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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Jul 31, 1923

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President Harding Battles Bronchial Pneumonia Aides Say

President Harding shows progress in his bout with bronchial pneumonia and complications. Official bulletins report a comfortable night, improved heart action, regular nourishment, and better energy. Doctors note no extension of pneumonia, with vital signs stabilizing and cautious optimism prevailing.

Associated Press Palace Hotel San Francisco Harding C. BE. Sawyer Ray Lyman Wilbur C. M. Cooper I.T. Boone M. D Hubert Work

Rainy weather delays city street work and inspection trip

Rain and wet conditions halt ditch work on North Market Street where mains are being laid. Four wooden platforms will span ditches at crossings and pipe fittings have arrived. Mayor Lford C. Culler says progress will resume when weather allows as officials planned a water supply inspection trip, postponed by rain. Residents hope pavement repairs follow once work resumes.

North Market Street Lford C. Culler Frederick

Tot Homeless Wins By Smile

Virginia, aged two and a half, a shy hearty child with blue eyes and taffy blond hair, seeks a new home after loss of mother and lack of guardian. Placed with Miss Louise Nelson, Frederick station officer and Children’s Aid secretary, efforts aim to place her with a suitable family. Virginia enjoys healthful country life, smiles readily once introduced, and is deemed charming by those caring for her.

Virginia Louise Nelson Frederick Children's Aid Society Miss Nelson Children’s Aid Society

Wave of Selling Orders Carries Prices Downward

Associated Press reports a grave condition for President Harding spurred a large selling wave on the New York stock market. Prices fell 1 to 2 points in speculative shares as liquidation spread from small investors fearful of the illness. After a brief rally, dull trading returned and another wave pushed oils, steels, equipment, motors, and motor accessories lower. call money opened at 4 percent.

Associated Press New York Harding Commission Houses

Jury to Try L C Garrett Obtained in 2 Hours

Cumberland Courthouse Virginia July 31 A jury to try Larkin C Garrett for the alleged murder of Rev E B Perce Baptist minister was obtained today in less than a two hour period. Twenty men out of sixty examined qualified and from this number each side was privileged to strike off four each. Court recessed for dinner at 1 pm and hearing of testimony was expected to begin when it reconvened.

Associated Press Cumberland Larkin C. Garrett E. 8 Perce

Underwood Open to Presidential Candidacy If Alabama Demands

Senator Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama told the Alabama Legislature he would accept the Democratic nomination for President if his state demanded it. He spoke to a joint session in response to a resolution endorsing him for the Presidency.

Memorial Names Sent to Designer for Frederick War Memorial

Frederick county war memorial committee forwards updated list of World War service members to designer Mr Moretti for Court House Park monument. Unpaid pledges delay finalizing funds and a November 11 unveiling. committee seeks immediate payment while finalizing the central Court Park location.

Frederick County Moretti Court House Park Frederick Glenn H. Worthington Court Park

Local Auto Club Committee Meets in Frederick

A committee appointed by the Chamber of Commerce to form a Frederick branch of the Automobile Club of Maryland meets this evening at 8 o clock in the Chamber rooms beside the Francis Scott Key Hotel. The local HQ will be in the Chamber rooms. The list includes T B Hayward chair C Carty Paul Payne Richard Cromwell J M Cronenburg Harry L Ebert Ada Hemp R Ames Hendrickson A W Herbert M Frank Holter Charles E Hudson Jessa Kolb Karl Jacobson W N Jolliffe R Rhodes Kemp John Usher Markell Dave Griffin George J Ross D Guy Thomas Elmer Brown Scholl Hersperger.

Chamber of Commerce Automobile Club of Maryland Francis Scott Key Frederick T. B. Hayward C. ©. Carty Paul I. Payne Richard Cromwell J. M. Cronenburg Harry L. Ebert A. Fisher Robert L. Warfield R. B. Wolfe W. Harry Haller Ada Hemp R. Ames Hendrickson A. W. Herbert M. Frank Holter Charles E. Hudson Jessa Kolb Karl Jacobson W. N. Jolliffe R. Rhodes Kemp

Chewsville Mill Reopens Under New Syndicate Management

The Chewsville flour mill in Chewsville Washington county, idle six months, reopens Monday under a leased syndicate. A. H. Etzler of Thurmont, a practical miller, will manage. Lease covers mill, warehouse, and fertilizer plant. Buildings to be renovated for varied trades.

Chewsville Washington County A. H. Etzler Thurmont Etzler

Park fountain limits memorial site appeal split

Commissioners refused moving the fountain for the memorial and debate lingers over a new appeal or picking an alternative park spot. A committee meeting was set for Wednesday at Court Park to survey grounds and choose the best location, pending Milton G. Urner’s attendance.

Court Park Milton G. Urner

Frederick Citizens Protest 1807 Leopard Attack

Frederick County residents united in denouncing the British Leopard’s attack on the U S Chesapeake on June 22 1807. A Frederick Town meeting condemned the assault and called for action to repel aggression while naming local figures and a 12 member committee to report resolutions.

U. S Chesapeake Barron Virginia Capes Com. Barron William Ware Bruceville Frederick County Frederick Town Frederick Doctor Tyler Capt Nelson Taney John Tyler George Baer Juan. Esq United States Great Britain Roger Nelson Philip Thomas Richard Potts G. Duvall Col M’pherson Lawrence Brenegle John Waltzell Roger B. Taney George Creager Fin Abraham Shriver John Ritchie Thomas Frederick Hoessely Leopard Leppard

Registration Luncheon Urges Expanded Voter Participation

More than one hundred Sixth District attendees at a Wayside Inn luncheon under the League of Women Voters focused on boosting voter registration and turnout. Speakers included Mrs. Charles Elliott, Mrs. William Silver, and J. H. Gambrill Jr, with local leaders noting many neglect their duty to register.

Sixth District Sixth Congressional District League of Women Voters Wayside Inn A. W. Nicodemus State Board Charles E. Elliott Baltimore Maryland League of Women Voters William Silver Aberdeen Committee On Peace Committee On International Relations J. H. Gambrill, Jr Democratic Executive Committee Holden Felton Edgar H. McBride Republican Executive Committee Charles ©. Elliott Baltmore Alfonse Boley Royal Oak Dorsey Mosher Hogers Gabriel Buehner Eugene Stevens Marys He. L. Davis Jessie Shawbaker Monravia N. H. Albaugh Louise al Waugh Ienry Mussetter Rhodes Walter Remsberg Homer Remsberg Maurice J. Cohlentz Middletoun M. I Etchison Juia Wichison Ig. Ik. Nicodomus Catharine G. Thomas C.K. Main Hares Lamar Charles Lamar William Fisher Mabel Smith E.G. Remsterg Karl Remsberg Mercer Helen Schveffer Buckeystown David W. M. Storm J. IL Gambrin EL He McBride Charles Heek Mildred Hrengle Florence Garener Maud Wagner Frederick Roberts A Mil Ter Woodsboro Roscoe Brown BE. Cosson Baltimore American Margaret Haisekel Baltimore Evening Sun Gene Brown The Baltimore Post Jamilia Noepsch Baltimore News

27 Reported Killed in German Wreck Near Kassel

Twenty seven persons are reported killed and twenty five injured in a collision between a Hamburg Munich express and a stationary train at Krezen station near Cassell.

Berlin Hamburg

Kepner Counsel Again Considers Expert Consultation

The Kepner defense and state counsel plan to accelerate the murder case against Bovard Kepner and Jeff Weinberg. Weinberg’s Washington consultation with military experts studies the effect of close range firearm shots. Proceedings delay the inquest testimony release until week’s end.

Heo Weinberg Guy K Bovard Kepner Grace Shumons Kepner Jeff Tig Washington Weinberg Aaron H. Anders Toway Anders Woroner Antil Anderagal Kepner Sherim Enid Sniel

Youth with $13 Tries Gay Life in Hagerstown

Oliver P Liedlich aged 17 of Baltimore vacationing at Braddock Heights went to Hagerstown to chase a “wild life” with only 13 dollars. He stayed at Hotel Hamilton, bought magazines and a detective tale inspired spree, then tried to rob a local shop. He faced police, slept in county jail, and renounced his plan before being sent home to Baltimore.

Oliver P. Liedlich Baltimore Ft Is Braddock Heights Hagerstown Oliver Hamiitton Blils Oliviers Jimmy Valentine Barber

Prayer Services in Baltimore for Recovery

Baltimore, Md Jan 31 Prayers for the recovery of President Harding are offered in Baltimore this week. Baptist clergymen announce services for tomorrow night. No universal Catholic order has been sent, but if the president’s condition does not improve in a day or two Bishop Corrigan will direct special masses in each parish.

Associated Press Baltimore Harding Corrian Michael J. Curler

Woodbine Flood Death Marks Maryland Disaster

The first flood death was reported from Woodbine, Maryland, where 16 year old Frank Keller drowned while trying to rescue cows. The Patapsco River's crest caused widespread damage across counties west and northwest of Baltimore, flooding mills, bridges, and roads, with extensive powerplant outages and many residents displaced.

Woodbine Associated Preas Baltimore Frank Keller Patapsco Howard County Maryland Sykesville Westminster Woodstock C. A. Gawdrill Uchester Ilebester Elliott City Pumphrey Station Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis

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Sawyer Boone L. C. Garrett Headquarters Chamber Commerce Chewsville Mill HH. Etzler Heads Syndicate U. S. Chesapeake Frederick Countian League of Women Mr. Wainberg Emmitsburg Ellicott City Sam's Creek Carroll Key Mar Oak Orchard Carroll County
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