09 Jun 1923
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1923
Page
1
Planned Monday start for Market street widening and storage reservoir dig was put off by late pipe fittings. City engineers expect work to begin later in the week as test pits reach bed rock, and Derrs Alley sewer construction will follow soon after bids for piping are received.
The Maryland State School for the Deaf held its annual graduates banquet hosted by Superintendent and Mrs. Bjorlee. The program listed graduates and guests with toast remarks representing states such as New York, North Carolina, and Maryland. The menu included olives, salted nuts, pickles, chicken patties, creamed new peas, and dressed tomatoes.
The report notes strong development in the railroad sector and stock market activity. The Associated Press describes advances in railroad strength, with stocks rising and market movement showing upward momentum. F L Stoner returned from a two day Washington visit.
Tokyo reports four destroyers from Sasebo have been sent to reinforce the Yangtze patrol after China demanded an apology for Chinese rioter shootings by Japanese marines at Changsha Hunan. Japan insists it will defend Japanese lives and property in Slina.
A morning meeting at the county agent's office organized a picnic for Michigan caravan visitors and local farm groups. The Aug 14 date was set pending fair grounds access, with speakers, a basket lunch, and agriculture focus. Committees and officials were named to coordinate grounds and program aspects.
A Detroit report claims a large network of rum runners used a river and rail tunnels to smuggle liquor into the city and suburbs during Prohibition era. Officials say shipments ranged from 50 000 to 65 000 pints and involved multiple small boats and improvised carriers.
The thirty seventh annual WCTU Frederick County convention meets at Feagaville Lutheran Church on June 24 with three sessions. Officers include President Emeritus Mrs S C Thomas President Mrs C E Estep Vice President Nora M Kinney Corresponding Secretary Mrs M N Kindler Recording Secretary Mrs C E Wehler Treasurer Miss Katharine Baris. The program features devotional services readings minutes committee reports and election of officers with box lunch and evening program led by Rev George Platt and performances by Mrs Luther Remsburg Mr Denson and others.
The Associated Press reports stage and screen star Elsie Ferguson and her husband Thomas B. Clarke Jr. have separated. Noted for beauty, Ferguson’s marriage once ranked among the era’s great stage unions, while Clarke serves as vice president of Harriman National Bank.
The Associated Press reports expanded prohibition enforcement under Governor Smith with the Mulina-Gages act. Authorities described increased patrols off the coast from Jones Inlet to Asbury Park as eight vessels anchored and patrolled the area. Poisoning dogs and filth-related fires harmed residents and animals, with several dogs killed and property losses noted.
Fredericks city returns to calm after two weeks of conventions and visitors. The Potomac States Baking Industry gathering and the Maryland State Firemen's Association drew crowds including Water Witch Fire Co of Annapolis. Shriners caravans passed through en route to Washington while Hood College commencement draws about 500 out-of-town attendees. The August American Legion and October Synod events loom with hundreds more expected.
Lozade a 25 year old Filipino servant for Dr Wy Mean Ye confessed to police that he strangled nurse Blossom Seeley Martin at the doctor’s home in New York. He carried her body wrapped in green portieres to Elizabethport and tried to dump it from a boat into the harbor before police stopped him. He said poverty drove the crime after a quarrel with the nurse.
Attorneys Martin and Seibert file a trespass action in Martinsburg for 310000 damages against William R. Brightwell of Frederick over a fatal May 28 crash involving a driver under liquor. KneisleyEstate administrator James F Wuoisiz seeks recovery. Brightwell released on 27000 bond for appearance before grand jury and a 1160 bond on an appeal from a magistrate trial. State of West Virginia also appears through A Grove of Frederick as surety.
An unsettled forecast shows generally fair and moderate temperatures with occasional showers. The outlook mentions travel toward Los Angeles and New Orleans, noting a route and destination details, with a hint of approaching warm conditions in the coming days.
City Health Officer Dr Ira J McCurdy releases May statistics showing 15 more births than deaths. White births total 36 males 4 females 19. colored births 2 males. Mortality higher among whites with multiple causes listed including tuberculosis and heart disease. one death among colored persons. Whooping cough reported 14 times. other infectious diseases noted.
President and Mrs. Harding arrive in Delaware for a packed host city visit. A luncheon for Young Men's Republican Club draws thousands of cheering residents as the couple begins a day of events across the state.
Farmers anticipate better returns as plans for a county wool pool proceed with bids from merchants. Officials expect raw wool prices to rise, reducing the need for marketing in manufactured forms. Local growers note sheep yield two inches of wool yearly, while markets weigh the forthcoming deals against last year's results.
New York reports another curb market broker failure as M S Wolfe & Co files voluntary bankruptcy. The firm, with a Chicago branch, is accused of widening the bucket shop probe by a General Bucketing investigation and a receiver is appointed. Liabilities reportedly not over 450 000.
Programs outline the commencement events for Liberttown High School and Emmitsburg High School. Details include dates June 21 and June 22, graduates Reyer Creager Harp, speakers Dr. C. B. Weh ton, musical performances by the high school orchestra, alumni arrangements, and campus ceremonies in town hall and new gym facilities. The items list times, venues, and involved officials.
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