Woman Testifies Fogle Did Not Rape Her In Court Trial
Catherine Toms 14 testifies that Raymond Fogle 30 did not have improper relations with her. The case, tied to a prior grand jury charge of rape punishable by death, began after she ran away to York Pennsylvania and was sent to Montrose School for Girls. Jury selection faced delays. Fogle is defended by S.4 Lewis and R.5 Harp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Fogle
Hansonville
Catherine Toms
Fogle
grand jury
York
Montrose School for
Hammond Trner
Wortington
James M. Saylor
John E. Hurshman
Isaac M. Fogle
Daniel W. Zeniz
John T. Clabeagh
Martin L. Spank
John J. Dil
Arthur
Lewis
Harp
Cour
Difficulties From New Tax Law Foreseen
The new Internal Revenue act signed by President Coolidge is not expected to cause major tax collection problems says Galen L. Tait, Collector of Internal Revenue. Instructions clarify quarterly payments due June 15 for 1923 taxes and how earlier payments affect upcoming deadlines. Separately, workers suffered injuries erecting a steel smokestack at Buena Vista Springs Hotel after a tornado damaged the site. Also, a mysterious woman in black was reported seen in Water Street area, querying door to door about children’s numbers and school attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge Mondar
Galen L. Tait
Internal Revenue
Mr. Tait
Tar
Buena Vista Springs
Henry Briss
oftimore
Nogle
Water street
ai Ferg
No Reduction in County Tax Rate for Year
The county tax rate is likely to remain at $1.18 for the coming fiscal year despite taxable basis growth. Tax books are nearly complete with ~three weeks left. rate must be set by June 30. Added assessments include 300k to 440k in real estate and over 1 million in taxable securities. personal property increase unspecified.
Memorial Ground damages and benefits report released
A city committee reports damages and benefits from widening Bentz and West Second streets on Memorial Ground. Damages awarded Evangelical Reformed Church totals 1 500 and to unknown Bentz heirs 200. benefits total 1 700 for church lot 5. net balance shows 100 due to Mayor and Aldermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Childs, Jr
Richard Potts
John S. Newman
Bentz street
Evangelical j Reformed chure
Jacob Bentz
Evangelical Reformed church
West Second street
Evangelical
Reformed church
Frederick County Sunday School District officers elected
Frederick County Sunday School Association held a meeting at the United Brethren church in Frederick city and nominated officers for the Frederick Sunday School District. Nominees include C Thomas Summers president and G Wm Stultz secretary treasurer. Rev Dr E LeRoy Dakin delivered a notable message urging expanded Bible education and the Extension Department.
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Frederick County
George Deen
Thomas Summere Ther
Wm. R. Glen
W. C. Royal
County Association
Frederick
E. LeRoy Dakin
Brooklyn
Dakin
America
Jesus Christ
God
Bible School
Open Air Festival Planned for Odd Fellows Home Benefit
Preliminary plans by King David Lodge No 30 for an open air festival to aid the Odd Fellows Home. Events slated for Tuesday and Wednesday evenings June 28 and 29 from 7 to 11. Ice cream cake strawberries and refreshments to be sold in front of the People's Fire Insurance Company building with Major and Aldermen approval. Bennett named festival chairman. lodge officers elected for the ensuing term included Nolan Lewis vice grand Alion YF Bennett recording secretary Paul D Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows Home
King David Lodge
People’s Fire Insurance Company
Asten
Bennett
fippe
Nehle srand
Nolan Lewis
Alion YF. Bennett
Paul D. Simpson
Walsh Seen as Likely Permanent Chairman of Democratic Convention
Strong indications in Democratic circles point to Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Montana as the probable permanent chairman of the party convention in New York. The Associated Press reports early indications suggest Walsh will be chosen to lead the event.
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Associated Press
Washington
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
New York
President's son earns Mercersburg diploma in 1920s
Mercersburg Pa June 4 John Coolidge elder son of President and Mrs Coolidge graduated with a class of 1 at Mercersburg Academy. Mrs Coolidge attended with friends. Awards showed John Coolidge won fourth prize in theme writing in English. Honorable mention went to Stuart Scott Scranton Pa and John Coolidge who also managed the track team. He delivered one of eight honorary orations on Perseverance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mercersburg
John Coolidge
Coolidge
Mercersburg Academy
Contagious diseases in city on decline report
City Health Officer Dr. Ira J. McCurdy notes May births outnumber deaths by 14 with 33 births and 19 deaths. White males show higher birth and death counts. deaths include 11 white males and one colored male. Scarlet fever wanes with 37 reported cases. six measles cases noted. Also mentions a jailed suspect, William Jackson, awaiting hearing for assault and concealed weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira J. McCurdy
William Jackson
Bartgis
Emma Jackson
Justice Bowers
Old Folks Day Service Set at Myersville Church
United Brethren Church in Myersville to hold Old Folks Day on Sunday morning June 15. Speakers include Daniel Baker and David Wyand and Harvey Smith with solo by 83 year old Mr. Miderkaut of Hagerstown. Rev. W H Kohler leads program. attendees come from miles as autos are sent for aged parishioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren church
Myersville
Daniel Baker
David Wyand
Keedysville
Harvey Smuuth
Hagerstown
Mid@erkaut
W. H. Kohler
Monument to mark site of first Jerusalem church planned
A meeting in the Central Trust Company building in Myers Hills led to erecting a monument at the Jerusalem site, 114 miles north of Myersville. A committee including Crrus, Flock, Chas F Ausherman, Joan Gernand, Claude Toms, Thad Schrover and John Leather-Iwau will secure ground and place a native stone marker with inscription noting the first and second church years. Francis Scott Key and Bishop Newcomer are noted as early visitors.
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Central Trust Company
Myers Hills
Myersville
Jerusalem
Crrus, Flock
Chas. F. Ausherman
Joan F. Gernand
Claude E. Toms
Thaddeus Schrover
John C. Leather- Iwau
Francis Scott Key
old Jerusalem
Newcomer
School Affairs Boosted At Meet In Myersville
A public meeting in Myersville focused on improving local school conditions. Rev. C. H. Neal led the principal address with County Superintendent G. Liord Palmer and Dr. Elinor Bittle among speakers. The survey by Craug F. Fleck showed high student density in Catoctin and Jackson districts. The event marked one of the area’s largest school gatherings. A 25 year ministry anniversary for Rev Samuel Henry Stein was observed with speeches by Rev Dr John Calvin Bowman and others. Mrs. John Wilcom, 64, fractured her right ankle while assisting in corn planting, taken to Frederick City Hospital and now staying with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myersville
C. H. Neal
Lutheran church
G. Liord Palmer
Elinor Bittle
Craug F. Flook
Wm S. Wachtel
Middletown valley
Fleck
Catoctin
Jackson
smal
Samuel Henry Stein
Fi Reformed church
Zone
Sundar
John Calvin ‘Bowman
Lancaster
Himer L. Cobdfeniz
Second Reformed
Reading
Stein
Henri L. G. Kieffer
Frederick
John Wilcom
near Liberty
Wilcom
Willcom
Frederick City Hospital
John Elworthy
West Patrick street
city
Rebuilding of Patrick Street Urged by State Officials
A conference in Baltimore between John Mackall of the State Roads Commission and city and Potomac Edison representatives agreed to repair Patrick Street this year if materials and rails can be secured. Projects span Middle Alley to Court Street and Bentz to Jefferson, with a dual water main planned. Attendees included Mackall, Edison officials, city engineers, and Rotary Club members.
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Patrick street
John XS. Mackall
State Roads Commission
rity
loremie Edison Company
Baltimore
railway company
Middle alley
Court Street
Bentz street
Jefferson street
lon Patrick street
Mackall
E. C. Crum ileal
Robinson
Americn Paving and Contracting Company
Markee street
Potomac Edison Co
R. Paul Smith
W. C. Hummeity L
E. Mullinix
J. 8. Renn
E. C. Crum
W. F. Childs
E. L. Cobentz
J. H. Gamorf Jr
J. McCurdy
T. B. Hayward
Rotary Club
Mr.Mackall
Negress Sentenced to Life Term for Murder
Annie Lewis, an African American woman, was convicted of second degree murder in the killing of Mary T. Davis, a police matron found beaten to death in a cell Lewis occupied. She confessed to beating Davis to obtain her keys and escape, but claimed she did not intend to kill. Due to lynching threats, guards from the Delaware National Guard protected her in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wilmington
Del
Annie Lewis
negress
Mary T. Davis
Delaware National Guard
Property Sold in Market Street Stables Purchase
Real estate agent Grayson H. Mercer bought the Market Street property from Elwood Culler, including stock sale stables with space for 29 horses. Purchase price reportedly over $15,600 with 25 feet frontage and an L shaped rear. A separate report notes Joan Snyder was shot in the temple by a boy using an air rifle while painting a roof. medical staff treated the wound. An officer investigates the shooter’s identity.
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Grayson H. Mercer
Elwood Culler
South Market street
Culler
Joan Snyder
North Market street
Snyder
ard
Hnce
Ian
Iran McCurdh
Shenandoah Returns From 24 Hour Flight
The Shenandoah airship completed a 1,000 mile voyage across three states and briefly crossed the Canadian border before returning to Lakehurst after 24 hours. Commander Lansdowne praised the craft, noting minor adjustments planned for the next flight amid fog and thunderstorms in New York.
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Associated Press
Lakehurst
N. J
Miarara Falls
Lansdowne
New York state
Indictments Expected Tomorrow in Franks Kidnapping Case
A Chicago grand jury resumed its investigation into the kidnapping and death of Robert Franks, with indictments against Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold Jr. expected tomorrow. State's Attorney Crowe seeks charges of kidnapping for ransom and murder, and fifteen witnesses, including the workman who found the body, will testify. Blood stains were found in the rented car.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Robert Franks
Richard Loeb
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Robert E. Crowe
Loeb
William Shoemaker
Rail Shares Buoyancy Shapes Market Ahead of Adjournment
New York reports continued rail stock buoyancy with selective buying as traders expect Congress adjournment to block radical legislation affecting carriers. Coalery and low priced railroad shares, especially southern and southwestern lines, drew notable attention amid call money opening at 3 percent. closing remained irregular with about 750000 shares traded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Wall street
Congress
Wet Weather Delays Maryland Crops, AP Reports
The Associated Press notes continued very wet conditions in Maryland for the week ending yesterday. Corn planting lags by two to three weeks with half or more of the crop not yet planted while grain yields are fair. wheat headed in the south. pastures and potatoes fair to good. warmer, sunnier days are needed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Maryland
Italian Forces Occupy Sokia Near Smyrna
Samos correspondent reports Italian forces yesterday occupied Sokia near Smyrna, as Athens confirms. The development follows ongoing tensions in the region with Allied powers monitoring the situation.
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Associated Press
Athens
Samos
Enossis
Sokia
Smyrna
Rickard Eyes Dempsey or Wills Showdown for Heavyweight Title
New York promoter Tex Rickard announced he abandoned plans for two big heavyweight bouts this year and will focus on a match between Zai Firpe and Harry Wills or a title fight between Wills and Jack Dempser.
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Associated Press
New York
Tex Rickard
eforts
Zai Firpe
Harry Wills
Wills
Jack Dempser
Muscle Shoals action delayed until next session
The article notes a delay in Muscle Shoals action until the next congressional session. It also reports Fred W. Upham of Chicago resigning as treasurer of the Republican National Committee due to health reasons and mentions Marine Corps recruiters to be stationed at the post office for enlistments.
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MUSCLE SHOALS
UPHAM
The
Associated Press
Cleveland
Fred w. Upham
Chicago
Republican national committee
U. S. Marine Corps
Marine Corps
Around World Flyers Arrive in Shanghai
American flyers Leigh Wade Lionis and Eric Xeisan complete a nonstop journey to Shanghai arriving from Kasoshima Japan. The two pilots are part of the Around the World Lions group and were greeted by local supporters.
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SHANGHAI
Lionis
Leigh Wade
Eric Xeisan
Anns
Kasoshima
Japan
Daugherty Defies Senate Probers and Refuses Testimony
Former Attorney General Daugherty notified the Senate committee he will not testify or be represented by counsel as its four month probe continues. His attorney accused members of trying to blacken his reputation and questioned the legality of the committee’s actions. Senator Brookhart charged a criminal conspiracy in Daugherty’s household and cited alleged changes in his bank deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Daugherty
Senate
Paul Howland
Mr. Daugherty
Brookhart
Maryland National Guard to Camp At Virginia Beach August 3
The First Regiment Maryland National Guard under Col. D. John Markey will encamp August 3 at Virginia Beach with units from Frederick joining Fifth Regiment troops from Virginia and DC for the first encampment of the 20th Division since World War I. Brigadier General Milton A. Reckord commands. a June 9 to 12 preliminary school of instruction gathers officers from Maryland Virginia and DC to design defense, drills, rifle practice, field training and terrain exercises ending with August 17 camp departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland National Guard
D. John Markey
Virginia Beach
Frederick
Virginia
District of Columbia
Milton A. Reckord
Fifty-eighth Infants Brigade
Maryland
Virginia National Guard
Reckord
Portsmouth
Pinchot Not Ill Says Wife He Is Fishing
Milford Pa. Gov. Pinchot today was out fishing denying reports he was ill. Mrs. Pinchot said the governor had only a slight strain from outdoor speaking last week. Officials added his name before the American party convention was unauthorized.
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PINCHOT
Associated Press
Milford
Jane
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