cents, peppers 2 for 5 to 3 for 10 cents, onions five cents each, and plums 20 to 25 cents.
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Frederick County
Braddock Heights
Loysville Orphan's
Middletown
Frederick
People's Fire Insurance Building
Court House
W. Eb, Brown
D. D
York
A. S. Coone
Spencer E. Stup
Veasmer
William W. Douh
T. Albaugh
Walkersville
Geo. W. Bittle
Myersville
Chester G. Clem
C. IR. Hortne
Jefferson
H. C. Etdmar
Burkitteville
B. J. Utterback
Lewistown
C. W. Hess
Brunswick
G. E. Palmer
R. S. Patterson
Woodsboro
Chas
J. Miller
M. L. Rick
Myeravile
W. C. Day
Emmitsburg
G. Rupp
B. H. Sharatts
Keymar
Shike
Walkeraville
N. Trendle
Wakemyer
Thurmont
Willard
E. E. Zimmerman
W. H. Renn
Adamstown
We Doub
A. H. Coop
Roy
Empire Theatre to Close for Improvements
Empire Theatre will close after tonight’s show and on Monday workers led by Herman Da Bran will remodel both interior and exterior. While closed, movies will be shown at Guy Opera House nightly. Empire reopens Saturday night, August 12, per manager Walter S. Decker.
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Empire Theatre
Herman da Bran
Cumberland
Baltimore
Guy Opera House
Empire
Walter S. Decker
Mines Resume With Increased Force Amid Coal Strike
Pittsburgh officials report larger mine work forces as the Pittsburgh Coal Producers Association for Resumption expands staffing. More men to be employed Monday and coal production to rise. Cavalry patrols along roads near mines report no disorder.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Coal Producers Association
Mixed Conditions Rule Stock Market Today
Traders saw a firm close after a day of mixed conditions on July 29. Opening prices rose on rails and preferred industrials while oils led by Mexican Petroleum stayed strong. Tobaccos, chemicals and rubbers gained, motors stayed uncertain, and Atlantic Gulf faced selling pressure with about 200,000 shares traded.
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Associated Press
New York
Atlantic Gulf
Unsettled Weather Early Part Of Week
Weather forecast for the week starting Monday shows unsettled conditions in the North and Middle Atlantic States with local showers and normal temperatures initially, then fair and moderate weather. Mr. William G Baker Jr. at Rockiestown is somewhat improved after a difficult night. Wireless telephone operations across the English Channel enable continuous communications between English shores and flying planes, aiding pilots in fog and landing field instructions.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
Baker
William G Baker Jr
Bockeystown
English Channel
Producing Mines to Get First Call on Coal Cars
Secretary Hoover announces that all coal mines will receive first call on railroad coal cars once the emergency control machine is organized. State governments will enforce fair prices and curb profiteering as the federal plan distributes coal through local fuel control bodies while ensuring operators supply coal at fair prices.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Federal Coal Distribution Committee
Commerce
Henry 8. Spencer
Federal
Kentucky Tennessee Miners Get Increase In Wages
The Associated Press reports a wage increase of 2.50 dollars to 6,000 miners in the Kentucky Tennessee fields following a bargaining session yesterday in Cincinnati between United Mine Workers District 19 and the Kentucky Tennessee Coal Operators Association. The agreement covers 6,000 workers in six operators' projects.
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Associated
Pra
Knokville
Tenn
Fate Ok
Kentucky-Tennessee
Cincianat
District 19
United Mine Workers
Cummings Wins 100 Percent Rating From Prohibition Group
Andrew J. Cummings, Democratic candidate for Congress in the Sixth district, received a 100 percent rating from the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment for fully answering a questionnaire. Opponent Frank W. Mish also rated 100 percent by a Republican official, while Frederick N. Zihlman is noted as a dy for not replying.
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Andrew
J_ Cummings
Congress
Association Against the Prohibition Amendment, Incorporated
Mr. Cummings
Frank W. Mish
Frederick N. Zihlman
Purely Personal Notices From Frederick Area
Local notices list Mrs. Alvin Gray visiting Rockwell Terrace friends and several residents traveling from Frederick to Baltimore then Beckley W Va for short stays. Rev. Harry Gonzo and family visit Rocky Springs. former Woodsboro pastor noted. William N Wachter and sisters return from visiting Howard Mopps. Washington D C family Morgan Trail visit Adamstown. Kathryn Payne returns from New York Atlantic City trip. Bettye of Detroit a guest in Frederick. Property sold at public sale for Helen Stall McLane estate with two parcels combined into one at 415 West Patrick Street and DeGrange Street sold to Annie Stall McLane and Francis M. Phebus respectively.
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Alvin Gray
Blakeley, Go
B. F. Reich
Rockwell Terrace
R. L. Maxwell
Frederick Land Buckeystown
Baltimore
Beckley
W. Va
Harry Gonzo
West Newton
Rocky Springs
Gonso
Boss’ High School
Woodsboro
West Patrick Street
Reading
Lebano
Atlantic City
Kathryn Payne
New York
He Bettye
Detroit
Mich
Kathryn Payne Frederick
Gear
McLane
Leo Weinberg
Jacob Rohrback
Helen Stall McLane
Annie Stall McLane
DeGrange Street
Francis M. Phebus
Willam E. Darner
Mra McLaee
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Hagerstown Yard
Washington Co. Hospital
Montgomery
Baughman
John J. Schmit
Warynestoro
Landis Tool Company
That Place
Frederick Iron and Steel Company
Schmidt
Rochester
N.Y
Eagle Machine Company
Hughes
Mass. C
Tom Connor
Agricultural Park
Chester Delphey
Delpher
Ovenstore
Sig Woods
Buckeystown
State Council
United American Mechanics
Glade Valley Cowneil
Big County
Alburtin Council
Howard County
Old Glory Council
Elm Street
Cramer and
Nadasia
Agahington
Stami@uliski
Bulgaria
Reunion
Loysville Orphans
Albert Meadows
Los Angeles
A. L. Phillips
Clara Philips
Tucson
Ariz
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Kentucky
Tennessee
Cumming
Mish
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