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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1926

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Frederick City Hospital to Start Major Improvements Soon

The Frederick City Hospital construction committee approved the building program and authorized architect Edward Leber to finalize plans and begin work after bids are awarded. Trustees and Lady Board of Managers backed the project, with gifts already given by local donors and anticipated community support for funding.

Frederick City Hospital Edward Leber York Emory L. Coblentz Charles W. Ross, Jr Hospital Ida M. Markey 7. D. Baker Charles M. Shank W. Meredith Smith Ik. W. Baer C. H. Conler T. Circle Rontson Frank D. Worthington Austin Pearree Ida M. Marker Marty L. Nies Samuel G. Duvall Samuel H. R Stock

Good Headway S Made With Road Work In County

Freder ick county progress reported on road projects under District Engineer William F. Childs Jr. Work spans Freder ick Carroll Montgomery Howard and Baltimore counties. A temporary bridge replaces the old Ballenger creek structure and a 60 foot steel concrete arch bridge begins to rise.

Frederick County William F. Childs, Jr Frederick Carroll Montgomery Howard Baltimore Ballenger Creek J. Campbell Bennett Owens Creek Thurmont-Sabillasville Road Thurmont

Weather Holds Back Meth Reunion Crowds At Braddock Heights

The Frederick County Methodist Reunion drew attendees from across the county despite threatening weather. Morning events included a love feast and a 11 o'clock address by Rev. Dr. J. Paul Tyler of Baltimore. A large afternoon attendance joined gospel songs led by Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Dorsey Miller and an 1:50 pm sermon by Rev. Dr. Miller, with a dance later hosted by Mr. and Mrs. William Hobbs at Clemmons near Clemsonville with guests from Baltimore and Frederick. John Robinson’s Circus returns to Frederick on August 32 at the Fair Grounds with a street parade preceding performances.

Frederick County Braddock Heights J. Paul Tyler Baltimore Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church South Tyler G. Ellis Williams Cal~ Vars Church Dorsey Miller Harrisburs Miller First Methodist Church Harrisburz Heizhis William Hobbs Clemmons Clemsonville Elsie Hobbs Wiliam Uobbbs Baltmore Frederick City Union Bridge Orchestra George R. Dennis H. L. G. Kiefer W. Hart Haller Robert Tyson W. W. Osburn Sidney Sappington Truman Pearce Charles Smith Edward Hobbe William Hobbe John Robinsone

Churches to stay open late in Mexico City protests

Mexico City sees churches open until 10 p m nightly as crowds seek worship during the suspension over government religious regulations. About 15000 Catholics are expected to receive communion on Saturday with confession and a noon pontifical mass at the cathedral. Archbishop Moray Del Rio will give the benediction and church leaders vow no counter demonstrations during regional labor parades supporting government policy.

Mexico City Mexico Moray del Rio Regional Federation of Labor Labor

Sticky Weather Dampens Picnics Across Frederickton

The day brought high humidity and intermittent rain as 85 degree heat mixed with cooling breezes. Large crowds attended the Lewistown picnic and Barnesville tournament despite threats of rain, with many smaller picnics active across the county. The forecast warned of rain tonight and tomorrow, likely altering outdoor plans.

Lewistown Barnesville St Anceph’s

Cox released from Leavenworth after fraud case

Cox, previously convicted in an oil fraud scheme and jailed at Leavenworth, has been released. The man linked to the North Pole discovery and associated charges is said to have avoided a lengthy sentence despite earlier attempts to defend his case.

Cox Iameels Othe Leavenworth Penitentiary

Norwegian swimmer halted in Channel attempt at Boulogne

Report from Boulogne France states Olaf Farsted a Norwegian swimmer failed in his try to swim the English Channel. He started at Cape Gus Ner at about 3 am and was forced to abandon the attempt due to adverse conditions.

Boulogne France Olaf Farsted Ve Pring Oseeterd Cape Gus Ner

September Term at Beliet Promises Heavy Court Session

The beliet September court term opens September 13 with a heavy criminal docket and many civil suits. About 26 prisoners are in Frederick county jail and as many under bond in Liberty awaiting action. Notable cases include murder and rape charges and the trial of Walter Nelson for shooting Kelly Lilly, with other larceny and railroad robbery investigations ongoing.

Frederick County Addiiton Walter Nelson Kelly J. Lilly Pear Dickerson Nelson Pennsylvania Railroad Western Maryland Railroad

Wide demand for county fruits and vegetables noted

Midsummer finds Frerick housewives canning and preserving produce while local canning factories near start up. Prices at local stores show corn 49 to 45 cents a dozen, tomatoes 12 to 25 cents a pound, bananas 30 to 25 cents a dozen, cantaloupes 10 to 29 cents each, watermelons 9 cents and up, apricots 19 cents a box, and peaches with varied quotes. Com ing in from Frederick county promises plentiful supply. Apricots scarce and peas priced around 2 cents a quarter peck.

Frerick Frederick County

Storm Wrecks Bimini Structures Across Island

Reports from the Bahamas describe near total destruction of structures on Bimini after a tropical hurricane. The Zuleita II carried 17 passengers with no injuries, while Nassau revenue and communications continued to be disrupted as efforts to contact Nassau failed. A coast guard search for the Seminole offshore near Golden Key is underway with 19 aboard.

Fort Lauderdale Fla Coast Guard Bimini Golden Ker C. G. Poacher H. C. Phills

General Motors makes new sensational jump

New York July 29 AP another sensational jump of about ten points in General Motors bringing the price close to 199 a share overshadows all other developments in today's stock market. The rest of the list rallied in sympathy but the advance was not uniform due to weekend profit taking and the uncovering of weak spots by bear traders. Airsi neces showed a marked expansion on volume. Call menses renewed at 4 per cent.

New York General Motors

Witness Defies Committee in Pennsylvania Primary Probe

A Delaware witness defied committee inquiry into the Pennsylvania primary, prompting contempt cited by the Senate Campaign Funds Committee. Thomas W. Cunningham, clerk of the Cameral Sessions Clan in Philadelphia, refused to answer questions about campaign expenditures and candidates, asserting personal matters and triggering potential Senate action.

Pennsylvania Chicago Iowa Senate Thomas W. Cunningham Philadelphia Ben Golder Sylvania Rood

Robbery charge against Red Jacobs tied to Gapland incident

William Persson accuses Red Jacobs of stealing 96 dollars, leading to robbery charges filed by Sheriff Duffy. Jacobs, jailed in Frederick County, faces possible liquor law violations and confiscation action on his machine. A preliminary hearing is planned after investigators confirm cross county details.

William Perkinson Gapland Red” Jacobs Frederick County Jacobs Richard Duffy Washington County Duffy Burkittsville Hagerstown Frederick Ludged Terkinson Jarvis Jacob

Maryland crops fare well despite hot spell and light rains

Weather and crop conditions in Maryland for the week ending Tuesday show a brief heat wave with Baltimore reaching 102 degrees on the 21st the highest since 1919. Rainfall was light to heavy with Western and north central counties receiving the heaviest falls and crops overall improving with oats barley and fruits harvesting progressing.

Maryland Roscoe Nunn Baltimore Northcentral Garrett Allegany Washington

Mrs Hall jailed without bail in 4 year murder case

Mrs Edward Wheeler Hall widow of the St Johns Episcopal rector in New Brunswick is jailed without bail on murder charges against her late husband and a church singer. A 1924 marriage and a $5,000 hush payment are cited in the unsworn claim by Arthur S. Rich.

Somevtile Tiny Edward Wheeler Hall St. John’s Episcopal Church New Hrrnswick Eleanor Mills Tall Edward Carpenter Russell E. Watson Arthur S. Rich Rich Louise Glest Mr. Hall Riehl

Community Picnic at Rocky Ridge Aug 14 at Mt Tabor Park

The annual picnic at Rocky Ridge is set for August 14 in Mt Tabor Park's 16 acre grounds. Special guests include Governor Albert C. Ritchie Congressman Fred N Zilliman Millard F Tydings and others. A Sun Newsboys band of 54 will perform and features like an artesian well a large tavern and refreshment booth will be available with a photographer to film festival activities. An evening festival follows as the Wood Wire and Metal Lathers International Union notes 18000 members.

Rocky Ridge Mt. Tabor Park Sun Newsboys Albert C. Ritchie Fred N. ZillIman Millard F. Tydings Wm. M. Gordy Wm. M. Maloy Robert Biggs O. E. Weiler

Train Robbers Take 60000 From Boston Federal Cash Train

Three armed men robbed the baggage master at Salisbury Point station taking about 60000 in cash sent from the Federal Reserve Bank in Boston to the Powow River National Bank in Amesbury. The baggage man was knocked from the train as the robbers escaped, and police believe an awaiting car hid the getaway through surrounding woods. The money likely payroll funds. three mail pouches were stolen.

Salisbury Mass Boston Maine Salisbury Point Federal Reserve Bank Powow River National Bank Amesbury William Jordan Trncks Amrican Express Company Bargate

Parole Granted To Henry Only For Bakery Robbery

Henry Only a Black resident of this city was sentenced to two years at the House of Correction after being found guilty of complicity in stealing flour from John Hershberger’s bakery on North Market Street. Governor Ritchie will parole him next Tuesday. Several others remain confined for the same robbery. A remark notes men of Babylon carried walking sticks.

Henry House of Correction John Hershberger North Market Street Ritchie

Vitaphone Synchronizes Music With Film For Small Theaters

A 109 piece Symphony Orchestra score is filmed with the motion picture using Vitaphone. The process records sound and image together with cameras in a soundproof box, coordinated play at the Manhattan Opera House. The system, a joint effort of Warner Brothers, Bell Laboratories, and Western Electric, enables theaters with limited equipment to project films with synchronized live-like music.

New York Fim Martin Talley Rizalette Talley Manhattan Opera House Recordi Ag Anes Taille Saitech Warner Brothers Motion Picture Company Bell Laboratories Western 1Electro Company Mer Hareman Helier Wv & Complete Ter Agans Licktling Earers Camermer We Stotios Oon

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